NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections
The Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections is funded by the UK's National Institute of Health and Social Care Research (NIHR).
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West Nile virus: What is it and how are we preparing?
Mon, 13 October 2025
BBC reporters recently visited Liverpool researchers to discuss their ongoing work on emerging infections after a rare, imported case of West Nile virus was diagnosed in a UK resident. The case has highlighted the growing importance of research on mosquito transmitted infections and the need to strengthen national preparedness for diseases linked to a warming climate.
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UKHSA awards Avian Influenza research grants
Mon, 04 March 2024
We were delighted to award funding for four projects to focus on Avian Influenza research. A total pot of £215,000 has been allocated by the HPRU-EZI centre at UKHSA to researchers at the University of Liverpool, LSTM and UKHSA.
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2024 HPRU-EZI Annual Scientific Meeting to take place in Liverpool in May
Mon, 19 February 2024
We are pleased to announce that our next Annual Scientific Meeting will take place in Liverpool on 7th/8th/9th May 2024, hosted by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. The gathering will be open to all staff and members of the Unit. If you have any specific questions, please contact hpruezi@liverpool.ac.uk.
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International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024 – Collaboration Beyond Boundaries
Mon, 05 February 2024
Registration is open for the International Pandemic Sciences 2024 – Collaboration Beyond Boundaries on 1 and 2 July 2024.