VirTus Respiratory Research is a unique Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in pre-clinical and human challenge clinical study services with a particular focus on Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Our team of experts, led by Professor Sebastian Johnston as the Director and Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Michael Edwards as the Managing and Scientific Director, brings unparalleled expertise in virus-related research since 2001.

We offer a wide range of services including preclinical studies (both in vivo and in vitro) as well as human challenge studies for respiratory diseases such as Rhinovirus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Our approach is tailored and academic, with a strong emphasis on design, supervision, and analysis of respiratory studies. We work with various clients, ranging from large pharmaceutical companies to small biotechs, assisting them in the development of new medicines for respiratory diseases.

Our groundbreaking research, including human challenge trials and vaccine development, has been recognized in high-profile scientific journals and featured in academic conferences. To learn more about our latest research and breakthroughs, explore our news and resources center on our website