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Shirin Ashraf is a Research Fellow specializing in Virology based at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on various aspects of viral infections, with particular attention to the enhancement of detection methods for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV). She has been involved in several significant projects, including a high-throughput serology study aimed at understanding the seroprevalence of zoonotic virus exposure in sub-Saharan Africa, funded by the Carnegie Trust for Universities Scotland. Additionally, Ashraf has a strong commitment to training the next generation of researchers, evident in her role in supervising PhD students in the MRC PhD Programme. Her academic contributions and research initiatives have received recognition and funding from prominent organizations such as the Scottish Funding Council. Ashraf is also actively engaged in outreach and public engagement activities to raise awareness about viral outbreaks and their impacts on public health.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow, UK
Conducting research in Virology, focusing on viral infections and techniques for detection.