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A global non-profit network of expert virologists advancing pandemic preparedness through education and training, research, and global health strategies and solutions that inform policy, foster alliances, and combat misinformation.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#GVN Statement: First confirmed Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia. Prof. Salim S. Abdool Karim (#CAPRISA & #AfricaCDC): The detection is "a stark reminder of how quickly viral threats can emerge.”
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📸 UTMB Health
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | #UVRI
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📸 UTMB Health
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | #UVRI
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#GVN Statement: First confirmed Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia. Prof. Salim S. Abdool Karim (#CAPRISA & #AfricaCDC): The detection is "a stark reminder of how quickly viral threats can emerge.”
Read: https://ow.ly/L1Lw50XyfcY
📸 UTMB Health
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | #UVRI
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📸 UTMB Health
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | #UVRI
📢 In 1 week: 12/3/25 • 10:30 AM ET — Sten Vermund, MD, PhD (USF College of Public Health) presents “Discovery to Practice Translation: Public Health Implementation of Viral Discovery”
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/9zUa50XuUHI
#GVN #PublicHealth #Virus
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
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#GVN #PublicHealth #Virus
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📢 In 1 week: 12/3/25 • 10:30 AM ET — Sten Vermund, MD, PhD (USF College of Public Health) presents “Discovery to Practice Translation: Public Health Implementation of Viral Discovery”
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/9zUa50XuUHI
#GVN #PublicHealth #Virus
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Congratulations to Dr. Ana Da Silva Filipe (University of Glasgow, UK), awarded a GVN grant to profile tick-borne viruses in Kenyan pastoralist communities using NGS + serology. Strengthening surveillance in high-risk regions.
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#GVN #PandemicPreparedness
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#GVN #PandemicPreparedness
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Ana Da Silva Filipe (University of Glasgow, UK), awarded a GVN grant to profile tick-borne viruses in Kenyan pastoralist communities using NGS + serology. Strengthening surveillance in high-risk regions.
Read: https://ow.ly/K8L150XuHLW
#GVN #PandemicPreparedness
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#GVN #PandemicPreparedness
Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?”
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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GVN congratulates Dr. Ann Kathrin Dietzsch (Robert Koch-Institut, Germany), awarded a grant for virus discovery in elephants and mosquitoes in Sri Lanka—advancing understanding of zoonotic spillover risks.
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#GVN #GlobalHealth #VirusDiscovery
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#GVN #GlobalHealth #VirusDiscovery
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
GVN congratulates Dr. Ann Kathrin Dietzsch (Robert Koch-Institut, Germany), awarded a grant for virus discovery in elephants and mosquitoes in Sri Lanka—advancing understanding of zoonotic spillover risks.
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#GVN #GlobalHealth #VirusDiscovery
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#GVN #GlobalHealth #VirusDiscovery
GVN is pleased to support Dr. Moussa Sarr (#IRESEFF, Senegal) with a grant to deploy decentralized diagnostics and an AI-driven surveillance system to combat recurring dengue epidemics. Strengthening early detection + real-time monitoring.
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#GVN #PandemicPreparedness
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#GVN #PandemicPreparedness
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
GVN is pleased to support Dr. Moussa Sarr (#IRESEFF, Senegal) with a grant to deploy decentralized diagnostics and an AI-driven surveillance system to combat recurring dengue epidemics. Strengthening early detection + real-time monitoring.
Read: https://ow.ly/AYf350XuHG0
#GVN #PandemicPreparedness
Read: https://ow.ly/AYf350XuHG0
#GVN #PandemicPreparedness
📢 In 2 weeks: 12/3/25 • 10:30 AM ET — Sten Vermund, MD, PhD (USF College of Public Health) presents “Discovery to Practice Translation: Public Health Implementation of Viral Discovery”
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/9zUa50XuUHI
#GVN #PublicHealth #Virus
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/9zUa50XuUHI
#GVN #PublicHealth #Virus
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📢 In 2 weeks: 12/3/25 • 10:30 AM ET — Sten Vermund, MD, PhD (USF College of Public Health) presents “Discovery to Practice Translation: Public Health Implementation of Viral Discovery”
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/9zUa50XuUHI
#GVN #PublicHealth #Virus
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/9zUa50XuUHI
#GVN #PublicHealth #Virus
#GVN Statement: The emerging #H3N2 subclade K variant driving rapid increases in #flu cases worldwide. As Dr. Sten Vermund notes: “Preparedness cannot be seasonal. lt must be continuous and globally coordinated.”
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#icahnmountsinai | USF College of Public Health
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#icahnmountsinai | USF College of Public Health
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#GVN Statement: The emerging #H3N2 subclade K variant driving rapid increases in #flu cases worldwide. As Dr. Sten Vermund notes: “Preparedness cannot be seasonal. lt must be continuous and globally coordinated.”
Read: https://ow.ly/hLyy50XuQAH
#icahnmountsinai | USF College of Public Health
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#icahnmountsinai | USF College of Public Health
The #GVN has awarded $160K in Pandemic Preparedness Grants to scientists across 4 continents to advance viral surveillance, early detection & global readiness.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/kLZq50XuH61
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November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The #GVN has awarded $160K in Pandemic Preparedness Grants to scientists across 4 continents to advance viral surveillance, early detection & global readiness.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/kLZq50XuH61
Learn more: https://ow.ly/kLZq50XuH61
Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?”
Join global leaders driving progress in virology.
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#ISIW2026
Join global leaders driving progress in virology.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?”
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#GVNCenterHighlight Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center (CBMSO) is a Global Virus Network Center of Excellence driving research in #virology, #immunology & molecular biology. With 90+ groups, top scientists & Nobel legacy, it advances infectious disease breakthroughs for global health.
#CBMSO
#CBMSO
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#GVNCenterHighlight Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center (CBMSO) is a Global Virus Network Center of Excellence driving research in #virology, #immunology & molecular biology. With 90+ groups, top scientists & Nobel legacy, it advances infectious disease breakthroughs for global health.
#CBMSO
#CBMSO
Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?”
Join global leaders driving progress in virology.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?”
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#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, the #USF Health Institute for Translational Virology & Innovation, led by Dr. Robert C. Gallo (GVN co-founder), advances research linking viruses, cancer & immune disease, driving innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics & preparedness.
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, the #USF Health Institute for Translational Virology & Innovation, led by Dr. Robert C. Gallo (GVN co-founder), advances research linking viruses, cancer & immune disease, driving innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics & preparedness.
#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, the Pathogen Research Centre (PaRC) at Western University, is advancing viral pathogenesis, transmission & antiviral discovery. With CL3 labs & real-world testing facilities, PaRC strengthens Canada’s role in pandemic preparedness.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, the Pathogen Research Centre (PaRC) at Western University, is advancing viral pathogenesis, transmission & antiviral discovery. With CL3 labs & real-world testing facilities, PaRC strengthens Canada’s role in pandemic preparedness.
#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology at UNIFESP, leads research on #HIV, #arboviruses & emerging pathogens. With BSL-3 labs & regional collaborations, UNIFESP advances preparedness for viral threats in Brazil & beyond.
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology at UNIFESP, leads research on #HIV, #arboviruses & emerging pathogens. With BSL-3 labs & regional collaborations, UNIFESP advances preparedness for viral threats in Brazil & beyond.
The November #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include open registration for International Science Innovation Week 2026 (Tampa), GVN’s announcement of new Centers of Excellence across the Americas, the upcoming webinar info, and more.
Read: https://ow.ly/rb8u50Xqx5e
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November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The November #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include open registration for International Science Innovation Week 2026 (Tampa), GVN’s announcement of new Centers of Excellence across the Americas, the upcoming webinar info, and more.
Read: https://ow.ly/rb8u50Xqx5e
Read: https://ow.ly/rb8u50Xqx5e
TODAY AT 1 PM ET! — Gisa Gerold, PhD presents “Replication of Re-emerging Arthritogenic Alphaviruses: To Bend or Not to Bend” in the # GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
TODAY AT 1 PM ET! — Gisa Gerold, PhD presents “Replication of Re-emerging Arthritogenic Alphaviruses: To Bend or Not to Bend” in the # GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF
Nov 12 • 1 PM ET — Gisa Gerold, PhD presents “Replication of Re-emerging Arthritogenic Alphaviruses: To Bend or Not to Bend” in the # GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Nov 12 • 1 PM ET — Gisa Gerold, PhD presents “Replication of Re-emerging Arthritogenic Alphaviruses: To Bend or Not to Bend” in the # GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF
Free & open to the public. CME credits available.
Register: https://ow.ly/k3p150XjUZF
Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?”
Join global leaders driving progress in virology.
Register: https://ow.ly/aQ2h50XowFr
Learn: https://ow.ly/QIv950XowFs
#ISIW2026
Join global leaders driving progress in virology.
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#ISIW2026
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Registration is open for International Science Innovation Week 2026 ,including #GVN's Annual International Scientific Meeting – “Pandemic Preparedness?”
Join global leaders driving progress in virology.
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Today is #WorldHTLV1Day. Discovered by #GVN Co-Founder Dr. Gallo, HTLV-1 was the first human retrovirus found and is linked to leukemia. Millions live with it, yet awareness is low. #GVN supports research & education.
Learn: https://ow.ly/WA7050XnYTx | https://ow.ly/HYCr50XnYTz
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today is #WorldHTLV1Day. Discovered by #GVN Co-Founder Dr. Gallo, HTLV-1 was the first human retrovirus found and is linked to leukemia. Millions live with it, yet awareness is low. #GVN supports research & education.
Learn: https://ow.ly/WA7050XnYTx | https://ow.ly/HYCr50XnYTz
Learn: https://ow.ly/WA7050XnYTx | https://ow.ly/HYCr50XnYTz
The #GVN Short Course (Dec 3–12, Tampa + online) includes tours of labs, insectary, hospital AI command center, FL Dept. of Health, county health dept + a pandemic preparedness simulation.
Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed.
Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a
Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed.
Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The #GVN Short Course (Dec 3–12, Tampa + online) includes tours of labs, insectary, hospital AI command center, FL Dept. of Health, county health dept + a pandemic preparedness simulation.
Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed.
Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a
Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed.
Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a
The #GVN Short Course (Dec 3–12, Tampa + online) includes tours of labs, insectary, hospital AI command center, FL Dept. of Health, county health dept + a pandemic preparedness simulation.
Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed.
Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a
Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed.
Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a
October 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The #GVN Short Course (Dec 3–12, Tampa + online) includes tours of labs, insectary, hospital AI command center, FL Dept. of Health, county health dept + a pandemic preparedness simulation.
Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed.
Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a
Deadline: Nov. 14 (online). In-person apps are closed.
Apply: https://ow.ly/3a4s50WRv5a
#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, Duke University School of Medicine, has world-class expertise in vaccine research, global health, and infectious diseases. Duke is advancing diagnostics, vaccines & therapeutics that address pathogens of global concern.
#Duke #GVN #infectiousdiseases
#Duke #GVN #infectiousdiseases
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#GVNCenterHighlight GVN Center of Excellence, Duke University School of Medicine, has world-class expertise in vaccine research, global health, and infectious diseases. Duke is advancing diagnostics, vaccines & therapeutics that address pathogens of global concern.
#Duke #GVN #infectiousdiseases
#Duke #GVN #infectiousdiseases
We’re excited to be featured in the UCCRSA Summer Newsletter 2025! The newsletter highlights #GVN’s mission, GVN's Nora Samaranayake, and Dr. Rosarii Griffin, Chair of UCCRSA & GVN Board member.
Read the full newsletter here: https://ow.ly/p4lQ50X8FnG
Read the full newsletter here: https://ow.ly/p4lQ50X8FnG
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re excited to be featured in the UCCRSA Summer Newsletter 2025! The newsletter highlights #GVN’s mission, GVN's Nora Samaranayake, and Dr. Rosarii Griffin, Chair of UCCRSA & GVN Board member.
Read the full newsletter here: https://ow.ly/p4lQ50X8FnG
Read the full newsletter here: https://ow.ly/p4lQ50X8FnG