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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.

11/08/2026

Cornell University’s Department of Microbiology & Immunology and Department of Public & Ecosystem Health are part of a new GVN Center of Excellence, bringing together expertise across human, animal and vector-borne viruses.

Led by Gary Whittaker, PhD, James Law Professor of Virology and Research Director at the Graduate Field of Public Health & Planetary Health, the Center includes 19 faculty members at Cornell’s Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Its research spans viral pathogenesis and immunology, vaccines and antivirals, diagnostics, epidemiology and disease modeling, with a strong One Health component connecting human, animal and environmental health.

“Cornell brings together scientists working across human, animal and vector-borne viruses, with expertise ranging from virology and immunology to epidemiology, vaccines, antivirals and disease modeling,” said Dr. Whittaker.

Through GVN, the Center will build on these strengths through international collaboration on emerging viral threats and new research and training opportunities for faculty and trainees.

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11/07/2026

How can researchers better understand the factors that may affect neurodevelopment in children born to mothers living with HIV?

In this GVN Forefront of Virology webinar, Aditya N. Bade, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC, examines questions surrounding HIV, antiretroviral therapies and neurodevelopment during pregnancy.

Dr. Bade shares research investigating potential mechanisms associated with developmental outcomes, including studies using brain organoids and preclinical models to examine how antiretroviral exposure may affect early neurodevelopment. He also discusses efforts to identify biomarkers and explore intervention strategies aimed at improving outcomes for mothers living with HIV and their children.

Watch “Developmental Deficits in Offspring of HIV-1–Mothers: Bridging the Known and the Unknown” in the GVN webinar archive: https://ow.ly/cXYF5101pie

11/06/2026

The Geneva Centre for Emerging Viral Diseases at the Université de Genève and Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève in Switzerland is a new GVN Center of Excellence, bringing together clinical care, diagnostics, surveillance, translational research and field response for emerging and highly pathogenic viral infections.

Led by Isabella Eckerle, MD, DTMH, Full Professor and Director of the Geneva Centre for Emerging Viral Diseases, the Center hosts three National Reference Centres and is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for epidemic and pandemic diseases. Its scientists have contributed to responses to Ebola, Marburg, COVID-19 and mpox, alongside national and international surveillance and outbreak-response programs.

“Our work brings together clinical care, diagnostics, surveillance and research, and those connections are especially important when a new viral threat emerges,” said Dr. Eckerle. “Through GVN, we look forward to expanding international collaboration on diagnostics and the exchange of samples to strengthen preparedness and outbreak response.”

The Center brings this integrated expertise and outbreak-response experience to GVN’s global network.

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11/05/2026

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11/04/2026

The Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT - AIP) in Panama is a new GVN Center of Excellence, bringing expertise across infectious diseases, genomics, drug discovery, computational biology, biotechnology and One Health.

Led by Timothy Thomson, MD, PhD, Director and Group Leader at INDICASAT-AIP, the Center’s scientific capabilities include genomics, bioinformatics, advanced microscopy, medicinal chemistry and metabolomics.

“Emerging and re-emerging viral diseases are a global concern, but they also have distinct regional impacts,” said Dr. Thomson. “Through GVN, we hope to strengthen collaborative research and surveillance while contributing our experience and partnerships in Panama, Latin America and the Caribbean.”

As part of GVN, INDICASAT-AIP brings valuable regional experience and scientific expertise to collaborative efforts addressing emerging and re-emerging viral threats.

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11/03/2026

Today is International One Health Day, a reminder that the health of humans, animals, and the environment is deeply interconnected.

In a world of growing public health threats, the One Health approach helps us break down barriers between sectors to better prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks.

GVN supports the One Health approach as essential to protecting global health.

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11/02/2026

The Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar in India is a new GVN Affiliate, bringing expertise in molecular virology, antiviral drug discovery, viral pathogenesis and host-virus interactions, with a particular focus on arboviruses and respiratory viruses.

Led by Soma Chattopadhyay, MSc, PhD, Scientist G in the Infectious Disease Biology Division of ILS, the Affiliate joins GVN through the Manipal Institute of Virology–Manipal Academy of Higher Education Center of Excellence, supporting collaborative research and advanced training in emerging and re-emerging viral infections.

“We look forward to working with GVN scientists on emerging and re-emerging viral infections and expanding opportunities for translational research,” said Dr. Chattopadhyay. “Just as important is training the next generation of investigators in virology, outbreak preparedness and pandemic response through joint programs and scientific exchanges.”

Through GVN, ILS will contribute to scientific collaboration while expanding opportunities for research, training and exchange across the network.

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11/01/2026

More than 350 locally acquired dengue cases have been reported in Hillsborough County, Florida this year, marking its largest outbreak on record.

University of South Florida teams are responding with Geo-AI mapping, viral sequencing, mosquito control training and community outreach to help identify high-risk areas and strengthen prevention. As dengue remains an important global health challenge, lessons from this response can have relevance far beyond Florida.

GVN’s International Headquarters at USF provides a direct connection between the local response and GVN’s global network of virologists. By engaging GVN in this effort, expertise and lessons from the response can contribute to broader efforts addressing dengue and other mosquito-borne viral threats worldwide.

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10/31/2026

The National Institute of Pathogen Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College in China is a new GVN Center of Excellence advancing fundamental and applied research to prevent and control infectious diseases.

Led by Yuelong Shu, PhD, Director of the National Institute of Pathogen Biology, the Center brings expertise in respiratory health, pathogen systems biology, and infection prevention and control, supported by capabilities in structural biology, molecular and cellular imaging, multi-omics, high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics.

“Long-term scientific partnerships are essential to understanding and preparing for emerging viral threats,” said Dr. Shu. “Joining GVN will give us new opportunities to share research and laboratory resources, participate in scientific exchanges and develop joint research on emerging viruses and pandemic preparedness.”

Through GVN, the Center will contribute its scientific expertise and resources to international collaboration focused on emerging viral threats and preparedness.

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10/30/2026

How can the Caribbean move from responding to outbreaks to building lasting readiness for future viral threats?

In this GVN Forefront of Virology webinar, Christine Carrington, PhD, Professor of Molecular Genetics and Virology at UWI St. Augustine, explores efforts to strengthen One Health molecular diagnostics and genomic surveillance capacity across the region.

Dr. Carrington discusses lessons learned from expanding genomic surveillance during COVID-19, the importance of connecting human, animal and environmental health, and efforts to build laboratory, research and training capacity that can support long-term pandemic preparedness.

Watch “From Response to Readiness: Building One Health Molecular Diagnostic and Genomic Surveillance Capacity in the Caribbean” in the GVN webinar archive: https://ow.ly/sXmy5101oLR

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