Posts by GVN
GLOBAL VIRUS NETWORK ANNOUNCES 2025 RISING STAR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AWARDEES
Five early-career virologists selected for prestigious two-year mentorship and research program Tampa, FL, August 27, 2025 – The Global Virus Network (GVN), a worldwide coalition of animal and human virologists spanning 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates across more than 40 countries dedicated to advancing pandemic preparedness, announced today the five distinguished recipients of its…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Launches First-Ever “Global Guardians” Youth Camp to Prepare the Next Generation of Virus Hunters
Three-day program in partnership with USF engages Tampa high school students in virology, pandemic response, and public health careers Tampa, FL, August 20, 2025 – The Global Virus Network (GVN), in partnership with the University of South Florida (USF) Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, recently concluded its inaugural “Global Guardians: Youth…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Reaffirms Support for mRNA Vaccines and Collaborative Vaccine Research
Scientists Throughout the World Must Commit to Advancing the Development of mRNA Vaccine Technology and Reassure the Public of its Safety Tampa, FL, USA, August 11, 2025 – The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in more than 40 countries dedicated to…
Read MoreA Statement from the Global Virus Network (GVN) on the Rapidly Escalating Measles Crisis in the U.S. and Worldwide
GVN Urges Immediate Action to Reverse Declining Immunization Rates Amid Largest U.S. Measles Surge in Decades Tampa, FL, USA, July 16, 2025 – The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in more than 40 countries, is sounding the alarm over a sharp…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Expands Global Capacity with New Centers of Excellence in Brazil and Florida
Brazil’s Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute Named Newest Centers of Excellence Tampa, FL, USA, June 25, 2025: The Global Virus Network (GVN), an international coalition of eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, announced today the addition of two distinguished organizations…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Issues Scientific Guidance on New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 and Vaccine Protection
Scientific collaboration, accurate public communication, and continued investment in prevention tools are critical in navigating the evolving COVID-19 landscape Tampa, FL, USA, June 5, 2025: The Global Virus Network (GVN) is closely monitoring the emergence of a newly identified SARS-CoV-2 variant, NB.1.8.1, a sublineage of the Omicron family. This variant was first identified in January…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Statement in Support of the WHO Pandemic Preparedness Accord
Tampa, FL, USA, May 21, 2025: The Global Virus Network (GVN) strongly supports the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly adopted Pandemic Preparedness Accord. This agreement represents a vital and timely step toward establishing a more coordinated, transparent, and equitable global framework for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. GVN, an international coalition of leading virologists and…
Read MoreStrengthening Global Pandemic Preparedness: The Urgent Need for Investment, Collaboration, and Action
A Statement by the Global Virus Network Tampa, FL, USA, April 30, 2025: The Global Virus Network (GVN) is highly concerned that the world is unprepared for the next pandemic and has not incorporated the lessons learned from COVID-19. The GVN, comprised of 80+ Virology Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, whose mission…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Issues Urgent Call to Action to Mitigate the Rising Threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza
Top global virologists publish a comprehensive analysis and advocate for a multi-government initiative in the Lancet Regional Health—Americas Tampa, FL, USA, April 28, 2025: Today, the Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, published a comprehensive analysis and call-to-action in The Lancet…
Read MoreGVN Adds Four New Centers
Global Virus Network (GVN) Adds Duke University School of Medicine, Czech Republic’s National Institute of Virology and Bacteriology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, and Yale University as Newest Centers of Excellence Tampa, FL, USA, February 4, 2025: The Global Virus Network (GVN), comprised of eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of…
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