UK-China CERAD research focus and highlights
 

  1. Innovative Vaccination Strategies for Avian Diseases

    • Overview of new vaccines developed and their efficacy in combating avian diseases.
    • Breakthroughs in vaccine delivery methods, assessment of vaccine responses and coordinates of protection.
       
  2. Genomic Approaches to Understanding Avian Disease Resistance

    • Studies on the genetic markers associated with disease resistance in poultry.
    • Insights from genome sequencing projects on avian pathogens.
       
  3. Advances in Rapid Diagnostic Techniques

    • Development of novel diagnostic tools for early detection of avian diseases.
    • Implementation of point-of-care testing methods in poultry farms.
       
  4. Molecular Mechanisms of Virus-Induced Cancers in Birds

    • Detailed studies on the molecular pathways involved in neoplastic transformation caused by avian viruses.
    • Novel strategies in control and eradication of neoplastic diseases.
       
  5. Role of Microbiota in Poultry Health and Disease

    • Research on the composition of gut microbiota in healthy vs. diseased birds.
    • Probiotic and prebiotic interventions to enhance poultry health.
       
  6. Host-Pathogen Interactions in Avian Diseases

    • Investigations into how avian pathogens interact with host immune systems.
    • Insights into pathogen evasion mechanisms and host defence strategies.
       
  7. Economic Impact of Avian Diseases on Poultry Industry

    • Studies on the financial burden of avian diseases on the poultry industry.
    • Cost-benefit analysis of various disease prevention and control measures.
       
  8. Advancements in Avian Immunology

    • Discoveries in the immune responses of birds to various pathogens.
    • New immunomodulatory treatments to enhance poultry immunity.
       
  9. Emerging Avian Pathogens and Threat Assessment

    • Identification of new and emerging avian pathogens.
    • Risk assessment and preparedness strategies for potential outbreaks.
       
  10. Application of Biotechnology in Avian Disease Control

    • Use of CRISPR and other biotechnological tools in studying and controlling avian diseases.
    • Genetic modification approaches for disease-resistant poultry breeds.