MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research

Recent News

• 08 Oct

  Research Reveals the Hidden Role of RNA Binding in TRIM25’s Antiviral Activity

  Researchers at CVR and EMBL have discovered that TRIM25's RNA binding is essential for its antiviral function, providing key insights into immune defense and opening new avenues for developing antiviral therapies.
• 01 Oct

  Pondeville & Shagari receive £300k to investigate mosquito populations in Kenya

  The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research's Dr Emilie Pondeville and co-Principal Investigator Dr Shehu Shagari Awandu have been awarded a Medical Research Funding grant of over £300,000 to investigate mosquito populations in Kenya.
• 24 Sep

  Thousands of deaths could be avoided with new vaccine

  New vaccines against RSV have been recently developed. Review of all evidence has found that the new vaccines are safe and effective. There is a specific focus on encouraging those aged 75 to 79 years old to be vaccinated.