JNV – August 2016
Papers published in the August issue of the Journal of NeuroVirology focus on a variety of research topics, including: toxicity and activities of HIV-1 latency-reversing drugs; transcriptional regulation by the bovine herpesvirus 1 protein ORF2; and predictors and characteristics of seizures in PML survivors. Continue reading JNV – August 2016
Toronto 2016 – Call for Abstracts
Don’t forget to submit your abstracts for the 14th International Symposium on NeuroVirology and 2016 Conference on HIV in the Central Nervous System, which will be held on October 25-28, 2016, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Continue reading Toronto 2016 – Call for Abstracts
JNV – June 2016
Papers published in the June issue of the Journal of NeuroVirology focus on a variety of research topics, including: epigenetic aging in the brain during HIV infection; immune responses in ganglia during simian varicella virus infection; and effects of HIV/HCV co-infection on white matter. Continue reading JNV – June 2016
JNV – April 2016
Papers published in the April issue of the Journal of NeuroVirology focus on a variety of research topics, including: Chikungunya virus neuropathogenesis; HSV-2-associated strokes; and age-exacerbated HIV-associated white matter abnormalities. Continue reading JNV – April 2016
Is a Zika virus pandemic coming?
Zika virus is spreading explosively, particularly in the South Pacific and the Americas. This informative article offers an overview of the epidemiology, virology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Zika virus infection. Continue reading Is a Zika virus pandemic coming?
Postdoc position at Drexel University
A postdoctoral position is available at the Drexel University College of Medicine. The position is in an HIV neuroimmunology laboratory that focuses on the effects of dopamine on HIV neuropathogenesis and macrophage immune function. Continue reading Postdoc position at Drexel University
JNV – February 2016
The February issue of the Journal of NeuroVirology includes an editorial by Dr. Alan C. Jackson and three mini reviews on the topic of “mind-altering microbes.” This issue also features the obituary of Dr. Richard T. Johnson, as written by Dr. Avindra Nath. Continue reading JNV – February 2016
Foundation for NeuroVirology Established
The Foundation for NeuroVirology promotes the global exchange of neurovirology research through donor-supported sponsorship of graduate and post-graduate scholarly activities and support of educational platforms used to disseminate scientific knowledge in the field. Continue reading Foundation for NeuroVirology Established
Dr. Nath remembers Dr. Richard Johnson
In the Journal of NeuroVirology, Dr. Avindra Nath provides a detailed account of the career and scientific contributions of Dr. Richard Johnson. Continue reading Dr. Nath remembers Dr. Richard Johnson
Greetings from the new ISNV leadership
Drs. Igor Koralnik and Ruth Brack-Werner address the ISNV as the incoming President and Vice-President. Continue reading Greetings from the new ISNV leadership
In Memoriam: Dr. Richard T. Johnson
It is with great sadness that the International Society for NeuroVirology (ISNV) marks the passing of Dr. Richard “Dick” Johnson. Dr. Johnson died at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 22nd at the age of 84. Continue reading In Memoriam: Dr. Richard T. Johnson
Postdoctoral position available at the UCSF
A postdoctoral position is available at the University of California San Francisco. The position is in an HIV neurovirology/immunology laboratory with a strong emphasis on monocyte/macrophage immunology and exosomes. Continue reading Postdoctoral position available at the UCSF