Basic virology
Virology is the scientific study of the fundamental properties of viruses, including their structure, classification, evolution, and methods of replication.
Research expertise
We focus on the underlying biology of how viruses infect and spread between cells, how we can clone and genetically manipulate virus genomes, and how effective different immune responses are at controlling virus infection.
Our expertise therefore covers molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, and viral immunology, with our immunological focus comprising both cellular (NK/T-cell) and humoral (neutralising/non-neutralising) immunity.
Strategic focus
Our aim is to provide understanding of fundamental biological processes to underpin the development of more effective treatments and therapies for viral disease.
Collaboration with team
We work closely with the Translational theme to turn our laboratory research into meaningful treatments, and with the Epidemiology/Practice theme to deliver those treatments to patients.
We support viral disease research by producing bespoke viruses, proteins, and organoids, and through mathematical modelling, clinical trials, and public health evaluations.
