At the MRC–University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, we bring together over 200 scientists, clinicians, and trainees across 25 labs to tackle the world’s most pressing viral threats. Our work spans from fundamental research to clinical translation and public health, supporting national and global responses to infectious disease challenges.
We investigate a wide range of viruses affecting humans and animals, contributing to the detection of emerging pathogens and the identification of new molecular targets with potential for future diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines.
With expertise in genomics, structural biology, imaging, AI, and field virology, we generate insights that inform both science and policy.
Recent News
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19 NovThe Microbiology Society has announced that Antonia Ho, Professor and Honorary Consultant of Infectious Diseases at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), has won this year’s Fleming Prize.
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27 Oct
Scientists use AI to learn the intricate language of biomolecules
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have harnessed a powerful supercomputer, normally used by astronomers and physicists to study the universe, to develop a new machine learning model which can help translate the language of proteins -
01 Oct
Scientists launch world’s most comprehensive human virus protein database
Harnessing the power of AI, a research team at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research has launched Viro3D – the most comprehensive database of human and animal virus protein structure predictions in the world -
14 Aug
New Research to Track Real-World Effectiveness of RSV Vaccines helping to Protec
Professor Antonia Ho and Dr Louisa Pollock are collaborating with Pfizer on a new study that will track the real-world effectiveness of RSV vaccines given to pregnant women across Scotland.
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