Staff and students peruse the poster boards on display at the Sii PGR Poster Day 2025
Staff and students peruse the poster boards on display at the Sii PGR Poster Day 2025

Sii Postgraduate Research Poster Day 2025

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:09:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity held our annual Postgraduate Research (PGR) Poster Day on Friday, 2 May 2025. Congratulations to all of the prize winners and well done to everyone who presented throughout the day.

Professor Gwo-tzer Ho portrait shot, stood outside a building
Professor Gwo-tzer Ho portrait shot, stood outside a building

Professor Ho quoted in Daily Telegraph article on ulcerative colitis

Mon, 19 May 2025 12:33:55 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Gwo-Tzer Ho has been quoted in a The Daily Telegraph article exploring the impact of ulcerative colitis and the role of diet in managing symptoms.

A head and shoulders shot of a smiling Dr Megan Macleod in the lab wearing white lab coat
A head and shoulders shot of a smiling Dr Megan Macleod in the lab wearing white lab coat

Dr Macleod appointed MVLS Associate Dean of PGR

Thu, 01 May 2025 10:24:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity was delighted to learn that Sii Senior Lecturer Dr Megan Macleod has been appointed MVLS Associate Dean of Postgraduate Research (PGR).

Dr Laura McCaughey, hons student Emma Boles, and Dr Anna McGregor stood in front of the RSB logo on a pull-up stand at the RSB ceremony. The trio are each holding certificates of the 16 accredited degrees
Dr Laura McCaughey, hons student Emma Boles, and Dr Anna McGregor stood in front of the RSB logo on a pull-up stand at the RSB ceremony. The trio are each holding certificates of the 16 accredited degrees

Royal Society of Biology Accreditation

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:40:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity is pleased to announce that our Immunology and Microbiology MSci degrees have been awarded Advanced Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).

A gathering of academics, administrators, and participants from the 2025 AfriBOP stood together on a bright sunny day with blue skies against a backdrop of lush green trees
A gathering of academics, administrators, and participants from the 2025 AfriBOP stood together on a bright sunny day with blue skies against a backdrop of lush green trees

AfriBOP 2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:32:00 BST

The ninth annual AfriBOP (African ImmunoBiology of Parasites, Pathogens and Pathogenesis) course was held in Salima, Malawi between Sunday, 30 March and Friday, 4 April 2025 - and was hailed as a notable success.

The members of the Sii ECO Group committee stood outside the SGDB with Jen Barrie holding their Gold LEAF Certificate
The members of the Sii ECO Group committee stood outside the SGDB with Jen Barrie holding their Gold LEAF Certificate

SGDB awarded Gold certification by LEAF

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:23:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Sir Graeme Davies Building recently retained its Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Gold certification for 2024.

A head and shoulders portrait shot of Dr Arianne Babina
A head and shoulders portrait shot of Dr Arianne Babina

Dr Babina among Academy of Medical Sciences ‘Emerging Scientific Leaders’

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:58:43 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Dr Arianne Babina has been awarded £125,000 Springboard funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences as part of its largest-ever funding initiative for early-career researchers.

Professor Lilach Sheiner pictured in the lab holding the C.A. Wright medal in an open presentation case
Professor Lilach Sheiner pictured in the lab holding the C.A. Wright medal in an open presentation case

Professor Lilach Sheiner Receives Prestigious C.A. Wright Medal

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:26:00 GMT

Sii's Professor Lilach Sheiner was honoured with the prestigious C.A. Wright Medal by the British Society for Parasitology for her outstanding contributions to the discipline at the joint British-German-Swiss Parasitology Societies Spring Conference on Friday, 14 March 2025.

A graphic with cartoon women striking poses that have been designed to celebrate International Women's Day
A graphic with cartoon women striking poses that have been designed to celebrate International Women's Day

IWD 2025 - Leadership in the School of Infection & Immunity

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:52:00 GMT

To celebrate International Women's Day 2025, the School of Infection & Immunity's Athena SWAN co-chair Dr Parini Mankad has written an article celebrating the fact that the senior positions of Head of School and Centre for Virus Research Director are held by female academics for the first time.

Professor Gwo-Tzer Ho stood at a podium in front of a large screen showing a cover slide at the Crohn's Futures Meeting
Professor Gwo-Tzer Ho stood at a podium in front of a large screen showing a cover slide at the Crohn's Futures Meeting

Landmark Gastroenterology Experts Gathering

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

New School of Infection & Immunity Professor of Gastroenterology Gwo-Tzer Ho recently hosted a landmark Crohn’s Futures Meeting over the course of three days in January 2025

A graphic front cover of the Long Covid report with NHS Scotland logo and title of the report inside pink and blue circles
A graphic front cover of the Long Covid report with NHS Scotland logo and title of the report inside pink and blue circles

CVR's Dr Scott Authors Important New Long-Covid Report

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:24:00 GMT

The Centre for Virus Research's Dr Janet Scott has co-authored a national report evaluating NHS Scotland Long-COVID Services and concluding that this long-term condition requires ongoing care, similar to other chronic illnesses.

A graphic showing heading and shoulder portrait shots of Donal Wall and Lorena Fernandez-Martinez together against a cream coloured background
A graphic showing heading and shoulder portrait shots of Donal Wall and Lorena Fernandez-Martinez together against a cream coloured background

New Head & Deputy Head Of Bacteriology

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:52:07 GMT

The School of Infection & Immunity is pleased to confirm the appointment of Professor Donal Wall as our new Head of Bacteriology, with Dr Lorena Fernandez-Martinez assuming the role of Deputy Head of the research area.

An elderly arthritis patient holding one hand with the other in a display of a flare-up
An elderly arthritis patient holding one hand with the other in a display of a flare-up

Sii scientists discover key cells that could be targeted to prevent arthritis flare-ups

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:58:59 GMT

Research by School of Infection & Immunity scientists has pinpointed key cells that could be targeted to prevent painful rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, offering potential new hope to millions of people with the condition world-wide.

A graphic comprised of a black background and three circles, within which are portrait images of Anita Koshy, Lilach Sheiner, Alexander Muhleip
A graphic comprised of a black background and three circles, within which are portrait images of Anita Koshy, Lilach Sheiner, Alexander Muhleip

Professor Sheiner receives £3.3m Wellcome Discovery Grant

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:11:48 GMT

Professor Lilach Sheiner has been awarded a Wellcome Discovery grant of over £3.3million to investigate the biology of Toxoplasma mitochondria and decipher its function during animal infection and persistence.

Fig. 2: IMC reveals an immunopathological landscape of COVID-19 in Malawian patients driven by alveolar macrophages. (c) c, Representative denoised IMC images from one of 84 ROIs for patients with COVID-19 show abundant CD206high macrophages (yellow) and few neutrophils (CD66b, red) and monocytes (CD14, purple). Scale bar, 140 μm.
Fig. 2: IMC reveals an immunopathological landscape of COVID-19 in Malawian patients driven by alveolar macrophages. (c) c, Representative denoised IMC images from one of 84 ROIs for patients with COVID-19 show abundant CD206high macrophages (yellow) and few neutrophils (CD66b, red) and monocytes (CD14, purple). Scale bar, 140 μm.

Microscopic, single cell differences found in lungs of COVID-19 patients in Malawi

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:15:58 GMT

Research led by the School of Infection & Immunity has revealed previously unobserved differences in the inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in patients who live in Malawi compared to those in western countries.

A cartoon-style graphic of aurodox being used as arrows by a red blood cell and fired at caricatures representing pathogens such asE. coli, Salmonella, Yersinia, and Vibrio.
A cartoon-style graphic of aurodox being used as arrows by a red blood cell and fired at caricatures representing pathogens such asE. coli, Salmonella, Yersinia, and Vibrio.

Research Uncovers Antibiotic-resistant Infection Treatment

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:56:46 GMT

New research led by the School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Andrew Roe and Dr David Mark has shown that the compound aurodox can reduce virulence in multiple gram-negative pathogens, paving the way for it to be used to treat a wide range of antibiotic-resistant infections.

A head and shoulders shot of Professor Andy Roe against a blue background
A head and shoulders shot of Professor Andy Roe against a blue background

New Director Of Research

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:47:00 GMT

Head of School Professor Julia Edgar has announced the appointment of Professor Andy Roe as our new Director of Research following Professor Rick Maizels' decision to stand down.

A graphic with images of three of the four academics involved in a collage, with text and logos around
A graphic with images of three of the four academics involved in a collage, with text and logos around

Sii Academics Win Inaugural Microbiology Society EDI prize

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:59:00 GMT

We are delighted to share the news that the School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Nicola Veitch and Dr Leighann Sherry alongside Dr Victoria Paterson and Dr Stewart White (both SBOHVM) have been awarded the inaugural Microbiology Society EDI prize.

A still from the television interview in which Professor Sheiner is shown inset with host Wang Shanshan stood in a studio, facing Lilach
A still from the television interview in which Professor Sheiner is shown inset with host Wang Shanshan stood in a studio, facing Lilach

Professor Sheiner's research reaches over 10 million people

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:29:00 GMT

The School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Lilach Sheiner recently shared her groundbreaking research with a Chinese television audience of over 10 million viewers in an interview for a segment on popular programme ‘Seeking Truth in News’.

PGR Convener Dr Richard Burchmore presenting to a cohort of PGRs, sat in the SGDB common room
PGR Convener Dr Richard Burchmore presenting to a cohort of PGRs, sat in the SGDB common room

Sii 2024 Postgraduate Research Induction Event

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:37:05 GMT

The School of Infection & Immunity held an induction event for our latest cohort of PGRs on Thursday, 10 October 2024, marking the beginning of their academic journey with the aim of integrating our new researchers into the Sii community and providing them with essential resources for their studies.

Attachment of enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC, green) to host cells (blue for the nucleus and red for the cytoskeleton) is reduced when the regulator pdhR is deleted.
Attachment of enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC, green) to host cells (blue for the nucleus and red for the cytoskeleton) is reduced when the regulator pdhR is deleted.

New understanding of bacterium metabolism and causing infection

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:04:14 GMT

New research led by Professor Andrew Roe and former lab group member Kabo Wale has uncovered a surprising new role for protein PdhR in certain disease-causing bacteria, demonstrating that the relationship between a bacterium's metabolism and its ability to cause infections is more intricate than previously understood.

Professor Lilach Sheiner overseeing lab work as a colleague looks through a microscope
Professor Lilach Sheiner overseeing lab work as a colleague looks through a microscope

Research uncovers pioneering method to deliver cognitive disorder treatment

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:17:00 BST

In a world-first, research by the School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Lilach Sheiner, Professor Oded Rechavi from Tel-Aviv University University, and an international team of collaborators has pioneered a new way to deliver treatment to the brain using an engineered Toxoplasma gondii parasite.

Level 3 Immunology students and Sii staff stood (and crouching) together in a group shout in front of the SCENE facility building
Level 3 Immunology students and Sii staff stood (and crouching) together in a group shout in front of the SCENE facility building

Level-3 Immunology Loch Lomond Field Trip

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:09:00 BST

School of Infection & Immunity staff recently spent an enjoyable couple of days with our new third year immunology class on the annual SCENE field trip.

Professor Robert Gray stood at a podium as he delivers his inaugural lecture with a slide visible on the large screen above his head
Professor Robert Gray stood at a podium as he delivers his inaugural lecture with a slide visible on the large screen above his head

Professor Gray delivers inaugural lecture

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:54:00 BST

School of Infection & Immunity Co-Deputy Head of School Professor Robert Gray recently delivered his well-received inaugural lecture, titled ‘Cystic Fibrosis Lung Research: A Journey From Bedside To Bench And Back Again’.

Professor Lilach Sheiner stood at a podium addressing the conference
Professor Lilach Sheiner stood at a podium addressing the conference

Sii Spearheads Africa-Europe Partnerships

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:23:00 BST

School of Infection & Immunity scientists Professor Lilach Sheiner and Professor Pasquale Maffia recently attended the Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence Conference hosted by Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

Professor Antonia Ho presenting to a crowd sitting outside during a visit to Africa
Professor Antonia Ho presenting to a crowd sitting outside during a visit to Africa

Thousands of deaths could be avoided with new vaccine

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:39:00 BST

Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) according to new research involving the School of Infection and Centre for Virus Research's Professor Antonia Ho.

A graphic set to a navy blue background with text explaining the project beside cartoon-style mosquitoes and photographs of Dr Pondeville and her co-PI
A graphic set to a navy blue background with text explaining the project beside cartoon-style mosquitoes and photographs of Dr Pondeville and her co-PI

Dr Pondeville receives £300k MRF grant

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:39:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Dr Emilie Pondeville and co-Principal Investigator Dr Shehu Shagari Awandu have been awarded a Medical Research Foundation grant of over £300,000 to investigate mosquito populations in Kenya.

Participants from the summer school stood together as a group on the steps outside the UofG Boyd Orr Building
Participants from the summer school stood together as a group on the steps outside the UofG Boyd Orr Building

Glasgow Bioinformatics Summer School Success

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:03:20 BST

Facilitated by Professor Thomas Otto and PhD students Olympia Hardy and Ross Laidlaw, the Glasgow Bioinformatics Summer School 2024 ran from Monday 19 to Friday 30 August.

A University of Glasgow and Scottish Government Delegation stood in a line wearing traditional Zambian attire alongside University of Zambia
A University of Glasgow and Scottish Government Delegation stood in a line wearing traditional Zambian attire alongside University of Zambia

Partnerships For the World

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:16:50 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Andy Waters and Professor Paul Garside recently supported a high-level visit to Zambia and Malawi by delegates from the Scottish Government International Development Team.

The School of Infection & Immunity volunteers run a stall at a special STEM Day in support of local charity Bridging The Gap
The School of Infection & Immunity volunteers run a stall at a special STEM Day in support of local charity Bridging The Gap

Sii Supports Bridging The Gap Charity

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:11:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Deborah Sym and a team of volunteers recently ran a special STEM Day in support of local charity Bridging The Gap.

A dairy cow stood side on but turned in direction of the camera lens with yellow tags on each ear
A dairy cow stood side on but turned in direction of the camera lens with yellow tags on each ear

Research: Pasteurisation temperatures inactivate influenza in milk

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:05:00 BST

A new study led by the Centre for Virus Research's Dr Ed Hutchinson has confirmed that pasteurisation temperatures, if applied for industry standard times, should effectively inactivate H5N1 influenza viruses in cows’ milk and render it safe to consume.

A head and shoulders profile shot of Professor Mike Barrett stood in front of a plain, white background
A head and shoulders profile shot of Professor Mike Barrett stood in front of a plain, white background

Professor Barrett elected AMS Fellow

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:55:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Mike Barrett has been elected as a new Academy of Medical Sciences fellow in the 2024 cohort of exceptional biomedical and health scientists.

Professor Andrew Waters on stage being presented with a bouquet of flowers
Professor Andrew Waters on stage being presented with a bouquet of flowers

Professor Waters Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, 24 May 2024 16:01:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Andy Waters has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) lifetime achievement award at the recent BioMalPar Conference in Heidelberg, Germany.

A green graphic with Versus Arthritis logo detailing the funding award of £1.2million
A green graphic with Versus Arthritis logo detailing the funding award of £1.2million

Sii Staff Receive £1.2m V.A. Funding

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:37:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska and Dr Domenico Somma lead a collaboration that has been awarded four years of funding worth £1.2million from Versus Arthritis (VA).

Professor Andy Waters and Professor Paul Garside stood in front of a monitor advertising the WHO report launch
Professor Andy Waters and Professor Paul Garside stood in front of a monitor advertising the WHO report launch

Prof Waters Attends WHO Report Launch

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:43:00 GMT

Head of School Professor Andy Waters and his predecessor Professor Paul Garside attended the House Of Commons on Monday 11 December 2023 for the launch of WHO's World Malaria Report 2023.

Prof Mike Barrett, Prof Stuart Gray, Malombo Kayira, MacPherson Mbeya stood together on campus holding a Malawi flag in front of them
Prof Mike Barrett, Prof Stuart Gray, Malombo Kayira, MacPherson Mbeya stood together on campus holding a Malawi flag in front of them

Malawian Cycling Representatives visit Sii

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:43:00 BST

Malawian cycling representatives in Glasgow for the 2023 UCI World Cycling Championships recently took time out from their sporting endeavours to visit the University of Glasgow.

Professor Maggie Harnett receives her Tenovus medal from Professor Ian McInnes
Professor Maggie Harnett receives her Tenovus medal from Professor Ian McInnes

Professor Harnett awarded 2023 Tenovus Medal

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:25:00 BST

We were thrilled to learn that the School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Margaret Harnett is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Tenovus Medal.

A mix of students and academics sat and stood in three rows outside in graduation attire outside the UofG main building
A mix of students and academics sat and stood in three rows outside in graduation attire outside the UofG main building

Congratulations, Sii Class Of 2023!

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:00:00 BST

Everyone at the School of Infection & Immunity sends our warmest congratulations to the Sii Class of 2023 on their recent graduation.

Dr Laura McCaughey and Dr Anna McGregor stood holding paper certificates fanned out with London behind them
Dr Laura McCaughey and Dr Anna McGregor stood holding paper certificates fanned out with London behind them

Teaching Excellence Award for Laura

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:25:00 BST

We are proud to announce that the School of Infection & Immunity's Dr Laura McCaughey is the recipient of a Teaching Excellence Award as part of the Life Sciences Portfolio RSB Accreditation Team.

A head and shoulders profile shot of Professor Mike Barrett
A head and shoulders profile shot of Professor Mike Barrett

New Deputy Head of School

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:08:00 BST

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Mike Barrett as Deputy Head of School of Infection and Immunity, with effect from 1 July 2023.

A group of dignitaries stood in front of a yellow wall and an EU Commission logo
A group of dignitaries stood in front of a yellow wall and an EU Commission logo

Sii at heart of research excellence clusters

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:03:00 BST

The School of Infection & Immunity is proud to be at the heart of three clusters of research excellence formed by partners across Africa and Europe and established by ARUA and The Guild.

A head of shoulders shot of Professor Tom Evans against a plain, white background
A head of shoulders shot of Professor Tom Evans against a plain, white background

Professor Tom Evans awarded CBE

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:51:00 BST

We were thrilled to learn that School of Infection & Immunity Professor of Molecular Microbiology Tom Evans has been recognised in this year’s King's Birthday Honours list, published on Friday 16 June 2023.

A high-resolution close up of a mosquito on blue fabric
A high-resolution close up of a mosquito on blue fabric

£1.25m grant to fight vector-borne disease

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:22:00 BST

A consortium involving the School of Infection & Immunity's Dr Emilie Pondeville has been awarded a £1.25million UK Research and Innovation-Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) grant to fight mosquito-borne disease.

The Parasite Street Science team receive their 2022 MVLS engagement award
The Parasite Street Science team receive their 2022 MVLS engagement award

Sii MVLS engagement award success

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:42:00 GMT

School of Infection & Immunity Senior Lecturer in Parasitology Dr Nicola Veitch last night received a prestigious award at the Amplify Showcase & MVLS Engagement Awards 2022.

Royal Society of Biology publishing journal cover image, featuring a stylised image of the SARS-CoV-2 virion
Royal Society of Biology publishing journal cover image, featuring a stylised image of the SARS-CoV-2 virion

Dr Antonia Ho research article most-cited of 2021

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:05:00 GMT

A research article involving the Centre for Virus Research's Dr Antonia Ho has been named as Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B's most-cited of 2021.

2022 CVR Stoker Award Winner Professor Christian Drosten stood beside CVR Director Professor Massimo Palmarini under the CVR logo
2022 CVR Stoker Award Winner Professor Christian Drosten stood beside CVR Director Professor Massimo Palmarini under the CVR logo

2022 CVR Stoker Award winner

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:31:00 GMT

On Monday 9 January 2023, our Centre for Virus Research welcomed 2022 Sir Michael Stoker Award winner Professor Christian Drosten to the CVR.

An image showing, from left to right, Lauren Bennie of Versus Arthritis Scotland, Carl Goodyear, Kaukab Stewart, Iain McInnes, Stefan Siebert in lab coats
An image showing, from left to right, Lauren Bennie of Versus Arthritis Scotland, Carl Goodyear, Kaukab Stewart, Iain McInnes, Stefan Siebert in lab coats

Kaukab Stewart MSP visits Sii

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:04:00 GMT

Professors Carl Goodyear, Stefan Siebert and Iain McInnes were delighted to welcome Kaukab Stewart MSP and colleagues from Versus Arthritis Scotland to the School of Infection and Immunity on behalf of RACE on Monday 16 January 2023.

PGR poster presentation session prize winners stood from left to right: Sofia Sandalli, who claimed first place, while Olivia Ridgewell and Anna Andrusaite came joint second
PGR poster presentation session prize winners stood from left to right: Sofia Sandalli, who claimed first place, while Olivia Ridgewell and Anna Andrusaite came joint second

Sii 2023 Away Day

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:36:00 GMT

The inaugural School of Infection & Immunity Away Day for staff was held this past Tuesday, 17 January 2023, at the Glasgow University Union at 32 University Avenue.

Professor Pasquale Maffia receiving an award from the British Pharmacological Society
Professor Pasquale Maffia receiving an award from the British Pharmacological Society

Professor Pasquale Maffia elected vice president of BPS

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:49:00 GMT

We were thrilled to share the news that the School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Pasquale Maffia has been elected Vice President (Engagement) of the British Pharmacological Society (2024-2026).

Fig 7. Protoparvovirus evolution has been shaped by mammalian vicariance. (a) Mollweide projection maps showing how patterns of continental drift from 200–35 led to periods of biogeographic isolation for terrestrial mammals in Laurasia (Europe and Asia), South America, Australia, Africa, and Madagascar. The resulting vicariance is thought to have contributed to the diversification of mammals
Fig 7. Protoparvovirus evolution has been shaped by mammalian vicariance. (a) Mollweide projection maps showing how patterns of continental drift from 200–35 led to periods of biogeographic isolation for terrestrial mammals in Laurasia (Europe and Asia), South America, Australia, Africa, and Madagascar. The resulting vicariance is thought to have contributed to the diversification of mammals

Ancient Viruses may hold key to effective gene therapy

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:45:00 GMT

Centre for Virus Research scientists have unlocked key insights into virus evolution, revealing new information that could help develop treatments for a wide variety of genetic diseases.

A graphic of Dr Suzannah Rihn beside the ERC logo
A graphic of Dr Suzannah Rihn beside the ERC logo

CVR's Dr Rihn awarded €1.9m from ERC Grant

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:16:00 GMT

Centre for Virus Research Research Fellow Dr Suzannah Rihn has been awarded €1.9million in the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant scheme.

Hua Wang and Sofia Sandalli (far left) stood amongst Prize Winners at Converge 2022 awards ceremony
Hua Wang and Sofia Sandalli (far left) stood amongst Prize Winners at Converge 2022 awards ceremony

Sii pair win award at Converge 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:57:00 GMT

Bacteriology Research Fellow Dr Hua Wang and Wellcome Trust PhD Student Sofia Sandalli won the inaugural IBiolC (Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre) award at CONVERGE 2022 on 3 November in Edinburgh.

A microscopic image of the Monkeypox virus
A microscopic image of the Monkeypox virus

CVR receives £2m to tackle Monkeypox

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:22:00 BST

A consortium led by the School of Infection & Immunity's Centre for Virus Research and The Pirbright Institute has received £2 million in funding to help tackle the unprecedented monkeypox outbreak.

Scanning electron micrographs of IAV, RSV, coinfected or mock infected cells imaged at 1000x (top row), 10,000x (middle row) and 20,000x (bottom row), region of magnification is denoted by the white box. Scale bars represent 10 µm at 1000x and 1 µm at 10,000x and 20,000x magnification. Micrographs representative of n = 2 biologically independent experiments.
Scanning electron micrographs of IAV, RSV, coinfected or mock infected cells imaged at 1000x (top row), 10,000x (middle row) and 20,000x (bottom row), region of magnification is denoted by the white box. Scale bars represent 10 µm at 1000x and 1 µm at 10,000x and 20,000x magnification. Micrographs representative of n = 2 biologically independent experiments.

Shedding new light on viral coinfections

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:50:00 BST

New laboratory research led by the Centre for Virus Research's Dr Pablo Murcia has used cells from human lungs to offer insights into the hidden world of viral coinfections.

A graphic on a yellow background with the Wellcome logo and Discovery Awards text above in black
A graphic on a yellow background with the Wellcome logo and Discovery Awards text above in black

Professor Waters receives £3m award

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:31:00 BST

Head of School Professor Andy Waters has received a Discovery Award from the Wellcome Trust providing funding of over £3million to study the biology of gametocytogenesis in malaria parasites for the next five years.

Kristyn with Iain McInnes and Neal Millar before her graduation, as she became UofG's first Black PhD graduate in Immunology
Kristyn with Iain McInnes and Neal Millar before her graduation, as she became UofG's first Black PhD graduate in Immunology

Immunology PhD graduate makes history

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:03:00 BST

Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation student Dr Kristyn Carter recently made University of Glasgow history as the first Black graduate of our PhD in Immunology.

Graphical abstract showing Myelinated axons are the primary target of hemin-mediated oxidative damage in a model of the central nervous system
Graphical abstract showing Myelinated axons are the primary target of hemin-mediated oxidative damage in a model of the central nervous system

Iron overload can actively contribute to ongoing brain damage in PMS

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:07:02 BST

Research by Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation scientists, led by Dr Katja Thümmler, has shown for the first time that iron overload can actively contribute to the ongoing brain damage in progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS), confirming that treatments designed to prevent this iron-related injury could slow accumulation of disability in PMS patients.

The image shows intracellular parasites that are connected by the intravacuolar network. The disassembly of this network is one of the first crucial steps for the parasite to exit from the host cell.
The image shows intracellular parasites that are connected by the intravacuolar network. The disassembly of this network is one of the first crucial steps for the parasite to exit from the host cell.

Toxoplasmosis: propagation of parasite in host cell stopped

Tue, 10 May 2022 13:28:00 BST

Research led by the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation's Professor Markus Meißner has discovered a new method that blocks the protein regulation of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii and causes it to die off inside the host cell.

A team photo showing Rumphi United on the pitch wearing their WCIP-sponsored, all-green kits
A team photo showing Rumphi United on the pitch wearing their WCIP-sponsored, all-green kits

WCIP sponsors Malawian football club

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:46:00 BST

Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology researcher Dr Walt Adamson has arranged a pioneering sponsorship agreement between the WCIP and a Malawian football club.

Iain McInnes and Anton Muscatelli accept CVR QA 2021 prize from Prince Charles and Princess Anne
Iain McInnes and Anton Muscatelli accept CVR QA 2021 prize from Prince Charles and Princess Anne

CVR receives QA 2021 prize at St James's Palace

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:59:00 BST

Representatives from the University of Glasgow recently attended a ceremony at St James’s Palace to accept the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2021 awarded to our Centre for Virus Research.

Prof Garside watches on as Prof Waters presents Dr Chrispinus Mumena with a UofG quaich (Zambia, March 2022)
Prof Garside watches on as Prof Waters presents Dr Chrispinus Mumena with a UofG quaich (Zambia, March 2022)

Collaboration with Copperbelt University Zambia

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:50:00 BST

Institute Director Professor Andy Waters and Dean of Global Engagement (Middle East/Africa) Professor Paul Garside recently visited Zambia to establish collaborations and partnerships with institutions in the south-central African nation.

Blantyre Blantyre leadership team group photo, showing individuals standing round in a semi circle taken from above
Blantyre Blantyre leadership team group photo, showing individuals standing round in a semi circle taken from above

Blantyre Blantyre facility features in voice magazine

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:11:00 GMT

An article highlighting the success of the Blantyre Blantyre Research Facility has been published in the spring edition of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow membership magazine, voice.

Graphical Abstract showing non migrated and migrated cells isolated from the joint or lymph node
Graphical Abstract showing non migrated and migrated cells isolated from the joint or lymph node

Dissecting immune cell accumulation in the inflamed joint

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:36:00 GMT

Institute scientists have used a combination of novel cell tracking approaches and murine models of inflammatory arthritis to identify genes, pathways and anatomically-specific tissue signatures regulating cell migration in a variety of inflamed sites to provide an invaluable resource for the identification of novel therapeutic targets for arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.

IL-16 expression is upregulated during in vitro demyelination and inhibits OPC differentiation and myelination.
IL-16 expression is upregulated during in vitro demyelination and inhibits OPC differentiation and myelination.

MSCs reduce clinical symptoms in mouse model of multiple sclerosis

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:35:00 GMT

Institute researchers have examined the potential of human mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) to ameliorate disease in a mouse model of Multiple Sclerosis (known as experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis or EAE).

Jana Ovciarikova presents at ToxoUK 2021
Jana Ovciarikova presents at ToxoUK 2021

Sheiner Lab member wins best talk at ToxoUK 2021

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:51:00 GMT

Sheiner Lab group member Jana Ovciarikova recently won the Best Student Talk, an award sponsored by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) journal Pathogens and Disease, at ToxoUK 2021.

Schematic illustration of single-molecule fluorescence in situ hybridisation (smFISH) for detecting SARS-CoV-2 positive strand genomic RNA (+gRNA) within infected cells
Schematic illustration of single-molecule fluorescence in situ hybridisation (smFISH) for detecting SARS-CoV-2 positive strand genomic RNA (+gRNA) within infected cells

Differences in replication rates of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:59:00 GMT

Research led by Centre for Virus Research and University of Oxford scientists, in collaboration with UKHSA and Brighton NHS, has revealed new insights into transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 variants and susceptibility to infection.

CVR Stoker Building, Garscube Campus, Dr Ed Hutchinson inset
CVR Stoker Building, Garscube Campus, Dr Ed Hutchinson inset

CVR researchers to lead new national influenza virus toolkit

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:55:00 GMT

Researchers at the Centre for Virus Research (CVR) have received £200,000 funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC), matched with more than £100,000 of in-kind funding from MRC Units, to develop the Influenza Virus Toolkit, a reagent repository for influenza virus researchers.

A head and shoulders shot of Andy Waters against a white background
A head and shoulders shot of Andy Waters against a white background

Andrew Waters appointed Institute Director

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:56:00 GMT

The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation is delighted to announce that Professor Andrew Waters has been appointed as our new Institute Director.

Parasites Battle for Survival collage, with the project logo beside images of pupils enjoying the engagement project
Parasites Battle for Survival collage, with the project logo beside images of pupils enjoying the engagement project

Parasites engagement project highly commended

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:26:00 GMT

An Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation engagement project, Parasites: Batle for Survival, has been highly commended in the MVLS Engagement Awards 2021.

Recombination analysis of the bat and pangolin SARS-related coronaviruses genomes most closely related to SARS-CoV-2 where pink indicates proximity to SARS-CoV-2 and blue proximity to SARS-CoV. The phylogenetic tree is from the fifth recombination-minimised region, and the scale below shows time to most recent common ancestor.
Recombination analysis of the bat and pangolin SARS-related coronaviruses genomes most closely related to SARS-CoV-2 where pink indicates proximity to SARS-CoV-2 and blue proximity to SARS-CoV. The phylogenetic tree is from the fifth recombination-minimised region, and the scale below shows time to most recent common ancestor.

Natural origins of SARS-CoV-2

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:20:00 GMT

New research by Centre for Virus Research (CVR) scientists has disentangled the complex evolutionary history of the bat coronaviruses related to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.

Figure 1 - Spike amino acid changes typifying the Omicron variant
Figure 1 - Spike amino acid changes typifying the Omicron variant

CVR preprint reveals fundamental changes in Omicron variant

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:29:00 GMT

A Centre for Virus Research study of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has shown that it represents a step-change in the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing the different route it uses to infect human cells.

A graphic with a head and shoulders image of Dr Worrell and details of her award and the BTS logo
A graphic with a head and shoulders image of Dr Worrell and details of her award and the BTS logo

Dr Worrell highly commended by BTS

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:41:00 GMT

Institute Research Associate Dr Julie Worrell was highly commended in the British Association for Lung Research (BALR) category at the British Thoracic Society Early Career Investigator Awards finals on 24 November 2021.

Figure 2 - Spike protein structure showing key B.1.617.2 mutations
Figure 2 - Spike protein structure showing key B.1.617.2 mutations

Delta variant ability to evade vaccine-induced immunity

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:47:00 GMT

Vaccines are effective in decreasing hospitalisation and deaths from COVID-19 infection but the emergence of viral variants of concern may diminish their efficacy, according to a new study by Centre for Virus Research scientists.

A graphic showing the logos of the 2021 Queen's Anniversary Prize winning institutions
A graphic showing the logos of the 2021 Queen's Anniversary Prize winning institutions

CVR granted Queen's Anniversary Prize

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:13:00 GMT

The Institute's Centre for Virus Research has been recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2021 for Higher and Further Education.

Dr Antonia Ho sat at a desk during a video interview with caption showing her name and the institution logo
Dr Antonia Ho sat at a desk during a video interview with caption showing her name and the institution logo

Dr Ho awarded Emerging Leaders Prize

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:44:00 GMT

The Centre for Virus Research's Dr Antonia Ho was recently awarded a prestigious Medical Research Foundation Emerging Leaders Prize 2021 for her ground-breaking Covid-19 research.

MSPJenny Gilruth standing in the SGDB with window behind, flanked by Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli and Professor Paul Garside
MSPJenny Gilruth standing in the SGDB with window behind, flanked by Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli and Professor Paul Garside

MSP Jenny Gilruth visits the Institute

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:08:00 GMT

Scottish Government Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development Jenny Gilruth visited the Sir Graeme Davies Building on Wednesday 24 November 2021.

The RACE, in purple, and Versus Arthritis, in black, logos, one on top of the other
The RACE, in purple, and Versus Arthritis, in black, logos, one on top of the other

RACE awarded EULAR excellence status

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:50:00 GMT

RACE, an iii-led national centre for research into inflammatory arthritis, is proud to announce that all four of its partner University Rheumatology units – in Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and Oxford – have been awarded five year EULAR Centre of Excellence status until either 2025 or 2026.

Fig 4. Risk factors of anxiety and depression symptoms, odds ratios and 95 per cent CI. 680x380
Fig 4. Risk factors of anxiety and depression symptoms, odds ratios and 95 per cent CI. 680x380

Depression rife among medical doctors during pandemic

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:26:00 GMT

High levels of anxiety and depression among medical doctors have been recorded in a new cross-country study involving the Institute's Dr Antonia Ho that finds Italian doctors most likely to have experienced mental health symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Stefan Siebert, Caroline Aylott, Carl Goodyear, Jamie Hepburn, and Angela Donaldson-Bruce stood in a row under the bridge between SGDB and BHF
Stefan Siebert, Caroline Aylott, Carl Goodyear, Jamie Hepburn, and Angela Donaldson-Bruce stood in a row under the bridge between SGDB and BHF

MSP Jamie Hepburn visits RACE

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:56:00 GMT

Scottish Government Minister for HE and FE, Youth Employment & Training Jamie Hepburn paid a visit to the Sir Graeme Davies Building on Thursday, 21 October to tour our Research into Inflammatory Arthritis Centre (RACE).

UK Lighthouse Labs 700x400
UK Lighthouse Labs 700x400

iii Technicians nominated for Papin Prize

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:57:00 GMT

The Institute is delighted to announce that colleagues who were seconded to the Lighthouse Lab at the beginning of the pandemic last year have been shortlisted for a prestigious Papin Prize.

An image of Alex Mackay and the First Lady of Malawi standing together during the presentation of the UofG quaich
An image of Alex Mackay and the First Lady of Malawi standing together during the presentation of the UofG quaich

Alex Mackay attends special First Lady of Malawi event

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:46:00 GMT

The Institute's Alex Mackay was invited to attend a special Malawi Girl Child Partnership reception with Madame Monica Chakwera, the First Lady of Malawi, at the David Livingstone Birthplace Centre, Blantyre as part of COP26 on Monday 1 November 2021.

Predicted probability of human infection for 758 virus species that were not in the training data showing assigned zoonotic potential categories with an additional the al panel showing the host or vector group each virus genome was sampled from.
Predicted probability of human infection for 758 virus species that were not in the training data showing assigned zoonotic potential categories with an additional the al panel showing the host or vector group each virus genome was sampled from.

Machine learning can predict animal viruses that risk infecting humans

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:03:00 BST

Centre for Virus Research scientists have developed a new machine learning method that can accurately predict which animal viruses could go on to infect humans in the future, using only information encoded in the viral genome.

Detection of OAS1 gene expression by RNAscope in FFPE lung tissue of deceased COVID-19 patients compared to healthy control lung tissue of deceased COVID-19 patients compared to healthy control lung tissue. Arrows indicate staining +ve cells.
Detection of OAS1 gene expression by RNAscope in FFPE lung tissue of deceased COVID-19 patients compared to healthy control lung tissue of deceased COVID-19 patients compared to healthy control lung tissue. Arrows indicate staining +ve cells.

Natural resistance to serious SARS-CoV-2 infection

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:39:00 BST

A new study by Institute Centre for Virus Research scientists has revealed key insights into the natural human antiviral defences against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Schematic diagram illustrating possible IL-17A–driven pathogenesis in frozen shoulder. The presence of IL-17A–secreting T cells results in the fibrosis, inflammation, and further recruitment of pathogenic T cells, resulting in disease chronicity, which can be attenuated by use of an anti–IL-17A monoclonal antibody.
Schematic diagram illustrating possible IL-17A–driven pathogenesis in frozen shoulder. The presence of IL-17A–secreting T cells results in the fibrosis, inflammation, and further recruitment of pathogenic T cells, resulting in disease chronicity, which can be attenuated by use of an anti–IL-17A monoclonal antibody.

Translational targeting of inflammation in frozen shoulder

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:47:00 BST

New research by Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation scientists may have provided a key step in translational medicine for frozen shoulder patients.

A head and shoulders shot of Andrew Waters to the left of a photograph of the Sir James Black Medal, which is above the RSE logo
A head and shoulders shot of Andrew Waters to the left of a photograph of the Sir James Black Medal, which is above the RSE logo

Professor Waters recognised by the RSE

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:49:00 BST

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has announced the recipients of its annual medals, with the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation's Professor Andy Waters awarded the coveted RSE Sir James Black Medal.

Dr Chris Moxon stood at a podium speaking to a crowd
Dr Chris Moxon stood at a podium speaking to a crowd

Dr Moxon awarded Future Leaders Fellowship

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:22:00 BST

Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Senior Lecturer in Parasitology Dr Christopher Moxon has been awarded a prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Schematic of experimental design. Females that did not have access to sucrose for 48 h were either not sugar fed or fed with 10% sucrose, 10% glucose or 10% fructose solution. Digestive tracts were dissected 16 h post sugar feeding time.
Schematic of experimental design. Females that did not have access to sucrose for 48 h were either not sugar fed or fed with 10% sucrose, 10% glucose or 10% fructose solution. Digestive tracts were dissected 16 h post sugar feeding time.

Sugar may inhibit mosquito ability to transmit arboviruses

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:29:00 BST

Sugar feeding prior to having an infected blood meal could protect a mosquito’s ability to get infected and transmit arboviruses, according to a new study led by our Centre for Virus Research.

A graphic with head and shoulders images of Prof Palmarini and Prof Thomson on a background of the SGDB with the CVR logo and Scot Gov logo featured
A graphic with head and shoulders images of Prof Palmarini and Prof Thomson on a background of the SGDB with the CVR logo and Scot Gov logo featured

CVR Professors named on new future pandemic expert committee

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:09:00 BST

Centre for Virus Research Director Professor Massimo Palmarini and Professor Emma Thomson have both been named on the new ‘Steering Committee for Pandemics’ in a hope to strengthen public health preparations.

Anti-spike (S) responses at pre-vaccine, pre-second dose and 4 weeks post-second dose across disease groups in OCTAVE and PITCH Healthy controls.
Anti-spike (S) responses at pre-vaccine, pre-second dose and 4 weeks post-second dose across disease groups in OCTAVE and PITCH Healthy controls.

Covid vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:45:00 BST

Initial data from the ongoing OCTAVE trial led by Institute scientists shows that a significant proportion of clinically at-risk patients with certain immunocompromised conditions or immunosuppressed therapies mount a lower or undetectable immune response after two doses of the same COVID-19 vaccine.

A grey and white graphic with the text for the seminar inflammation and oxidative stress in cvd with university of glasgow and sydney crests
A grey and white graphic with the text for the seminar inflammation and oxidative stress in cvd with university of glasgow and sydney crests

University of Glasgow-University of Sydney Cardiovascular Partnership Series

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:41:00 BST

Four Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation scientists are set to participate in the second seminar of the University of Glasgow-University of Sydney Cardiovascular Partnership Series.

A graphic map with data showing incidences of coronaviruses evolutionary closest to SARS-CoV-2 in China, Cambodia, Japan, and Thailand.
A graphic map with data showing incidences of coronaviruses evolutionary closest to SARS-CoV-2 in China, Cambodia, Japan, and Thailand.

The animal origin of SARS-CoV-2

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:10:00 BST

The available evidence suggests that animal-to-human transmission associated with infected live an­imals is the most likely cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Science Perspective article by the CVR's Professor David Robertson and Spyros Lytras.

An ISARIC graphic with the CVR and ISARIC logo in front of a stylised Covid cell and text stating that women experienced worse long-term Covid outcomes
An ISARIC graphic with the CVR and ISARIC logo in front of a stylised Covid cell and text stating that women experienced worse long-term Covid outcomes

Worse long-term Covid outcomes for women U-50

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:59:00 BST

Women under 50 and people who experienced severe disease had worse long-term outcomes following hospitalisation with COVID-19, according to research by the Centre for Virus Research's Dr Janet Scott.

The MBP journal masthead page showing the three editors, including Pror McCulloch, and the front cover of the journal and the Elsevier logo
The MBP journal masthead page showing the three editors, including Pror McCulloch, and the front cover of the journal and the Elsevier logo

Professor McCulloch named MBP editor-in-chief

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:39:00 BST

Institute Head of Parasitology Professor Richard McCulloch has been appointed to the editorial board as an editor-in-chief for Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology (MBP) by Elsevier.

The Hippocrates logo, the 'o' of which has a skeletal hand in the middle, in blue lettering on a grey background
The Hippocrates logo, the 'o' of which has a skeletal hand in the middle, in blue lettering on a grey background

Institute researchers to play key role in EU arthritis research project

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:44:00 BST

Researchers at the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation will play a key role in HIPPOCRATES, the major new EU research project that will promote the early identification of and improve outcomes for patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Figure 2a: Outcomes and mortality after complications (A) Differences in complication rates, age, sex, and comorbidity.
Figure 2a: Outcomes and mortality after complications (A) Differences in complication rates, age, sex, and comorbidity.

Complications associated with COVID-19

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:40:00 BST

A new study co-authored by the Institute's Dr Antonia Ho and published in The Lancet, is the first to systematically assess a range of in-hospital complications, and their associations with age, sex and ethnicity, and their outcomes for the patients.

Dr Tansy Hammarton on stage accepting the 2018 Peter Wildy Prize and delivering her lecture
Dr Tansy Hammarton on stage accepting the 2018 Peter Wildy Prize and delivering her lecture

Dr Hammarton appointed to MiSAC

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:00:00 BST

The Microbiology Society has appointed the Institute's Dr Tansy Hammarton as their new representative on the Microbiology in Schools Advisory Committee (MiSAC).

A graphic with the BSP logo, an image of Dr Emma Briggs and the title of her presentation
A graphic with the BSP logo, an image of Dr Emma Briggs and the title of her presentation

Dr Briggs awarded BSP President's Medal

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:59:00 BST

Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology Sir Henry Wellcome Fellow Dr Emma Briggs recently received the Covid-delayed award of the British Society for Parasitology's 2020 President’s Medal.

The cover image from the July 2021 edition of JCI Insight shows SPP1+ macrophages in alveoli in a COVID-19 postmortem lung, with immunostaining for SPP1 (green) and the macrophage marker CD68 (red). Nuclei were stained with DAPI (blue).
The cover image from the July 2021 edition of JCI Insight shows SPP1+ macrophages in alveoli in a COVID-19 postmortem lung, with immunostaining for SPP1 (green) and the macrophage marker CD68 (red). Nuclei were stained with DAPI (blue).

Inflammation-driving SPP1 myeloid pathway could be responsible for post-COVID syndrome

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:58:00 BST

Research led by RACE's Dr Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska in collaboration with Professor Elisa Gremese, of the Fondazione A.Gemelli IRCCS in Italy, has found that severe COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) share disease mechanisms.

Amanda Solloway with Sir Anton Muscatelli and Prof Massimo Palmarini standing at entrance to CVR whilst socially distanced
Amanda Solloway with Sir Anton Muscatelli and Prof Massimo Palmarini standing at entrance to CVR whilst socially distanced

Minister for Science, Research and Innovation visits CVR

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:21:00 BST

The UK Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, Amanda Solloway visited the Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging at our Centre for Virus Research on Thursday 24 June 2021.

A hierarchical tree showing the structure of the transition team with images of the directors
A hierarchical tree showing the structure of the transition team with images of the directors

New Interim Director Appointed

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:59:00 BST

The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation can announce that Professor Paul Garside has been appointed as iii Interim Director for a period of six months effective from Thursday 1 July 2021.

A graphic divided into three sections with a pic of Prof Al-Hindi, the BSP logo and iii logo
A graphic divided into three sections with a pic of Prof Al-Hindi, the BSP logo and iii logo

BSP honorary membership for Prof Al-Hindi

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:28:00 BST

The Institute's Professor Adnan Al-Hindi, who has hosted with the Sheiner Lab in the past two years as a CARA fellow, has received a prestigious British Society of Parasitology (BSP) Honorary Membership.

Prof Mike Barrett and Prof Massimo Palmarini set against a background of the SGDB with the Queen's Birthday Honours list graphic between them
Prof Mike Barrett and Prof Massimo Palmarini set against a background of the SGDB with the Queen's Birthday Honours list graphic between them

OBEs awarded to two Institute scientists

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:35:00 BST

We were thrilled to learn that two Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation colleagues have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, published this past Friday.

A figure showing Global analysis of protein-RNA interactions in SARS-CoV-2 infected cells reveals key regulators of infection graphical abstract
A figure showing Global analysis of protein-RNA interactions in SARS-CoV-2 infected cells reveals key regulators of infection graphical abstract

NAFLD in a Dish

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:17:00 BST

Dr Matthew Sinton has developed a human stem cell-based model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that can be used to study the how the liver can become fatty with the potential for the development of new therapies to treat the disease.

Centre for Virus Research's Dr Yasmin Parr holding the 2021 European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) Young Scientist Award, with ABCD and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health logos to the right..
Centre for Virus Research's Dr Yasmin Parr holding the 2021 European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) Young Scientist Award, with ABCD and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health logos to the right..

Dr Parr wins 2021 Young Scientist Award

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:09:00 BST

The Centre for Virus Research's Dr Yasmin Parr has been awarded the 2021 European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) Young Scientist Award, funded by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.

Normal (n=4, human hamstring tendon) and diseased (tendinopathy, n=5, human supraspinatus tendon) human tendon were processed for single cell analysis using Chromium 10x 3′DEG chemistry. Infographic shows number of donors and cells sequenced.
Normal (n=4, human hamstring tendon) and diseased (tendinopathy, n=5, human supraspinatus tendon) human tendon were processed for single cell analysis using Chromium 10x 3′DEG chemistry. Infographic shows number of donors and cells sequenced.

Comprehensive tendon atlas

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:54:00 BST

New research by Institute scientists has for the first time provided a comprehensive atlas at a single cell level of human tendon in both health and disease.

Maps divided into Scotland, Wales, and regions of England (northeast and Yorkshire, northwest, midlands, east, southeast, southwest, and London). Purple shading of regions represents the percentage of patients who received antimicrobial therapy during their hospital admission, stratified by month of admission (March, April, and May) and by level of care (ward-level or critical care).
Maps divided into Scotland, Wales, and regions of England (northeast and Yorkshire, northwest, midlands, east, southeast, southwest, and London). Purple shading of regions represents the percentage of patients who received antimicrobial therapy during their hospital admission, stratified by month of admission (March, April, and May) and by level of care (ward-level or critical care).

Use of antibiotics in Covid-19 treatment could be reduced

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:20:00 BST

The high use of antibiotics in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 is often not necessary and risks worsening global antimicrobial resistance, according to new research led by the Centre for Virus Research.

A student holding a dish up to her face with two of the sections filled with graphics of the iii and PGR logos
A student holding a dish up to her face with two of the sections filled with graphics of the iii and PGR logos

PGR Online Poster Day 2021

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:06:42 BST

On Friday 21 May 2021, Institute PGR students participated in the first iii Online Poster Day for which positive feedback was received from students and supervisors.

A graphical abstract for the Global analysis of protein-RNA interactions in SARS-CoV-2 infected cells reveals key regulators of infection research
A graphical abstract for the Global analysis of protein-RNA interactions in SARS-CoV-2 infected cells reveals key regulators of infection research

New paths to treat Covid-19 revealed

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:51:00 BST

A team of international scientists led by our Centre for Virus Research (CVR) have identified key cellular factors that are crucial for the infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

A screengrab of Alan Hayes' show at the 2021 Pint of Science virtual event
A screengrab of Alan Hayes' show at the 2021 Pint of Science virtual event

iii @ Pint of Science

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:43:00 BST

The Institute hosted two live shows at 2021 Pint of Science public engagement festival, with over 70 live viewers attending each event.

A graphical abstract showing development of an Aedes aegypti cell line which stably expresses Zika virus (ZIKV) capsid proteins in order to study virus-vector protein-protein interactions through quantitative label-free proteomics
A graphical abstract showing development of an Aedes aegypti cell line which stably expresses Zika virus (ZIKV) capsid proteins in order to study virus-vector protein-protein interactions through quantitative label-free proteomics

Pro-viral function for TER94/VCP during ZIKV infection

Mon, 24 May 2021 15:50:00 BST

New research by the Centre for Virus Research's Kohl Lab shows that the Zika virus capsid interacts with several mosquito protein pathways, revealing pro-viral host factors critical for establishing infection in mosquito cells.

An image of Dr Sam Wilson contained within a petri dish handled by a pair of gloved hands, surrounded by the BBC World Service and Science in Action logos
An image of Dr Sam Wilson contained within a petri dish handled by a pair of gloved hands, surrounded by the BBC World Service and Science in Action logos

Dr Wilson on BBC Science in Action

Mon, 24 May 2021 12:08:00 BST

The Centre for Virus Research's Dr Sam Wilson appeared on the Thursday 13 May edition of BBC's Science in Action podcast, which focused on the topic 'Covid and Clean Air'.

Figure 1. Chemokine receptor expression and chemokine secretion predict therapeutic potential. MSCs isolated from different tissues have a differential chemokine receptor expression and chemokine secretion that results in differential potential as cellular therapeutics
Figure 1. Chemokine receptor expression and chemokine secretion predict therapeutic potential. MSCs isolated from different tissues have a differential chemokine receptor expression and chemokine secretion that results in differential potential as cellular therapeutics

Chemokine profiling can be used to predict therapeutic potential of MSCs

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:08:00 BST

A review article by Institute scientists has concluded that chemokine profiling can be used to predict the in vivo therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) for diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, transplantation, and Alzheimer’s.

Fig 1. cis-eQTL analysis of the human kidney and genetic variants identified in GWASs of BP (BP-GWAS SNPs)
Fig 1. cis-eQTL analysis of the human kidney and genetic variants identified in GWASs of BP (BP-GWAS SNPs)

‘Causal’ blood pressure genes found in human kidney

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:54:51 BST

Institute Reader in Immunology Dr Pasquale Maffia and ICAMS' Professor Tomasz Guzik are part of an international team of scientists who have discovered 179 kidney genes responsible for high blood pressure.

Members of the COMBAAT research team interviewing farmers in Serengeti District, Tanzania in 2019. Photo by Dr Harriet Auty
Members of the COMBAAT research team interviewing farmers in Serengeti District, Tanzania in 2019. Photo by Dr Harriet Auty

Field challenges of optimising trypanocide use in AAT

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:11:00 BST

A new paper led by University of Glasgow scientists, including the Institute's Professor Mike Barrett, has brought together the disparate strands of information that currently exist to create the most comprehensive overview of the problem of African Animal Trypanosomiasis yet collated in the twenty-first century.

Three participants look through microscopes at theParasites_ Battle for Survival, an immersive exhibition held at the National Museum of Scotland (NMS)
Three participants look through microscopes at theParasites_ Battle for Survival, an immersive exhibition held at the National Museum of Scotland (NMS)

WCIP's Dr Curtis shortlisted for PE Award

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:55:00 BST

The Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology (WCIP) Public Engagement Manager Dr Vickie Curtis has been shortlisted in the Best Arts & Culture Collaboration category in the upcoming UofG Engagement Awards 2021.

A graphic showing the cryo-EM structure of vesivirus 2117
A graphic showing the cryo-EM structure of vesivirus 2117

Vesivirus 2117 structure highlights variations in entry pathways for viruses

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:01:00 BST

Centre for Virus Research scientists have solved the cryo-EM structure of the vesivirus 2117 capsid, highlighting potentially important differences related to virus attachment and entry.

A BHF graphic for the project grant
A BHF graphic for the project grant

Defining differential roles of the TAM receptor Axl in atherosclerosis

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:27:00 BST

Dr Pasquale Maffia, Dr Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska and Professor Tomasz Guzik (ICAMS) were recently awarded a project grant from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) that will allow the team to continue their research into Axl in atherosclerosis.

A graphic with a photo of Professor Matthias Marti and the RSE logo
A graphic with a photo of Professor Matthias Marti and the RSE logo

Professor Marti made RSE Fellow

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:58:23 BST

The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation's Professor Matthias Marti has been announced as a new The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Fellow.

Schematic representation of Aedes aegypti female and saliva induced enhancement of arbovirus infection, by Dr Emilie Pondeville
Schematic representation of Aedes aegypti female and saliva induced enhancement of arbovirus infection, by Dr Emilie Pondeville

Aedes mosquitoes express vertebrate-like factor in saliva to enhance arbovirus infection

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:26:00 BST

Research involving Centre for Virus Research scientists has provided new insights into the mosquito factors hijacked by viruses to efficiently establish infection in the mammalian host and may explain how mosquito-borne viruses are so efficiently spread by Aedes mosquitoes.

Figure 4c MRC Dyspnoea scale prior to Covid-19 onset and at the time of follow-up. , for females, there are greater numbers of participants who begin at MRC 1 and transition to higher levels on the scale compared with males
Figure 4c MRC Dyspnoea scale prior to Covid-19 onset and at the time of follow-up. , for females, there are greater numbers of participants who begin at MRC 1 and transition to higher levels on the scale compared with males

WOMEN UNDER 50 HAD WORSE LONG-TERM OUTCOMES AFTER COVID-19

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:20:00 GMT

Women under 50 and people who had experienced severe disease had worse long-term outcomes following hospitalisation with COVID-19, according to research led by the Centre for Virus Research's Dr Janet Scott.

A graphic showing human rhinovirus triggering an immune response that blocks SARS-CoV-2
A graphic showing human rhinovirus triggering an immune response that blocks SARS-CoV-2

Human rhinovirus infection blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:06:00 GMT

The common cold virus could offer some level of protection against COVID-19 infection, according to a new study led by Centre for Virus Research (CVR) scientists.

A graphic showing Professor Rick Maizels and the Rudolf Leuckart medal
A graphic showing Professor Rick Maizels and the Rudolf Leuckart medal

Prof Maizels awarded Rudolf Leuckart Medal

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:48:00 GMT

The Institute is proud to announce that our own Professor Rick Maizels is the recipient of the German Society for Parasitology (DGP)'s prestigious Rudolf Leuckart Medal for 2020.

A graphic showing natural selection in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in bats created a generalist virus and highly capable human pathogen
A graphic showing natural selection in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in bats created a generalist virus and highly capable human pathogen

SARS-CoV-2 jumped without much change

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:28:00 GMT

Institute scientists have found that since December 2019 – and for the first 11 months of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic – there has been very little ‘important’ genetic change observed in the hundreds of thousands of sequenced virus genomes.

A collage of Dr Josh Gray playing football for Darlington and then in university in his lab coat
A collage of Dr Josh Gray playing football for Darlington and then in university in his lab coat

From footballer to immunologist

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:09:46 GMT

Former iii PhD student Dr Josh Gray is the subject of a feature in the Northern Echo newspaper describing his journey from professional footballer to Immunology postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University.

A graphic for the BTS Winter online meeting with the logo and Julie Worrell against the background of London skyline
A graphic for the BTS Winter online meeting with the logo and Julie Worrell against the background of London skyline

Dr Worrell presents at BTS Winter Meeting

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:38:34 GMT

Institute Research Associate Dr Julie Worrell was recently selected to present her work on the long-term consequences of influenza virus infection on cellular communication in the lung at the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Winter meeting.

A star graphic with 30 years of service inside and placed over the backdrop of the UofG campus
A star graphic with 30 years of service inside and placed over the backdrop of the UofG campus

Long Service awards for five staff members

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:09:00 GMT

Institute staff members Mrs Susan Baillie, Professor Sue Barnett, Dr Robert Davies, Mrs Elizabeth McMonagle, and Professor Hugh Willison all recently celebrated 30 years’ service and received a reward from Principal Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli.

Prof McInnes stood in a corridor with shirt and tie smiling to camera
Prof McInnes stood in a corridor with shirt and tie smiling to camera

iii scientists involved in new Octave trial

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:07:00 GMT

A new UK study involving Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation researchers will seek to understand the immune response to COVID-19 vaccinations in patients with immunosuppressed conditions such as cancer.

A graphic with the Dundee MRC|PPU and UofG CVR logos
A graphic with the Dundee MRC|PPU and UofG CVR logos

New MRC PPU & CVR Coronavirus Toolkit

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

An international consortium involving Centre for Virus Research scientists has devised a Coronavirus Toolkit that provides researchers across the world open access to materials, which can be easily and immediately ordered via an online portal, to further research into COVID-19.

Dr Eva Gluenz presenting in front of a projection of slides 700x400
Dr Eva Gluenz presenting in front of a projection of slides 700x400

Wellcome award for Leishmania research

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:47:27 GMT

Dr Eva Gluenz, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute's Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology (WCIP) has secured a £2.3million Wellcome Collaborative Award for Leishmania research.

A scientists working using equipment at CPI's state of the art facility
A scientists working using equipment at CPI's state of the art facility

CPI supports treatment developed at iii

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:22:42 GMT

A promising treatment for lung disease in cystic fibrosis patients developed by Institute scientists will see scaled up production thanks to support from CPI, a technology innovation centre and member of the UK Government’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult.

A stylised graphic showing the iii and Lily logos over a shaded blue background on the SGDB
A stylised graphic showing the iii and Lily logos over a shaded blue background on the SGDB

iii announces research collaboration with Lilly

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:54:04 GMT

The Institute has entered into a research collaboration with Lilly - a pharmaceutical company that aims to discover and validate the next generation of drug targets for immunological diseases.

A graphic with Prof Andrew Roe image alongside MRC and BBSRC logos
A graphic with Prof Andrew Roe image alongside MRC and BBSRC logos

Double grant success for Bacteriology

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:35:00 GMT

The Institute's Head of Bacteriology, Professor Andrew Roe, was recently awarded project grants from both the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

The types and combinations of different antibodies in the blood of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers can significantly alter the likelihood of joint damage and progression in the first year of disease
The types and combinations of different antibodies in the blood of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers can significantly alter the likelihood of joint damage and progression in the first year of disease

Immune dysfunction in early RA determines severity of future disability

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:10:00 GMT

The types and combinations of different antibodies in the blood of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers can significantly alter the likelihood of joint damage and progression in the first year of disease, according to a RACE-supported study.

A graphic showing Circulating SARS-CoV-2 spike N439K variants maintain fitness while evading antibody-mediated immunity
A graphic showing Circulating SARS-CoV-2 spike N439K variants maintain fitness while evading antibody-mediated immunity

CVR scientists characterise first significant SARS-CoV-2 mutation

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:41:00 GMT

An international collaboration involving Centre for Virus Research scientists Professor David Robertson​, Professor Emma Thomson and Dr Ana Filipe has characterised the first significant SARS-CoV-2 mutation, N439K, occurring within the virus’s spike protein receptor binding motif (RBM).

Illustration of the post-infection acquired immune responses, illustrating the virus antigen stimulation hypothesis extrapolated from simulation of median fitted parameter values from the selected models. It depicts the acute sharp post-infection increase and the slow decrease following recovery.
Illustration of the post-infection acquired immune responses, illustrating the virus antigen stimulation hypothesis extrapolated from simulation of median fitted parameter values from the selected models. It depicts the acute sharp post-infection increase and the slow decrease following recovery.

Antibody highs and lows in Ebola survivors

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 02:23:00 GMT

A high proportion of survivors of Ebola experienced a resurgence in antibody levels nearly a year after recovery, a new study by the Centre for Virus Research's Dr Janet Scott has found.

Graphics showing three-dimensional homology model of P. falciparum and P. berghei K13 for amino acid residues 350 to 726 and 362 to 738, respectively. P. falciparum K13 mutation sites are indicated in the structure on the left, and P. berghei orthologous mutation sites are modeled on the right
Graphics showing three-dimensional homology model of P. falciparum and P. berghei K13 for amino acid residues 350 to 726 and 362 to 738, respectively. P. falciparum K13 mutation sites are indicated in the structure on the left, and P. berghei orthologous mutation sites are modeled on the right

P. berghei K13 Mutations Mediate Artemisinin Resistance Reversed by Proteasome Inhibition

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:18:00 GMT

Research by Institute scientists has established the rodent model of malaria, P. berghei, as a useful tool to study the impact and biology of human parasite mutations on the outcome of infection and evolution of drug resistance.

Whole Virion SARS-CoV-2 exterior, showing the full viral envelope, in shades of blue
Whole Virion SARS-CoV-2 exterior, showing the full viral envelope, in shades of blue

CVR joins consortium to study threats of new Sars-CoV-2 variants

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:34:39 GMT

The Institute's Centre for Virus Research is joining a new national research project to study the effects of emerging mutations in SARS-CoV-2, which will be launched with £2.5 million of funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Spatial distribution and associated travel history over the first 4 weeks of the outbreak. Testing of community cases ceased on day 1 of week 3 (14 March) and lockdown occurred on day 2 of week 4 (23 March).
Spatial distribution and associated travel history over the first 4 weeks of the outbreak. Testing of community cases ceased on day 1 of week 3 (14 March) and lockdown occurred on day 2 of week 4 (23 March).

International travel key to COVID-19 transmission in Scotland

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:26:00 GMT

Institute CVR scientists sequencing virus samples from both the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Scotland and through the first wave have found evidence of community transmission, driven by multiple introductions through international travel, as early as February 2020.

Fig. 5: Structure of T. gondii ATP synthase hexamer reveals two lumenal Fo contact sites between neighbouring dimers
Fig. 5: Structure of T. gondii ATP synthase hexamer reveals two lumenal Fo contact sites between neighbouring dimers

Deadly parasites create unique cellular structures to survive

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:30:08 GMT

Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation scientists have solved a key parasitic puzzle, revealing the unique and complex structures toxoplasmosis and malaria parasites make in order to survive in different hosts.

Prof Palmarini being filmed by the BBC
Prof Palmarini being filmed by the BBC

LifeArc funds COVID-19 drug screening hub at CVR

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:55:37 GMT

A new COVID-19 drug screening and resistance hub will be established in Scotland, based at the Institute's MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR).

A graphic with the zero in 2021 replaced by a solar panel
A graphic with the zero in 2021 replaced by a solar panel

World changers bring solar power initiative to Malawi

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:36:55 GMT

The Institute's Professor Paul Garside has won a prestigious Scottish Funding Council Global Challenges Research Fund award to install a groundbreaking solar energy system at the Blantyre Blantyre Research Facility at the University of Malawi.

An older woman holding her left hand in her right hand up to the camera
An older woman holding her left hand in her right hand up to the camera

Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow join to train doctors in musculoskeletal disorders

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:46:00 GMT

The ambitious new project will see the institutions combine their global excellence in biomedical research and teaching to advance understanding of musculoskeletal diseases.

Clinical manifestations using laboratory diagnosis compared to various suspected infections by clinicians. a shows the absolute counts of each diagnosed organism coloured by the suspected organisms
Clinical manifestations using laboratory diagnosis compared to various suspected infections by clinicians. a shows the absolute counts of each diagnosed organism coloured by the suspected organisms

Machine learning approaches classify malaria outcomes

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:39:00 GMT

A study involving the Institute's Dr Thomas Otto has provided proof of concept for methods that classify uncomplicated malaria and severe malaria from non-malarial infections, showing that the machine learning approach is a feasible tool for clinical decision support.

A single coronavirus cell
A single coronavirus cell

NEW CLINICAL TRIAL LAUNCHED FOR EARLY TREATMENT OF COVID-19

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:30:00 GMT

A potential treatment for COVID-19, which has shown early promise in China and Japan, will be trialled in NHSGGC in collaboration with the University of Glasgow.

A collage of three images: a profile shot of Prof Sinkins, the CVR logo, and a mosquito
A collage of three images: a profile shot of Prof Sinkins, the CVR logo, and a mosquito

CVR scientist awarded £2.9m in grants

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:44:10 GMT

Steven Sinkins, Professor in Microbiology and Tropical Medicine at our Centre for Virus Research (CVR), has been given almost £3million by Open Philanthropy to continue his pioneering mosquito symbiont work.

(l) EM imaging of refrozen cell sections using For easy visualisation, segmentation of the image in (a) using Photoshop is shown annotating probable edges of the nuclear membrane (green), nuclear capsids (red) and cytoplasmic capsids (blue)(r) Z-slices through tomograms of cytoplasmic and nuclear capsids of areas denoted in
(l) EM imaging of refrozen cell sections using For easy visualisation, segmentation of the image in (a) using Photoshop is shown annotating probable edges of the nuclear membrane (green), nuclear capsids (red) and cytoplasmic capsids (blue)(r) Z-slices through tomograms of cytoplasmic and nuclear capsids of areas denoted in

In situ structure of virus capsids within cell nuclei by correlative light and cryo-electron tomography

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:37:00 GMT

Researchers at the Institute's Centre for Virus Research have used cutting-edge imaging techniques to reveal, for the first time, the structure of the herpes virus within the cell.

A close up of a bat being held by a researcher
A close up of a bat being held by a researcher

Virulence mismatches in hosts shape outcomes of cross-species transmission

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:54:00 GMT

A new study involving Centre for Virus Research scientists has found cross-species disease progression is accelerated, which reduced the chances of onwards transmission, when the original and new hosts were physiologically or genetically dissimilar.

An image of Dr Daniel Streicker stood with arms folded, smiling in a lane with grass and trees behind him
An image of Dr Daniel Streicker stood with arms folded, smiling in a lane with grass and trees behind him

CVR scientist awarded Philip Leverhulme Prize

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:11:00 GMT

Dr Daniel Streicker has received a prestigious biological sciences award to integrate data across published biomedical, ecological and virological research studies to answer new and important questions about emerging viruses.

UKRI MRC logo
UKRI MRC logo

iii Scientists awarded UKRI-MRC-COVID-19 grant

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:59:58 GMT

Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation scientists have been awarded a grant from UKRI-MRC to address important and as-yet unanswered questions about the role of myeloid cells in severe COVID-19.

Astrocytes expressing Cxcl10 (an antiviral interferon stimulated gene and chemokine)
Astrocytes expressing Cxcl10 (an antiviral interferon stimulated gene and chemokine)

MS patients may hold key to protecting brain against viruses

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:46:00 GMT

Institute scientists have identified a type of antibody found in multiple sclerosis patients that protects the brain from viruses and their research could aid risk stratification for the therapies that are associated with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Exploring this novel antiviral mechanism further could also provide a new treatment strategy for viral brain infections.

A graphic showing tolerance induction in memory CD4 T cells
A graphic showing tolerance induction in memory CD4 T cells

Tolerance induction in memory CD4 T cells is partial and reversible

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:55:00 GMT

Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation PhD student Josh Gray has seen his research on tolerance induction in memory CD4 T cells published by the journal Immunology.

A composite image showing both Prof Barnett and Dr Lindsay side by side but in two separate images with a divider in between
A composite image showing both Prof Barnett and Dr Lindsay side by side but in two separate images with a divider in between

Institute scientists awarded MRC grant

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:50:27 GMT

Professor Susan Barnett and co-investigator Dr Susan Lindsay have been awarded a Medical Research Council grant to continue developing heparin mimetics as a therapy for CNS disease and injury.

Fold change in signal for amino acids in rat tissue with increasing PMI. Error bars indicate standard deviation between four samples. Two rats were analyzed per time point, from each hind limb, giving four replicate samples at each time point.
Fold change in signal for amino acids in rat tissue with increasing PMI. Error bars indicate standard deviation between four samples. Two rats were analyzed per time point, from each hind limb, giving four replicate samples at each time point.

Untargeted metabolomics highlight markers for PMI

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:01:00 GMT

A project developed by PhD student Bogusia Pesko has utilised biomarker discovery technologies to establish a reliable, quantitative, and objective method for the estimation of time since death in human fatalities.

PhD student Kristyn Carter in the lab addressing the camera for a Black History Month UK 2020 vlog
PhD student Kristyn Carter in the lab addressing the camera for a Black History Month UK 2020 vlog

Black History Month UK 2020

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:12:00 BST

October is Black History Month and Advance HE have been proudly sharing stories of Black success, experience and action in higher education - including a vlog from Institute PhD student Kristyn Carter.

A head and shoulders shot of Dr Adam Fletcher in the lab
A head and shoulders shot of Dr Adam Fletcher in the lab

CVR scientist awarded prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:22:00 BST

Future Centre for Virus Research scientist Dr Adam Fletcher is the recipient of a prestigious UK Research and Innovation-funded Future Leaders Fellowship award of £1.2million for work on COVID-19.

A head and shoulders shot of Professor Peter Kennedy wearing a shirt and tie
A head and shoulders shot of Professor Peter Kennedy wearing a shirt and tie

iii researcher recognised by RSE

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:57:14 BST

The Institute's Professor Peter G. Kennedy has received a prestigious medal from the Royal Society of Edinburgh in recognition of his work in treating sleeping sickness and other neuroviruses.

A graphic with head and shoulder shots of Prof Graham and Prof Garside set against a filtered image of the SGDB
A graphic with head and shoulder shots of Prof Graham and Prof Garside set against a filtered image of the SGDB

New Interim and Deputy Director

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:39:58 BST

The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation is delighted to announce that Professor Gerry Graham has been appointed as the Interim Director of the Institute while we seek a new permanent Director, with Professor Paul Garside appointed Interim Deputy.

Head and shoulders shots of Dr McDonald and Prof Thomson under the CVR logo
Head and shoulders shots of Dr McDonald and Prof Thomson under the CVR logo

Two iii academics recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:22:00 BST

Centre for Virus Research pair Professor Emma Thomson and Dr Sarah McDonald have both been awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of their services to the NHS during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Figure 6. H. polygyrus fails to protect against EAE in IL-4Rα-deficient mice. Female C57BL/6 or IL-4Rα-deficient mice were immunized for EAE on day 0 and were either left untreated or received 200 L3 H. polygyrus larvae also on day 0 (+Hp).
Figure 6. H. polygyrus fails to protect against EAE in IL-4Rα-deficient mice. Female C57BL/6 or IL-4Rα-deficient mice were immunized for EAE on day 0 and were either left untreated or received 200 L3 H. polygyrus larvae also on day 0 (+Hp).

The Helminth Parasite Heligmosomoides polygyrus Attenuates EAE in an IL-4Rα-Dependent Manner

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:52:00 BST

New research by Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation scientists has determined the main mechanism by which H. polygyrus is capable of suppressing a model of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with the findings building on previous work in the field indicating that Th2-biasing could be a potential therapeutic strategy for autoimmune diseases.

Prof McInnes stood in a corridor with shirt and tie smiling to camera
Prof McInnes stood in a corridor with shirt and tie smiling to camera

Iain McInnes appointed Vice Principal & Head of College

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:18:00 BST

Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation Director Professor Iain McInnes CBE has been appointed to a new strategic leadership position within the University of Glasgow.

Richard and Lilach in an image to announce their appointment as Head and Deputy Head of Parasitology October 2020
Richard and Lilach in an image to announce their appointment as Head and Deputy Head of Parasitology October 2020

New Head & Deputy Head of Parasitology

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:58:02 BST

We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Professor Richard McCulloch as the new Head of Parasitology, with Dr Lilach Sheiner assuming the role of Deputy Head of Parasitology.

Stimulation of IEC organoids with the inflammatory cytokine IFN-gamma causes a rapid increase in expression of MHC II molecules (red), which predominantly localise within intracellular vesicles and at the basal surface of the IEC - the normal interface with immune cells. Green staining indicates expression of an IEC marker (E-cadherin) and blue staining shows the cell nuclei (DAPI)
Stimulation of IEC organoids with the inflammatory cytokine IFN-gamma causes a rapid increase in expression of MHC II molecules (red), which predominantly localise within intracellular vesicles and at the basal surface of the IEC - the normal interface with immune cells. Green staining indicates expression of an IEC marker (E-cadherin) and blue staining shows the cell nuclei (DAPI)

Why do IECs Express MHC Class II?

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:46:00 BST

A new review involving the Institute's Professor Kevin Maloy has suggested approaches that could be used to better understand how class II major histocompatibility complex molecule expression by Intestinal Epithelial Cells can boost different types of CD4 T cell responses in the gut, which could ultimately lead to better vaccines against intestinal infections.

Fig 1C from Genome duplication in Leishmania major relies on persistent subtelomeric DNA replication
Fig 1C from Genome duplication in Leishmania major relies on persistent subtelomeric DNA replication

Genome duplication in Leishmania major relies on persistent subtelomeric DNA replication

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:49:00 BST

New research by Institute scientists has provided a better understanding of how the parasites causing leishmaniasis replicate their genome prior to cell division - a discovery that could ultimately lead to a better quality of life for sufferers.

A graphic including a head and shoulders shot of Jim Brewer on a shaded background showing the SGDB
A graphic including a head and shoulders shot of Jim Brewer on a shaded background showing the SGDB

New Head of Immunology appointed

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:50:00 BST

We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Professor Jim Brewer as the new Head of Immunology with Professor Simon Milling serving as Deputy.

Examples of TCS and their role in S. aureus host adaptation and antimicrobial resistance 700x400.png
Examples of TCS and their role in S. aureus host adaptation and antimicrobial resistance 700x400.png

Systematic Reconstruction of Complete TC Sensorial Network in Staphylococcus aureus

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:11:00 BST

A project developed by Institute researcher Dr Andreas Haag has produced the first ever complete reconstruction of the two-component signal transduction network of the major human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus.

The TbAQP2 protein in light brown, and the pentamidine molecule in dark blue (mostly), modelled inside the pore, which is indicated by a mesh (modelling by Molecular Dynamics, performed for us in collaboration by Ulrich Zachariae, University of Dundee). The energy curve to the right indicated the energy of the interaction, showing it is optimally bound when the middle.
The TbAQP2 protein in light brown, and the pentamidine molecule in dark blue (mostly), modelled inside the pore, which is indicated by a mesh (modelling by Molecular Dynamics, performed for us in collaboration by Ulrich Zachariae, University of Dundee). The energy curve to the right indicated the energy of the interaction, showing it is optimally bound when the middle.

Positively selected modifications in the pore of TbAQP2 allow pentamidine to enter Trypanosoma brucei

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:58:00 BST

Research by the Institute's Professor Harry De Koning Group has uncovered a new drug resistance mechanism, involving mutations in an aquaporin, by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei, which causes African sleeping sickness.

Three copies of infocus magazine fanned out on a white background
Three copies of infocus magazine fanned out on a white background

Dr Lemgruber takes on new role at Royal Microscopical Society publication

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:23:00 BST

Dr Leandro Lemgruber Soares, Imaging Technologist at the Institute's Glasgow Imaging Facility, has been appointed Deputy Scientific Editor of the Royal Microscopical Society's infocus Magazine.

The ISARIC 4C logo in red
The ISARIC 4C logo in red

DISCOVERY OF COVID-19 RISK GROUPS GUIDES TREATMENT

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:11:00 BST

Individuals who are admitted to hospital with COVID-19 can be divided into four distinct groups, according to data from research by the ISARIC Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium, which involves scientists from our Centre for Virus Research.

Dr Janet Scott interviewed by Channel 5 News beside the River Clyde
Dr Janet Scott interviewed by Channel 5 News beside the River Clyde

New global COVID-19 long-term study launched

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:22:54 BST

Researchers and clinicians in Glasgow will be part of a follow-up working group, led by Dr Janet Scott of our Centre for Virus Research, to carry out a global study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

A screengrab of Bioinformatics Summer School participants in a Zoom session
A screengrab of Bioinformatics Summer School participants in a Zoom session

Virtual Glasgow Bioinformatics Summer School

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:34:00 BST

Participants from around the world last week 'attended' the 2020 course led by Dr Thomas Otto and Dr Kathryn Crouch and run online rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A figure showing E. coli O157 bacteria (green) infecting human cells (red)
A figure showing E. coli O157 bacteria (green) infecting human cells (red)

Genomic plasticity of pathogenic Escherichia coli mediates d-serine tolerance

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:11:00 BST

A new study by Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation scientists has revealed an important insight into how dietary components can change the behaviour of bacteria that cause infections in humans.

A graphic with Pablo Murcia framed in the centre in front of a faded CVR building
A graphic with Pablo Murcia framed in the centre in front of a faded CVR building

Pablo Murcia promoted to Professor

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:41:00 BST

The Centre for Virus Research's Pablo Murcia, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who began working at the University of Glasgow in 2011, has been promoted to Professor of Integrative Virology.

Prof Palmarini discussing COVID-19 with an ITV Reporter
Prof Palmarini discussing COVID-19 with an ITV Reporter

CVR part of new UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:07:00 BST

As members of UK-CIC, Centre for Virus Research scientists will help in the aim to answer key questions on how the immune system interacts with SARS-CoV-2 to help us fight COVID-19 and develop better diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines.

Figure 6. Meta-regression bubble plot of the impact of age on mean SARS-CoV-2 shedding from the upper respiratory tract
Figure 6. Meta-regression bubble plot of the impact of age on mean SARS-CoV-2 shedding from the upper respiratory tract

SARS-CoV-2: a living systematic review and meta-analysis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:23:37 BST

Researchers at the Institute's CVR and the University of St Andrews have conducted a systematic review of published and pre-print studies that have investigated the dynamics and length of virus shedding in SARS-CoV-2, as well as similar coronaviruses that caused Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

A brick wall with 'Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation' text outside the headquarters
A brick wall with 'Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation' text outside the headquarters

Gates Foundation award for iii researchers

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:18:00 BST

The Institute's Dr Chris Moxon (Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology), Dr Thomas Otto, and an international team of collaborators have been awarded a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct a detailed investigation of the changes to tissues and immune system response in fatal COVID-19 cases in Malawi.

Research Abstract image of a red ball moving over a stylised eye
Research Abstract image of a red ball moving over a stylised eye

New high-speed particle tracking tech

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:31:00 BST

An interdisciplinary research collaboration involving the laboratory of the Institute's Dr Tansy Hammarton has resulted in the development of novel methodology for high-speed particle tracking within a microfluidic system.

A head and shoulders shot of Professor Andrew Roe in the lab
A head and shoulders shot of Professor Andrew Roe in the lab

New Head of Bacteriology

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:24:00 BST

We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Professor Andrew Roe as the new Head of Bacteriology following the departure of Professor José Penadés.

A promotional poster for FENS 2020 showing Glasgow's City Chambers
A promotional poster for FENS 2020 showing Glasgow's City Chambers

FENS 2020 Virtual Forum

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:05:00 BST

Institute PhD student Colin Crawford provides an overview of his experience of The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) 2020 Virtual Forum that took place between 11-15 July 2020

A head and shoulder photograph of Dr Sheiner in the lab
A head and shoulder photograph of Dr Sheiner in the lab

Dr Sheiner promoted to Reader

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:41:02 BST

The Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology's Dr Lilach Sheiner, an expert in eukaryotic parasite cell biology who has been researching apicomplexan parasites for over 15 years, has been promoted to Reader.

First feline SARS-CoV-2 case

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:53:00 BST

Researchers from the Institute's Centre for Virus Research in partnership with the School of Veterinary Medicine have identified the first pet cat to be infected with the virus, which is responsible for COVID-19, in the UK.

Cover of the Academy of Medical Sciences coronavirus report: 'Preparing for a Challenging Winter'
Cover of the Academy of Medical Sciences coronavirus report: 'Preparing for a Challenging Winter'

Covid Report: Preparing for a challenging winter 2020/21

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:16:46 BST

The UK must prepare now for a potential new wave of coronavirus infections this winter that could be more serious than the first, says a new Academy of Medical Sciences report that included expert input from iii scientists.

Fig. 5 from the paper: Time-measured phylogenetic estimates and divergence times for sarbecovirus lineages using an HCoV-OC43-centred rate prior.
Fig. 5 from the paper: Time-measured phylogenetic estimates and divergence times for sarbecovirus lineages using an HCoV-OC43-centred rate prior.

Evolutionary origins of SARS-Cov-2 identified

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:21:00 BST

The Centre for Virus Research's Professor David Robertson has contributed towards research that has discovered the lineage that gave rise to the virus has been circulating in bats for decades and likely includes other viruses with the ability to infect humans.

Figure from the research paper Structure–Activity Relationship Exploration of 3′-Deoxy-7-deazapurine Nucleoside Analogues as Anti-Trypanosoma brucei Agents
Figure from the research paper Structure–Activity Relationship Exploration of 3′-Deoxy-7-deazapurine Nucleoside Analogues as Anti-Trypanosoma brucei Agents

Exploration of Anti-Trypanosoma brucei agents

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:55:00 BST

Research involving iii's Professor Harry de Koning that describes a systematic exportation of the structure of lead compounds against African trypanosomiasis has been published in ACS Infectious Diseases.

Research Fig showing ductal branching in the pubertal mammary gland is regulated by CCR1.
Research Fig showing ductal branching in the pubertal mammary gland is regulated by CCR1.

New understanding of mammary gland development

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:32:00 BST

Scientists from the Institute's Chemokine Research Group have shown that chemokine receptors coordinate macrophage movement to control the development of the mammary gland during puberty.

Dupruyten's Disease
Dupruyten's Disease

New treatment for Dupuytren’s Disease

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:10:28 BST

A condition that causes deformity of the hand and in severe cases disability can now be successfully treated by drugs initially developed for different forms of arthritis, Institute researchers have found.

Mitograph of Leishmania
Mitograph of Leishmania

New strategies to treat Leishmaniasis

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:10:00 BST

Research involving Professor Richard McCulloch and colleagues from iii has uncovered an unanticipated role for homologous recombination during replication of the plastic genome of the eukaryotic parasite Leishmania.

Cartoon showing different E. coli strains and how their genes are affected by the protein we studied, YhaJ. Image credit: @Eliza_coli
Cartoon showing different E. coli strains and how their genes are affected by the protein we studied, YhaJ. Image credit: @Eliza_coli

New insight into E. coli

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:26:16 BST

A study involving the Institute's Professor Andrew Roe has found a common protein, carried by most strains of E. coli, controls different sets of genes and discovered that, in the case of the infamous 'burger bug', EHEC, it is a central cause of disease.

An image showing the human papillomavirus
An image showing the human papillomavirus

Viral load correlates with survival in HPV-positive oropharyngeal tumours

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:54:00 BST

New research involving Institute scientists has discovered that details of infection levels in human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancers could be used to inform treatment options.

A student removing Axon Degeneration book from shelf in library
A student removing Axon Degeneration book from shelf in library

iii scientists contribute chapter to new book

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:40:00 BST

The Institute's Dr Julia Edgar and PhD student Rebecca Sherrard Smith have co-authored a chapter in the new book Axon Degeneration: Methods and Protocols, edited by Dr Elisabetta Babetto and published by Springer.

Rheumatoid arthritis synovium
Rheumatoid arthritis synovium

New hope for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:29:00 BST

A study led by the Institute in collaboration with Fondazione A.Gemelli IRCCS in Italy and RACE has, in the joints of individuals on long-term remission, found the key to swift treatments to cure the pain caused by the condition.

A graphic showing red blood cells
A graphic showing red blood cells

Cerebral malaria research reveals potential new treatment

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:03:00 BST

Through investigating the causes of brain swelling caused by the devastating parasitic disease that is fatal for one in five children, scientists have found an approach that could be safely used to improve outcome.

The ISARIC 4C logo beside a graphic of the various centres in the UK
The ISARIC 4C logo beside a graphic of the various centres in the UK

Ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 outcomes

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:12:00 BST

Research involving an Institute scientist has shown that Ethnic Minority patients who are hospitalised with the virus responsible for the current pandemic are more likely to be admitted to critical care and receive mechanical ventilation than White patients.

Alex Mackay (Administrator, WCIP), Prof Paul Garside, Sir Andrew Pocock, Prof James Brewer (Course Director, MSc Infection Biology), and Prof Andy Waters standing together for camera at Beit Scholarship meeting
Alex Mackay (Administrator, WCIP), Prof Paul Garside, Sir Andrew Pocock, Prof James Brewer (Course Director, MSc Infection Biology), and Prof Andy Waters standing together for camera at Beit Scholarship meeting

Beit Glasgow Medical Scholarship's new students

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:37:20 BST

An ongoing collaboration between the Institute, the College of Medical, Veterinary, and Life Sciences (MVLS), the Wellcome Centre For Integrative Parasitology (WCIP), and the Beit Trust has presented a life-changing opportunity to three new African students.

The graphical abstract from the paper in Cell
The graphical abstract from the paper in Cell

Hybrid gene origination creates human-virus chimeric proteins during Infection

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:13:00 BST

Institute scientists have shown that a large group of viruses, including influenza strains and other serious pathogens, steal genetic signals from their hosts to expand their own genomes

A schematic model for the conformational transition of AdhE and its implication for AdhE activity.
A schematic model for the conformational transition of AdhE and its implication for AdhE activity.

AdhE transition forms extended spirosomes

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:53:00 BST

Research involving iii's Professor Andrew Roe has provided a mechanistic understanding of the regulation mechanisms of Aldehyde-alcohol dehydrogenase activity via structural transition, and a platform to modulate its activity for developing antibiotics and facilitating biofuel production.

A screenshot of the ParliamentTV video of Prof Palmarini presenting to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee
A screenshot of the ParliamentTV video of Prof Palmarini presenting to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee

CVR Director speaks before Lords STC

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:05:15 BST

Centre for Virus Research Director Professor Massimo Palmarini presented on the subject of the science of COVID-19 to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee on Monday 16th June 2020.

Image of a researcher in full PPE taking a swab from an African patient
Image of a researcher in full PPE taking a swab from an African patient

iii to collaborate with international partners to mitigate impact of COVID-19

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:40:00 BST

Institute scientists are among University of Glasgow researchers that have been awarded funding totalling £710,330 from the GCRF to undertake short-term research projects to urgently assist institutions in Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, and Colombia.

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A cropped head and shoulders shot of Dr Richard Goodwin beside UofG logo

Honorary Professorship

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:25:00 BST

Dr Richard Goodwin, an Imaging Scientist with long-standing links to the Institute and Glasgow Polyomics, has been recognised for his outstanding achievements in the fields of imaging, omics and data integration and a commitment to fostering excellence in research.

A still of Prof Thomson discussing her COVID research in relation to its introduction to Scotland on BBC Reporting Scotland
A still of Prof Thomson discussing her COVID research in relation to its introduction to Scotland on BBC Reporting Scotland

COVID's arrival in Scotland

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:43:00 BST

Scientists sequencing the virus samples from the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in this country have determined multiple introductions, mainly from Europe, and showed that they likely occurred prior to the first confirmed case on 1 March.

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A low angled shot of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with bright blue sky above

COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:36:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) have recruited health and care staff as participants to support Phase III of the University of Oxford’s efforts to find an effective treatment for the virus.

Three different virtual 3D illustrations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus particle
Three different virtual 3D illustrations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus particle

COVID-19 virus made visible

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:54:00 BST

Scientists at the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Centre for Virus Research have collaborated with illustrator Annabel Slater on a detailed model of the SARS-CoV-2 particle

Microscope view of cells
Microscope view of cells

Hope for natural method of malaria control

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:10:00 BST

Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation Centre for Virus Research scientists have discovered a new transmission-blocking microbe in wild populations of Anopheles mosquitoes in Kenya, making an important stride in the fight against the disease

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CVR building from an angle on a sunny day

CVR receives funding to find COVID-19 treatments

Fri, 29 May 2020 11:41:12 BST

The Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation's Centre for Virus Research and the University of Dundee Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) have been awarded £225,000 to rapidly screen for potential therapies

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A microscopic view of a phagocyte cell

Neural stem cells restore myelin in a demyelinating model of PMD

Thu, 28 May 2020 11:13:00 BST

Research conducted by iii scientists could have positive implications for sufferers of fatal leukodystrophies such as Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease (PMD).

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A copy of the Academy of Medical Sciences book of Fellows stood upright with a chandelier behind

iii scientists awarded prestigious fellowship

Wed, 20 May 2020 11:15:00 BST

The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected three Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation professors to their prestigious fellowship.

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An angled view of the Sir Graeme Davies Building with the Athena Swan graphic inset

Silver status conferred upon Institute

Mon, 18 May 2020 10:42:00 BST

We are delighted to announce that the Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation has been successful in its application for a prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Departmental Award. ‌

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A single coronavirus cell

SARS-COV-2 has not mutated

Thu, 07 May 2020 12:24:00 BST

Analysis work from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research provides evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 has not evolved into different types.

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UK Lighthouse Labs 700x400

UK Lighthouse Labs

Mon, 04 May 2020 12:18:00 BST

Eight Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation researchers were among the first 17 volunteers selected to set up the Lighthouse Labs COVID19 Testing Centre at the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

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Chief Scientist Office logo 700x400

Institute scientists to undertake rapid COVID-19 research projects

Fri, 01 May 2020 10:37:39 BST

The University of Glasgow has been awarded more than £1million by the Scottish Government to look into key areas, including treatments for the virus, underlying health conditions, secondary infections and the long-term effects of social distancing.

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coronavirus cells

Patterns of common coronavirus infections could aid understanding of COVID-19

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:44:31 BST

New research led our CVR has provided one of the most detailed studies of coronaviruses in a patient population and could be important for predicting the behaviour of the disease at the centre of the current pandemic.

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Perisynaptic Schwann Cell over a neuromuscular junction

Guillain-Barré syndrome treatment should be dependent on the individual patient

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:02:00 BST

Research conducted by Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation scientists demonstrates the relative importance of different cell types in clearing up debris after peripheral nerve damage in the autoimmune disease.

MSc student Trecia Palmer delivering a talk on MS via Zoom
MSc student Trecia Palmer delivering a talk on MS via Zoom

Institute student comes out on top in Scottish FameLab final

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:29:00 BST

Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation MSc student Trecia Palmer claimed first place and booked her spot in the UK final in June with a charismatic talk on multiple sclerosis.

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Professor McInnes head and shoulders shot in the lab

Professor McInnes re-appointed Institute Director

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:05:00 BST

We are delighted to report that Professor Iain McInnes CBE is to serve a further term as Director of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation for a period of two years.

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Zoonotic diseases graphic

Viral zoonotic risk does not differ across major orders of avian and mammalian hosts

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:58:00 BST

The likelihood of emerging viruses spreading to humans from animals may not depend on the specific animal reservoir of the original virus, according to new research involving the Institute's Centre for Virus Research.

Dr Antonia Ho webinar
Dr Antonia Ho webinar

CVR Consultant in Infectious Diseases appears on RCPSG webinar

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:44:00 BST

The Centre for Virus Research's Dr Antonia Ho recently spoke about the epidemiology of COVID-19 as part of a special online event organised by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

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Covid-19 virus graphic

UNIVERSITIES JOIN FORCES TO AID BATTLE AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:40:00 BST

Institute scientists are combining their expertise with fellow Medical Research Council-funded colleagues at the University of Dundee in order to help fight the pandemic.

Anderston Primary School pupils being taught by iii staff
Anderston Primary School pupils being taught by iii staff

Co-Immunicate: Communicating Immunity to the Community

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:37:00 GMT

Dr Megan MacLeod, Kerrie Hargrave and two Third Year undergraduate students recently delivered the first session of their innovative ScotPEN-funded project to Anderston Primary School's P7 pupils.

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MRC UofG CVR logos

Project involving CVR receives funding to help understand effects of COVID-19

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:06:00 GMT

The Institute's Centre for Virus Research will play a key role in a new £4.9million, University of Edinburgh-led scientific project to better understand the virus and its impact on the body.

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Outside of the Sir Michael Stoker building on a sunny day

Institute's CVR to play a key role in new UK-wide COVID-19 Consortium

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:13:00 GMT

The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research was yesterday named as one of 13 key centres in a pan-UK alliance of scientists working on COVID-19 whole genome sequencing.

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Carnitine Gut-Brain Axix graphic, by @eliza_coli

Scientists find new link between gut microbiome and brain function

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:55:00 GMT

Institute scientists have described new molecules which form a direct link between the gut microbiome and the brain, leading to inhibition of brain cell function in pre-clinical investigations in mice.

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James McCune Smith building graphic

McCune Smith inspires next generation of researchers

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:41:00 GMT

American Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation PhD student Kristyn Carter has told how she was inspired to study at the University of Glasgow by the story of Dr James McCune Smith.

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Dr Ana Filipe on STV News 700x400

CVR rapidly sequences SARS-COV-2

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:54:00 GMT

Centre for Virus Research scientists, in collaboration with colleagues at the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre, have sequenced the genome of the SARS-COV-2 virus from the patient diagnosed as the first Scottish case.

Prof Penadés made RSE Fellow
Prof Penadés made RSE Fellow

Professor Penadés made RSE Fellow

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Everyone at the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation extends warm congratulations to Professor José Penadés on his prestigious The Royal Society of Edinburgh fellowship award.

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Jennifer Black research image 700x400

Research may lead to strategies to treat infections caused by trypanosomes

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:25:00 GMT

Dr Jennifer Black, in collaboration with Prof Richard McCulloch and Institute colleagues, has identified the first protein kinase that acts in a key strategy used by the African trypanosome to survive in human and animal hosts

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Dr Thomas Otto and students from the 2019 Summer School outside the Boyd Orr Building

Glasgow Bioinformatics Summer School 2020

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:45:00 GMT

Registration is now open for the third Glasgow Bioinformatics Summer School, which will take place between Monday 24 and Friday 28 August 2020

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Jekyll-and-Hyde-AIEC-web by Eliza Cola

Wall Lab paper published in Cell Reports

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:04:00 GMT

New research by Dr Donal Wall shows propionic acid - a bacteria-derived antimicrobial used widely in food production - may be affecting those with Crohn's Disease

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British Skin Foundation Grant research image

British Skin Foundation Grant

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:11:00 GMT

The Institute's Professor Sheila Graham, in collaboration with Dr Patricia Martin of Glasgow Caledonian University, has won funding to study the gap junction protein Connexin 43 in in normal and human papillomavirus-infected keratinocytes and in healing wounds.

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Epeius Pharma

Epeius Pharma

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:13:35 GMT

Founded based on the joint research efforts of Prof Oded Rechavi, Shahar Bracha and iii's Dr Lilach Sheiner. FutuRx, Ramot at Tel-Aviv University, and the University of Glasgow have launched a new portfolio company to develop treatments for complex neurological diseases.

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Massaqui putting on facemask during Ebola outbreak

Studying Drug Dosage During An Ebola Outbreak

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:23:00 GMT

New research by an Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation scientist has revealed that a specialist technique used to study drugs has been utilised for the first time during an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease.

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A diagram showing Life cycle of Plasmodium falciparum in humans and mosquitoes

A New Paradigm in Malaria Research

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:21:00 GMT

In a review article published in Nature Reviews Microbiology, the Institute's Professor Matthias Marti concludes that the discovery of parasite infection in the haematopoietic niche has opened a new and exciting research direction.

Trypanosoma brucei parasites in a blood smear stained with Giemsa (credit Keith Vickerman)
Trypanosoma brucei parasites in a blood smear stained with Giemsa (credit Keith Vickerman)

Research could lead to more effective treatment of Sleeping Sickness

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:20:00 GMT

A major collaboration between the Institute's Professor Harry de Koning and groups at two Belgian universities could have important implications in the creation of much-needed advanced drugs for combatting the deadly infection in its advanced stages

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3D graphic of influenza virus

Cold Infections may be less frequent in people with the flu

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:09:00 GMT

Research by Institute scientists investigating virus–virus interactions and impact the population dynamics of influenza and the common cold has been published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS).

Prof Matt Marti on a canoe in a river in Panama
Prof Matt Marti on a canoe in a river in Panama

iii aids Panama's bid to eradicate Malaria

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:10:00 GMT

The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation's Professor Matthias Marti recently made a return visit to the Central American country as part of an ongoing collaboration in research and education on infectious and non-communicable diseases in the Darien and Veraguas provinces.

Members of the Institute's ECO Group holding their S-Lab silver awards
Members of the Institute's ECO Group holding their S-Lab silver awards

iii receives S-Lab award

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:46:29 GMT

The Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation has gained the silver award in the sustainable labs project run by Lab Efficiency Assessment Framework as part of a collaboration with Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team.

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Mass spectrometry Live-attenuated influenza vaccine LAIV Influenza virus

iii research produces most detailed characterisation of influenza vaccine

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:44:00 GMT

Research by the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation's Dr Edward Hutchison in collaboration with Astra Zeneca and published in Vaccine has used mass spectrometry to characterise the nasal flu vaccine used in schools across Scotland.

PhD student Patrick Shearer presenting in front of one of his slides
PhD student Patrick Shearer presenting in front of one of his slides

Fighting for Your Life

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:05:00 GMT

Institute PhD student Patrick Shearer has seen his essay on HIV published in the October issue of The Biochemist after winning second prize in the written category of the Biochemical Society's Science Communication competition.

Prof Paul Garside, Dr Georgia Perona-Wright, and Dr Maddy Cunningham stand together at Immunology sessions
Prof Paul Garside, Dr Georgia Perona-Wright, and Dr Maddy Cunningham stand together at Immunology sessions

Twilight Sessions 2

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:07:00 GMT

Institute researchers recently made presentations for more than 50 Glasgow Biology teachers to support the delivery of Immunology as part of the high school curriculum

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Professor Iain McInnes on a screen above house members in a virtual addresses to the Parliament of Malta

iii Director plays prominent role on World Arthritis Day

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:18:12 BST

The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation's Professor Iain McInnes recently addressed the Maltese parliament in his capacity as European League Against Rheumatism president.

Professor Maizels and Dr Smyth in the lab
Professor Maizels and Dr Smyth in the lab

Promise of Parasites in Maizels Lab

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:03:00 BST

Work by Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation researchers Dr Danielle Smyth and Dr Rick Maizels and has been featured in a story on the Kenneth Rainin Foundation website's Health Blog.

The Institute's Prof iain McInnes and Prof Paul Garside stand with AfrIBOP attendees in Kalifi, Kenya
The Institute's Prof iain McInnes and Prof Paul Garside stand with AfrIBOP attendees in Kalifi, Kenya

AfrIBOP 2019

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:39:00 BST

Participants from across Africa convened in Kilifi, Kenya for the fourth annual African Immunobiology of Parasites, Pathogens, and Pathogenesis (AfrIBOP) course and expert symposium at KEMRI, Wellcome Trust Research Programme between 26 and 30 August.

Image from the study's synopsis that proposes a push‐and‐pull mechanism whereby F‐actin machinery eases nuclear passage
Image from the study's synopsis that proposes a push‐and‐pull mechanism whereby F‐actin machinery eases nuclear passage

Institute research uncovers novel invasion mechanism for Toxoplasma

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:48:00 BST

The observation made by iii scientists, published in EMBO reports, has opened the door for future studies that could lead to a better understanding of migration events and ultimately limit parasite and cancer dissemination through the body

The Institute's Chemokine Research Group staff engaging with the public
The Institute's Chemokine Research Group staff engaging with the public

iii captures imagination at Explorathon

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:43:00 BST

Hundreds of interested attendees engaged with the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation during the recent Researchers' Night Scotland 2019

Impact in 60 Seconds Caitlin McManus
Impact in 60 Seconds Caitlin McManus

iii student makes an Impact

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:21:00 BST

PGR student Caitlin McManus made the finals of the University's Impact in 60 Seconds competition with her video 'Wilbur the Worm'

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Bench and Bairns Sep 2019 700x300.jpg

Bench and Bairns

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:39:00 BST

The Institute recently hosted two informative Athena SWAN sessions at which HR representative Eileen Brand detailed parental leave entitlements

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Scottish Midge 700x300

iii scientists discover novel viruses carried by the midge

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:31:00 BST

According to new research published in Viruses and carried out by scientists at the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation's Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Scotland’s biting midge population carries previously-unknown viruses

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Immunology and Inflammatory disease masters class 2019 700x300

'Nothing is impossible'

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:00:00 BST

Malawian student Elizabeth Chimbayo was humbled after winning three awards in the Immunology and Inflammatory Disease Masters programme

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Toxoplasmosis 700x300

Toxoplasmosis research published in Nature

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:01:00 BST

The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation's Dr Javier Periz and LMU, Munich's Markus Meissner have provided an invaluable insight into a parasitic disease that affects one third of the world's population

Lilach Sheiner and MeBOP 2019 graduates
Lilach Sheiner and MeBOP 2019 graduates

MeBOP 2019

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:15:00 BST

Participants from Cameroon, Ghana, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Nigeria, Tunisia, Sudan, and Syria attended the fourth annual Middle Eastern Biology of Parasitism (MeBOP) summer school at the University of Bern in Switzerland between 29 July and 14 August

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Malaria mosquito 700x300

Drug discovery offers new hope in battle against Malaria

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:09:00 BST

An exciting breakthrough in the fight to wipe out the deadly parasitic disease has been made by an international team led by University of Glasgow Institute of Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology, Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, and Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology scientists

ECR Away Day II
ECR Away Day II

ECR Away Day proves a resounding success

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:39:00 BST

The annual Immunobiology Early Career Researcher symposium was held at the Kelvin Hall recently and included a keynote lecture from the University of Edinburgh's Dr Henry McSorley

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Arthritis hand

UofG-led UK Inflammatory Arthritis Research Centre receives continued funding

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:30:00 BST

A national centre researching inflammatory arthritis will receive continued funding of nearly £2million over five years from Versus Arthritis

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Glial Cell Biology Research Group 700x300

Glial Research Group win prize for excellence in 3RS

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:09:00 BST

An Institute of Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation research group has been selected for an award by the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement, & Reduction of Animals in Research.

PhD student Caitlin Duncan wins best oral presentation
PhD student Caitlin Duncan wins best oral presentation

iii PhD student wins best oral presentation

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:11:00 BST

Caitlin Duncan was awarded first prize for best oral presentation at the recent MRC Postgraduate Day

Hijacking the Hijackers: New clue to understand antibiotic resistance

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:31:00 BST

Scientists from the Institute of Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation have found a new paradigm in the understanding of bacterial evolution – an important element in the wider context of antibiotic resistance

Dr Allen Kelly - NERD ECR grant 2019
Dr Allen Kelly - NERD ECR grant 2019

NERD ECR pump-priming grant awarded to Dr Allen Kelly and collaborators

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:07:00 BST

The unaugural NERD ECR pump-priming grant was awarded to Dr Allen Kelly (ICAMS; Smith group) and his collaborators Dr Caroline Mullenbroich and Dr Neal Radwell (School of Physics and Astronomy).

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Long service awards for Mulu Gedle and Evelyn Smith and Service Excellence Awards for Margaret Mullin and Sandra Deakin

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:01:00 BST

Long service awards for Mulu Gedle and Evelyn Smith and Service Excellence Awards for Margaret Mullin and Sandra Deakin.

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Colonel Dame Kelly Holmes delivered a superb motivational seminar to University staff.

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:38:00 BST

Double Olympic Champion Colonel Dame Kelly Holmes delivered a superb motivational seminar to University staff last week.

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Dr Lilach Sheiner and Dr Angela Bradshaw jointly won the Research Culture Award 2019.

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:28:00 BST

Dr Lilach Sheiner and Dr Angela Bradshaw jointly won the Research Culture Award 2019 for establishing and running the Network for Early Career Researcher Development (NERD), with over 250 members.

A new way to block malaria transmission by targeting young contagious parasite forms

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:48:00 BST

Boosting our natural antibody responses against the transmissible parasite stage could hold the key to combatting the malaria parasite and preventing the spread of the disease. This shows a newly published study led by Prof Matt Marti, Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and Prof Teun Bousema, Radboud University Medical Centre.

Prof Iain McInnes
Prof Iain McInnes

Professor Iain McInnes amongst ten University of Glasgow highly cited researchers.

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 11:00:00 BST

Professor Iain McInnes amongst ten University of Glasgow researchers, who have been recognised as highly cited, as indicated by the number of papers they have published in the world's top 1% in their academic field.

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Professor Paul Garside received Glasgow Lord Provost Award.

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:37:00 BST

Professor Paul Garside, Chair in Basic Immunology at the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and Dean of Global Engagement, received the Glasgow Lord Provost Award for his contribution to education.

UofG Professor awarded one of Germany's most prestigious medal prizes

Fri, 17 May 2019 11:00:00 BST

Professor Iain McInnes awarded prestigious Carol Nachman Prize for Rheumatology.

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Sheila Graham summary image

Professor Sheila Graham Appointed as Chair-elect of the Biochemical Society

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:02:00 BST

Professor Sheila Graham has been appointed as Chair-elect of the Biochemical Society - the UK's largest biological Society.

Cytokine Signalling Forum

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 16:38:00 BST

The Cytokine Signalling Forum is a fantastic online resource for rheumatology specilaists – with regular insight from our Institute Director, Professor Iain McInnes.

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Nobel prize-winning technology reveals common herpes virus structure

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:13:00 BST

For the first time, researchers have been able to use the Nobel Prize winning technology, cryo-electron microscopy, to reveal the detailed structure of the common herpes virus.

Queen’s Birthday Honour for Professor Foo Yew Liew

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:43:00 BST

Congratulations to Professor ‘Eddy’ Foo Yew Liew, who is among several University of Glasgow academics to have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Professor Paul Garside Appointed Dean for Global Engagement

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:51:00 BST

Professor Paul Garside has been appointed University of Glasgow Dean for Global Engagement, Africa & Middle East.

President of Malawi visits the University of Glasgow

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:45:00 BST

Researchers from the 3Is were among representatives to meet His Excellency, Professor Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi, during his visit to the University on Monday 23 April.

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£1.3M for promising new musculoskeletal treatment

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:10:00 BST

University of Glasgow spinout company Causeway Therapeutics has been awarded a grant of £1.3m from Innovate UK to develop a promising new treatment for a common but costly musculoskeletal problem.

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Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging - Opening Symposium

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:13:00 BST

The Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging (SCMI) will be officially opened by Scottish molecular biologist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Henderson on 10 - 11 September 2018.

Pioneer honour for Professor Peter Kennedy

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:41:00 BST

Professor Peter Kennedy, Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Institute of Infection Immunity and Inflammation, has been elected to receive the Pioneer in NeuroVirology Award.

Professor Rick Maizels Appointed Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:03:00 BST

Rick Maizels, Professor of Parasitology at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology within the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation has been appointed as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).

Rheumatosphere team complete the Hebridean Cycle Way

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:12:00 BST

Congratulations and very well done to the Institute’s Rheumatosphere team, who completed the Hebridean Cycle Way, covering 185 miles and travelling across ten islands over four days, from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 May.

3I’s Imaging Competition

Fri, 25 May 2018 14:46:00 BST

The winner of this year’s Imaging Competition was announced on Monday 21 May. Well done to Ashley Roberts from the Centre for Virus Research (CVR), who was awarded the first prize of a £250 travel grant.

Glasgow Science Festival

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:19:00 BST

Researchers, students and technicians from the Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation were involved in a wide range of events at Glasgow Science Festival, which ran from 7-17 June this year.

Impact in 60 Seconds

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:00:00 BST

The MVLS Impact in 60 seconds competition results were announced at ‘Collaboration for Innovation’ Industry Day on Tuesday 5 June - watch the 3I's VIDEOS HERE.

School Science Workshops

Thu, 24 May 2018 15:01:00 BST

Dr Tansy Hammarton, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation, hosted a week of parasitology and microbiology workshops for pupils from local primary schools from Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 May.

World Malaria Day - 10 Facts

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:49:00 BST

To mark World Malaria Day on Wednesday 25 April, experts from the WCMP shared 10 facts about the disease. Watch the VIDEO HERE.

Discovery of novel Malaria parasite behaviour offers new target for treatment

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:23:00 BST

Researchers have demonstrated novel parasite behaviour which offers a potential new target for malaria diagnosis and intervention.

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Scientists test microwave system for HPV treatment

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 11:20:00 GMT

Professor Sheila Graham's lab are leading new tests into the viability of using an innovative, new microwave system to treat human papillomavirus (HPV).

CVR Hosts 23rd Annual Glasgow Virology Workshop

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:02:00 GMT

Congratulations and a huge well done to everyone who contributed to the 23rd Annual Glasgow Virology Workshop on Saturday 10 February.

BSI Role for Dr Megan MacLeod

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:17:00 BST

Congratulations to Dr Megan MacLeod who has recently been appointed as the Scottish representative on the British Society for Immunology (BSI) Forum.

Delegates from the College of Medicine, Malawi, visit WCMP

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:30:00 GMT

The group visited Glasgow to meet with Professor Jeremy Bagg, Head of the Dental School, to discuss the set-up of a dental training course in Malawi.

UofG doctor performs first surgery of its kind in Europe

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:16:00 GMT

Dr Neal Millar was the first surgeon in Europe to implant and trial a new type of ‘scaffold’ device in the shoulders of a patient at Gartnavel General Hospital in Glasgow.

FameLab success for UofG UK finalists

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:47:00 GMT

Hannah Bialic, an MSc student in Infection & Immunology at the Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation, was the winner of the Scottish heats.

Local MPs Visit RACE

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:50:00 GMT

Local MPs visited the Arthritis Research UK Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathogenesis Centre of Excellence (RACE) in February - Watch our short film here!

New potential drug target for common but deadly parasitic disease found

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:09:00 GMT

researchers at the University of Glasgow have found a potential new weakness in the toxoplasmosis-causing parasite, potentially paving the way for new drug development for the disease.

Renewal project to conduct genomic studies in Africa

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 09:27:00 GMT

Dr Annette MacLeod from the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology at the University of Glasgow has secured a $2.7 Million award from Wellcome.

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Bacteria block transmission of Zika and Dengue viruses

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:30:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have found a bacterial strain which blocks dengue and Zika virus transmission from mosquitoes.

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Fighting for a world without asthma

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:01:00 GMT

Almost everyone knows someone with asthma. An international research consortium for asthma prevention, including collaborators from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, will search for novel approaches to potentially eliminate this lung disease in the world.

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World’s largest inflammatory disease biobank will enable more precise treatment

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:09:00 BST

A consortium led by the University of Glasgow has been awarded a £1.7 million grant to create the world’s largest Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease biobank.

University of Malawi Delegates Visit
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University of Malawi delegates visit Glasgow

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:03:00 GMT

A delegation from the College of Medicine, Malawi, visited us for a week’s long training at the beginning of December.

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Wellcome Trust showcase for Professor Massimo Palmarini

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:50:00 GMT

CVR Director Professor Massimo Palmarini features in a new Wellcome Trust showcase film - watch it here!

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Scotland Malawi Partnership Film Award

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:41:00 BST

The Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation and Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology won a member award for our short film at the Scotland Malawi Partnership AGM in October.

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Parasite protein may lead to new therapeutic options for inflammatory bowel conditions

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:30:00 BST

A single protein from a worm parasite may one day offer new therapeutic options for treating inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis.

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Blood controls malaria parasites’ decision to leap to mosquitoes

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:01:00 BST

Depletion of a fatty molecule in human blood propels malaria parasites to stop replicating and causing illness in people and instead to jump ship to mosquitoes to continue the transmission cycle, according to a new study by an international research team co-led by the University of Glasgow.

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Microbiology Society Prize for Dr Tansy Hammarton

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:20:00 GMT

Congratulations to 3I’s Dr Tansy Hammarton who has been awarded the Microbiology Society’s Peter Wildy Prize 2018

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MALBOP 2017

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:10:00 BST

The Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation & Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology staged an advanced training course and expert symposium (MALBOP) in Blantyre, Malawi, in October.

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MP Patrick Grady champions Blantyre-Blantyre project

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:03:00 BST

The UofG's close links with Malawi were recently mentioned by Patrick Grady MP in a special Westminster Hall Debate.

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Sir Michael Stoker Award 2017

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:27:00 BST

On Wednesday 20 September, Professor David Baltimore, California Institute of Technology, visited the Centre for Virus Research to deliver this year's Stoker Prize lecture 'Regulatory roles of microRNAs'.

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Art and Science collide

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:25:00 BST

Dr Ed Hutchinson has collaborated with Naina Nair to produce stunning 3D visualisations of influenza virus particles for the 2017 Graduate Degree Show.

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Wellcome Trust Investigator Award for Professor Massimo Palmarini

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:55:00 BST

Congratulations to Professor Massimo Palmarini on the award of a Wellcome Trust Investigator Award to study Host determinants of disease outcomes in arboviral infections.

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Getting to the heart of the matter

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:30:00 BST

Over 13,000 people visited the NanoMateScience exhibit at the Cheltenham Science Festival - watch their video!

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Scottish Macromolecular Imaging Centre

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:13:00 BST

Scientists from the University of Glasgow have been successful in securing more than £5 million of funding to create an innovative structural biology centre in Scotland.‌‌

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Lady Margaret MacLellan Award for Professor Iain McInnes

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:34:00 BST

Congratulations to Professor Iain McInnes who has received the Lady Margaret MacLellan Award 2017 from Tenovus Scotland.

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Causeway Therapeutics announces seed investment

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:48:00 BST

A University of Glasgow spinout, which is developing a promising new treatment for tendon problems in humans and horses, has received a £1m investment from Mediqventure and the Scottish Investment Bank, the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise.

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Blantyre-Blantyre Clinical Lab Facility takes shape

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:43:00 BST

Professors Paul Garside and Andy Waters visit Malawi

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Art Goes Viral

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:19:00 BST

The CVR have a busy month of public engagement activity lined up in June

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Craig Lapsley's tsete photo award

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:08:00 BST

Craig will receive £500 towards training and a large framed print of the photo

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New WCMP Comic on Toxoplasmosis

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:54:00 BST

Dr Lilach Sheiner was the chief scientific adviser for the comic

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Glasgow and Malawi joint healthcare project wins £2 million funding

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 13:37:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and Malawi's College of Medicine have won £2 million over five years to support a joint healthcare project.

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In the media

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:47:00 GMT

Details of recent television and radio appearances - as well as a mention from the Prime Minister!

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'Behind the Smile' - Professor Iain McInnes

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:17:00 GMT

A short film for World Arthritis Day - watch it here!