Dr Connor Bamford
Research Fellow in virology and antiviral immunity at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (MDBS), Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine
His work is currently supported by a Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) Fellowship.
He is researching immunity to viruses and bacteria in the lung and the role that specific cytokines, known as 'interferons,' play, with the hope of identifying novel ways to block infections. Of note for combating COVID-19, Connor has significant experience in working with human pathogens.
Fields
Medicine RespiratoryAreas of Expertise
virus immunity, cytokines, interferons, human pathogens, coronavirus, corona virus, covid-19, virology, respiratory disease
Notable coverage
- , 30 March 2020, Irish News
- , says QUB virologist Connor Bamford, 28 March 2020, Belfast Telegraph
- , 6 March 2020, Euronews
- , 24 February 2020, The Independent
- , 12 February 2020, Belfast Telegraph
- , 23 January 2020, BBC News
Associated Research Centres / Projects
Contact Information
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