The Global Virus Network (GVN) is a coalition of experts working to better understand how viruses cause disease as well as to develop diagnostics, drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death. Our work strengthens the response, research, education, and training in viruses threatening humanity. No single institution has expertise in all areas of virology. So the GVN brings world-class virologists together in innovative ways in order to leverage strengths and to focus global teams of scientists on key scientific problems. The power of GVN lies in its global reach, the depth of its science, the speed with which it can tackle new research problems, and its commitment to solving viral challenges facing the human population. GVN is an independent 501(c)3, non-profit organization.