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Recent Resurgence of Ebola Virus
Recent Resurgence of Ebola Virus October 25, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the epidemiological control of several infectious diseases worldwide. Specifically, Ebola virus disease has been sporadically resurging in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2021. A total of 16 confirmed and 7 probable cases were reported, of whom 12…
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2, Children, and Multi-Inflammatory Syndrome
October 1, 2021 With the advent of the school year and children returning to in-person classes, there comes a concern over consequences with respect to the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. It has been accepted that children are not as susceptible to viral infection and severe illness as adults. However, the current prevalence…
Read MoreCovid-19 Vaccines or Natural Immunity – Do Both Protect?
Covid-19 Vaccines or Natural Immunity – Do Both Protect? September 10, 2021 In the current circumstances of disturbingly high rates of infection by the Delta variant and the concerns over obtaining effective vaccine coverage, the degree of protection provided to SARS-CoV-2 infected convalescent people is of clear relevance for natural immunity. Pei et al. estimate…
Read MoreGVN: Forefront Of Virology COVID-19 Webinar Series featuring Dr. Youngmee Jee
WELCOME TO FEATURING DR. YOUNGMEE JEE – AUGUST 30, 2021 – “COVID-19 RESEARCH IN INSTITUT PASTEUR KOREA” Youngmee Jee, MD, PhD CEO Institut Pasteur Korea, South Korea GVN Center Director Bio sketch Dr. Youngmee Jee (M.D., Ph.D) is Chief Executive Officer of the Institut Pasteur Korea and also serves as Special Representative for Health Diplomacy,…
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2 Lambda Variant: The New Kid on the Block
SARS-CoV-2 Lambda Variant: The New Kid on the Block July 19, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has been marked by the ongoing emergence of new genetic variants. Although SARS-CoV-2 is an RNA virus, its genome is relative stable, thanks to a proofreading polymerase. However, in a situation with extensive viral transmission globally, the evolution of SARS-CoV-2…
Read MoreGVN Center and Member Spotlight – Roman Chicz
Members > Spotlights > Roman Chicz GVN Center and Member Spotlight Roman Chicz Global Project Head Recombinant COVID Vaccine Project Sanofi What are you and your company currently working on regarding COVID-19? Sanofi is putting world-leading scientific expertise to the development of 2 vaccine candidates against COVID-19. The first is an adjuvant recombinant protein vaccine…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network (GVN) Adds Gilead Sciences to GVN Healthcare & Pharma Centers of Excellence Coalition
The Partnership Focuses on Stimulating Collaborations and Training the Next Generation of Virus Researchers to Prepare for and Mitigate Future Global Threats Baltimore, Maryland, USA, June 30, 2021: The Global Virus Network (“GVN”), the world’s leading coalition of virologists combatting current and emerging pandemic viral threats and viral causes of disease through international collaborative research…
Read MoreGVN Center and Member Spotlight – Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay
GVN Center and Member Spotlight Dr. Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay MBBS, MD, PDCC (Infectious Diseases), PhD Professor of Microbiology and Associate Dean, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Director, Manipal Institute of Virology Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India GVN Center Director What are you and your institution currently working on regarding COVID-19? Manipal Institute of Virology…
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2 Transmission To, From, and Among Children: What’s New?
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission To, From, and Among Children: What’s New? April 30, 2021 The dynamics of infection of children has been of great interest, particularly as it pertains to the issue of whether or not to open schools and to vaccinate children. The discussions have at times been contentious. There are multiple aspects to the issue.…
Read MoreSenegal
WELCOME TO Senegal Center of Excellence Senegal For an overview of GVN Centers of Excellence, click here. Institut de Recherche en Santé, de Surveillance Epidémiologique et de Formation , or IRESSEF Arrondissement 4, Rue 2D1, Pole Urbain de Diamniadio, BP 7325, Dakar 20000, Senegal Center Director: Dr. Souleymane Mboup Member Researchers: Professor Coumbe Toure Kane,…
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