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The American Society for Virology is committed to growing and supporting a diverse and inclusive community of virologists, to promote research and education on viruses, and to foster engagement and open communication of discoveries.
We deleted an earlier post because we regretfully mis-spelled Dr. Lim's name. Our apologies for this oversight.
🚨ATTENTION EARLY CAREER VIROLOGISTS🚨 We have a webinar on how to get a faculty position! Hear from Jean Lim,
@drsprggs.bsky.social and @tylernstarr.bsky.social. Check your email for registration link and form to submit questions in advance.
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🚨ATTENTION EARLY CAREER VIROLOGISTS🚨 We have a webinar on how to get a faculty position! Hear from Jean Lim,
@drsprggs.bsky.social and @tylernstarr.bsky.social. Check your email for registration link and form to submit questions in advance.
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Interested in shaping ASV decisions? Do you know someone who is? Nominations for ASV President-Elect and a number of Virology Councilors are due on November 21. Look for the nomination form in your ASV member email!
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🚨 Nominations/Applications are open for the Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award and the Global Scholar Travel Award for #asv2026 🚨 #lovevirology

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November 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 #BiM2025 is here! Check out the awesome events happening this week.

ASV is a proud sponsor of #BiM2025
October 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
ASV is a proud sponsor of #BiM2025 #BlackInMicro

Check out the awesome events happening this week!
🌟 Don't miss CAREERS & RESEARCH Day on Oct 15. Hear highlights from Dr. Lauryn Alexander, Dr. Shanna Ashley, and Dr. Corey Reynolds. Secure your spot now by pre-registering: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro #BiM2025
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Virology enthusiasts in Southeastern US, check out this virology conference in Atlanta!
Save the date: SERVC 2026 is happening Apr 24-26!
Join us for the 18th Southeastern Regional Virology Conference at the Emory Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta.
More details: tarheels.live/servc
Southeastern Regional Virology Conference – April 24-26, 2026 Atlanta, GA
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October 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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As part of our annual #CVIMP vaccine symposium on 11/12/25, we are featuring scientists working to understand principles of B cell responses and memory to design new #vaccines. Check out our #podcast interview with Dr. Hedda Wardemann @dkfz.bsky.social
cvimp.podbean.com/e/episode-15...
Episode 15: Understanding B cell immune respones and memory to guide vaccine design | Creating Memory: Vaccines & Immunity
We talk with Dr. Hedda Wardemann, Division Head of B Cell Immunology at the German Cancer Research Center and Professor at the Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg in Heidelberg, Germany, w...
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October 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Check out are latest post discussing "Are Children Receiving too Many Vaccines?" virologyunmasked.com/2025/09/29/a...
Are Children Receiving Too many Vaccines?
Molly Cavanaugh, September 2025 From the time of my birth in 2000 to when I turned 18, I received 55 different shots to prevent 16 different diseases.  Diptheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Haem…
virologyunmasked.com
October 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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As part of our 2025 “Rising Stars in #Vaccinology and #Immunity to #Microbes” seminar series, we spoke with Dr. Emanuele Andreano who uses #immunology, #structural_biology and #artificial_intelligence to develop antiviral countermeasures. cvimp.podbean.com/e/episode-14...
Episode 14: Using Reverse Vaccinology 3.0 for Pandemic Preparedness | Creating Memory: Vaccines & Immunity
We talk with Dr. Emanuele Andreano, Head of Serology and Immunology at Fondazione Biotecnopolo di Siena, Italy, who combines immunology, structural biology and artificial intelligence to rapidly devel...
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October 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
ASV Fall Council is in full swing! Stay tuned for updates in the ASV President's Newsletter.
September 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Check out our latest blog about #Viruses in the News "Horned Rabbits: Jackalope or Virus". There are several others to read including #HPV Vaccines: A Parent’s Guide and The Problem with Ignoring #Infectious #Disease in Chronic Health. virologyunmasked.com/2025/09/09/h...
Horned Rabbits: Jackalope or Virus
By Molly Cavanaugh, September 2025 Viruses have existed for billions of years, far before humans, or even animals, walked the earth (1). While science has just started to uncover the secrets of vir…
virologyunmasked.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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We mourn the passing of Nobel laureate David Baltimore, a towering figure in molecular biology and virology, and a pioneer and founder of ASV. His discoveries transformed science and medicine, and his mentorship inspired generations. His legacy will continue to guide and inspire virology and ASV.
September 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As RFK testifies in front of the Senate today, ASV wants to emphasize the risks posed by his decisions related to virus outbreaks and the public health of Americans. Together with our partner organizations, we call for RFK's resignation: asm.org/press-releas...
Joint Statement Calling for Secretary Kennedy Resignation
The American Society for Microbiology released a joint statement calling for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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As part of our 2025 “Rising Stars in #Vaccinology and #Immunity to #Microbes” seminar series, we spoke with Dr. Daniel Wrapp @wrapplab.bsky.social who uses structure-based design to develop new #antiviral therapies. cvimp.podbean.com/e/episode-13...
Episode 13: Using structure-based design to develop novel antiviral therapeutics | Creating Memory: Vaccines & Immunity
We talk with Dr. Daniel Wrapp, Assistant Professor Assistant Professor at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute at Duke University School of Medicine, NC, who uses structure-based design to develop novel t...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Do you love virology but wish you had more colleagues who wanted to discuss the latest papers? FEAR NOT! JVI has you covered with their JVI Seminar Series, where you can hear about a JVI paper directly from the authors. The next seminar is on September 16 at 10am EST:
asm.org/webinars/jou...
Journal of Virology Seminar Series
Explore cutting-edge virology research in the free monthly Journal of Virology Seminar Series. Authors present their work with live Q&A and discussions led by JVI editors.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Papillomaviruses aren't just about cervical cancer. They cause penile, anal, and head & neck cancers, too.
The International Papillomavirus Society ‪@ipvsociety.bsky.social‬ annual conference will have the latest research toward the elimination of HPV-related diseases and cancers. ipvconference.org
IPVS 2025 | 37th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society
IPVS 2025 is the global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge science on papillomaviruses and their associated diseases.
ipvconference.org
August 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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As part of our 2025 “Rising Stars in #Vaccinology and #Immunity to #Microbes” seminar series, we spoke with Dr. Paeton Wantuch in the RosenLabWashU.bsky.social who develops and evaluates vaccines against #Klebsiella pneumoniae. cvimp.podbean.com/e/episode-12...
Episode 12: Complex carbohydrates - targets for a Klebsiella pneumoniae vaccine | Creating Memory: Vaccines & Immunity
We talk with Dr. Paeton Wantuch, a Staff Scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine, MO, who uses animal models to understand correlates of protection for va...
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August 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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With the end of #ASV2025, we share talks with virologists to listen to on your travels back home. Check out our interview with Chinonye Dim who uses more accessible animal models to study new #vaccines and #therapeutics for #YFV and #Powassan virus. lmtv.podbean.com/e/lmtv-episo...
LMtV Episode 123: Animal models to study new vaccines and treatments for flavivirus | Let’s Meet the Virologists
We talk with Chinonye Dim, a graduate student at Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, who characterizes more accessible animal models to develop new vaccines and therapeutics against flaviviruses.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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#ASV2025, this is from #ASV2017! Recognize anyone? @amersocvirology.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
#ASV2025 is wrapping up right now at the dance! Safe travels tomorrow, everyone! Make sure you join us at #ASV2026 in Minnesota!
July 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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With #ASV2025 wrapping up, we share talks with virologists! Check out our interview with Hatoon Baazim @hatoon-baazim.bsky.social who studies the role of #immunometabolism in virus infection such as #SARS-CoV-2. lmtv.podbean.com/e/lmtv-episo...
LMtV Episode 122: Investigating the role of metabolism in virus infection | Let’s Meet the Virologists
We talk with Hatoon Baazim, a postdoctoral researcher at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, who studies the role of systemic and cellular metabolism in virus infection.
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July 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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We almost finish off with...me. It was a blast to present my PhD work at #asv2025. Thankful to @amersocvirology.bsky.social for this opportunity. Now time to chill but if you were there and you enjoyed my talk just hmu I promise I'm funny.
July 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Our final poster session of #ASV2025 for posters P42-P53 will open at 3:30 PM in 710. Be sure to check out these great posters (and many others)!
July 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM