Research group for Infection and Microbiology
The Infection and Microbiology Research Group, under the leadership of Professor Rebecca Cox, comprises 30 academic and technical staff. Since our establishment in 2013, we published >500 high-impact papers and conducted extensive clinical and epidemiological studies involving 7000 patients.
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About the research group
Our research strategy is based on three pillars: Infections, pathogenesis, and interventions aiming to be a leader in:
- Pandemic Respiratory Viral Infections
- Severe Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- Tropical Diseases
Our mission is to reduce the burden of illness and death from infectious diseases through six key objectives:
- Investigate outbreak infections and disease manifestations
- Understand disease mechanisms to identify treatment targets.
- Develop clinical interventions, including vaccines, to reduce disease burden.
- Disseminate evidence-based knowledge to improve patient care.
- Foster young talent and next-generation researchers.
- Promote national and international interdisciplinary collaborative research.
We lead three centers and have subgroups including:
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Group manager
Rebecca Jane Cox Brokstad Professor and Head of the Influenza Centre