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Animal & Veterinary Public Health Research Opportunities
Applicants sought for the VLA PhD programme 2009/12
Other PhD opportunities in the area of antimicrobial resistance are being considered at present. Further PhD information will appear here shortly.
VLA Supervisor  |
University Supervisor |
Further information & how to apply (pdf) |
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| Prof Martin Woodward | Prof Tim Walsh, Cardiff University | Antibiotic resistance plasmids and their contribution to bacterial fitness and virulence. |
| VLA Supervisor |
University Supervisor | Further information & how to apply (pdf) |
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| Dr Liljana Petrovska | Prof Peter Bramley, Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) | Proteomics and metaproteomics approaches in surveillance of emerging diseases in wildlife |
VLA is a leading global player in the delivery of research and surveillance of national and international animal and veterinary public health significance. As part of a network of 16 laboratories, the research division is based near Weybridge, Surrey. The site has undergone a major multi-million pound redevelopment programme in recent years. It now houses an internationally recognised laboratory complex and animal accommodation including extensive containment level 3 and 4 specialist facilities.