Edward Wright

Virologist @SussexLifeSci with links to @Virion_X @ViralPseudotype @DIOS_vax @onebat_eu. Research focus on emerging and zoonotic viruses.

[Pontiano Kaleebu @KaleebuPontiano]

Happy to launch the celebration of @UVRIug @90 to at the @MinofHealthUG headquarters. This milestone represents nine decades of science, innovation, and discovery in advancing public health, building research excellence, and strengthening Uganda’s response to infectious diseases.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Our History: In 1936 @UVRIug started it's journey as the Yellow Fever Research Institute with supported from The @BritishColonies Office in London agrees with the @RockefellerFdn representatives to set up an institution in Uganda.

#UVRIAt90
#UVRI
#ScienceInAction

[Rhys Morgan @RhysMorganLab]

We're hiring a new 3 yr postdoc!

Come join us at @SussexUni for exciting new @CR_UK funded project targeting RUNX1 mutations in CML in a highly supportive research environment within @Sussex_BCR @SussexLifeSci @BiochemBiomedUS @Sussex_Cancer

Apply 👇, advert closes 8th March.

[Edward Wright @ewrightlab]

@Virion_X has a limited time offer for researchers wanting to use the services they offer 👇

Feel free to contact me directly to discuss options.

#antivirals #vaccine #cro #virus

[Virion X @Virion_X]

🚨Planning a virology project for 2026🚨

Receive up to 30% off assays undertaken this year including:

🧪Antiviral & vaccine screening
💉Sero-epidemiology
🛡 Antibody analysis
🎯 Viral tropism

⏳Apply now 👉 https://t.co/K0qQsaHKip

#virology #serology #drugdiscovery #vaccine

[Carroll Lab @Carroll_Lab_Ox]

📣 Publication alert 📣
A review paper in eBioMedicine by @jakubhantabal summarises the current knowledge on host-pathogen interactions of henipaviruses and emerging models to study them. Below is summary thread 1 of 2: Current knowledge 🧵:
@PSIOxford

[Rachael Tarlinton @RTarlinton]

European College of Veterinary Microbiology conference 2026 (2-4th September, Surrey UK) now open for registration and abstract submission. Non-vets very welcome, if veterinary microbiology/virology is your thing this is the conference for you
https://t.co/zu7oh3N11r

[Rachael Tarlinton @RTarlinton]

https://t.co/p703RCNVBO
Finally in press. Inherited predisposition to cancer in Koala's due to the retroviruses in their genomes. Amazing work from postdoc Guilherme Neuman tracking repetitive elements in genomes, collaboration led by San Diego Zoo and Illumina iConserve

[Biochemistry & Biomedicine @ University of Sussex @BiochemBiomedUS]

Lots of exciting PhDs available here with Biochem/Biomed investigators through the @BBSRC Wessex One Health (WOH) DTP.

Projects available with Ben Towler, @FrancesPearl2 @mpaget11 @ewrightlab @leocastellano_1

Application deadline: 23rd January 2026 👇

https://t.co/jnXMKZBLYT

[Pontiano Kaleebu @KaleebuPontiano]

Excited for the newly approved Lenacapavir, an HIV injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis [ PrEP] administered twice annually to HIV negative individuals preventing them from infection. Great push to the efforts to eradicate HIV/AIDS by 2030.

https://t.co/5zN9KTpyjV

[Eric Zachary Mugisha @Eric_Of_1691]

.@KaleebuPontiano opened with a look at innovations in HIV diagnostics: from self-testing kits to 4th-gen rapid tests with both antigen & antibody detection

He encouraged the “three reactive tests” algorithm for greater accuracy

#TripleEliminationConfUG
#InvestInUGChildren

[Edward Wright @ewrightlab]

Had a great time catching up with everyone who attended the #pseudotyped #virus network meeting on Tuesday. Fascinating to hear the latest developments in the field and already looking forward to the next one.

[ViralPseudotypeUnit @ViralPseudotype]

On the way to the 9th Pseudotype Virus update meeting @unisussex today, hosted by fellow VPU lead @ewrightlab Almost 50 attendees this time. We all squeezed in a small room @ucl for the first meeting about a decade ago!

[Edward Wright @ewrightlab]

Looking forward to hosting ~50 viral pseudotypers for the 9th Pseudotype Virus Network meeting later today here at @SussexLifeSci. Get in touch if you'd like to be added to the mailing list

[Nile Post @nilepostnews]

Uganda Virus Research Institute Named East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in Virology.

#NilePostNews https://t.co/hlAZFjzKkm

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Interested in providing reliable, high-throughput immunoassay support to vaccine developers targeting high-priority disease threats? Details here: https://t.co/gcvPJVFzHv
1. Laboratory Manager & Coordinator
2. Laboratory Technologist—R&D
3. Laboratory Assays Quality Assistant

[Biochemistry & Biomedicine @ University of Sussex @BiochemBiomedUS]

Congratulations double star @GL_Hooper from @ewrightlab who presented both a poster AND a talk showcasing his research on a pan-lyssavirus vaccine and an African swine fever virus pseudotype at the annual @MicrobioSoc annual meeting in Liverpool this week. 👊 #microbio25

[Edward Wright @ewrightlab]

Pleased to be playing a part in this venture and looking forward to seeing @Virion_X address problems caused by high-consequence viruses. A waitlist has been set up to determine the key unmet needs researchers and companies have in this field - https://t.co/KwzyZbD9TH

[Virion X @Virion_X]

🚀 Exciting news! We’re launching Virion X, a biotech dedicated to making critical virology research more accessible. We’re building a waitlist so you’ll be the first to know when we go live. https://t.co/OUHgH7Aiih
#VirionX #Virology #Pseudotyping #Biotech #startup