Virology World Conference

Viral Diversification in Host/Host Populations

Viral Diversification in Host/Host Populations

Evolution is fuelled by genetic diversity, which makes it easier to adapt to new settings. Viruses are among the most rapidly developing organisms on the planet. Viruses, particularly RNA viruses, gain genetic variety quickly due to short generation durations, enormous population sizes, and high mutation rates. This genetic diversity is essential for viruses to adapt to new challenges like the immune system and medicines. A virus's evolutionary dynamics can differ between hosts and populations. Within-host evolution research bridges the gap between laboratory investigations of virus evolution and large-scale phylodynamic analysis. They can figure out how well global processes are replicated on smaller sizes and how well experimental diseases mimic natural infections.

  • Host Genetic Diversity
  • Host Immunity
  • Host-Virus Interactions
Committee Members
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Oscar Fornas

Oscar Fornas

Pompeu Fabra University and Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, Spain
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

The University of Toledo, United States
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Theodoros Androutsakos

Theodoros Androutsakos

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Virology 2022 Speakers
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Lucija Nuskern

Lucija Nuskern

University of Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Pallavi Rai

Pallavi Rai

VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, United States
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Athanasios-Dimitrios Bakasis

Athanasios-Dimitrios Bakasis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Ioanna E. Stergiou

Ioanna E. Stergiou

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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