Meet the 15 new BBSRC Discovery Fellows who are receiving a collective £6m of investment for early-career independent research. The fellowship scheme, now in its 10th year, supports promising researchers who aspire to secure the future of biosciences. orlo.uk/c0ih2

🎉 Congratulations to Pirbright scientist Dr Priscilla Tng who has been awarded a prestigious Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Discovery Fellowship. Read the story ➡️ pirbright.ac.uk/news/2024/08/m…

The first #Bluetongue BTV3 case in 24/25 has been confirmed near Norwich, Norfolk. A 20km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place. Movement restrictions apply. See GOV.UK for more info: gov.uk/bluetongue

With the increasing spread of mpox in Africa and beyond, Pirbright scientist Dr Jonas Albarnaz talks to the BBC's Incident Room about the virus. 🎥Watch on BBC iPlayer ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

⚠️The Pirbright Institute has begun testing for bluetongue virus (BTV) following a single reported case in Norfolk. Pirbright helps the UK respond to BTV by screening ruminant blood samples. Read the full story ➡️ow.ly/zo1T50T7LbY

Three further cases of #Bluetongue BTV3 have been confirmed in Norfolk and East Suffolk. The 20km Temporary Control Zone has been extended. Movement restrictions apply. See GOV.UK for more info: gov.uk/bluetongue National Farmers' Union AHDB Ruminant Health & Welfare

JOB: Our Mucosal Immunology research group seek a Research Assistant to conduct research into the transmission, evolution, and immunity to swine influenza viruses. Find out more and apply ➡️ow.ly/g2Ny50T9B3a

This week's episode of The Briefing Room with David Aaronovitch is available now - bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… - expert insight from Dr Jonas Albarnaz The Pirbright Institute Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research, Professor Trudie Lang The Global Health Network, Dr Lilith Whittles MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis and Dr Josie Golding Wellcome

JOB: Join us as a Procurement Administrator. Support our team in optimising purchasing processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring best value for diverse goods and services. Apply now ➡️ pirbright.ac.uk/jobs/procureme…

What we know (and don't know) about the new mpox outbreak... Pirbright scientist Dr Jonas Albarnaz is interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Briefing Room. 🎧 Listen on BBC Sounds ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

ICYMI: Pirbright vaccinology specialist Dr Priscilla Tng is one of 15 promising UK researchers to have been awarded a Fellowship by UK Research and Innovation’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Read the story ⬇️pirbright.ac.uk/news/2024/08/m…

ICYMI: The Pirbright Institute has begun testing for bluetongue virus (BTV). Pirbright helps the UK respond to BTV by screening ruminant blood samples to detect BTV infection, identify the responsible serotype & its potential origin. Read the story ⬇️ pirbright.ac.uk/news/2024/08/p…

📰 New publication: Study shows that pastoral communities in Rift Valley fever endemic countries are at higher risk of RVF infection. A rapid review by Pirbright researchers also found a gendered knowledge gap of risks of RVF exposure for women ⬇️ journals.plos.org/plosntds/artic…

Join our instructor-led course on Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) maintenance and validation, designed for lab and engineering staff. 📅 9 October 2024 Register today ➡️ ow.ly/whAr50Tcj3L

Testing ruminant blood samples helps the UK tackle #Bluetongue #Virus. The Pirbright Institute's #National #Reference #Laboratory is gearing up to tackle an growing number of cases in an extended control zone that now covers Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. ow.ly/F8X350TejpT

JOB: Join our Capripoxvirus Biology Group as a Postdoctoral Scientist. Drive research on Capripoxviruses, develop cutting-edge genetic tools, and support the development of next-gen vaccines for livestock. Find out more and apply ➡️ ow.ly/7eMr50T9BLo