Project Code
IIAR27Ca Stanton
Project Type
Wet lab
Research Theme
Infection, Immunity, and Antimicrobial Resistance
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Summary
Worldwide, viruses that transmit to humans from biting insects account for ~17% of infectious diseases and ~700,000 deaths/yr, with ~4 billion people at risk. Climate change, population density, and deforestation, all increase the chances of outbreaks occurring. Oropouche and Mayaro are endemic in Brazil and frequently spill over into humans, with recent outbreaks leading to cases across Europe and North America. Yet we have no vaccines against them and know very little about which immune responses are optimal to control these pathogens. This PhD aims to address this knowledge gap as the basis for vaccine development against (re)emerging virus threats.
Can the project be completed part time?
No
Lead Supervisor
Professor Richard Stanton
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University Affiliation
Cardiff University
