Ebola virus virion. Created by GC microbiologist Cynthia Goldsmith, this colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology displayed by an Ebola virus virion

Department of Infectious Disease

Applying cutting-edge science to address the unmet clinical needs for infectious disease control on a global scale

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Applying cutting-edge science to address the unmet clinical needs for infectious disease control on a global scale

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Research in the Department ranges from the fundamental biology of infectious diseases to the development and application of new approaches to treatment.

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The Functional Genomics Network – Organoids Seminar hosted by Miltenyi

Event location: Wolfson Education Centre, Hammersmith Campus
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DoID Seminar Series: Prof Jacques Fellay – Translational genomics in infectious diseases

Event location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus
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Imperial Fungal Science Network | Seminar Series | Keynote Speaker – Paul A. Rowley (University of Idaho)

Event location: Flowers Building, South Kensington Campus
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Prof John Briggs – Director of Max Planck Institute

Event location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus