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Global Virus Network Warns U.S. of Growing Measles Threat
Oct. 1, 2013 17:39 UTC Global Virus Network Warns U.S. of Growing Measles Threat BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of the world’s leading medical virology research centers working to prevent illness and death from viral disease, today warned the U.S. of a startling rise in measles cases particularly in the last couple…
Read MoreMoscow Meeting of Top Virus Researchers Catalyzes Global Collaborations
September 26, 2013 11:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Members of the Global Virus Network (GVN), which includes foremost experts in every class of human virus, and represents more than 20 countries, met in Moscow this month to share information on devastating viral threats. Top scientists shared intelligence on an array of diseases threatening global health,…
Read MoreGVN Co-Founder William Hall Receives Prestigious Vietnamese Honor
GVN Co-Founder William Hall Receives Prestigious Vietnamese Honor In a ceremony in Hanoi this month, GVN Co-Founder William Hall of University College Dublin, Ireland and Director of the Atlantic Philanthropies (AP), was presented an insignia award by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) for his immense efforts and contributions to the development of the…
Read MoreAn evening discussion on pandemic disease and economic security
Recently, GVN was hosted in Washington to tell its story to a high-powered group of diplomats, business leaders, media and public policy gurus, all with the view of discussing the importance of the Global Virus Network within the context of national security. We were hosted by one of GVN’s newest Board Members, Franco Nuschese, who…
Read MoreReflections on the GVN Munich meeting
June 3, 2013 With the 5th semi-annual meeting of the Global Virus Network just behind us, I take this opportunity to offer some reflections and perspectives. My first reflection is to look back on the beautiful host city of Munich, a bustling modern city that has managed to maintain its particular historic charm and warmth. …
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Dear GVN Friends and Colleagues, Every day, and on every corner of the globe, people become sick, and millions die, from viral infections. Old, young, rich and poor. We are all susceptible to viral disease. While preventive vaccines and drugs are available to fight some of these viruses, for many diseases, the scientific community has…
Read MoreMunich Meeting Discussion
The following are comments from the Munich Meeting.
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