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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.…
Read MoreResponding 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. * …
Read MoreForefront Of Virology Webinars
What We Do > Training and Education > Webinars Forefront of Virology Webinars The Global Virus Network, in partnership with the University of South Florida, hosts a webinar series for virus knowledge-sharing, featuring expert virologists including from GVN Centers of Excellence around the world. The topics range from the COVID-19 pandemic and other human viral…
Read MoreTraining and Education
What We Do > Training and Education Training and Education Training and educating is a core pillar of the Global Virus Network’s mission. In particular, there is a shortage of virologists in basic, clinical and translational research, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. To better prepare the next generation for future global viral threats, senior…
Read MoreFellowships and Grants
What We Do > Training and Education > Fellowships and Grants Fellowships and Grants Through fellowships and grants, the Global Virus Network identifies and supports promising researchers, engaging them with top virology experts and cutting-edge research initiatives. In addition to the postdoctoral GVN Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program (GPFTP) offered through the GVN Drs. Yang Liu…
Read MorePerspectives and Positions
What We Do > Perspectives and Positions Perspectives and Positions The Global Virus Network represents the interests of a worldwide network of virologists seeking to end viral threats through collaborative science. As part of our mission, we publish science-driven information, including perspectives and position statements. Position Statements Responding to Long COVID Responsibly To effectively address…
Read MoreAction Committees
What We Do > Action Committees Action Committees Action Committees (formerly Task Forces and Watch Groups) is a key activity of the Global Virus Network. There are two types: Formed in response to a specific virus outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic. Focused on seven highly pathogenic virus categories and emerging pathogens: respiratory, retroviruses, oncogenic, arbovirology, hemorrhagic…
Read MoreWhat We Do
What We Do The Global Virus Network (GVN) works to raise awareness and mobilize resources on critical needs in medical virology. So we work with governments, multilateral institutions, private-sector groups, and non-profit organizations to improve medical virology worldwide, call attention to critical research and training needs, and provide science-driven information and perspectives related to preparing…
Read MoreGet Involved
Get Involved Types of Memberships Thank you for your interest in joining the Global Virus Network. There are several membership options, whether as an academic virologist, corporate partner, other partner institution, as well as opportunities for individual and student members. Please review the types of memberships below and be in touch if you would like…
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About > Team Team Sten Vermund, MD, PhD Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sten Vermund is a pediatrician and infectious disease epidemiologist focused on diseases of low- and middle-income countries. His work on HIV-HPV interactions among women in Bronx methadone programs motivated a change in the 1993 CDC AIDS case surveillance definition and inspired cervical cancer…
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