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Fascinated by viruses and the diseases they cause. @The_MRC @UofGlasgow
Glasgow
Joined June 2009
📽️ Welcome to the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR)! . Our mission is to carry out fundamental research on #viruses and #ViralDiseases, translating the knowledge gained for the improvement of #GlobalHealth and benefit of society. Find out more 👇
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RT @MVLS_NERD: Hi NERDs! Another reminder for our Webinar event on 18 Sep, 12-1pm! Welcome to join us!.Scan the QR code for free registrati….
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RT @DrToniHo: Excited to have @SystemsVirology speak to us at @CVRinfo about his incredible work characterising #SARSCoV2 variants and futu….
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📢 VACANCY | Research Assistant/Associate - Data Analysis. Support @DrToniHo & @louisa_pollock1's @pfizer-funded research project focused on effectiveness of maternal #RSV vaccination in infants in Scotland. More: Apply: Ref 180274
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📢 VACANCY | Genomics Research Assistant . Play a leading role in a UKRI-funded collaboration (@MRC_Uganda) with a focus on #CCHF virus. More: Ref 180092.Apply:
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💉 New Research to Track How Well RSV Vaccines Protect Scottish Babies. Congratulations to @DrToniHo & @louisa_pollock1 who have received funding from @pfizer to track the real-world effectiveness of #RSV vaccines given to pregnant women across Scotland.
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📢 NEW | Introducing the CVR Translational Hub. An interdisciplinary platform dedicated to transforming cutting edge virology research into impactful clinical, industrial & public health solutions. Explore: | @CVRHub. More:
gla.ac.uk
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the CVR Translational Hub – a new initiative that will transform how we bridge the gap between groundbreaking virology research and real-world solutions.
📢🆕We are excited to announce the new CVR Translational Hub which is an interdisciplinary platform based at @CVRinfo, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge virology research into impactful clinical, industrial, and public health solutions. #PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth.
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RT @CVRbioinfo: Today we are showcasing our Lego based DNA sequencer at @CVRinfo summer party. ☀️⛱️ @RichardJOrton @KathySmollett @QuanGuCV….
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Congratulations to Lauren Stewart, whose MSc Bioinformatics research project at the CVR provided the first draft of this manuscript. Collaboration with @BreviniTeresa and @FSampaziotis at the @Cambridge_Uni, and with Stephanie Evans at @UKHSA. Funding from @The_MRC.
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📃NEW | Common Liver Treatment Shows Potential to Reduce Hospital SARS-CoV-2 Cases. @cjrIllingworth & colleagues used computer simulations to show that UDCA could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission in hospitals by 17%. More: Research:
journals.plos.org
Author summary Preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission is of particular importance in hospital environments. Individuals in hospital can be more vulnerable to infection. Dealing with outbreaks can consume...
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📢 VACANCY | Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician 🦠. Join our brilliant team and contribute to the analysis of antiviral host-mechanisms and comparative virology datasets. 📆 Deadline: 25 August. Info: Ref 178592.Apply:
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📃 A Hidden Glitch: How HIV drugs can distort virus immunity tests. @Mhairi_Jan & colleagues found a flaw in widely used immunity tests. HIV drugs can interfere with lab results, causing false positives that mislead our understanding of immune responses.
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Massive congratulations Elen!! 🎉👏.
Proud supervisor post! 👏🙌🤩. Congratulations to @ElenVink, @CVRinfo Clinical Viral Epi Group @CVRPreparedness #PhD student, for passing her viva! 🎉🍾. Thanks also to @CVR_Genomics & Prof Thushan de Silva for being fantastic examiners.
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RT @ThePandemicInst: Poster abstract submission for our Scientific Meeting is open until the 29th August. Posters must cover an aspect of e….
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Prof Emma Thomson joined Dr Stella Atim, Dr Catherine Houlihan & Dr Naomi Walker to author a chapter on Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers in 'Principles of Medicine in Africa'. Essential for understanding these critical pathogens & preparing outbreak response.
cambridge.org
Principles of Medicine in Africa - June 2025
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RT @ThePandemicInst: We have an exciting line up for our Scientific Meeting this coming October. Spaces are filling fast so register soon t….
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‼️ Today is the last day to register for the Glasgow Virology Workshop! . 📆 Friday 5th September 2025.📍 Hunter Halls, @UofGlasgow . More info and registration links:
📢 EVENT | 27th Glasgow Virology Workshop. Join us for a day of interesting talks & discussions. Speakers: Adam Bailey, Louis Lambrechts, Kirsty Roy, Judy Breuer, Sheila Graham, Juan Reguera & a selection of students. 📆 Fri 5th Sept 2025.🔗 Register:
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🦟 Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, is expected to rise in a warming world. This video by MSc student Hannah Stephens explores how #dengue transmission may shift with climate change and how innovative research could help control it. @UofGlasgow.
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RT @QuanGuCVR: Some wonderful imaginary #viruses created by kids during our public engagement activities at @gsc1. Science loves imaginatio….
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RT @CVRbioinfo: Meet GO-Seq — our LEGO based DNA sequencer! 🧬 .It can read LEGO DNA and decides if it’s a respiratory virus. Science is fu….
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