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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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Membership

Membership is free and open to virologists worldwide.

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Submit a request with your virology publications.

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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.

Obituary : Statement from World Society for Virology on the passing of Prof. David Baltimore

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Sep

2 months ago

Obituary : Statement from World Society for Virology on the passing of Prof. David Baltimore

With profound grief, we inform that the world have lost a true giant of science, Prof. David Baltimor David Ba...

25
Apr

7 months ago

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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

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Directeur de Recherche INSERM, France

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

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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

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Michael M. Nevels

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

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Matthew D. Moore

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

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

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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

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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..."

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