Professor Pierre-Marie Preux is Professor of Epidemiology, Health Economics, and Prevention at the University of Limoges and heads the EpiMaCT research unit. Initially trained as a neurologist and with a degree in tropical medicine, he then turned his attention to public health. He is heavily involved in research into the epidemiology of chronic diseases in tropical areas. Former Vice-President of Research at the University of Limoges (2016–2020), he chairs the epidemiology sub-section of the National Council of Universities (CNU) and is head of the neuroepidemiology group of the World Federation of Neurology. He also leads the INSPIRE-UAC project (Partnerships with African Higher Education – PEA) in collaboration with Benin.
EpiMaCT (Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Areas) is a research unit accredited by Inserm and IRD, under the supervision of the University of Limoges and Limoges University Hospital. Specializing in the study of chronic diseases in countries in the Global South (particularly sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia), this international organization develops approaches in public health, epidemiology, and prevention. It has 96 members, including 33 doctoral students enrolled in 2024-2025.
