As part of the Southampton Coronavirus Response Fund, we've been hearing from the University community on how they're responding to the pandemic. We've gathered a small selection of stories here, from the researchers developing the pioneering personal respirator (PeRSo), to those supporting students, to a new-qualified junior doctor who was one of the early-graduating class to join the fight against the coronavirus.
Professor Tom Wilkinson speaks about his important work in leading clinical trials testing a range of new drugs in the fight against the coronavirus.
Dr Christopher McCormick, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine discusses the importance of the Containment Level 3 labs at the university.
Being a part of the University of Southampton doesn’t just stop when you graduate – you become part of an important community.
Professor Diana Eccles and newly qualified doctor Kate Geoghegan share the vital work from the Faculty of Medicine.
Professors Paul Elkington and Hywel Morgan as they talk about their pioneering personal respirator – PeRSo – an alternative form of protection.
Professor Andy Tatem speaks about his important work regarding how population mapping is helping us to understand the spread of Coronavirus.
Professor Max Crispin talks about his important work with sugar (glycans) that is aiding the efforts to find a Coronavirus vaccine.