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PSI Director Professor Sir Peter Horby elected Fellow of Royal Society
Awards News
16 May 2024
Professor Sir Peter Horby has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, joining a cohort of the world’s most eminent scientists, engineers and technologists who have made substantial contributions to the advancement of science.
Late-breaking abstracts – submissions now open
Events News
13 May 2024
Whether new research or emerging insights on current outbreaks such as mpox and H5N1, the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024 is inviting abstracts for presentation in our late-breaking parallel session.
Pandemic policy roadmap for funders commended in prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
Awards Ethics, social science & humanities News
9 May 2024
A team from PSI’s Policy and Practice Research Group are finalists in the University of Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor Awards for outstanding research engagement.
Science Museum’s Injecting Hope exhibition enters final week
Events News Vaccines, treatments, diagnostics & trials
2 May 2024
The exhibition, which features stories and items from University of Oxford researchers, explores the worldwide effort to develop vaccines against COVID-19 and shares the inspiring stories of scientists collaborating around the globe to save lives. Closing on 12 May, the exhibition has welcomed millions of visitors in London, India and China.
Oxford hosts Belgian vaccine experts
News Vaccines, treatments, diagnostics & trials
28 March 2024
Researchers from Oxford Vaccine Group and the Pandemic Sciences Institute welcomed a delegation of vaccine researchers from Belgium to further UK-Belgian collaboration on vaccine development and manufacture.
Speaker line-up announced for the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024
Events News
27 March 2024
Meet the presenters, panellists and chairs for the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024, set to take place on 1–2 July 2024 in Oxford and online.
Abstract submission deadline extended: International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024
Events News
15 February 2024
The deadline for abstract submissions and bursary applications for the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024 – Collaboration Beyond Boundaries has been extended to Monday 26 February 2024.
Students explore 'wicked problem' of pandemics
Ethics, social science & humanities News
12 February 2024
Students on the MSc International Health and Tropical Medicine programme discussed pandemics, during a day exploring some of the major challenges in global health, hosted by PSI's Dr Alice Norton.
Registration open for International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024
Events News
25 January 2024
PSI set to host international scientific conference in Oxford and online this July, to foster global research collaboration and prepare world for future pandemics.
Conference brings together clinical researchers to explore lessons from COVID-19 for global research collaboration
Events News Vaccines, treatments, diagnostics & trials
16 October 2023
Clinical researchers and representatives from the World Health Organization defined a bold new path for global research collaboration in acute care at a conference co-hosted by ISARIC, a global federation of investigator-led clinical research networks.
PSI seminar marks 25 years of Nipah virus
Events News Nipah virus
11 October 2023
Over 60 researchers met this week to explore the latest research on deadly Nipah virus, including treatments, ethics and vaccines.
Global collaboration to develop next-generation COVID-19 and flu vaccines
News Research news Vaccines, treatments, diagnostics & trials
10 October 2023
The University of Oxford has launched a new global vaccine collaboration, backed by £8 million funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and led by two PSI Principal Investigators.
Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert awarded Freedom of the City of London
Awards News
5 October 2023
Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, the Oxford Project Leader for the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and Pandemic Sciences Institute researcher, has received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her outstanding achievements in, and contribution to, science and public health.
Oxford and Liverpool scientists launch new vaccine trial for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
News Research news Vaccines, treatments, diagnostics & trials
18 September 2023
The UK trial is the next step in the development of a vaccine to protect people against MERS – a deadly viral illness with no current vaccines and the potential to cause a pandemic.
Clinical trial for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever vaccine launched
News Research news Vaccines, treatments, diagnostics & trials
11 September 2023
A University of Oxford study has administered a new vaccine against tick-borne virus Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) to volunteers for the first time.
CEPI and University of Oxford to accelerate vaccine development against Disease X
News Research news Vaccines, treatments, diagnostics & trials
30 August 2023
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the University of Oxford have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of safe, effective and globally accessible vaccines to counter the threat of future pandemics.
New partnership to enhance global surveillance of pandemic threats
Epidemiology & data News Partner news
26 July 2023
PSI and the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence will collaborate to improve the detection and tracking of infectious diseases.
Preparing for the next pandemic together
Events News
18 July 2023
PSI Director Professor Sir Peter Horby explains how relationships across scientific disciplines, sectors and global regions are key to preventing and preparing for future pandemics.
PSI hosts Oxford conference to prepare for future of pandemics
Events News
7 July 2023
Representatives from academia, industry, policy and civil society are gathering in Oxford next week to discuss the latest scientific advances that are ensuring the world is better prepared for future pandemics.
PSI Director tells MPs why investment in pandemic research is critical
News
14 June 2023
PSI Director Professor Sir Peter Horby today gave evidence at the House of Commons’ Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee Inquiry on Emerging Diseases and Learnings from COVID-19.