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Hoodline highlights the Global Virus Network’s new International Headquarters at University of South Florida’s Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, strengthening global collaboration among virologists and advancing pandemic preparedness.
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Registration is now open for #GVN's Global Guardian for Pandemic Preparedness High School Summer Program at the University of South Florida. It is open to Florida students in grades 9–12 and focuses on virology, public health, and pandemic preparedness.
Register: https://ow.ly/azoT50Y5xHs
National Today highlights the launch of the Global Virus Network’s International Headquarters at USF's Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, strengthening global collaboration to advance research and pandemic preparedness.
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In Two Weeks: Tuesday 3/24/26 at 10:00 AM ET
Join Dr. Fernando Rosado Spilki for “Virus Genomic Surveillance and One Health, Diving Into the Brazilian Virosphere,” part of the #GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
Free & open to the public
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The GVN has opened its International Headquarters within the University of South Florida's Institute for Translational Virology and Immunology (ITVI), strengthening global collaboration to track emerging viruses and advance pandemic preparedness.
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Yesterday, on day 3 of the #GVNAnnualMeeting2026, “Pandemic Preparedness?”, featured discussions on coronavirus, antiviral drug development, hospital preparedness strategies, & lessons from COVID-19 for strengthening clinical & public health response systems.
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Yesterday, day 2 of #GVNAnnualMeeting2026, explored pandemic preparedness in resource-constrained settings, flu & RSV threats, next-generation antivirals, diagnostics, arboviruses, trained immunity, pandemic playbook, young investigator presentations, & more.
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#GVNAnnualMeeting2026, “Pandemic Preparedness?” is officially underway. Day 1 explored lessons from past pandemics, AI and surveillance for outbreak detection, emerging threats like mpox and measles, and vaccine hesitancy.
Stay tuned for highlights and insights!
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, the Special Lecture “Late-Breaking Session on Pandemic Preparedness” takes place March 5, 2026, featuring Wuyuan Lu from Shanghai University.
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, “Pandemic Preparedness?”, the Special Lecture: Vaccine Hesitancy takes place March 4, 2026, featuring Dr. Heidi Larson, during International Science Innovation Week.
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Olhar Digital highlights the #GVN warning about rising #measles cases in the U.S. and globally, emphasizing risks from declining vaccination coverage. Experts stress strengthening immunization, surveillance, and public education.
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MSN highlights new research showing clusters of low #MMR vaccine coverage across the U.S., increasing outbreak risk. #GVN expert Scott Weaver, PhD (UTMB Health), emphasizes: “#Measles anywhere is a threat everywhere.”
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, the Clinical Centers of Excellence Award will be presented March 6, 2026, to John Couris of Tampa General Hospital.
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, the Special Lecture “Antiviral Therapeutics — Present & Future” takes place March 6, 2026, featuring Tomas Cihlar.
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, the session “Innate Immunity” takes place March 5, 2026, featuring presentations on BCG and trained immunity.
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, the session “Viral Variants in Coronaviruses” takes place March 6, 2026, featuring presentations on bat viruses, SARS-CoV-2 models, interferon responses, and COVID-19 origins.
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GVN's partner Keystone Symposia will host Viral Pathogenesis and Immunity: From Molecular Discoveries to Therapeutics June 15–18, 2026 in Hannover, Germany, bringing together experts to advance research on viral infection, immunity, & therapeutics.
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In a new video, the Global Virus Network explains how global collaboration strengthens pandemic preparedness. Headquartered at the @USouthFlorida, GVN connects 90+ Centers worldwide.
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, the session “Arboviral Threats” takes place March 5, 2026, featuring presentations on EEEV, Oropouche virus, and arboviral therapeutics.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/8j6850Yhejo
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, the Special Lecture “Late-Breaking Session on Pandemic Preparedness” takes place March 5, 2026, featuring Wuyuan Lu from Shanghai University.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/RQea50YcOxe
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Pharmacy Times features #GVN Center of Excellence Director Linfa Wang, PhD (Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore), on the latest #Nipah virus case in Bangladesh. While infections are serious, outbreaks remain localized. His message: “Be alert, but not alarmed.”
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Nurse.org highlights the #GVN statement on the Nipah virus outbreak to help educate nurses on symptoms, transmission, and infection control. While serious, outbreaks are typically localized and do not represent a new or escalating global threat.
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In Two Weeks: 2/23/26 at 9:00 AM ET
Join Dr. Helena Solo-Gabriele (University of Miami College of Engineering) for “Using Wastewater to Track Disease Prevalence,” part of the #GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
Free & open to the public
Register: https://ow.ly/Mw6x50Y51aZ
At GVN’s Annual Meeting, the session “Influenza & RSV: Obvious Hazards for the Future” takes place March 5, 2026, featuring presentations on universal influenza vaccines, RSV next steps, and influenza surveillance.
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The February #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include registration for GVN’s 2026 Annual International Scientific Meeting “Pandemic Preparedness?”, the Global Guardian Summer Program, recent GVN statements & media coverage, webinars, funding opportunities, & more.
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At GVN’s Annual Meeting, “Pandemic Preparedness?”, the session “Mpox: A Virus of Global Importance” takes place March 4, 2026, featuring presentations on mpox risk and antenatal screening.
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At GVN’s Annual International Scientific Meeting, the Panel Discussion: Oncogenesis and Retroviruses will take place on 3/4/26, during International Science Innovation Week 2026.
Learn more:https://gvn.org/international-science-innovation-week-2026/ #ISIW2026
In Gaceta Médica, #GVN CMO Dr. Sten Vermund warns that declining #vaccination rates are driving #measles resurgence. Measles remains a serious, preventable disease, and unvaccinated individuals face the full clinical consequences of infection.
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Newsweek reports on the #GVN statement regarding the Nipah virus outbreak in India. Experts note that while infections are serious, such cases are not unexpected & do not indicate a global emergency. The risk of wider spread remains very low.
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https://ow.ly/mOTp50Y7Q0L
In Three Weeks: 2/23/26 at 9:00 AM ET
Join Dr. Helena Solo-Gabriele (University of Miami College of Engineering) for “Using Wastewater to Track Disease Prevalence,” part of the #GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
Free & open to the public
Register: https://ow.ly/Mw6x50Y51aZ
