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.

In a groundbreaking effort to redefine HIV care, scientists at the USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation are uncovering fresh strategies aimed at two of the most persistent challenges for people living with HIV.

The Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the University of South Florida Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.

Virologists, public health leaders, and researchers convened to confront infectious disease challenges at the Global Virus Network Regional Meeting for the Caribbean and Latin America.

The GVN, representing eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries and headquartered at USF, published a comprehensive analysis and call-to-action in The Lancet Regional Health — Americas on the North American H5N1 avian influenza outbreak.

While the virus is evolving, we are not facing an immediate pandemic but must remain vigilant, say experts at USF Health, as they evaluate the virus’s potential to mutate and spread and the response plans needed to stay prepared.