Aims

Specific research aims are to:

• Define the ecology and evolution of animal and human influenza viruses to identify viruses of pandemic risk.
• Identify viral and host determinants of pathogenesis, antiviral immunity and interspecies transmission.
• Identify evidence-based options for the control of influenza in humans and animals by defining the transmission dynamics and quantifying the impact of interventions.
• Develop novel options for diagnosis, vaccines and therapy.