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Abbott partners with the Global Virus Network on a new coalition to prepare for future pandemics
In late 2019, a group of infectious disease experts had an idea— to create a coalition among leaders in the public and private sectors that could help prepare for how the global health community responds to emerging pandemics and collaborate to end major viral pandemics. As the initial program formed between Abbott and Global Virus…
Read MoreProminent Australian and Russian Research Institutions Join Global Virus Network to Combat Viral Diseases
Center for Emerging Viruses, Inflammation and Therapeutics of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ) at Griffith University, Australia and the Chumakov Federal Scientific Center for Research and Development of Immune and Biological Products of the Russian Academy of Sciences Join GVN at Critical Time for Information Sharing Baltimore, Maryland, USA, September 8, 2020: The Global…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network’s Institute of Human Virology and Italian Researchers identify a SARS-CoV-2 Viral Strain with Deletion in a Protein, Possibly Reducing Fatalities
A deletion in a protein, NSP1, which is important for reducing innate immune response may signal emergence of a less pathogenic viral strain Baltimore, Maryland, USA, August 24, 2020: The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, a Global Virus Network (GVN) Center of Excellence, in collaboration with scientists…
Read MoreFrom molecular biology to human retroviruses: in memory of GVN Italy Center Director Umberto Bertazzoni (1937-2020)
Born in Trissino (VI) in 1937, Umberto Bertazzoni graduated from the University of Pavia in Pharmacy (1960) and in Biological Sciences (1964). He was a researcher at the Joint Research Center of Ispra from 1964 to 1974, researcher at the Institute of Genetics of the CNR of Pavia from 1974 to 1994 and Head of…
Read MoreRENOWNED DOHERTY INSTITUTE IN AUSTRALIA INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIES EARLIER FINDINGS THAT AN ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY ERADICATES SARS-COV-2 ON SURFACES FOR MORE THAN SIX WEEKS
The Findings Corroborate Research Previously Released by the Rega Medical Research Institute of KU Leuven, Belgium Baltimore, Maryland, USA, August 13, 2020: The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition comprised of the world’s preeminent human and animal virologists from 55 Centers of Excellence and 10 Affiliates in 33 countries, announced that the Peter Doherty Institute…
Read MoreA Statement From the Leadership of the Global Virus Network on the Passing of Renowned Chinese Virologist Yi Zeng
A top cancer researcher and leader in public service is mourned Baltimore, Maryland, USA, July 23, 2020: The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition comprised of the world’s preeminent human and animal virologists from 55 Centers of Excellence and 10 Affiliates in 32 countries, collectively mourns the passing of Professor Yi Zeng, MD, Academician of…
Read MoreCleveland Clinic and The University of Southern Denmark Join Global Virus Network to Combat Viral Diseases
GVN’s latest additions further bolster its 55 Centers for Excellence, expanding knowledge of viruses and treatment Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Tuesday, July 7, 2020: The Global Virus Network (GVN), comprising foremost experts around the world in every class of virus causing disease in humans and some animals, today announced the addition of Cleveland Clinic and the…
Read MoreThe Global Virus Network’s Position Regarding the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission by Asymptomatic Infected Subjects
BALTIMORE, MD, June 12, 2020: According to the Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition comprised of the world’s preeminent human and animal virologists from 53 Centers of Excellence and 10 Affiliates in 32 countries, whether or not asymptomatic COVID-19 infected subjects can transmit the virus has tremendous impact on the global public health strategy against…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Suggests Oral Polio Vaccine May Provide Temporary Protection Against COVID-19
World-renowned scientists publish strong argument for the live attenuated vaccine in Journal Science BALTIMORE, MD, June 11, 2020: The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition comprised of the world’s preeminent human and animal virologists from 53 Centers of Excellence and 10 Affiliates in 32 countries, published a viewpoint in Science today that the stimulation of…
Read MoreTWO CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE OF THE GLOBAL VIRUS NETWORK INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY AN ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY THAT ERADICATES SARS-CoV-2 ON SURFACES FOR MORE THAN SIX WEEKS
Global Virus Network Also Advances The Study Of The Oral Polio Vaccine As A Preventive Measure Against SARS-CoV-2 Baltimore, Maryland, USA, June 4, 2020: The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition comprised of the world’s preeminent human and animal virologists from 53 Centers of Excellence and 10 Affiliates in 32 countries, announced that two of…
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