About us
The Microbial Sciences and Infectious Diseases Centre at the University of Leicester encompasses a highly active interdisciplinary cross-University research team in association with UHL NHS trust.
Our main focus areas include:
A third of all deaths are due to infectious disease, highlighting the importance of studying microbiology.
Scientists in the Department of Respiratory Sciences are at the forefront of both national and international efforts to stop the spread of infectious diseases such as pandemic influenza and tuberculosis - responsible for many deaths in both rich and poor countries.