50 years ago, my colleagues and I pursued basic research science that became revolutionary

Featured in STAT 50 years ago, my colleagues and I pursued basic research science that became revolutionary When we found interleukin-2, we didn’t know it would be critical to HIV, cancer treatment, and more By Robert C. Gallo, Oct. 9, 2026. We are pleased to share a new commentary by Robert C. Gallo, MD, GVN…

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Ebola in the DRC: Africa CDC’s Yap Boum on the Response, Vaccine Research and Lessons for Future Outbreaks 

Professor Yap Boum II during a field visit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as part of the response to the current Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak. Photo courtesy of Yap Boum. Ebola in the DRC: Africa CDC’s Yap Boum on the Response, Vaccine Research and Lessons for Future Outbreaks TAMPA, FL, USA (September 24,…

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Global Virus Network Statement on H5N1 Detections in Australian Mammals 

Global Virus Network Statement on H5N1 Detections in Australian Mammals Latest detection in an endangered Australian sea lion follows infections in fur seals, a dolphin and foxes TAMPA, Fla. (September 18, 2026) — The Global Virus Network (GVN) is closely monitoring detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, in…

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