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Recent News

04 Sep

Grove AI to unlock protein structures

Scientists are pioneering the use of machine-learning artificial intelligence software to investigate viruses, revealing never-before-seen viral mechanisms which yield immediate fundamental insights and pave the way for vaccine development.
25 Jun

Historical smallpox vaccination may confer some protection against monkeypox dis

Researchers studying the monkeypox virus have made an interesting observation which may relate back to an outbreak of smallpox in Glasgow in 1950.
27 Jun

Gaps in Measles Immunity Exposed

Legacy of vaccine hesitancy may be leaving workers, particularly those born after 1998, vulnerable to measles infection and spread

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Information for Staff and Students

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Find out more about the prize we have been awarded in recognition of our efforts and contributions towards excellence, innovation and public benefit in virus research.