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

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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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DoID Seminar Series: Prof Charlotte Uetrecht – Flying viruses: mass spectrometry meets X-rays

Event location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus
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Science Day 2026

Event location: School of Public Health, White City Campus
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RNA Vaccines & Therapeutics Conference London

Event location: BMA House, Tavistock Square, London
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DoID Seminar Series: Dr George Chamilos – University of Crete

Event location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus