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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
Viral diseases represent some of the most devastating and fearful threats to human health and well-being (e.g., HIV/AIDS, Ebola, SARS, Pandemic Flu).
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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
The conquering and eradication of certain viral diseases through vaccination represent some of the greatest achievements in modern biomedical research (Polio, Smallpox).
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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
The role of viruses in diseases such as cancer, chronic fatigue, neurological diseases remains underappreciated.
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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
The impact of viruses of plants and insects also are underappreciated for how they impact society and the global economy.
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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
Viruses have been used as tools for therapeutic applications and probes for understanding fundamental aspects of biological processes in cells.
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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
Viral diseases represent some of the most devastating and fearful threats to human health and well-being (e.g., HIV/AIDS, Ebola, SARS, Pandemic Flu).
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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
The role of viruses in diseases such as cancer, chronic fatigue, neurological diseases remains underappreciated.
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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
The impact of viruses of plants and insects also are underappreciated for how they impact society and the global economy.
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Because the study of viruses matters to all of us.
Viruses have been used as tools for therapeutic applications and probes for understanding fundamental aspects of biological processes in cells.
The Institute for Molecular Virology (IMV) seeks to improve the health of the citizens of Minnesota through education, outreach, and research (basic, clinical, translational). The IMV unites virus researchers from across the University of Minnesota in a strategic manner to enhance the mission and goals of the IMV.
Featured News/Event
Featured News: Call for Applications - Predoctoral Training Fellowships
Predoctoral training fellowships are available starting September 1, 2017 in the Institute for Molecular Virology Training Program (IMVTP), which is supported from NIH T32 AI83196. The overarching research theme of the IMVTP is virus-host cell interactions, which encompasses 1) mechanisms of viral replication and restriction and 2) viral molecular pathogenesis.
The training fellowship will begin immediately upon awarding for a period of one year. Based upon satisfactory progress, students may be eligible for annual renewal for up to 2 years. Please forward this information to qualified graduate students from your research group. Student eligibility rules:
- Preference will be given to students who have completed two years of graduate training and have a first-authored or co-authored research publication(s); students must have at least 12 months remaining toward completion of their Ph.D. Dual degree students (i.e., D.D.S./Ph.D., D.V.M./Ph.D., J.D./Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D.) are encouraged to apply.
- Students must be U.S. citizens or have a permanent visa.
- The student's research must be focused on problem relevant to the IMVTP research theme
Research in the Spotlight
To highlight the work being done by IMV researchers, we regularly feature the efforts being made by one of our investigators. Read more to discover the advancements they are making in the area of virus research.
IMV Timeline
Explore nearly a century's worth of discovery in the field of virology at the University of Minnesota.
TWiV
Listen to the "This Week in Virology" netcast from professor Vincent Racaniello.