The research of the Immunology unit is focused on the cellular immunology of HIV in humans and SIVcpz in chimpanzees, and on the immune interaction between HIV and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB).

The Virology Unit studies the impact of the phenotypic and genotypic diversity of HIV on vaccine development, antiviral therapy and diagnosis of HIV.

The overall aim of this unit is to identify and develop effective strategies for the prevention and control of STD and HIV/AIDS in developing countries. The research activities have contributed to the development of strategies for STD/HIV control. There is strong cross-fertilisation between research on the one hand and technical assistance and teaching on the other.

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More detailed information on the Microbiology Department can be found in the following sections:

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