Pirbright researchers are set to join forces with some of the UK’s top experts in avian influenza in a new research consortium dedicated to tackling bird flu. This consortium has received £1.5 million from the Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Department of Environment...
Last week Pirbright celebrated the success of two of our apprentices, Lucy Drudge and Alex Reeves, both of whom completed their apprenticeship programme earlier this year and have gone on to secure positions at the Institute. Lucy is currently working in the Grants Office and Alex in BACS (Building...
Yesterday (7 June 2022) marked the 20th anniversary of the STEM ambassador programme . This programme allows professionals with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) expertise to volunteer their time to inspire the next generation. STEM ambassadors support learning by helping young...
Research at the Pirbright Institute reveals that foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) interacts with immune cells in tissues called lymphoid tissues, which are an essential part of the immune system. This helps the virus to persist in animals such as African buffalo and allows these animals to...
Pirbright’s Student Day returned on Wednesday 18 May 2022, for the first time since 2019. This event was a great opportunity for students to share their projects with peers at the Institute. Student Day celebrates the success of our students and allows them to share their progress and achievements...
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