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Spring highlights and what’s next!In the newsletter, we highlight recent activities, ongoing initiatives, developments, and opportunities for collaboration within the network. Among other, this spring, the initiative was present at the Nordic Public Health Conference in Gothenburg, contributing to discussions on building resilient communities. We also celebrated the inauguration of the Lund Univer

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/pandemics-alertness-newsletter - 2026-10-01

Congratulations to Gemma Atkinson, Roni Odai and Vasili Hauryliuk at the Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, and their collaborators, on their study “The Viral AlphaFold Database of monomers and homodimers reveals conserved protein folds in viruses of bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes” that is published in the high impact scientific journal Science Advances. This study con

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/ai-powered-viral-protein-models-advance-global-health-research - 2026-10-01

Joakim Esbjörnsson, Associate Professor in Virology, lecturer and head of the Systems Virology research group at Lund University Virus Centre (LUVC). Joakim is coordinating the Pandemics and Alertness initiative together with Professor Anette Agardh from the unit of Social Medicine and Global health. What inspired you to form the initiative Pandemics & Alertness?To me it became clear during the pa

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/building-bridges-pandemic-preparedness-interview-joakim-esbjornsson-coordinator-pandemics-alertness - 2026-10-01

Tisdag 27/11 kl 16.30-19.00Plats: Agardhsalen, CRC, Jan Waldenströms gata 35, SUS, MalmöModerator: Professor Per BjörkmanMötet vänder sig till infektionsintresserade läkare och sjuksköterskor, mikrobiologer och forskare inom Region Skånes sjukvård och Medicinska fakulteten vid Lunds universitet. Konceptet är detsamma som tidigare år, dvs vi varvar korta presentationer med laboratorieinriktning med

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/2711-infektionsforum-0 - 2026-10-01

För fem år sedan var vårt samhälle lamslaget av spridningen av ett nytt virus, SARS-CoV-2, och covid-19-pandemin var ett faktum. Med utgångspunkt i Coronakommissionens synpunkter från det första pandemiåret bjuder Centrum för hälsokriser in till ett öppet symposium för att blicka tillbaka och reflektera över både goda exempel och utmaningar inför nästa hälsokris. Under en eftermiddag ser vi tillba

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/lat-inte-pandemins-lardomar-ga-till-spillo-framtidens-beredskap-formas-idag - 2026-10-01

Congratulation to Wolfgang Knecht and his collaborators, who have been awarded a grant for a LINXS theme initiative titled Pandemics and Alertness (PandA)! The theme is a “spin-off” from the Pandemics and Alertness the thematic collaboration initiative at Lund University, with a deeper focus on advancing understaning of viruses and strengthening crisis preparedness. The themes want to achieve an i

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/grant-awarded-linxs-theme-initiative-pandemics-and-alertness-panda - 2026-10-01

Warm welcome to a research seminar on ”the Role of HSV-1 ICP0 Dimer Formation in Viral Replication and Protein Functions”, given by Erick McCloskey, herpesvirologist in Professor David Davido’s lab at the University of Kansas. This seminar offers an unique opportunity to discuss and exchange knowledge on the latest trends in the field of Structure and Function of Herpesviruses.· Date and time: Nov

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/seminar-2411 - 2026-10-01

Are you interested in virus–host–vector interactions and the transmission dynamics of mosquito-borne diseases? Or would you like to learn about the latest developments in pandemic preparedness? If so, don’t miss these upcoming NDP-VIP events in 2026 for PhD students and postdocs!🦟 Mosquito-Borne Vectors and Their PathogensThis course combines lectures, fieldwork, laboratory training and epidemiol

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/ndp-vip-events-2026-phd-students-and-postdocs-0 - 2026-10-01

We’re excited to launch Pandemics and Alertness (PandA), a new LINXS collaboration dedicated to strengthening research connections and boosting future pandemic preparedness.Date: March 6 Location: LINXS, The Loop, Rydbergs torg 4, Lund Digital option: Participation via Zoom is availablePandemics and Alertness -PandA -brings together virologists and scientists working with neutrons, X-rays, and com

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/panda-kick-event-march-6 - 2026-10-01

We are pleased to share the first SSV newsletter of 2026, bringing together news, opportunities, and updates for everyone working in, or interested in, virology and infectious disease research.In this newsletter you will find:• Words from the Chairman of SSV and the Secretary General of Pandemifonden• Upcoming courses for PhD students and postdocs (see attached posters)• Upcoming meetings and conf

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/swedish-society-virology-ssv-newsletter-2026 - 2026-10-01

Friday the 6th of March marked the kick-off of the new LINXS theme Pandemics and Alertness (PandA)! Understanding and mitigating large-scale viral outbreaks is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. PandA brings together virologists and experts in X-ray, neutron, and complementary techniques to explore viral structures, interactions, and dynamics. By strengthening collaboration ac

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/kick-linxs-theme-pandemic-and-alertness-panda - 2026-10-01

The LINXS Theme Pandemics and Alertness (PandA) will host its first Symposium – Knowing and Fighting the Virus on 3–4 November 2026 at LINXS. The programme will include visits to either MAX IV Laboratory or the European Spallation Source (ESS ERIC), along with keynote talks from internationally renowned speakers across multiple PandA workgroups. Each workgroup will lead its own session based on it

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/save-date-3-4-november-2026 - 2026-10-01

On 7 April Infect@LU hosted its second annual Infect@LU Symposium at Lund University. Infect@LU is a network hub for Infection, Immunity and Microbiology at Lund University, bringing together researchers across disciplines. Members were invited to meet and share experiences and new ideas, and explore opportunities for future collaboration. Among the presenters were Lovisa Lindquist and Olivia Bald

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/luvc-highlights-infectlu-symposium - 2026-10-01

When: May 12th, 09:00 – 15:00Where: Jan Waldenströms gata 25, Malmö University, room AS:U306Lund university virus centre welcomes you to the annual 2026 virus symposium. This year's symposium consists of a broad range of virus topics and prominent speakers.09:00 Welcome 09:05 Keynote speaker; Marcus Buggert, Karolinska InstitutetBiomarker discovery in post COVID condition (PCC)09:45 Luis Sarmiento

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/2026-virology-symposium-luvc - 2026-10-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Major investment in virus research at Lund University - new high-risk laboratory built Storsatsning på virusforskning på Lunds universitet – nytt högrisklabb byggs - Sydsvenskan Virus center

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/creation-virus-centre-lund-university - 2026-10-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Carolina will be joining the Systems Virology group in the spring 2020 semester and she will be working on the transcriptomics project.

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/new-students-have-joined-team - 2026-10-01

IAC is happy to unveil a powerful upgrade to its spatial sound recording capabilities – a new audio equipment with a focus on capturing the movement of sound in space. This initiative builds on PhD student Yann Coppier’s technique, which he describes as “invisible choreography”, a method for recording spatial interactions and sonic gestures that preserves their dynamic presence.The newly purchased

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/new-equipment-spatial-sound-recording-iac - 2026-10-01

Help shape the future of technology at IAC! IAC is conducting a survey to better understand the current and future technical needs of our users. Whether it's spatial audio, virtual and augmented reality, or AI-driven creative tools, we are curious to know which technologies you will need access to in the next 2–3 years.Your input will guide upcoming developments and ensure that our resources meet

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/iac-tech-survey - 2026-10-01

I am honored to be named the Artist in Residence at MAX IV, where I will continue my exploration of the invisible threads that connect our existence. I look forward to sharing this journey and discovering new ways to tell the stories that connect us all.During her residency, Jennifer will have access to IAC’s technical equipment, staff and facilities to further her exploration of the connections b

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/iac-happy-announce-max-ivs-first-artist-residence-jennifer-rainsford - 2026-10-01

IAC is happy to contribute to the development of the upcoming MOOC "Light, Lighting and Humans", scheduled to launch in autumn 2026! The course is developed in collaboration across several faculties and departments at Lund University, including LTH, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences.IAC’s contribution focuses on lighting within the performing and visual arts. It addresses h

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/iac-supports-development-lund-universitys-new-mooc-light-and-lighting - 2026-10-01