The Global Virus Network (GVN) addresses the transnational nature of pandemic identification and preparedness by uniting leading virologists, clinicians and researchers through a global network of more than 90 Centers of Excellence across 40 countries. Established in response to lessons learned during the HIV pandemic, GVN fills a critical gap in basic, clinical and translational virology while complementing the efforts of public health organizations including the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With USF Health playing a pivotal role in advancing the work of the organization, GVN promotes international collaboration, supports the training of the next generation of scientists and enables real-time scientific response to emerging viral threats, thereby strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics.
In July 2024, the Global Virus Network (GVN) selected the University of South Florida to host its International Headquarters, recognizing the University’s leadership and commitment to consequential biomedical research and innovation. Together, GVN and USF are advancing pandemic preparedness through discovery and education while fostering innovation, global collaboration, and economic growth across Florida’s life sciences sector.