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Global Virus Network Monitors SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2 (“Cicada”), Emphasizes No Cause for Alarm
Global Virus Network Monitors SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2 (“Cicada”), Emphasizes No Cause for Alarm Early findings show immune escape consistent with Omicron evolution, with no evidence of increased severity or widespread transmission TAMPA, FL, USA (April 3, 2026) – The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Annual Meeting Advances a Science-Driven Agenda for Pandemic Preparedness
Global Virus Network Meeting Advances a Science-Driven Agenda for Pandemic Preparedness World-leading virologists highlight advances in antiviral therapeutics, artificial intelligence, immunology, and global surveillance shaping how future pandemics may be detected and controlled. TAMPA, FL (April 2, 2026): Artificial intelligence capable of predicting viral evolution months before dangerous variants emerge, next-generation antivirals designed to overcome limitations of current COVID-19…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Launches Expanded “Global Guardians for Pandemic Preparedness” Program for Florida High School Students
Global Virus Network Launches Expanded “Global Guardians for Pandemic Preparedness” Program for Florida High School Students Applications now open for immersive five-day summer program at the University of South Florida; deadline April 30 TAMPA, FL (April 1, 2026) — The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates…
Read MoreHow the next CDC director can win back America’s trust
Featured in STAT How the next CDC director can win back America’s trust A new STAT opinion piece featuring perspectives from GVN leadership Tampa, FL, USA— March 31, 2026 – GVN is pleased to share a new STAT opinion piece by Dr. Charles J. Lockwood (member of the GVN board of directors; executive vice president of USF Health…
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