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Global Virus Network (GVN) Adds the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) as Newest Member to Combat Viral Threats
Baltimore, Maryland, USA, February 8, 2021: The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing 68 Centers of Excellence and 10 Affiliates in 36 countries comprising foremost experts in every class of virus causing disease in humans, and the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) in Durban announced the addition of CAPRISA as GVN’s…
Read MoreCell-Mediated and Innate Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2: What is Known
Cell-Mediated and Innate Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2: What is Known January 26, 2022 Titers of neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) against SARS-CoV-2 have proven a reasonable predictor of protection against infection and disease. However, T cell responses (CD8+ and CD4+), innate immune mechanisms, and Fc-mediated cellular cytotoxicity can also provide protective immunity against the virus. T cells The…
Read MoreOmicron: Transmissibility, Immune Evasion, and Pathogenicity
Omicron: Transmissibility, Immune Evasion, and Pathogenicity January 13, 2022 We are currently in a wave of SARS-CoV-2 infections dominated by the recently discovered omicron variant. What new threats does it pose? It is clearly able to overcome immune barriers to infection. Also, this variant is far more transmissible than others, making it an hyper transmissible…
Read MoreGVN Robert C. Gallo Award
Who We Are > Robert C. Gallo Award The GVN Robert C. Gallo Award for Scientific Excellence and Leadership The GVN Robert C. Gallo Award for Scientific Excellence and Leadership awardees are nominated by their peers in recognition of their publication of important scientific information in the areas of virology of interest to the GVN,…
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What We Do > Meetings and Events Meetings and Events The Global Virus Network regularly convenes meetings of its international network starting with the inaugural meeting in Washington, DC in March 2011. Whether through meetings or events, it is integral to the success of GVN’s mission to gather together the top medical virologists. Such meetings…
Read MoreCHIKUNGUNYA TASK FORCE
ABOUT THE CHIKUNGUNYA TASK FORCE ABOUT THE TASK FORCE The GVN Chikungunya Task Force is a group of leading scientists from around the world committed to finding solutions to the growing problem of Chikungunya virus. TASK FORCE MEMBERSWHAT IS CHIKUNGUNYA? Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes its victims to suffer fever and severe, debilitating and…
Read MoreGVN and Monaco COVID-19 Diagnostic Conference: Promises and Challenges
GVN and Monaco COVID-19 Diagnostic Conference: Promises and Challenges Thursday, December 02, 2021 – Friday, December 03, 2021 Towards the deployment of a global and collaborative diagnostic arsenal to detect and fight against pandemics November 30, 2021: The current COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular the proliferation of variants such as Omicron, again emphasize the importance of…
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WELCOME TO Members GVN REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS OVERVIEW The overall mission of a GVN Regional Headquarters office is to collaborate with the GVN global headquarters located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. A GVN Regional HQ provides organizational support and leadership to strengthen basic and translational research in virology, as well as preparedness and response to viral pandemic…
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GLOBAL VIRUS NETWORK ANNOUNCES 2025 RISING STAR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AWARDEES READ MORE Global Virus Network Launches First-Ever “Global Guardians” Youth Camp to Prepare the Next Generation of Virus Hunters READ MORE Global Virus Network Reaffirms Support for mRNA Vaccines and Collaborative Vaccine Research READ MORE A Statement from the Global Virus Network (GVN) on the…
Read MoreGVN Center and Member Spotlight – Osbourne Quaye
Members > Spotlights > Osbourne Quaye GVN Center and Member Spotlight Dr. Osbourne Quaye Head of the Virology Laboratory and Lead of Monitoring and Evaluation West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana Associate Professor and Head of Department Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Ghana What…
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