Passionate about orbivirus research!? We study the viral-host-vector interface of orbiviruses with a particular focus on bluetongue virus.
The Pirbright Institute
Joined August 2019
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BTV weekly update: Following surveillance in Kent/Norfolk/Suffolk, there have been no further findings of #Bluetongue between 11 and 17 March. Total number of cases stands at 126. Livestock keepers must remain vigilant & follow the restrictions that apply to higher risk animals.
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Michael Stoker pioneered studies of cancer-causing viruses, developed the BHK cell lines still used today for vaccine production, and became the UK’s first chair of virology. Discover more in the new biographical memoir: ow.ly/13ze50QJlMt #BioMems @CVRinfo @clarehall_cam
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🐑🐄 PhD opportunity: Investigate antibody responses to bluetongue virus infection/vaccination in cattle and sheep.
Supervised by Pirbright and @UniOfSurrey scientists.
Apply now (deadline 18 March) ➡️ ow.ly/qxMf50QJcEp
ALT Group of white wooly sheep grazing on green grass
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Following active surveillance in the extended Norfolk TCZ, 4 cases of bluetongue have been identified in cattle that were grazing within the TCZ during the high-risk period. Livestock keepers must remain vigilant & follow the animal movement restrictions: gov.uk/bluetongue
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A further case of #bluetongue in cattle has been identified on a new premises within the north-east Kent TCZ. Livestock keepers must remain vigilant & follow the animal movement restrictions. See GOV.UK for more info: gov.uk/bluetongue
Orbivirus Research retweeted
Four further cases of #bluetongue in cattle have been identified on two new premises within the Norfolk Temporary Control Zone. Livestock keepers must remain vigilant & follow the animal movement restrictions. See GOV.UK for more info: gov.uk/bluetongue
Orbivirus Research retweeted
#bluetongue has been confirmed in a sheep on a new holding in the Sandwich Bay area within the north-east Kent Temporary Control Zone. Livestock keepers must remain vigilant & follow the animal movement restrictions. See GOV.UK for info: gov.uk/bluetongue
Orbivirus Research retweeted
#Bluetongue has been confirmed in a ninth individual animal on a fifth premises within the extended Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) in north east Kent. This is the first finding in sheep. Livestock keepers must remain vigilant & follow the animal movement restrictions.
#livestock
Orbivirus Research retweeted
It's @RoyalSocBio #BiologyWeek! 🦠
NVRL Postdoc, Dr Newbrook, outlines her work 👇 @Pirbright_Inst
🗣️ "I explore immune responses to #orbivirus infection in cattle + sheep to improve our diagnostic tests + identify targets to improve future vaccines" 🐮🐑
#IAmABiologist @BBSRC
ALT Dr Kerry Newbrook holding a sign with the hashtag #IAmABiologist, in front of a poster detailing the work of The Pirbright Institute
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JOB: We're looking for a Laboratory Analyst to support our Non-Vesicular Reference Laboratories (NVRL) @pirbrightnvrl
Work in our high-containment facilities with SAPO-3 and 4 viruses.
Find out more and apply ➡️ow.ly/OOGi50PII6o
ALT Darkened microscopy image of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) virus sits behind a pink hexagon containing white text that reads "Laboratory Analyst; Support the activities of the Non-Vesicular Reference Laboratories; Location Woking; Salary range £31,000 to £32,500; closing date 19 September 2023". In the bottom right corner is The Pirbright Institute logo
Orbivirus Research retweeted
We have just reached a political agreement on the UK's participation in Horizon Europe and Copernicus.
It will allow the EU and UK to deepen their relationship in research, innovation and space, bringing together research and space communities. More ↓
Orbivirus Research retweeted
An outbreak of Avian Influenza has been confirmed at a third premises near Banff, Aberdeenshire.
If you fall within the 10km surveillance zone, register your birds so essential surveillance activities can be actioned.
Please check the map & register now!
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Professor Melanie Welham, Executive Chair of @BBSRC visited Pirbright today to officially open The Biggs Avian Research Building.
The new facility will increase the Institute’s capacity to research infectious diseases of poultry.
@UKRI_News
➡️ow.ly/Kp3G50N0ZTg
ALT Professor Melanie Welham Executive Chair BBSRC and Pirbright Institute Director Professor Bryan Charleston stood either side of an easel which holds a brass commemorative sign
Orbivirus Research retweeted
Great talk yesterday by Dr Marc Guimera Busquets at the 14th international #dsRNA symposium on Superinfection in BTV. Come find Marc or myself to ask us about our work on BTV.
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Really excited to be attending and presenting work from my #PhD at the 14th International #dsRNA virus symposium in Banff with Dr Marc Guimera Busquets! #dsRNA2022 #BTV
Orbivirus Research retweeted
How might #SARSCoV2 have jumped from bats to humans? New research from Pirbright identifies key areas in its genome that may have allowed it to cross the species barrier.
ow.ly/jT9s50D3czm doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio… @The_MRC @BBSRC @innovateuk @vGlycoproteins #COVID19
Orbivirus Research retweeted
📢The new UK Immunological Toolbox website is now live!
The toolbox is a searchable repository of reagents and resources designed to advance veterinary immunology & vaccinology research🐔🐄🐖🐏🐐🐴🐟
Click here to find out more: intvetvaccnet.co.uk/news/the…
Orbivirus Research retweeted
The new UK Immunological Toolbox website is now live:
immunologicaltoolbox.co.uk/
The toolbox is a searchable repository of reagents and resources designed to advance veterinary immunology & vaccinology research🐔🐄🐖🐏🐐🐴🐟
So much kowledge in so little space :-)
Orbivirus Research retweeted
Our scientists have developed a reliable, rapid #fieldtest for peste des petits ruminants (goat plague), that is easy to use and transport ow.ly/OAld50vWv2S #pprv
