About the Institute for Translational Virology & Innovation
Groundbreaking research making an impact
The USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI) is dedicated to tackling the world’s most urgent viral and microbial threats. As a Center of Excellence for the Global Virus Network (GVN), ITVI unites world-renowned scientists and clinicians to translate groundbreaking research into real-world impact for patients and communities.
Founded by legendary virologist Dr. Robert C. Gallo, ITVI is driving discovery across current programs in viral oncology, HIV and HTLV-1, microbial drivers of cancer, and functional HIV cure research. Future initiatives are expanding into human papillomavirus (HPV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), respiratory pathogens, arboviruses, and pandemic preparedness through genomic surveillance and bioinformatics.
With cutting-edge facilities, global collaborations, and direct integration into Tampa General Hospital’s Cancer Institute, ITVI brings scientific innovation from the laboratory bench to the patient’s bedside. Anchored at USF Health in Tampa, the Institute is also training the next generation of virology leaders while fostering biotech partnerships that fuel innovation and strengthen pandemic preparedness.
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Collaboration powers USF Health virology research
The drive for scientific collaboration motivated the creation of the Global Virus Network, the organization now relocating its international headquarters to its new host, the University of South Florida.
Collaboration powers USF Health virology research
A journey from hoops all-star to research legend: Dr. Robert Gallo’s next stop is Tampa Bay
There was a time decades ago – long before he became one of the world’s pioneering researchers, received the American version of the Nobel Prize not once but twice, ranked for 10 years as the most cited scientist on earth, and, oh yes, co-discovered the HIV virus.
A journey from hoops all-star to research legend: Dr. Robert Gallo’s next stop is Tampa Bay
USF chosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty
The University of South Florida will serve as host for the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network (GVN), a distinguished organization comprised of virologists spanning in excess of 80 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in more than 40 countries working collaboratively to advance kn