The Pirbright Institute has become a member of the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research , whose mission is to raise awareness with the public about the potential value of this technology. By joining the network, Pirbright scientists will help the public to understand what gene drive research...
The Pirbright Institute is one of 13 organisations who have been announced as recipients of the first Leader in Openness awards from Understanding Animal Research (UAR). UAR Concordat Leader in Openness award Held for three years, 2019-22, the award recognises Pirbright’s commitment to the UAR...
Dr Samuel Thevasagayam, member of The Pirbright Institute Science Advisory Board , has been presented with the prestigious ‘International Award’ from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons ( RCVS ). First bestowed in 2017, the International Award recognises veterinary surgeons, nurses or...
On Friday 12 July 2019, the Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Sir John Kingman, visited The Pirbright Institute to explore its research and specialist facilities that together provide a critical function in protecting the UK from viral diseases of livestock. Sir John toured Pirbright’s...
In March 2019 the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN), a partnership between The Roslin Institute and The Pirbright Institute, launched the African Schools Outreach Programme with the delivery of a two-day training session at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in...
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