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HTLV-1 Letter
ABOUT HTLV-1 LETTER Time to eradicate HTLV-1: an open letter to WHO 10, May 2018 **Summary version of this letter published Lancet here. On behalf of Human T Cell Leukemia Virus-1 (HTLV-1) positive patients, expert clinicians and scientists working in the field of HTLV-1 clinical and laboratory research. Dear Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, We are writing…
Read MoreHTLV-1 TASK FORCE
ABOUT THE HTLV-1 TASK FORCE HTLV WORLD DAY –  NOVEMBER 10TH – CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TASK FORCE The Global Virus Network (GVN) formed an international Task Force on Human T-Leukemia Virus (HTLV-1), the world’s first known human retrovirus and the only known leukemia-causing virus. Experts from 11 countries, led by Dr. Robert Gallo, GVN co-founder…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network (GVN) Catalyzes World Health Organization (WHO) to Officially Recognize HTLV-1 as Threatening Pathogen to Humans
March 29, 2021 During GVN’s 9th International Meeting in Melbourne, Australia on September 25-27, 2017 in partnership with the Peter Doherty Institute and the Institut Pasteur, researchers held impressive sessions on one of the most potent human carcinogens, human T cell leukemia virus-1 (HTLV-1). The sessions were organized by Dr. Sharon Lewin, Director of The…
Read MoreTime to eradicate HTLV-1: an open letter to WHO
Time to eradicate HTLV-1: an open letter to WHO 10, May 2018 **Summary version of this letter published Lancet here. On behalf of Human T Cell Leukemia Virus-1 (HTLV-1) positive patients, expert clinicians and scientists working in the field of HTLV-1 clinical and laboratory research. Dear Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, We are writing to you today…
Read MoreDeadly, But Largely Unknown: GVN Spurs Efforts to Combat HTLV-1
Deadly, But Largely Unknown: GVN Spurs Efforts to Combat HTLV-1 Thirty-eight years ago, Dr. Robert Gallo and his colleagues discovered Human T-cell Leukemia Virus 1 (HTLV-1), the first known human retrovirus and the first virus shown to cause cancer. This breakthrough is perhaps best known because it led another momentous discovery, the identification of HIV.…
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HTLV-1 Task Force HTLV world day –  November 10th – click here to learn more About The Task Force The Global Virus Network (GVN) formed an international Task Force on Human T-Leukemia Virus (HTLV-1), the world’s first known human retrovirus and the only known leukemia-causing virus. Experts from 11 countries, led by Dr. Robert Gallo,…
Read MoreInternationally Renowned Public Health Expert Sten Vermund Appointed GVN President
Brings Decades Of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Prevention Experience Enhancing GVN’s Abilities To End Viral Threats & Advance Pandemic Preparedness Dr. Sten Vermund co-leads discussions at GVN’s annual meeting held last month in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Credit: Claudia G. Albuquerque Baltimore, MD, November 2, 2023:  The Global Virus Network (GVN) today announced the appointment of…
Read MoreTask Forces and Watch Groups
What We Do > Task Forces and Watch Groups Task Forces and Watch Groups Task Forces and Watch Groups are two key activities of the Global Virus Network. Task Forces are formed in response to a specific virus outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic. Watch Groups are focused on seven highly pathogenic virus categories and emerging pathogens:…
Read MoreGVN: Forefront of Virology Webinar Featuring Dr. Hideki Hasegawa
WELCOME TO Dr. Hideki Hasegawa – July 28, 2023 – “Development of mucosal vaccine, impact of s-IgA on acute respiratory infections.” Hideki Hasegawa, MD, PhD Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza Director, Research Center for Influenza and Respiratory Viruses, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan Director, GVN Center of Excellence…
Read MoreFurther Thoughts on Viral Persistence
August 2, 2022Â INTRODUCTIONÂ Our previous Perspectives focused on the question of whether persistent cryptic expression of virus might be contributory to long COVID. To further consider this question, it may be useful to look at examples of persistence by other viruses. DNA VIRUSES The clearest and most easily understood examples of persistence are found…
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