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Pirbright collaboration illuminates path to preventing future pandemics through ‘One Health vaccinology’

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided yet another stark reminder that more than 70 percent of human infectious diseases emerge from animal populations. It has further emphasised the need for a more holistic approach to developing vaccines and treatments that could improve the…

Prof. Ian Brown

Pirbright Institute scientist recognised for outstanding global service to veterinary science

A leading scientist at The Pirbright Institute, Professor Ian Brown OBE, has been awarded a Gold Medal at the 93 rd World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) general session in recognition of his global contribution to understanding influenza. The annual award is granted…

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Why pigs may hold the key to tackling the global threat of flu

As the world continues to grapple with evolving infectious diseases, scientists are increasingly turning to pigs in the fight against influenza. Advances in genetic engineering, immunology, and imaging technologies are positioning pigs as one of the most promising models for…

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Pirbright midges featured in ZSL London Zoo exhibit

Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have worked with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) London Zoo to showcase the importance of Culicoides biting midges within the Zoo’s revamped ‘ Tiny Giants’ exhibit. The exhibit shines a spotlight on the planet’s smallest animals…

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Pig study shows differences in immune responses to flu and coronavirus infections

New insights into how the immune system responds to influenza and coronavirus infections have been revealed in a study led by researchers at The Pirbright Institute. The findings could inform future vaccines and treatments for respiratory diseases in humans. Scientists used…

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Key mutations in Alpha variant enable SARS-CoV-2 to overcome evolutionary weak points

One of the key mutations seen in the ‘Alpha variant’ of SARS-CoV-2 – the deletion of two amino acids, H69/V70 – enables the virus to overcome chinks in its armour as it evolves, say an international team including scientists from The Pirbright Institute. SARS-CoV-2 is a…

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Discover how we advance animal welfare through transparency, compassion, and scientific excellence.

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Pirbright’s award winning COVID-19 response

The Pirbright Institute has been announced as the winner of the Higher Education Business Continuity Network (HEBCoN) COVID-19 Pandemic Response (CPR) award. The Institute is one of five winning organisations that were revealed at the recent HEBCoN conference. Awards were…

Professor Munir Iqbal looking at results from influenza vaccine research

Why vaccines matter in the fight against zoonotic diseases

On World Zoonoses Day, Pirbright's Professor Munir Iqbal and Dr Joshua Sealy consider 600 years of developing technology to fight infectious diseases: The history of human and animal immunisation against infectious disease begins with the Chinese practice of variolation in…

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Pirbright’s new bird flu vaccine provides rapid protection, could reduce virus spread and is less costly to produce

An improved poultry influenza vaccine has been developed by researchers from The Pirbright Institute. The potential vaccine triggers a rapid immune response which protects chickens against signs of disease and reduces the level of virus that they could pass on, a key element…