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."
"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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WSV Newsroom Events & Achievements
Authoritative updates on Society partnerships, scientific meetings, member recognitions, and significant developments across the global virology community.
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CALL FOR PAPERS SPECIAL ISSUE: VIRUSES CHALLENGING THE WORLD
SPECIAL ISSUE in OUR OFFICIAL JOURNAL - VIROLOGY
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An exclusive Global Health webinar on the Bundibugyo virus disease (BDBV) in DRC & Uganda
Nearly a decade after the last major outbreak, the threat of Bundibugyo virus disease (BDBV), a rare but sever...
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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..."
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..."
Patrice Marche
Directeur de Recherche INSERM, France"In assembling Virologists world wide, WSV can have a strong impact at different levels.1- Sharing th..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."