Archive for June 2013
An evening discussion on pandemic disease and economic security
Recently, GVN was hosted in Washington to tell its story to a high-powered group of diplomats, business leaders, media and public policy gurus, all with the view of discussing the importance of the Global Virus Network within the context of national security. We were hosted by one of GVN’s newest Board Members, Franco Nuschese, who…
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WELCOME TO Netherlands Center of Excellence Netherlands For an overview of GVN Centers of Excellence, click here. Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam Dr. Molewaterplein 40 3015 GD, Rotterdam Center Director: Dr. Marion Koopmans Member Researchers: Arno Andeweg, Charles Boucher, Rik de Swart, Ron Fouchier, Pieter Fraaij, Rob Gruters, Bart Haagmans, Thijs Kuiken, Byron Martina, David…
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WELCOME TO France Center of Excellence France For an overview of GVN Centers of Excellence, click here. Institut Pasteur Paris, France Center Directors: Dr. Marc Lecuit and Dr. Antoine Gessain The Institut Pasteur, a private foundation with officially recognized charitable status set up by Louis Pasteur in 1887, is today an internationally renowned center for…
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Lebanon: PRASE – Lebanese University in Beirut Address: Place de Musée Beirut, Hadath 6573-14
Read MoreReflections on the GVN Munich meeting
June 3, 2013 With the 5th semi-annual meeting of the Global Virus Network just behind us, I take this opportunity to offer some reflections and perspectives. My first reflection is to look back on the beautiful host city of Munich, a bustling modern city that has managed to maintain its particular historic charm and warmth. …
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Dear GVN Friends and Colleagues, Every day, and on every corner of the globe, people become sick, and millions die, from viral infections. Old, young, rich and poor. We are all susceptible to viral disease. While preventive vaccines and drugs are available to fight some of these viruses, for many diseases, the scientific community has…
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