PhD studentship
Closes: 20 March 2026
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Principal Supervisors: Dr James Kelly (The Pirbright Institute), Dr Finn Grey (The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh)
Research Group: Picornavirus Tropism
Anticipated Start Date: October 2026
Programme Duration: 3.5 years (full‑time)
This PhD project seeks to identify and understand the specific gene edits that can protect porcine (pig) cells from FMDV infection. Specifically, the research will focus on enhancing the ability of the host's antiviral defence pathways to provide robust protection against FMDV infections.