Article Science Spotlight: Dr Mark Fife Dr Mark Fife and his team are investigating how the genes of host animals and viruses change during infection. This helps them to understand which genes are involved in defending the host from viral attack, which they can use to inform vaccine development. Their work on… Read more
Article Pirbright scientists show fat is crucial for Marek’s disease virus infection Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have demonstrated that production and storage of fat is required for Marek’s disease virus (MDV) replication in chickens. Their research identifies new pathways that are involved in the development of the disease which can help generate… Read more
Article Pirbright carries out vaccine trials for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever After more than two years preparation Dr Nick Lyons and Dr Georgina Limon-Vega from The Pirbright Institute commenced a Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) vaccine trial in Bulgaria on 5 March 2019. If successful, this could pave the way for the first licensed vaccine… Read more
Article Chicken immune genes could help commercial breeders reduce viral infections A collaborative study led by The Pirbright Institute and Imperial College London has identified variations in the genes of chicken antiviral proteins called interferon-induced transmembrane proteins (IFITMs) which could have an impact on their ability to fight viral… Read more
Article New Chair and Trustees join The Pirbright Institute Trustee Board The Pirbright Institute has announced the appointment of a new Chair of the Trustee Board and several new Trustees. Professor John Stephenson steps up from his position on the Trustee Board to take over as Chair of the Trustee Board from Professor Quintin McKellar CBE, who… Read more
Basic page Resources Take a virtual tour of our animal research facilities or browse our animal care and welfare posters. Read more
Basic page Annual return of procedures Each year, we transparently publish data on the animals used in research, ensuring adherence to strict UK regulations. Read more
Article Pirbright’s ‘Viral Survival’ travelling science lab a hit at Innovate Guildford 2019 The Pirbright Institute took Dr Zoo’s Travelling Science Lab out on the road for the first time at Innovate Guildford 2019, a local science and arts festival which took place on Saturday 23 March. Visitors entering the ‘Viral Survival’ themed mini escape room were challenged… Read more
Basic page Zoonoses Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. Read more
Basic page Laboratory diagnosis of African swine fever (ASF): Instructor-led Learn about ASFV isolation, diagnosis, serology, and characterisation techniques. Read more
