Today, the Eliava Institute of Bacteriophages, Microbiology and Virology (IBMV) continues its rich tradition of work in applied microbiology and bacteriophage research.

The research at the Eliava Institute occurs across seven functional units: five research laboratories, RD department, Bacterial strain and Phage Collection. International and national collaborative projects represent the mainstay of the research at the Eliava Institute.