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Viruses we study

Our research focuses on viruses that are potentially devastating for the economy, food security and the wellbeing of animals and humans.

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Transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Crown-like spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles give coronaviruses their name.

SARS-CoV-2

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which resulted in the human…

Fluorescent bioimaging image of goatpox

Sheep and goat pox virus

The sheeppox virus (SPPV) and goatpox virus (GTPV) cause pox in sheep and goats.

Swine influenza virus

Swine influenza (SI) viruses primarily infect pigs but can transfer to humans and pose a major threat to livestock and global…

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Swine vesicular disease virus

Swine vesicular disease virus (SVDV) only infects pigs.

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