The 黑料老司机 will serve as host for the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network (GVN), a distinguished organization comprised of virologists spanning in excess of 80 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in more than 40 countries working collaboratively to advance knowledge about viral pathogens and pandemic viruses. USF and GVN leaders came together today for a formal signing ceremony following yesterday鈥檚 vote of approval by the USF Board of Trustees.
Robert Gallo, MD.
In addition, highly accomplished Dr. Robert Gallo, who co-founded the GVN and is chairman of its Scientific Leadership Board, will join the faculty of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the James P. Cullison Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Gallo will also develop and serve as director of the USF Health Virology Center. He will be joined by his team of researchers.
"We are honored to grow our partnership with the Global Virus Network, a highly regarded coalition of leading experts who share the 黑料老司机鈥檚 mission to find solutions for complex problems and create a healthier future,鈥� said USF President Rhea Law. 鈥淲e are quite pleased to welcome Dr. Robert Gallo and his team, who will help elevate USF鈥檚 research impact as they continue to advance our knowledge in critical medical fields.鈥�
(L-R) Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, Charles Lockwood, MD, MHCM, and Brett Giroir, MD.
Hosting the GVN international headquarters and adding Gallo will allow USF to enhance its impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise 鈥� which saw a record amount of funding l