Dengue virus: Urgency in our warming world

  Why is this important? In the summer of 2023, Mexico and countries in Central America and the Caribbean were in the news because of extensive outbreaks of the mosquito-borne dengue virus (DENV) (1). These outbreaks were at least partially weather-related: Warmer temperatures exacerbated by El Niño and global warming are linked to heavier-than-normal precipitation…

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GVN Announces Participant of Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Awardee to receive training and mentorship to help propel his rising career in virology Baltimore, MD, December 12, 2023:  The Global Virus Network (GVN) a coalition comprised of human and animal virologists from 71 Centers of Excellence and 9 Affiliates in 40 countries, announced the recipient of the GVN – Abbott Pandemic Defense Postdoctoral Fellowship.…

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‘Triple-demic’ of respiratory illnesses launches vaccination season. Have you gotten yours?

The letter below, written by GVN’s president, Dr. Sten Vermund, was originally published in The Baltimore Sun. We are amid the “triple-demic” of respiratory illnesses season that includes a significant increase in U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations alongside annual seasonal surges in respiratory viruses like influenza (“the flu”) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). For the flu and…

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Internationally Renowned Public Health Expert Sten Vermund Appointed GVN President

Brings Decades Of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Prevention Experience Enhancing GVN’s Abilities To End Viral Threats & Advance Pandemic Preparedness Dr. Sten Vermund co-leads discussions at GVN’s annual meeting held last month in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Credit: Claudia G. Albuquerque Baltimore, MD, November 2, 2023:  The Global Virus Network (GVN) today announced the appointment of…

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Annual Meeting Catalyzes Information-Sharing on Cutting-Edge Discoveries to Contribute to Necessary Changes in Pandemic Preparedness

Tulane’s Dr. Robert Garry Awarded GVN’s 2023 Robert C. Gallo Award for Scientific Excellence and Leadership CSM’s Prof. Patrick Rampal co-leads discussions during the meeting. Credit: Claudia G. Albuquerque Monte Carlo, Monaco, October 24, 2023: Capping the three day meeting of the Global Virus Network (GVN)—hosted in partnership with the Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM,…

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Global Virus Network’s Top Virologists Partner with Monaco to Advance Pandemic Preparedness Across EU Countries

The first day of the joint meeting also included discussion on harnessing the powers of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform pandemic preparedness Monte Carlo, Monaco, October 20, 2023: The first of three days of the annual meeting of the Global Virus Network (GVN), hosted in partnership with the Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM, a GVN…

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Universal Access to New Vaccines in 2023: A Necessity for Public Health

A Joint Statement by the World Health Network and Global Virus Network Respiratory virus season in 2023-2024 is a significant challenge in the fight against COVID-19. We know that even mild cases of COVID-19 may affect people’s daily lives for several days or weeks, and we all have seen—even among previously healthy individuals—that the repercussions…

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Top Virologists to Meet in Monaco to Tackle Ongoing Pandemic Challenges and Emerging Viral Threats

World-Renowned Experts of the Global Virus Network will Discuss Ending Viral Threats Through Global Collaborative Science, Innovation, and Implementation The Global Virus Network (GVN), in partnership with the Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM, a GVN Affiliate), the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, and the Princely Government of Monaco, will host the GVN 2023 international…

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Responding to Long COVID Responsibly

To effectively address the unique challenges presented by Long COVID, the Global Virus Network recommends a unified and integrated approach involving the public, policymakers, and those involved in the research enterprise and in healthcare systems to create and implement policy changes, support continuing research, foster awareness, and advocate for—and initiate—multi-specialty care. *       …

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Global Virus Network (GVN) Adds Turkish Virology Consortium

Baltimore, Maryland, USA, August 7, 2023: The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing more than 70 Centers of Excellence in over 40 countries comprising foremost experts in every class of virus causing disease in humans, announced the addition of the Turkish Virology Consortium (TVC) as its newest Center of Excellence. “We are pleased to add Turkey’s leading…

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