Our Vision
The Centre for Anti-Infectives Research (CAIR) was launched in April 2017. The Centre is a world-leading hub for neglected tropical disease drug discovery at the University of Dundee. We thank Wellcome for funding the Centre between April 2017-December 2025.
CAIR focuses activities in 3 areas: Research, Training, Public Engagement
Research. We are developing new methods, technologies and processes that will make drug discovery for neglected tropical diseases faster and smarter.
Training. Passing on our skills and knowledge to the next generation of researchers. We focus on those working within countries most affected by NTDs.
Public Engagement.We aim to inform and inspire our publics about the ways that science fights poverty and disease.
CAIR has generated a legacy of new therapeutics and new drug discovery approaches. We have also inspired a stronger drug discovery workforce and an engaged public. This has enriched the wider anti-infectives scientific and medical communities and benefited patients.
