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New Trustees join The Pirbright Institute Trustee Board

Posted: 30 March, 2021
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As a registered charity, The Pirbright Institute is governed by a Board of non-executive Trustee Directors. The Institute has appointed four new Trustees for 2021: Rona Chester, Emma Griffin, Alison Hardy, and Dr Paul Logan.

Pirbright also bids a fond farewell to Sir Bertie Ross, who will leave his Trustee position on 31 March. Sir Bertie joined the Trustee Board in 2013 and his contribution has been invaluable throughout his eight years’ service.

New tools to define previously overlooked immune cells in cattle open avenues for treating disease

Posted: 19 March, 2021
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In a collaborative study, with the University of Oxford, The University of Melbourne/Doherty Institute, the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute, Animal and Plant Health Agency, Utrecht University and The University of Queensland, scientists at The Pirbright Institute have identified new immune cells in cattle, called mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells. Human MAIT cells have been shown to tackle bacterial and viral infections, as well as playing a role in wound healing and vaccine response.

Science Spotlight: Supporting world-class research

Posted: 12 March, 2021
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Investigating viral diseases of animals requires experts from many fields. Scientists work to understand how viruses cause infection and how diseases can be controlled using vaccines and surveillance. However, there are many other professions involved in generating The Pirbright Institute’s globally renowned research. This British Science Week we are shining the light on three of the lesser-known roles at Pirbright, which our studies and innovations could not progress without.

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