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12 February 2026

Bridging Science and the Field: How a Simple App Is Supporting Animal Health in Nigeria

A new mobile application, SR-DISVAXFIC, developed through a collaboration between The Pirbright Institute and the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Nigeria translates complex epidemiological models - grounded in real conditions on Nigerian farms - into practical, real-time insights at…

03 February 2026

Careers Day opens up pathways beyond academia for early-career researchers

The Pirbright Institute recently welcomed students and early-career researchers to Careers Day, an event designed to help attendees explore career paths beyond traditional academic routes. The programme brought together speakers who have successfully transitioned into a wide range of roles across…

01 June 2017

New insight could lead to improved methods for preventing foot-and-mouth disease

New insight into the process of interaction between foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) and host cells, could lead to the development of anti-virals capable of blocking the virus from entering cells and preventing infection. The research, a national and international collaboration, published in…

12 May 2017

New research on sex determination in mosquitoes could transform disease control

Scientists at The Pirbright Institute believe a newly funded study will provide crucial answers to the process behind sex determination in mosquitoes and could have a game-changing impact on the control of these insect pests and potentially other insects too. The research project: “Mechanisms of sex…

11 May 2017

Peste des petits ruminants is a neglected disease which now poses a threat to Europe

Better coordinated vaccine strategies are urgently needed to combat the spread of peste des petits ruminants (PPR); a neglected but devastating livestock disease which now poses a threat to sheep and goat populations in Europe, say scientists from The Pirbright Institute. PPR, also known as goat…

10 May 2017

New model determining vectors for bluetongue and Schmallenberg will help control outbreaks

A new model developed by scientists at The Pirbright Institute has enabled researchers to determine the method of transmission for bluetongue and Schmallenberg viral diseases for the first time, which they believe will significantly improve efforts to control disease outbreaks. Bluetongue virus (BTV…

28 April 2017

Pandemic threat to humans from common bird flu virus H9N2 better understood

Experiments by researchers at The Pirbright Institute have identified the molecular mechanisms that enable H9N2 viruses - the most common type of avian influenza (bird flu) virus - to infect humans, helping improve risk assessments for its potential to cause pandemic. Although H9N2 viruses are…

21 April 2017

First industry guidance on safe working with arthropods and GM insects launched

The first industry guidance on working safely with arthropods and genetically modified (GM) insects was officially launched today (21 April, 2017) at The Pirbright Institute. `Safe working with arthropods: Containment and control for work with uninfected, infected and transgenic animals in research`…

11 April 2017

BBSRC investment a “vote of confidence” in Pirbright’s globally important bioscience

Leading scientists at The Pirbright Institute have welcomed the confirmation of funding for its key scientific research programmes for the next five years from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), which was officially announced today. Pirbright is an international…

10 April 2017

Technique used to generate new goat genome assembly sets the standard for future projects.

An international scientific collaboration, including expert geneticists from The Pirbright Institute, has generated a new goat genome assembly which is the most complete produced for any mammal to date. By using a combination of techniques in parallel, the approach could revolutionise the process of…

07 April 2017

Dr. Bryan Charleston appointed as Director of The Pirbright Institute

Dr. Bryan Charleston, has been appointed as Institute Director for The Pirbright Institute, a world-leading centre for the prevention and control of viral diseases of livestock, which receives strategic investment from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). With a…

04 April 2017

New effective vaccine breakthrough in bovine respiratory disease has potential to protect humans

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for an effective vaccine for bovine respiratory syncytial virus (bRSV), which could also be effective against the human form of the disease that can be dangerous for infants and the elderly. Working as part of a collaboration of other research…

24 March 2017

HRH The Princess Royal officially opens the BBSRC National Vaccinology Centre

HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the BBSRC National Vaccinology Centre: The Jenner Building today (24 March, 2017) – a world leading vaccine development facility, located at The Pirbright Institute in Surrey. The BBSRC National Vaccinology Centre accommodates 100 scientists working on…

08 March 2017

Scientists join forces to halt the spread of African swine fever in Europe

Leading researchers from The Pirbright Institute have joined with other European scientists to share knowledge and expertise as part of an international collaboration to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). The Institute recently hosted an international workshop as part of its support…

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Bridging Science and the Field: How a Simple App Is Supporting Animal Health in Nigeria

Careers Day opens up pathways beyond academia for early-career researchers

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New insight could lead to improved methods for preventing foot-and-mouth disease

New research on sex determination in mosquitoes could transform disease control

Peste des petits ruminants is a neglected disease which now poses a threat to Europe

New model determining vectors for bluetongue and Schmallenberg will help control outbreaks

Pandemic threat to humans from common bird flu virus H9N2 better understood

First industry guidance on safe working with arthropods and GM insects launched

BBSRC investment a “vote of confidence” in Pirbright’s globally important bioscience

Technique used to generate new goat genome assembly sets the standard for future projects.

Dr. Bryan Charleston appointed as Director of The Pirbright Institute

New effective vaccine breakthrough in bovine respiratory disease has potential to protect humans

HRH The Princess Royal officially opens the BBSRC National Vaccinology Centre

Scientists join forces to halt the spread of African swine fever in Europe