B cell responses in protection against African swine fever virus
This is a Pirbright Institute/University of Surrey fully funded studentship. All students are eligible for the full award (stipend and home rated university tuition fees). From 1st August 2021, EU and International students will be liable for tuition fees at the international rate and must be able to fund the difference between “Home” and “Overseas” tuition fees themselves. For Home student eligibility guidelines, please refer to the UKRI Full Eligibility Criteria (Annex One).
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African swine fever is a viral disease of domestic pigs and wild boar that has resulted in the deaths of millions animals across Europe and Asia since its introduction into Georgia in 2007. The virus is now endemic in 4 continents of the world and presents a constant threat to farmers as well as to wild populations of animals in South East Asia and Oceania. An effective and affordable vaccine would make a significant contribution to our ability to control the disease and improve animal welfare.