Dr Andrew Shaw

Andrew Shaw is Head of the High-Throughput Sequencing STP, which provides innovative genomics capabilities with a strong emphasis on bespoke applications.

Andrew has extensive experience in both the fundamental and applied aspects of viral diseases.

He completed his PhD at The Pirbright Institute before undertaking a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Professor Massimo Palmarini at the MRC–University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research.

Andrew joined The Pirbright Institute in 2018 to lead the application of next-generation technologies to support fundamental discoveries across the Institute, with a particular focus on technologies that can benefit countries receiving overseas development aid.