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Bird flu in cows – Pirbright scientist helps to show pasteurisation inactivates influenza viruses

A study has shown how pasteurisation temperatures, if applied for industry standard times, effectively inactivate H5N1 flu viruses in cows’ milk and render it safe to consume. The research, a collaboration between the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, the…

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Cell culture

Providing primary and secondary cell lines, mycoplasma testing, and expansion services, supporting research at the Institute.

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Research collaborations

Partner with us to access our unique facilities and turn collaborative research into impactful solutions for preventing and controlling viral diseases.

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Pirbright signs MoU with China’s agricultural research institute

The Pirbright Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). The agreement builds on existing collaborations between Pirbright and China’s national agricultural research institutes and universities. Established in…

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Pirbright signs MoU with China’s agricultural research institute

The Pirbright Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). The agreement builds on existing collaborations between Pirbright and China’s national agricultural research institutes and universities. Established in…

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Designing a Multiplex PCR-xMAP Assay for the Detection and Differentiation of African Horse Sickness Virus, Serotypes 1-9

African horse sickness is a severe and often fatal disease affecting all species of equids. The aetiological agent, African horse sickness virus (AHSV), can be differentiated into nine serotypes. The identification of AHSV serotypes is vital for disease management, as this…

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We are a world-leading centre of excellence in the research and surveillance of viral diseases of livestock and viruses that spread from animals to humans.

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Insectary

Rearing and studying insect vectors of viral diseases, supporting critical research on disease transmission, vector behavior, and control for both livestock and human health.

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Host Responses to Viral Infection

Understanding how hosts respond to viruses to inform new control measures and improve vaccine protection.

Virus Life Cycles at Multiple Scales

Understanding how viruses replicate and spread.