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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · 2d

Black in Microbiology Week 2025 #BiM2025 is here! Check out the awesome events happening this week.

ASV is a proud sponsor of #BiM2025

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · 2d

ASV is a proud sponsor of #BiM2025 #BlackInMicro

Check out the awesome events happening this week!

Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 Don't miss CAREERS & RESEARCH Day on Oct 15. Hear highlights from Dr. Lauryn Alexander, Dr. Shanna Ashley, and Dr. Corey Reynolds. Secure your spot now by pre-registering: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro #BiM2025

Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Navigating Careers in Microbiology – Careers & Research. Event time: 2–3 PM EST, Oct. 15, 2025. Speakers: Lauryn Alexander, PhD (Law Student, West Virginia University), Shanna Ashley, PhD (Medical Science Liaison, AbbVie), and Corey Reynolds, PhD (Regional Medical Scientific Director, Merck).

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · 2d

Virology enthusiasts in Southeastern US, check out this virology conference in Atlanta!

Southeastern Regional Virology Conference @servc.bsky.social · 12d

Save the date: SERVC 2026 is happening Apr 24-26!
Join us for the 18th Southeastern Regional Virology Conference at the Emory Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta.
More details: tarheels.live/servc

Southeastern Regional Virology Conference – April 24-26, 2026 Atlanta, GA

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@WashUCVIMP.bsky.social @washucvimp.bsky.social · 8d

As part of our annual #CVIMP vaccine symposium on 11/12/25, we are featuring scientists working to understand principles of B cell responses and memory to design new #vaccines. Check out our #podcast interview with Dr. Hedda Wardemann @dkfz.bsky.social
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Episode 15: Understanding B cell immune respones and memory to guide vaccine design | Creating Memory: Vaccines & Immunity

We talk with Dr. Hedda Wardemann, Division Head of B Cell Immunology at the German Cancer Research Center and Professor at the Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg in Heidelberg, Germany, w...

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virologyunmasked.bsky.social @virologyunmasked.bsky.social · 12d

Check out are latest post discussing "Are Children Receiving too Many Vaccines?" virologyunmasked.com/2025/09/29/a...

Are Children Receiving Too many Vaccines?

Molly Cavanaugh, September 2025 From the time of my birth in 2000 to when I turned 18, I received 55 different shots to prevent 16 different diseases. Diptheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Haem…

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@WashUCVIMP.bsky.social @washucvimp.bsky.social · 13d

As part of our 2025 “Rising Stars in #Vaccinology and #Immunity to #Microbes” seminar series, we spoke with Dr. Emanuele Andreano who uses #immunology, #structural_biology and #artificial_intelligence to develop antiviral countermeasures. cvimp.podbean.com/e/episode-14...

Episode 14: Using Reverse Vaccinology 3.0 for Pandemic Preparedness | Creating Memory: Vaccines & Immunity

We talk with Dr. Emanuele Andreano, Head of Serology and Immunology at Fondazione Biotecnopolo di Siena, Italy, who combines immunology, structural biology and artificial intelligence to rapidly devel...

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · 25d

ASV Fall Council is in full swing! Stay tuned for updates in the ASV President's Newsletter.

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virologyunmasked.bsky.social @virologyunmasked.bsky.social · Sep 11

Check out our latest blog about #Viruses in the News "Horned Rabbits: Jackalope or Virus". There are several others to read including #HPV Vaccines: A Parent’s Guide and The Problem with Ignoring #Infectious #Disease in Chronic Health. virologyunmasked.com/2025/09/09/h...

Horned Rabbits: Jackalope or Virus

By Molly Cavanaugh, September 2025 Viruses have existed for billions of years, far before humans, or even animals, walked the earth (1). While science has just started to uncover the secrets of vir…

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Shan-Lu Liu @shanluliu.bsky.social · Sep 7

We mourn the passing of Nobel laureate David Baltimore, a towering figure in molecular biology and virology, and a pioneer and founder of ASV. His discoveries transformed science and medicine, and his mentorship inspired generations. His legacy will continue to guide and inspire virology and ASV.

Ram Savan @ramlabuw.bsky.social · Sep 7

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/s...

David Baltimore, Nobel-Winning Molecular Biologist, Dies at 87

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Sep 4

As RFK testifies in front of the Senate today, ASV wants to emphasize the risks posed by his decisions related to virus outbreaks and the public health of Americans. Together with our partner organizations, we call for RFK's resignation: asm.org/press-releas...

Joint Statement Calling for Secretary Kennedy Resignation

The American Society for Microbiology released a joint statement calling for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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@WashUCVIMP.bsky.social @washucvimp.bsky.social · Sep 2

As part of our 2025 “Rising Stars in #Vaccinology and #Immunity to #Microbes” seminar series, we spoke with Dr. Daniel Wrapp @wrapplab.bsky.social who uses structure-based design to develop new #antiviral therapies. cvimp.podbean.com/e/episode-13...

Episode 13: Using structure-based design to develop novel antiviral therapeutics | Creating Memory: Vaccines & Immunity

We talk with Dr. Daniel Wrapp, Assistant Professor Assistant Professor at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute at Duke University School of Medicine, NC, who uses structure-based design to develop novel t...

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Aug 26

Do you love virology but wish you had more colleagues who wanted to discuss the latest papers? FEAR NOT! JVI has you covered with their JVI Seminar Series, where you can hear about a JVI paper directly from the authors. The next seminar is on September 16 at 10am EST:
asm.org/webinars/jou...

Journal of Virology Seminar Series

Explore cutting-edge virology research in the free monthly Journal of Virology Seminar Series. Authors present their work with live Q&A and discussions led by JVI editors.

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Aug 15

Scientist's role in defending democracy -- an editorial

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Scientists’ role in defending democracy

The United States’ democratic leadership, commitment to freedom of expression, and investment in the pursuit of knowledge have long enabled its preeminence in science and technology. Yet today we are ...

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Aug 6

Papillomaviruses aren't just about cervical cancer. They cause penile, anal, and head & neck cancers, too.
The International Papillomavirus Society ‪@ipvsociety.bsky.social‬ annual conference will have the latest research toward the elimination of HPV-related diseases and cancers. ipvconference.org

IPVS 2025 | 37th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society

IPVS 2025 is the global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge science on papillomaviruses and their associated diseases.

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@WashUCVIMP.bsky.social @washucvimp.bsky.social · Aug 1

As part of our 2025 “Rising Stars in #Vaccinology and #Immunity to #Microbes” seminar series, we spoke with Dr. Paeton Wantuch in the RosenLabWashU.bsky.social who develops and evaluates vaccines against #Klebsiella pneumoniae. cvimp.podbean.com/e/episode-12...

Episode 12: Complex carbohydrates - targets for a Klebsiella pneumoniae vaccine | Creating Memory: Vaccines & Immunity

We talk with Dr. Paeton Wantuch, a Staff Scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine, MO, who uses animal models to understand correlates of protection for va...

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Larissa Thackray, Ph.D. @lbthackray.bsky.social · Jul 18

With the end of #ASV2025, we share talks with virologists to listen to on your travels back home. Check out our interview with Chinonye Dim who uses more accessible animal models to study new #vaccines and #therapeutics for #YFV and #Powassan virus. lmtv.podbean.com/e/lmtv-episo...

LMtV Episode 123: Animal models to study new vaccines and treatments for flavivirus | Let’s Meet the Virologists

We talk with Chinonye Dim, a graduate student at Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, who characterizes more accessible animal models to develop new vaccines and therapeutics against flaviviruses.

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Matt Frieman @mattfrieman.bsky.social · Jul 17

#ASV2025, this is from #ASV2017! Recognize anyone? @amersocvirology.bsky.social

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Jul 18

#ASV2025 is wrapping up right now at the dance! Safe travels tomorrow, everyone! Make sure you join us at #ASV2026 in Minnesota!

Virus card that says "Come to Minneapolis next summer for ASV 2026. The 30ths and 38th ASV meetings were also in Minneapolis!"

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Larissa Thackray, Ph.D. @lbthackray.bsky.social · Jul 17

With #ASV2025 wrapping up, we share talks with virologists! Check out our interview with Hatoon Baazim @hatoon-baazim.bsky.social who studies the role of #immunometabolism in virus infection such as #SARS-CoV-2. lmtv.podbean.com/e/lmtv-episo...

LMtV Episode 122: Investigating the role of metabolism in virus infection | Let’s Meet the Virologists

We talk with Hatoon Baazim, a postdoctoral researcher at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, who studies the role of systemic and cellular metabolism in virus infection.

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Federico De Angelis @fededea.bsky.social · Jul 17

We almost finish off with...me. It was a blast to present my PhD work at #asv2025. Thankful to @amersocvirology.bsky.social for this opportunity. Now time to chill but if you were there and you enjoyed my talk just hmu I promise I'm funny.

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Jul 17

rhabdoviruses, polio, and Nipah!

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Jul 17

Sinbis, SARS-CoV-2, lyssavirus, and orthobunyavirus!

virus card about orthobunyaviruses, P45-9

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Jul 17

Interested in influenza? Check out these posters!

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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · Jul 17

Our final poster session of #ASV2025 for posters P42-P53 will open at 3:30 PM in 710. Be sure to check out these great posters (and many others)!

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Larissa Thackray, Ph.D. @lbthackray.bsky.social · Jul 17

With #ASV2025 wrapping up, we share talks with virologists! Check out our interview with Charlotte Nyblade who studied vaccines against enteric viruses such as #norovirus and #rotavirus. lmtv.podbean.com/e/lmtv-episo...

LMtV Episode 121: Using gnotobiotic pigs to study enteric virus vaccines | Let’s Meet the Virologists

We talk with with Charlotte Nyblade, a DVM/PhD student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA, who used gnotobiotic pig models to study vaccine-mediated immunity and p...

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