Archive for September 2021
Unusual Surge of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children
Unusual Surge of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children September 24, 2021 Pediatricians have reported early emergence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the beginning of summer and consequently, a surge of RSV in children. This has been a global trend amid the ongoing pandemic. RSV is the leading viral agent of severe acute respiratory infections…
Read MoreGVN Center and Member Spotlight – Anthony Amoroso
Members > Spotlights > Anthony Amoroso GVN Center and Member Spotlight Anthony Amoroso, MD Associate Director, Division of Clinical Care & Research Associate Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, USA What are you and your institution currently working on regarding…
Read MoreCovid-19 Vaccines or Natural Immunity – Do Both Protect?
Covid-19 Vaccines or Natural Immunity – Do Both Protect? September 10, 2021 In the current circumstances of disturbingly high rates of infection by the Delta variant and the concerns over obtaining effective vaccine coverage, the degree of protection provided to SARS-CoV-2 infected convalescent people is of clear relevance for natural immunity. Pei et al. estimate…
Read MoreGVN: Forefront Of Virology COVID-19 Webinar Series featuring Dr. Youngmee Jee
WELCOME TO FEATURING DR. YOUNGMEE JEE – AUGUST 30, 2021 – “COVID-19 RESEARCH IN INSTITUT PASTEUR KOREA” Youngmee Jee, MD, PhD CEO Institut Pasteur Korea, South Korea GVN Center Director Bio sketch Dr. Youngmee Jee (M.D., Ph.D) is Chief Executive Officer of the Institut Pasteur Korea and also serves as Special Representative for Health Diplomacy,…
Read MoreGVN: Forefront Of Virology COVID-19 Webinar Series featuring Dr. Donald Ingber
WELCOME TO FEATURING DR. DONALD INGBER – JULY 27, 2021 – “HUMAN ORGAN CHIP-ENABLED DISCOVERY OF ANTIVIRAL THERAPEUTICS FOR INFLUENZA, COVID-19, AND BEYOND” Donald Ingber, MD, PhD Founding Director Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, USA GVN Center Director Bio sketch Donald E. Ingber, MD, PhD is the Founding Director of the…
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