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Institute of Infection

@inst_infection

The Institute of Infection @imperialcollege.

We catalyse infection research at the intersections of medical, engineering, natural, and economic sciences.

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Registration for the Great Exhibition Road Festival is now OPEN!🎉 We're planning a packed weekend, full of exciting free events for all ages: from hands-on workshops to fascinating talks, and immersive performances to amazing art🎨🧬 Register now: ow.ly/RNWQ50VkJbU

Registration for the Great Exhibition Road Festival is now OPEN!🎉

We're planning a packed weekend, full of exciting free events for all ages: from hands-on workshops to fascinating talks, and immersive performances to amazing art🎨🧬

Register now: ow.ly/RNWQ50VkJbU
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From COVID-19 to malaria, human challenge studies are helping develop life-saving #vaccines. 💉 This #WorldImmunizationWeek, discover how our Imperial College London researchers are making immunisation for all #HumanlyPossible. Read more 👉 imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po… #VaccinesWork

From COVID-19 to malaria, human challenge studies are helping develop life-saving #vaccines. đź’‰

This #WorldImmunizationWeek, discover how our <a href="/imperialcollege/">Imperial College London</a> researchers are making immunisation for all #HumanlyPossible.

Read more 👉 imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po… #VaccinesWork
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#VaccinesWork. But only if everyone can access them. That's why, Peter Openshaw, Co-Director of HIC-Vac, is advancing the use of human challenge studies to help develop next-generation #vaccines in LMICs. Discover his work, this #WorldImmunizationWeek 👉 imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po…

#VaccinesWork. But only if everyone can access them.

That's why, <a href="/p_openshaw/">Peter Openshaw</a>, Co-Director of <a href="/hic_vac/">HIC-Vac</a>, is advancing the use of human challenge studies to help develop next-generation #vaccines in LMICs.

Discover his work, this #WorldImmunizationWeek 👉 imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po…
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Not all #vaccines need a needle. Chris Chiu's latest research project—MUSICC—is testing the potential of nasal and inhaled vaccines against #COVID19 and other viruses. Read more, this #WorldImmunizationWeek 👉 imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po…

Not all #vaccines need a needle.

<a href="/ChrisChiuLab/">Chris Chiu</a>'s latest research project—<a href="/MUSICCproject/">MUSICC</a>—is testing the potential of nasal and inhaled vaccines against #COVID19 and other viruses.

Read more, this #WorldImmunizationWeek 👉 imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po…
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How can we better prepare for the next pandemic? 🤔 Join Prof Chris Chiu & Dr Anne Cori as they share their cutting-edge research—from new #vaccines to disease prediction models—at Imperial College AHSC's webinar! Register 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-fo… Imperial Department of Infectious Disease MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis

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What if the key to stopping the next pandemic isn't just a #vaccine—but stopping one person infecting another?   wendybarclay is working on the future of outbreak control, developing new ways to track + stop airborne transmission.   imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po… #WIW2025

What if the key to stopping the next pandemic isn't just a #vaccine—but stopping one person infecting another?
 
<a href="/wendybarclay11/">wendybarclay</a> is working on the future of outbreak control, developing new ways to track + stop airborne transmission.
 
imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po… #WIW2025
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Could infecting healthy volunteers save millions? 🤔 As Imperial Medicine closes #WorldImmunizationWeek, meet the researchers who are advancing our understanding of diseases and developing next-generation vaccines. Read their stories 🔽 imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po…

Could infecting healthy volunteers save millions? 🤔  

As <a href="/ImperialMed/">Imperial Medicine</a> closes #WorldImmunizationWeek, meet the researchers who are advancing our understanding of diseases and developing next-generation vaccines.

Read their stories đź”˝

imperial.ac.uk/Stories/the-po…
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New research led by Metabolism, Digestion & Reproduction proposes the first diagnostic criteria for isolated perianal #CrohnsDisease — helping doctors spot and treat this overlooked condition earlier. 🔍 Published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Read more 👇 imperial.ac.uk/news/263073/fi… Imperial College London #PublicHealth

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📢 Don’t miss a seminar with Dr. Francesca Micoli (GSK Vaccines Institute for Global Health) on vaccine tech to fight antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in low- & middle-income countries. 🗓️ Mon, 12 May đź•“ 16:00–17:00 BST 📍 LT3 RODH, SK đź”— Register: [email protected]

📢 Don’t miss a seminar with Dr. Francesca Micoli (GSK Vaccines Institute for Global Health) on vaccine tech to fight antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in low- &amp; middle-income countries.
🗓️ Mon, 12 May
🕓 16:00–17:00 BST
📍 LT3 RODH, SK
đź”— Register: chemeng.comms@imperial.ac.uk
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What will the next pandemic look like—and how can we prepare? 🦠 Join Prof Chris Chiu & Dr Anne Cori for a webinar on vaccine development, infectious disease modelling & pandemic preparedness. Register ⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-fo… Imperial Department of Infectious Disease MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis

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VR clubbing has exploded since Covid-19 but what impact does it have on sensory experience? Dr Maria Balaet (Dr. Maria Balaet) cautions that prolonged drug use in VR could bring about a "false outward experience". Read more in WIRED👇 wired.com/story/60-hour-…

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Promising news in the fight against #HepatitisC: shorter, more flexible treatments work just as well as standard ones. 💊🚨 "We hope our findings can support more inclusive, accessible and cost-effective care". — Prof Graham Cooke. imperial.ac.uk/news/263733/ne… | #HCV #GlobalHealth

Promising news in the fight against #HepatitisC: shorter, more flexible treatments work just as well as standard ones. 💊🚨

"We hope our findings can support more inclusive, accessible and cost-effective care". — Prof <a href="/grahamscooke/">Graham Cooke</a>.

imperial.ac.uk/news/263733/ne… | #HCV #GlobalHealth
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Why do some people not get sick even when exposed to a virus? 🤒 Prof Peter Openshaw explains how 'human challenge models' let us observe infection before symptoms start—a real-time map of the immune response in action. Read more in EMJ Reviews 👇 emjreviews.com/microbiology-i…

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.TIME has named Lord Darzi, Executive Chair of the Fleming Initiative and Co-Director of Institute of Global Health Innovation, among the world's most influential health leaders for his report, which has driven renewed commitment to improve vital health services. ⬇️ #TIME100 time.com/collections/ti…

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How does a scientist’s journey shape their groundbreaking work? Prof Professor John Tregoning from the Imperial Department of Infectious Disease shares insights on his #ImperialInaugural, discussing his career, scientific contributions, and the role of collaboration in advancing science.👇 blogs.imperial.ac.uk/imperial-medic…

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Denmark’s Minister for Higher Education & Science visited our White City campus, spotlighting UK-Denmark research ties. Supported by Horizon Europe, Chris Chiu leads a flu study with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Vaccines and Immunity.👇 imperial.ac.uk/news/264053/da…

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🎉 Big news! Six Imperial College London professors have been elected #AcademyFellows—joining the ranks of the UK's most distinguished medical scientists. 🌟 From childhood asthma to infectious diseases, their research is transforming #HealthForAll 👇 imperial.ac.uk/news/264314/si… Academy of Medical Sciences

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Congratulations to our Prof Chris Chiu (Chris Chiu) who has been elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship this year. 🎉 Prof Chiu is an expert in experimental medicine methods including human challenge and vaccine studies.💉 👉imperial.ac.uk/news/264314/si…

Congratulations to our Prof Chris Chiu (<a href="/ChrisChiuLab/">Chris Chiu</a>) who has been elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship this year. 🎉

Prof Chiu is an expert in experimental medicine methods including human challenge and vaccine studies.đź’‰

👉imperial.ac.uk/news/264314/si…