Thesis supervisor: Krisztián Bányai
co-supervisor: Ádám Bálint
Location of studies (in Hungarian): University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest Abbreviation of location of studies: ÁTE
Description of the research topic:
Viral respiratory diseases represent a major economic burden in poultry industry worldwide. Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is amongst the most important etiologic agent of respiratory infections. IBV belongs to the family Coronaviridae. The genome of IBV is a 27-kilobase-long single-stranded RNA. Sequence analysis of the genomic region encoding the S1 protein serves as the basis to differentiate genetic groups, such as genotypes and genetic lineages. It has been known for a while that some of the numerous co-circulating genetic lineages occur in Hungary; however, effective control and preventive measures require the acquisition of more accurate and comprehensive data on local strain diversity. The primary objectives of this PhD program are to characterize genetically and serologically a representative number of IBV isolates collected from Hungary and abroad. The study would be crucial to better understand the origin and spread of Hungarian IBV isolates and thus to help maximize the efficacy of routine vaccination against infectious bronchitis of chicken.
Required language skills: english Further requirements: English language knowledge, DVM or MSc in biology (or related scientific area)
Number of students who can be accepted: 1
Deadline for application: 2018-05-31
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).
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