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Sheep and goat pox virus

The sheeppox virus (SPPV) and goatpox virus (GTPV) cause pox in sheep and goats.

Swine influenza virus

Swine influenza (SI) viruses primarily infect pigs but can transfer to humans and pose a major threat to livestock and global health.

Swine vesicular disease virus

Swine vesicular disease virus (SVDV) only infects pigs.

Promiscuity of H3N8 flu virus raises concern as scientists demonstrate some strains can go undetected in pigs

Scientists have shown for the first time that two different strains of the H3N8 influenza A virus (IAV) are able to infect and replicate in pigs; one isolated from seals and an avian strain circulating in poultry in the US. The study, which was led by Pirbright’s Dr Maria…

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The impact of our research

Discover how our research is making a global impact, protecting livestock, and developing innovative solutions to control viral diseases.

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Fellowships

Develop your own research programme at The Pirbright Institute.

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How to apply

How to apply for a postgraduate studentship.

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Postgraduate studentships

Find and apply to a PhD studentship at The Pirbright Institute.

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Education programme

We offer PhD studentships and year-long internships.

Pirbright vaccine study provides hope for protection against a major cause of severe respiratory disease in babies

A new type of vectored vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that causes respiratory disease in humans, has been shown by scientists at Pirbright to provide immunity against a closely related virus in calves, giving strong evidence that a similar type of…