Research group RNA virus evolution Studying RNA virus evolution, focusing on mutations that enhance replication, transmission, and host interaction. Read more
Research group Capripoxvirus Biology The Capripoxvirus Biology group studies how capripoxviruses infect different host species, how animals defend against these viruses, and how the viruses overcome these defenses, to better understand and combat diseases affecting farmed animals. Read more
Research group Infectious Bursal Disease Virus Researching IBDV-host interactions and improving control strategies. Read more
Research group Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) Immunology Developing improved vaccines for PRRS and new vaccines for emerging viruses to enhance disease control. Read more
Research group African Swine Fever Virus Researching African swine fever virus to develop vaccines and improve control by unraveling its interactions with hosts. Read more
Research group Coronaviruses The groups research focuses on coronaviruses that affect animals, especially Infectious Bronchitis Virus in chickens, to help reduce the impact on poultry health and the global poultry industry. Read more
Research project African swine fever control tools Enhancing UK resilience to African swine fever. Read more
Research project Development of a broadly protective influenza vaccine with transmission blocking efficacy Developing a universal influenza vaccine. Read more
Research project Novel strategies to enhance vaccine immunity in neonatal livestock (NEOVACC) Evaluating novel vaccine strategies designed to enhance immune responses in neonatal animals with maternally-derived antibodies. Read more
Research project A bivalent vaccine to reduce the risk of Nipah virus outbreaks Developing a single-dose, stable, bivalent vaccine to tackle prevent Nipah virus outbreaks in pigs. Read more