Check out the new Pathogems episode featuing PPP DA member, Luis Escobar!

📢 A new Pathogems episode is out! This month, we interviewed Dr. Kylene Kehn-Hall, Tune in for a discussion of her role and responsibilities, new publication on VEEV neurological sequelae, and Caroline's battle with Skeeter Syndrome... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLlw...

Please join us in congratulating James Weger on receiving the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award and the Grant Turnwald Innovation Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. 🦠 Congratulations, James! 🙌 #Theraputics #Vaccines #Virology Photo Courtesy of VMCVM

I spoke about the potential for airborne transmission of hantavirus, and Josh Santarpia talked about the National Quarantine Unit. I visited it last year; it's a critical resource for the country. @virginiatech.bsky.social @pppda.bsky.social

As conversations around Hantavirus continue to grow, researchers at Virginia Tech, including PPP DA member Luis Escobar, are studying Hantavirus and how viruses move between animals and humans. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

At the 2026 PPP DA Symposium, we celebrated the opening of the PPP DA exhibit! The exhibit invites visitors to explore all four research themes and how scientists, engineers, clinicians, humanists, and communities work together to understand how viruses emerge, spread, and can ultimately be stopped.

I recorded a @virginiatech.bsky.social Curious Conversations podcast about stuff in the air that makes us sick and our project funded by @arpa-h.bsky.social on a smart building system to ensure cleaner, healthier indoor air. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

That’s a wrap for the PPP DA 2026 Symposium! 👋 Today was full of collaboration and new ideas. Thank you to everyone who participated in advancing the work of pandemic prediction and prevention.

The PPP DA 2026 Symposium continues into the evening with the inauguration of the PPP DA exhibit and reception at the Newman Library! 📚

The afternoon breakout sessions are taking place now at the PPP DA 2026 Symposium! 💬 Faculty and trainees are collaborating and exchanging perspectives across disciplines. Trainees have the opportunity to join the career panel to learn more from pandemic scientists.

It’s lunchtime at the PPP DA 2026 Symposium! A great time for faculty and trainees to connect and share ideas. We’re looking forward to the breakout sessions after lunch, offering opportunities for further discussion and collaboration. 🗣️

Before we head to lunch, we’re excited to hear from 7 PPP DA Faculty members during the “Where Are We Now?” portion of the day! Learn more about the speakers here: ppp-vt.org/event/2026-p...

Now speaking: Michael Imperiale, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Microbiology and Immunology. Michael is delivering the keynote address at the PPP DA 2026 Symposium. Following the talk, attendees will have a chance for networking and discussion during lunch.

Now speaking: T.M Murali, Director of PPP DA and NSF COMPASS. Murali is sharing the “State of the PPP DA,” highlighting the program’s progress, current work, and efforts to shape the future of pandemic prediction and prevention.

Today’s speakers at the PPP DA 2026 Symposium include Dan Sui, Catherine Amelink, T.M. Murali, and Michael Imperiale. We look forward to hearing their perspectives on the future of pandemic prediction and prevention. To learn more about each speaker, visit ppp-vt.org/event/2026-p...

The PPP DA 2026 Symposium is finally here! We’re so excited to welcome faculty and trainees for a day of talks, breakout sessions, and conversations about the future of pandemic prediction and prevention. 💡 Follow along as we share highlights from the day!