The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced a new portfolio of strategically important funding that will significantly enhance the UK’s capability to deliver world-leading research with socio-economic impact. This...
Professor Bryan Charleston , Director and CEO of The Pirbright Institute has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Internationally renowned, Professor Charleston is an expert in host-pathogen interactions related to major viral diseases that affect livestock. His research findings have...
At the beginning of April, The Pirbright Institute welcomed over 800 people on site for two days of discovery, interaction and celebration. The Institute held two Celebration Days which provided a unique opportunity for staff, stakeholders, and members of the public to learn more about Pirbright’s...
A joint initiative between the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will see the creation of a new centre at The Pirbright...
Professor Melanie Welham, Executive Chair of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) , part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), officially opened The Biggs Avian Research Building today (23 February 2023) at The Pirbright Institute in Surrey. The Biggs Avian Research...
Pirbright's longstanding expertise in viral diseases is helping us to provide vital services and information that will help to tackle the life changing pandemic caused by COVID-19.
Our Coronavirus Hub provides an overview of how the Institute is aiding the pandemic response, including Pirbright's COVID-19 research on vaccines, understanding how the virus works, and exploring diagnostic solutions, as well as the support we are providing to the UK diagnostic effort.
We work collaboratively with stakeholders globally, including research and academic institutions, government ministries and agencies, multilateral organisations, non-government organisations (NGOs) that range from big international charities to local advocacy groups, as well as philanthropic foundations and commercial companies.
Our innovative research into viruses of farm animals and those that spread from animals to people is possible with new state-of-the-art facilities including the BBSRC National Virology and Vaccinology Centres. Find out more about our campus.
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