On June 27, the Global Virus Network (GVN) hosted a 2nd ad hoc panel of experts to discuss the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.
The 1st panel occurred on May 13 and, thanks to the panelists, we can share the recording: • Global Virus Network's...
The third panel is scheduled for July 30. Follow GVN on social media for updates and registration: find our social media channels at our website, www.gvn.org/
This panel brings together experts to discuss and analyze potential implications for human health and global health security, strategizing responses to this viral threat.
2nd Panel Objectives:
1: Review current diagnostic methods for avian influenza.
2: Elucidate the challenges there are for diagnosing avian influenza.
3: Distill the challenges posed by genetic variability of viruses to diagnostics.
4: Explore innovative technologies and approaches to circumvent roadblocks.
Panel Members (for the 27 June 2024 meeting):
Erik Stemmy, PhD: Team Lead for the Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Andrew Pekosz, PhD: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Martha Nelson, PhD: Specialist in pathogen evolution at the human-animal interface, US National Institutes of Health.
Elyse Stachler, PhD: Research Scientist in the Pardis Sabeti lab at the Broad Insitute of MIT and Harvard, US; expert in high-throughput CRISPR-Cas diagnostics.
Albert Osterhaus, PhD: Renowned virologist known for his expertise in zoonotic viruses and contributions to global infectious disease research and pandemic preparedness affiliated with University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany.
Phillip Gauger, DVM, Ms, PhD: Professor at Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory; expert in diagnostics, swine production medicine, influenza A virus in swine, PRRSV, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, porcine circovirus, porcine parainfluenza virus type 1.
Moderator:
Maggie L. Bartlett, PhD: Virologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Program Director of the GVN.
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