The Pirbright Institute receives strategic funding from BBSRC BBSRC Institutes Home About Us Research Services Get Involved Industry News National Capability The Pirbright Institute, formerly known as the Institute for Animal Health, is a world leading centre of excellence in research and surveillance of virus diseases of farm animals and viruses that spread from animals to humans. Working to enhance capability to contain, control and eliminate these economically and medically important diseases, the Institute’s highly innovative fundamental and applied bioscience contributes to global food security and health, improving quality of life for animals and people. Our science Science at the Institute focuses on viral diseases of livestock viruses that cause infections in people (zoonoses). Research is a synergistic combination of fundamental and applied science, based upon a wide range of expertise and unique biological and physical resources. READ MORE Redevelopment The Pirbright campus is being redeveloped with state-of-the-art high containment facilities. READ MORE Surveillance and diagnostics The Pirbright Institute provides diagnostic services, early warning and advice on 11 virus diseases. READ MORE Impact The Pirbright Institute provides knowledge, tools, technologies and advice to end users in science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, pharmaceuticals and policy. Fundamental science underpins practical solutions for animal and human wellbeing, economic health, and food security. READ MORE Inspiring thousands at the Great British Bioscience Festival Read more Director's welcome Contact Careers Facilities Training Research leaders Programmes Business and industry Farmers and breeders Copyright: The Pirbright Institute 2014 Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Cookies Contact details : The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0NF A company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 559784. The Institute is also a registered charity. Email: enquiries@pirbright.ac.uk | Tel: +44 (0)1483 232441