Specialists in viral disease from The Pirbright Institute have been discussing the hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius with global media.
Dr Giulia Gallo, a researcher in the Institute’s Viral Glycoproteins group, spoke to Sky News’ anchor Mark Austin, and her expert commentary has also featured on BBC World News and Channel 4 News as well as in national and international media titles including the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, MSN, Associated Press and many others.
Professor Munir Iqbal, Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Group, appeared on Al Jazeera’s Media View. Professor Nicolas Locker, Viral Stress Responses Group, also appeared on France 24 and Al Jazeera’s Inside Story. The long-form programme, which examines the root causes and progress of the outbreak, can be watched by clicking here.
Professor Bryan Charleston MRCVS FRS, Institute Director, said:
“Contributions from three of our scientists to date on the hantavirus outbreak demonstrate the breadth of our expertise as an international centre, with strong links to the World Health Organisation and World Organisation for Animal Health, but also as a UK National Capability, core funded by UKRI BBSRC, safeguarding the UK and the rest of the world from existing and emerging viral threats.”
For more information about Pirbright’s work on global viruses, click here.