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Pirbright research shows that immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, decreases over time after vaccination, but that booster vaccinations can help restore immunity and help the immune system recognise new variants of the virus, including Omicron. Vaccination…

Pirbright research shows that immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, decreases over time after vaccination, but that booster vaccinations can help restore immunity and help the immune system recognise new variants of the virus, including Omicron. Vaccination…

Pirbright was one of just 16 exhibits selected to attend the prestigious Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2022 which showcased cutting-edge science for people of all ages. Pirbright’s exhibit, titled ‘Disease Detectives’ explained what scientists and detectives have…

The Institute is partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level hiring platform, to find two new Trustee Directors to join its Board. One will be a high-achieving bio-scientist, ideally in the fields of virology or immunology, and who will be a leader in their discipline…

Pirbright’s insectary facilities are among the best in the world. They allow us to research vector-borne viral diseases, including those spread by midges, mosquitoes, and flies. Vector-borne viral diseases such as Rift Valley fever virus and bluetongue virus have devastating…

Pirbright researchers are set to join forces with some of the UK’s top experts in avian influenza in a new research consortium dedicated to tackling bird flu. This consortium has received £1.5 million from the Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the…

Last week Pirbright celebrated the success of two of our apprentices, Lucy Drudge and Alex Reeves, both of whom completed their apprenticeship programme earlier this year and have gone on to secure positions at the Institute. Lucy is currently working in the Grants Office…

Yesterday (7 June 2022) marked the 20th anniversary of the STEM ambassador programme. This programme allows professionals with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) expertise to volunteer their time to inspire the next generation. STEM ambassadors support…

Research at the Pirbright Institute reveals that foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) interacts with immune cells in tissues called lymphoid tissues, which are an essential part of the immune system. This helps the virus to persist in animals such as African buffalo and…

Pirbright’s Student Day returned on Wednesday 18 May 2022, for the first time since 2019. This event was a great opportunity for students to share their projects with peers at the Institute. Student Day celebrates the success of our students and allows them to share their…