The Pirbright Institute

The Pirbright Institute receives strategic funding from BBSRC

Our science

Science at the Institute focuses on viral diseases of livestock, poultry and animal viruses that cause infections in people (zoonoses). Research is a synergistic combination of fundamental and applied science, based upon a wide range of expertise and unique biological and physical resources.

Redevelopment

The Pirbright campus is being redeveloped with state-of-the-art high containment facilities.

The Pirbright Institute provides diagnostic services, early warning and advice on 11 virus diseases.

Impact

The Pirbright Institute provides knowledge, tools, technologies and advice to end users in science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, pharmaceuticals and policy. Fundamental science underpins practical solutions for animal and human wellbeing, economic health, and food security.