* Eradicating
emerging viruses: Peter Kasson, associate professor of molecular physiology and of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, is studying
emerging viruses and guiding the development of new antiviral therapies.
The research laboratory will be functional from the beginning of next year and it is expected that it will benefit the healthcare providers to prepare to counter the newly
emerging viruses in the community.
That reality drives our ongoing pursuit of a cure for HIV," said Diana Brainard, MD, Senior Vice President, HIV and
Emerging Viruses, Gilead Sciences.
Her research focuses on
emerging viruses from bats.
Zika has been one of the most devastating new
emerging viruses epidemic due to its effects on the nervous system mostly newborns.
Three scenarios and simulation exercises have been done on the hypothesis of cases of
emerging viruses or outbreaks and pandemics and how to deal with them and to ensure participation and awareness and proper response of stakeholders and national focal points from all health sectors and specifically to ensure readiness for FIFA 2022.
Three scenarios and simulation exercises were performed on the hypothesis of cases of
emerging viruses or outbreaks, how to deal with them, how to ensure the participation and proper response of stake holders, and national focal points from all health sectors, specifically to ensure readiness for the FIFA 2022 World Cup.
"Prevention and management are hampered by suboptimal diagnostics, lack of treatment options for
emerging viruses, and a paucity of vaccines," the authors write.
A study conducted in Norwegian University of Science and Technology has reviewed all approved, investigational and experimental antiviral agents that have been shown to be safe in humans to search for new uses for these substances against existing and
emerging viruses.
Over the years, their work has shown that based on significant changes in
emerging viruses, vaccines should be reevaluated for effectiveness when important changes are detected.