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World Society for Virology

The 4th World Society for Virology Conference

WSV2027 in Morocco, Rabat
4–6 May 2027

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Mission of WSV

The WSV's mission is to help virologists by developing and improving collaboration, education, and guidance.

About WSV

World Society for Virology: Uniting Virologists Globally Since 2017

World Society for Virology was established in 2017 in order to unite virologists worldwide in one official society with no restriction based on income or physical location. Membership is provided without any fees.

"Our vision is to create a global network of virologists working together to advance scientific knowledge and improve public health worldwide."

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Our Mission

"Collaboration • Support • Guidance"

World Society for Virology main objectives include:

Collaboration Network

Build up a network of scientific collaboration among virologists worldwide.

Advance Careers

Help virologists worldwide advance their careers and obtain awards.

Educational Resources

Provide free educational resources to support virology education globally.

Scholarships & Jobs

Help virologists get scholarships and positions to advance their careers.

Remote Consultation

Provide guidance and remote assistance in case of outbreaks and emergencies.

Global Community

Connect virologists from all regions to share knowledge and expertise.

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Join our worldwide network of virologists and access exclusive resources, collaborations, and professional development opportunities.

Membership

Membership is free and open to virologists worldwide.

How to Join

Submit a request with your virology publications.

Members of partner virology societies are eligible.

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WSV Newsroom Events & Achievements

Authoritative updates on Society partnerships, scientific meetings, member recognitions, and significant developments across the global virology community.

Invitation to Submit Your Vote for the WSV Executive Committee (2026–2028)

15
Jan

2 weeks ago

Invitation to Submit Your Vote for the WSV Executive Committee (2026–2028)

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the voting process for the World Society for Virology (WSV) Exe...

ESCV workshop in Emerging infections - from one health awareness to preparedness in clinical virology. Turku, Finland, 6-7 May 2026

14
Jan

3 weeks ago

ESCV workshop in Emerging infections - from one health awareness to preparedness in clinical virology. Turku, Finland, 6-7 May 2026

Venue in: Hotel Kakola, Turku, Finland | 6–7 May 2026

WSV Welcomes npj Viruses as an Affiliated Journal

13
Jan

3 weeks ago

WSV Welcomes npj Viruses as an Affiliated Journal

The World Society for Virology (WSV) is delighted to announce that npj Viruses has joined our growing network...

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Luis Rodrigo Sáez

Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Oviedo (Spain). Editor in Chief of the Spanish Journal of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the Directive Board of the Spanish Society of the Gastroenterology and correspondent from the UEGS and AGA Societies

"The World Society for Virology is the best worldwide organization for improving the knowledge and re..."

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Vinod Joshi

Professor and Deputy Director in Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology, Amity University, Noida, Indi

"World Society for Virology is a timely conceived concept of constituting a group of the experts on v..."

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Patrice Marche

Directeur de Recherche INSERM, France

"In assembling Virologists world wide, WSV can have a strong impact at different levels.1- Sharing th..."

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Flor H. Pujol

Professor of Virology- President of Association of researchers of the Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research IVIC”

"I conceive the WSV as a forum to diffuse relevant information in Virology and to share among Virolog..."

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Esmeralda Vizzi

Laboratory Head, Laboratorio de Biología de Virus (CMBC), IVIC., Centro de Microbiología y Biología Celular (CMBC), Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC). Caracas. Venezuela

"I think that the World Society for Virology should develop activities aimed at solving key problems..."

Member since March 2025

Michael M. Nevels

Reader in University of St Andrews (UK) an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Regensburg

"The World Society for Virology (WSV) is the first organization aiming to connect all people studying..."

Member since March 2025

Matthew D. Moore

Assistant professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts, USA

"The concept of the World Society for Virology is one that should be fully supported. As scientists a..."

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João R. G. G. Mesquita

Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Rural Engineering and Veterinary ESAV | Portugal

"I believe that the WSV will help in making modern and relevant science more accessible to research a..."

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Anna A. Shtro

Acting head of the laboratory of molecular basis of chemotherapy of viral infections of Research Institute of Influenza, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

"The World Society of Virology is a global initiative that unites virologists from all around the wor..."

Member since March 2025

Angeliki Melidou

Assistant Professor of Molecular Microbiology-Virology, Microbiology Department of the School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece National Expert at the Influenza and Other Respiratory virus Disease Program at ECDC.

"I believe a World Society for Virology is important for networking scientists from all over the worl..."

Member since March 2025

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