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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · 17d

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

Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · 18d

#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

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · 19d

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

Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · 20d

The October #GVN Newsletter is out!

Highlights include the 2026 Annual Meeting save-the-date (Tampa), deadline extension for the 2025 Short Course, a multi-country Mpox diagnostic launch, recent media coverage, webinars, funding opportunities & more.

Read: https://ow.ly/yYYJ50X9Lcz

Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · 21d

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is seeking a Development Specialist in Tampa, FL. Use your fundraising and donor engagement skills to support global virus research and preparedness. Apply today! Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4306771670
#Hiring #Fundraising #NonprofitJobs #JobOpening

Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Sep 25

#GVN launches multi-country evaluation of rapid #Mpox diagnostics with partners in Africa, the US & UK. A huge step for preparedness & global outbreak response.

Read: ow.ly/Jo7C50X2f2t

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Aug 20

#GVN hosted, in partnership with USF Youth Experiences &
Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, the 1st Global Guardians Youth Camp, giving Tampa high schoolers hands-on training in #virology and more.

Read: ow.ly/7US250WIPR2

#GlobalGuardians

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Aug 12

GVN reaffirms its support for mRNA vaccines. They are safe, effective and essential to pandemic preparedness. Science works. Collaboration matters. The time to invest is now.

Read: ow.ly/X9YR50WE2NC

#GVN #mRNA #Vaccines #GlobalHealth

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jul 31

From the GVN Archives: Explore how posttranslational modifications influence Ebola virus transcription and budding in this Jan 23, 2023 #GVN webinar with Dr. Stephan Becker.

Watch: gvn.org/gvn-forefron...

#Virology #Ebola #GlobalHealth

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jul 23

Virology & public health experts in Latin America & the Caribbean: Help shape pandemic preparedness. Take GVN’s 10–15 min survey + enter to win tuition waivers to a top virology course.

Deadline: TODAY (7/23) at 5:00 PM

Take the survey: ow.ly/LBfW50WqKBR

#GVN

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jul 22

Science helped us detect #HIV and develop lifesaving treatments and it can do the same for threats like #H5N1. But as Dr. Robert Gallo of #GVN and USF Health writes, progress needs sustained investment, trust & collaboration.

Read via @statnews.com: ow.ly/tW5j50WthJT

Pioneer HIV researcher Robert Gallo: Cuts to medical research funding leave us vulnerable to viral threats

Declining investment in global health surveillance, research, and scientific innovation are happening as the need for vigilance has never been greater, writes Robert C. Gallo.

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jul 21

GVN’s 2025 Semi-Annual Report is out now. See how our refined core pillars (Education & Training, Research, and Global Health Strategies) are guiding new initiatives and global impact.

Read the full report: go.pardot.com/webmail/1031...

#GVN2025 #Virology #GlobalHealth

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jul 18

Virology & public health experts in Latin America & the Caribbean: Help shape pandemic preparedness. Take GVN’s 10–15 min survey + enter to win tuition waivers to a top virology course.

Deadline: 07/23/2025 at 5:00 PM

Take the survey: ow.ly/LBfW50WqKBR

#GVN #GlobalHealth

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jul 16

GVN warns the U.S. measles surge (with nearly 1,300 cases in 2025 ) is an entirely preventable crisis.

“This is not just about measles. It’s a warning,” says Dr. Robert Gallo.

Vaccines work. Now is the time to act.

Read: ow.ly/kE5n50Wqz6h

#GVN #Vaccines #MMR

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jul 10

The July #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include new Centers of Excellence in Brazil & Florida, GVN’s latest scientific guidance on the COVID-19 variant, upcoming webinars, the 2026 Annual Meeting announcement, training opportunities, & more.

Read: ow.ly/2hyA50WnFjI

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jul 8

In 3 weeks: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET! Join Dr. Yi-Hao Chan as he explores genetics as a compass for life-threatening viral encephalitis.

Register: ow.ly/6anw50WmoF9

#GVN #GlobalHealth #ViralEncephalitis

idlabs_astar @usfcoph.bsky.social USFHealth

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jun 27

Tampa high schoolers: join the Global Guardians summer camp (July 23–25 at the University of South Florida) to explore pandemics, viruses, and global health. FREE for grades 9–12 in Tampa!

Apply by June 30th and click here to learn more: ow.ly/WQNY50W4m5a

#GVN #STEM #USF

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jun 11

In 2 weeks: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET! Join Dr. Ali Mirazimi as he explores how Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus hijacks cells via the LDL receptor.

Register: ow.ly/chYT50W3t5a

@ki.se @usfcoph.bsky.social USFHealth ERINHA_RI

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jun 5

GVN is monitoring the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1. No evidence of more severe illness. Updated vaccines protect against severe outcomes. Stay prepared, not panicked.

Full guidance: ow.ly/Eigf50W4YBa

#COVID19 #NB181 #GVN #VaccinesWork

Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jun 5

The June #GVN Newsletter is out! Highlights include a new grant, GVN’s take on the WHO Pandemic Accord, the Caribbean–Latin America meeting outcomes, the Global Guardians camp, events & more.

Read here: ow.ly/K80b50W4P2Q

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · Jun 4

Tampa high schoolers: join the Global Guardians summer camp (July 23–25 at the University of South Florida) to explore pandemics, viruses, and global health. FREE for grades 9–12 in Tampa!

Apply by June 30th and click here to learn more: ow.ly/WQNY50W4m5a

#GVN #STEM #USF

Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · May 30

GVN member Dr. Florian Krammer (Icahn Mount Sinai) co-authored a piece calling for neuraminidase to be included in next-gen flu vaccines, potentially boosting effectiveness & preparedness.

Read: ow.ly/Mnir50W07nG

#GVN #FluVaccine #Influenza

Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · May 29

GVN Center Director Dr. Erica Ollmann Saphire (La Jolla Institute for Immunology) co-authored a global study analyzing 400+ SARS-CoV-2 spike antibodies, defining epitope maps to guide next-gen antibody therapeutics.

Read more: ow.ly/nRhL50W03ve

#GVN #COVID19

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Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · May 29

#GVNCenterHighlight NICD is South Africa’s national reference center for infectious diseases and a Global Virus Network Center of Excellence. With BSL-3 & Africa’s only BSL-4 lab, NICD leads research, diagnostics & outbreak response across the continent.

#GVN #globalhealth

Global Virus Network @globalvirusnews.bsky.social · May 22

GVN is now accepting proposals for its 2025 Educational and Training Grants. Open to GVN-affiliated graduate and postdoc trainees. Up to $20,000 per award. The deadline is June 30.

Click here to apply: ow.ly/Vx2550VWFIr

#GVN #VirologyTraining #PandemicPreparedness