Research themes

Research at the CVR spans molecular, structural and cellular levels through to the individual host and affected population, thus integrating molecular and structural virology, cell biology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and mathematical modelling.

Our research programmes fall into three interconnected themes:

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Chronic & community acquired viral infections

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Host immunity to infection

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Emerging & zoonotic viral infections

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Cross-cutting themes