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The Michlewski team discovers a new mechanism involved in TRIM25’s antiviral activity

We present new evidence that TRIM25 inhibits Influenza A virus (IAV) transcription, directly binds, and destabilises its mRNAs. Our results uncover a new potential mechanism of host cell innate immune response to RNA viruses.

Keneth Kasozi and Husein Bagulo awarded RSTMH grants

Keneth Kasozi and Husein Bagulo, PhD students from Prof Sue Welburn's lab, have been awarded RSTMH grants.

Dr Samantha Griffiths wins CMVM Postdoc Award: Public Engagement

Congratulations to Dr Samantha Griffiths for winning the CMVM (BioQuarter) Postdoc Award: Puclic Engagement.

Infection Medicine at the Midlothian Science Festival 2021

We are delighted to offer three virtual "Meet the Scientist" sessions in the Midlothian Science Festival Schools programme.

Infection Medicine Teaching Award Nominations

Dr Ewan MacLeod, Dr Kim Picozzi and Dr Richard Sloan were shortlisted for excellence in teaching and student support at the EUSA Teaching Awards

Dr Samantha Griffiths featured in community engagement with the Thistle Foundation

Dr Samantha Griffiths is featured in the Covid Q&A video series, a community engagement with the Thistle Foundation