Infection and Immunity MSc (Res)

Research on Infection and Immunity aims to enhance understanding of the mechanisms of host defence against infection, and translate this understanding into prevention and treatment. <br/><br/>The research programmes include a wide range of activities including studies of:<br/><br/><br/>* host/pathogen interactions (including work on viruses, bacteria, parasites and spongiform encephalopathy agents)<br/><br/><br/>* the immune systems of animals and how they respond to pathogen challenge<br/><br/><br/>* genetic resistance to disease <br/><br/><br/>* epidemiology of disease<br/><br/><br/>These activities are underpinned by major programmes in animal genomics and bioinformatics.