Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?” Join global leaders driving progress in virology. Register: https://ow.ly/aQ2h50XowFr Learn: https://ow.ly/QIv950XowFs#GVN #ISIW2026

Western University highlights its Pathogen Research Centre and new role as Canada’s first GVN Center of Excellence, advancing global collaboration and preparedness under the leadership of Dr. Miguel Quiñones-Mateu. Read: https://ow.ly/HyIx50XrKRg #GVN #Virology #GlobalHealth

#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, the #USF Health Institute for Translational Virology & Innovation, led by Dr. Robert C. Gallo (GVN co-founder), advances research linking viruses, cancer & immune disease, driving innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics & preparedness.

#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, the Pathogen Research Centre (PaRC) at Western University, is advancing viral pathogenesis, transmission & antiviral discovery. With CL3 labs & real-world testing facilities, PaRC strengthens Canada’s role in pandemic preparedness.

#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology at UNIFESP, leads research on #HIV, #arboviruses & emerging pathogens. With BSL-3 labs & regional collaborations, UNIFESP advances preparedness for viral threats in Brazil & beyond.

The November #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include open registration for International Science Innovation Week 2026 (Tampa), GVN’s announcement of new Centers of Excellence across the Americas, the upcoming webinar info, and more. Read: https://ow.ly/rb8u50Xqx5e

TODAY AT 1 PM ET! — Gisa Gerold, PhD presents “Replication of Re-emerging Arthritogenic Alphaviruses: To Bend or Not to Bend” in the # GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series. Free & open to the public. CME credits available. Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF

Nov 12 • 1 PM ET — Gisa Gerold, PhD presents “Replication of Re-emerging Arthritogenic Alphaviruses: To Bend or Not to Bend” in the # GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series. Free & open to the public. CME credits available. Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF

Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?” Join global leaders driving progress in virology. Register: https://ow.ly/aQ2h50XowFr Learn: https://ow.ly/QIv950XowFs#GVN #ISIW2026

Today is #WorldHTLV1Day. Discovered by #GVN Co-Founder Dr. Gallo, HTLV-1 was the first human retrovirus found and is linked to leukemia. Millions live with it, yet awareness is low. #GVN supports research & education. Learn: https://ow.ly/WA7050XnYTx | https://ow.ly/HYCr50XnYTz#WorldHTLV1Day

The #GVN Short Course (Dec 3–12, Tampa + online) includes tours of labs, insectary, hospital AI command center, FL Dept. of Health, county health dept + a pandemic preparedness simulation. Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed. Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a

Bioengineer highlights #GVN’s new Centers of Excellence at USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (USA), UNIFESP (Brazil) & Western University (Canada), advancing research on HIV, viral oncology & emerging pathogens. Read: https://ow.ly/VM7150Xl8it

News Medical reports #GVN adds 3 new Centers of Excellence at USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (USA), UNIFESP (Brazil) & Western University (Canada) — strengthening global virology research & pandemic preparedness. Read: https://ow.ly/WULJ50Xl7YP

The #GVN Short Course (Dec 3–12, Tampa + online) includes tours of labs, insectary, hospital AI command center, FL Dept. of Health, county health dept + a pandemic preparedness simulation. Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed. Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a

#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, Duke University School of Medicine, has world-class expertise in vaccine research, global health, and infectious diseases. Duke is advancing diagnostics, vaccines & therapeutics that address pathogens of global concern. #Duke #GVN #infectiousdiseases

We’re excited to be featured in the UCCRSA Summer Newsletter 2025! The newsletter highlights #GVN’s mission, GVN's Nora Samaranayake, and Dr. Rosarii Griffin, Chair of UCCRSA & GVN Board member. Read the full newsletter here: https://ow.ly/p4lQ50X8FnG

The October #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include the 2026 Annual Meeting save-the-date (Tampa), deadline extension for the 2025 Short Course, a multi-country Mpox diagnostic launch, recent media coverage, webinars, funding opportunities & more. Read: https://ow.ly/yYYJ50X9Lcz

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is seeking a Development Specialist in Tampa, FL. Use your fundraising and donor engagement skills to support global virus research and preparedness. Apply today! Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4306771670 #Hiring #Fundraising #NonprofitJobs #JobOpening

#GVN launches multi-country evaluation of rapid #Mpox diagnostics with partners in Africa, the US & UK. A huge step for preparedness & global outbreak response. Read: ow.ly/Jo7C50X2f2t

#GVN hosted, in partnership with USF Youth Experiences & Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, the 1st Global Guardians Youth Camp, giving Tampa high schoolers hands-on training in #virology and more. Read: ow.ly/7US250WIPR2 #GlobalGuardians

GVN reaffirms its support for mRNA vaccines. They are safe, effective and essential to pandemic preparedness. Science works. Collaboration matters. The time to invest is now. Read: ow.ly/X9YR50WE2NC #GVN #mRNA #Vaccines #GlobalHealth

From the GVN Archives: Explore how posttranslational modifications influence Ebola virus transcription and budding in this Jan 23, 2023 #GVN webinar with Dr. Stephan Becker. Watch: gvn.org/gvn-forefron... #Virology #Ebola #GlobalHealth

Virology & public health experts in Latin America & the Caribbean: Help shape pandemic preparedness. Take GVN’s 10–15 min survey + enter to win tuition waivers to a top virology course. Deadline: TODAY (7/23) at 5:00 PM Take the survey: ow.ly/LBfW50WqKBR #GVN

Science helped us detect #HIV and develop lifesaving treatments and it can do the same for threats like #H5N1. But as Dr. Robert Gallo of #GVN and USF Health writes, progress needs sustained investment, trust & collaboration. Read via @statnews.com: ow.ly/tW5j50WthJT

GVN’s 2025 Semi-Annual Report is out now. See how our refined core pillars (Education & Training, Research, and Global Health Strategies) are guiding new initiatives and global impact. Read the full report: go.pardot.com/webmail/1031... #GVN2025 #Virology #GlobalHealth

Virology & public health experts in Latin America & the Caribbean: Help shape pandemic preparedness. Take GVN’s 10–15 min survey + enter to win tuition waivers to a top virology course. Deadline: 07/23/2025 at 5:00 PM Take the survey: ow.ly/LBfW50WqKBR #GVN #GlobalHealth

GVN warns the U.S. measles surge (with nearly 1,300 cases in 2025 ) is an entirely preventable crisis. “This is not just about measles. It’s a warning,” says Dr. Robert Gallo. Vaccines work. Now is the time to act. Read: ow.ly/kE5n50Wqz6h #GVN #Vaccines #MMR

The July #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include new Centers of Excellence in Brazil & Florida, GVN’s latest scientific guidance on the COVID-19 variant, upcoming webinars, the 2026 Annual Meeting announcement, training opportunities, & more. Read: ow.ly/2hyA50WnFjI

In 3 weeks: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET! Join Dr. Yi-Hao Chan as he explores genetics as a compass for life-threatening viral encephalitis. Register: ow.ly/6anw50WmoF9 #GVN #GlobalHealth #ViralEncephalitis idlabs_astar @usfcoph.bsky.social USFHealth

Tampa high schoolers: join the Global Guardians summer camp (July 23–25 at the University of South Florida) to explore pandemics, viruses, and global health. FREE for grades 9–12 in Tampa! Apply by June 30th and click here to learn more: ow.ly/WQNY50W4m5a #GVN #STEM #USF

In 2 weeks: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET! Join Dr. Ali Mirazimi as he explores how Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus hijacks cells via the LDL receptor. Register: ow.ly/chYT50W3t5a @ki.se @usfcoph.bsky.social USFHealth ERINHA_RI

GVN is monitoring the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1. No evidence of more severe illness. Updated vaccines protect against severe outcomes. Stay prepared, not panicked. Full guidance: ow.ly/Eigf50W4YBa #COVID19 #NB181 #GVN #VaccinesWork

The June #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include a new grant, GVN’s take on the WHO Pandemic Accord, the Caribbean–Latin America meeting outcomes, the Global Guardians camp, events & more. Read here: ow.ly/K80b50W4P2Q

Tampa high schoolers: join the Global Guardians summer camp (July 23–25 at the University of South Florida) to explore pandemics, viruses, and global health. FREE for grades 9–12 in Tampa! Apply by June 30th and click here to learn more: ow.ly/WQNY50W4m5a #GVN #STEM #USF

GVN member Dr. Florian Krammer (Icahn Mount Sinai) co-authored a piece calling for neuraminidase to be included in next-gen flu vaccines, potentially boosting effectiveness & preparedness. Read: ow.ly/Mnir50W07nG #GVN #FluVaccine #Influenza

GVN Center Director Dr. Erica Ollmann Saphire (La Jolla Institute for Immunology) co-authored a global study analyzing 400+ SARS-CoV-2 spike antibodies, defining epitope maps to guide next-gen antibody therapeutics. Read more: ow.ly/nRhL50W03ve #GVN #COVID19

#GVNCenterHighlight NICD is South Africa’s national reference center for infectious diseases and a Global Virus Network Center of Excellence. With BSL-3 & Africa’s only BSL-4 lab, NICD leads research, diagnostics & outbreak response across the continent. #GVN #globalhealth

GVN is now accepting proposals for its 2025 Educational and Training Grants. Open to GVN-affiliated graduate and postdoc trainees. Up to $20,000 per award. The deadline is June 30. Click here to apply: ow.ly/Vx2550VWFIr #GVN #VirologyTraining #PandemicPreparedness

GVN is now accepting proposals for its 2025 Educational and Training Grants. Open to GVN-affiliated graduate and postdoc trainees. Up to $20,000 per award. The deadline is June 30. Click here to apply: ow.ly/Vx2550VWFIr #GVN #VirologyTraining #PandemicPreparedness

In Premium Times Hausa, GVN’s and USF Health's Dr. Christian Bréchot joins experts urging world leaders to act now against the H5N1 threat. Stronger health systems, research, and vaccine development are urgently needed. Read the article: ow.ly/erph50VVQXq #GVN #H5N1 #BirdFlu

In 1 week: Tuesday, 28 May 2025 at 12:00 PM ET! Dr. Gerardo Ceada will explore Animal-Derived Organoids: Powerful Platforms to Assess Pathogens' Tropism, a cutting-edge topic in infectious disease research. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @usfcoph.bsky.social

The Global Virus Network supports the @who.int Pandemic Preparedness Accord. It's a critical step toward global readiness, equity, and scientific leadership. No country should face the next pandemic alone. Read the full statement: ow.ly/ZpRz50VWzY1 #GVN #WHOAccord

In 2 weeks: Tuesday, 28 May 2025 at 12:00 PM ET! Dr. Gerardo Ceada will explore Animal-Derived Organoids: Powerful Platforms to Assess Pathogens' Tropism, a cutting-edge topic in infectious disease research. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #IRTACresa @usfcoph.bsky.social #USFHealth

Curious how the world prepares for the next pandemic? Tune into our GVN Special Webinar with Dr. Audrey Richard from @erinha-ri.bsky.social! Discover critical insights into high-containment labs and global health protection. Watch: youtu.be/r5xqsXM4c_0 #GVNWebinar #PandemicPreparedness

At #GVNJamaica, Dr. Kristi Miley (USF College of Public Health) showed how climate change & urbanization drive dengue’s rise in Florida as Aedes expand north. She urged using GIS, AI & community action for smarter mosquito control. #GVN #Dengue #ClimateChange #VectorControl

@cidrap.bsky.social reports on GVN and top virologists urging world leaders to act on the rising avian flu threat. Read why coordinated global action is critical now. 🔗 ow.ly/xz8G50VNXKP #GVN #BirdFlu #H5N1 #PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #PublicHealth #Virology

At #GVNJamaica, Dr. Christian Bréchot (USF Health, GVN HQ) spotlighted the microbiome’s role in viral infections, disease outcomes, vaccine response, and for global microbiome studies and One Health integration. #GVN #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #Viruses #Microbiome

DATE CHANGE! Join our GVN webinar with Dr. Audrey S. RICHARD (ERINHA) on May 20th, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET to learn how their high-containment labs are crucial for pandemic preparedness research. More info & registration: tinyurl.com/5f3akcw7 @erinha-ri.bsky.social #GVN #PandemicPreparedness

🧬 Special webinar next Tuesday! “Advancing Research to Prepare for Future Pandemics” 🗓️ May 20, 2025 – 10 AM ET / 4 PM CET 🎤 Featuring Audrey S. Richard (Deputy Director, @ERINHA) Hosted by @globalvirusnews.bsky.social & ERINHA 👀 Register: tinyurl.com/2su7tfur #ERINHA #GVN #pandemics #biosafety

At #GVNJamaica, Dr. Maggie Bartlett (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) shared key insights on arbovirus brain infections and post-viral syndromes: diagnostic gaps, biomarkers, and hypermobility as a risk factor. #GVN #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #Arboviruses #PostViralSyndromes