Viruses versus Humans

08/10/2026

Mark your calendars!

The Global Virus Network (GVN) 2027 Annual International Scientific Meeting will take place in Singapore, May 10-12, 2027.

This year's theme, "Emerging Viral Threats: From Spillover to Global Preparedness," will bring together leading scientists, researchers, public health professionals, and global health experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of pandemic preparedness.

Stay tuned. More information will be shared soon.



Duke-NUS Medical School, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

08/10/2026

What drives viruses to emerge and spread into new populations? Explore "Oropouche Virus" and "Drivers of Viral Spillover" with Dr. William De Souza (University of Kentucky) at the 2026 GVN Online Short Course in Translational Virology.

Held online November 2-6, 2026, the five-day program brings together leading virologists and early-career scientists for lectures, discussions, networking, and career development opportunities focused on viruses relevant to human health.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through October 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Learn more and apply: https://gvn.org/activities/nurture/

02/09/2026

In 2004, Amy Proal got an infection that changed her life. “I was in my pre-med, last year of college, and totally tanked,” she says. “No one could tell me what it was, everybody said my blood work was fine — sent to a psychiatrist, the usual story.” She started reading papers from her sickbed and soon realized that she wasn’t the only one with unexplained symptoms that lingered after an infection.

A year later, she was diagnosed with /CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome). She managed to improve her symptoms with antivirals and other drugs, and went on to do a PhD in microbiology, studying the lasting consequences of pathogens. In 2018, she co-founded , a foundation in Medford, Massachusetts, that advances research on infection-associated chronic illnesses. “Then,” Proal says, “COVID hit.”

Hundreds of millions of people have long-term conditions as a result of an infection. Researchers are working out how to help them.

12/08/2026

TWiV 1347: No Short Answers for Long COVID 〰️ TWiV explains research showing that Long COVID is associated with reactivation of numerous chronic viruses, including herpesviruses and anelloviruses, and with the production of autoantibodies that target neurological tissues. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker. 📺 bit.ly/4c6LCRq

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

Read the latest research, reviews, and commentaries published across The Lancet Group, free to access.

Visit the Lancet Ebola Collection: http://spkl.io/618978Vvb

12/08/2026

New for 2026: GVN Virtual Mini Course – Apply Now

Undergraduate and master's students – the GVN Virtual Mini Course is now accepting applications! This new program offers an exclusive opportunity to explore broader public health topics and professional skills relevant to virology, including community engagement, mentorship, grant writing, science communication, education, and policy development.

The virtual Mini Course is embedded within the first 90 minutes of each morning of the Short Course (9:00–10:30 a.m. ET) and is offered exclusively in a virtual format. Participants receive a dedicated livestream link and earn a GVN Mini-Certificate in Translational Virology upon completion. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through October 16, 2026.

Program Details: https://ow.ly/IMn350ZujB0
- Tuition: $100
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and master's students
- Format: Fully virtual (unlimited enrollment)
- Application Fee: $20 (applied toward tuition if accepted)
- Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

12/08/2026

Na zes jaar is er nog altijd geen genezende behandeling tegen postcovid. Toch ziet hoogleraar Michele van Vugt lichtpuntjes. ‘Ook tegen de allerziekste patiënten zou ik willen zeggen: verlies de hoop niet.’

03/06/2026

In this Viewpoint, Søren Paludan (Aarhus Universitet) and Sara Cherry (Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania) reflect on the recent outbreak and discuss the need for a better understanding of the different phases of viral diseases to improve treatment. https://hubs.la/Q04h_P_40

03/06/2026

Rasmussen Retorts #8: Why Ebola isn't going to "Go Airborne" 〰️ We have now reached the stage of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak where the “what if it goes airborne” discussion really starts to rev up. 📺 bit.ly/4x0H1t3