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Recent News

13 Feb

Professor Massimo Palmarini steps down as CVR director

After more than a decade leading the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Professor Massimo Palmarini is stepping down as Director of the globally renowned research facility to take up a new role.
06 Feb

Understanding the Spread of Influenza in Vampire Bats

New study explores how bat flu spreads in vampire bats, revealing transmission patterns and potential risks for cross-species infection and disease control.
24 Jan

Cruicial role for NSm protein for bunyavirus transmission revealed

New research from the CVR reveals how the NSm protein helps bunyaviruses spread by mosquitoes. NSm enables the virus to bypass the midgut barrier, making transmission to humans and animals possible.

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Find out more about the prize we have been awarded in recognition of our efforts and contributions towards excellence, innovation and public benefit in virus research.