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Recent News

  • 04 Mar

    HPV Awareness Day: How CVR Research is Advancing Cervical Screening

    On HPV Awareness Day, we’re highlighting research at the CVR aimed at improving cervical screening. This includes developing more accurate HPV tests and exploring self-sampling options to increase accessibility. These advances could streamline screening, reduce unnecessary procedures, and improve cervical cancer prevention.
  • 13 Feb

    Professor Massimo Palmarini steps down as CVR director

    After more than a decade leading the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Professor Massimo Palmarini is stepping down as Director of the globally renowned research facility to take up a new role.
  • 06 Feb

    Understanding the Spread of Influenza in Vampire Bats

    New study explores how bat flu spreads in vampire bats, revealing transmission patterns and potential risks for cross-species infection and disease control.
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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.