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Global Virus Network Statement on H5N1 Vaccine Developments
Global Virus Network Statement on H5N1 Vaccine Developments New vaccine momentum reflects growing urgency of avian influenza (H5N1) threat and reinforces need for coordinated global preparedness, building on prior analysis published in The Lancet Regional Health—Americas TAMPA, FL, USA (April 27, 2026) – The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network on Measles Resurgence
Global Virus Network on Measles Resurgence Rising cases in the U.S. and globally highlight gaps in vaccination coverage and growing vulnerabilities in public health systems TAMPA, FL, USA (April 21, 2026) – The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in over 40 countries dedicated to…
Read MoreGlobal 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…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Awards Education & Training Grants to Advance Next-Generation Virology Research and Pandemic Preparedness
Global Virus Network Awards Education & Training Grants to Advance Next-Generation Virology Research and Pandemic Preparedness Tampa, FL, USA— March 24, 2026 — The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading virologists connecting more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in over 40 countries dedicated to advancing research, collaboration, and pandemic preparedness, today…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Statement on the Marburg Virus Outbreak in Ethiopia
Tampa, FL, USA, November 26, 2025: The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading human and animal virologists in more than 40 countries dedicated to advancing pandemic preparedness through research, education and training, and global health solutions, today issued a statement on the newly confirmed outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in southern Ethiopia.…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Welcomes New Centers of Excellence Across the Americas
University of South Florida’s Institute for Translational Virology & Innovation, Brazil’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology at the Federal University of São Paulo, and Canada’s Pathogen Research Centre at Western University bring advanced expertise in HIV, arboviruses, and pandemic preparedness TAMPA, FL, USA, October 30, 2025 – The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition…
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…
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