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Utredningen om stärkt framtida smittskydd presenterade idag sitt delbetänkande "Stärkt pandemiberedskap" (SOU 2025:48). Utredningen, som leds av professor och överläkare Jan Albert, har haft i uppdrag att göra en omfattande översyn av smittskyddsregleringen för att bättre anpassa den till situationer med omfattande smittspridning.Read more here:Socialministern tog emot utredning om stärkt pandemib

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/socialministern-tog-emot-utredning-om-starkt-pandemiberedskap - 2026-05-07

                                   Instagram @Ina.Schuppe.Koistinen                        The National Doctoral Programme in                           Virus Infections and Pandemics Membership benefits: • Access to advanced courses: Enhance your knowledge with cutting-edge courses covering a variety of topics • Exclusive network meetings: Connect with leading experts and peers in the fieldWHO?PhD

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/national-doctoral-programme-virus-infections-and-pandemics-0 - 2026-05-07

 27 May 2025 08.30 to 12:30 | Seminar | Location: MAU I ASU306Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University. Jan Waldenströms gata 25, 205 06, MalmöWelcome to the 2025 Virology Symposium! This dynamic research seminar brings together local, national and international experts to discuss a broad spectrum of virus-related topics, thematically organized into five key areas of virology research: Phyl

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/2025-virology-symposium-lund-university-virus-centre-luvc-27-may-2025 - 2026-05-07

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow Location: Molecular Virology, Linköping University, Sweden Duration: 2 years (with potential extension for 2 more years) We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Postdoctoral Fellow to join our cutting-edge research team at Linköping University, Sweden. Our lab, led by Professor Marie Larsson, focuses on HIV immunology, particularly the intricate interacti

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/exciting-postdoctoral-opportunity-hiv-immunology-research-0 - 2026-05-07

Titel: Aspects of sexually transmitted infections in Guinea-BissauSupervisor: docent Hans NorrgrenOpponent: professor Christian Wejse, ÅrhusChairman: professor Magnus Rasmussen Aspects of sexually transmitted infections in Guinea-Bissau

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/59-thesis-defense-jacob-lopatko-lindman - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

Course on:Vaccine DevelopmentThis course explores the critical field of vaccine development, from basic research to clinical trials and regulatory approval Topics covered:• current vaccine technologies• emerging vaccine challenges • strategies to combat new and existing threats• ethical consideration & public acceptanceCourse organizers:Ali Mirazimi, Karolinska InstitutetAnnasara Lenman, Umeå Univ

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/course-vaccine-development-0 - 2026-05-07

Kære medlemmer af Dansk Virologisk Selskab (DVS), Sæt kryds i kalenderen torsdag den 27. november, hvor vi afholder Virusdagen 2025Igen i år inviterer vi til indsendelse af korte abstracts, så vi kan få sammensat et spændende program af dansk virologisk forskning. Vi opfordrer især yngre forskere til at sende abstracts. Skabelon til abstracts er vedhæftet, og skal indsendes senest 21. oktober til

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/virusdagen-2025 - 2026-05-07

Lund University, 009999 Lund University, 310000 MEDLund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/senior-lecturer-virology-0 - 2026-05-07

The HALRIC research internship programme offers Bachelor and Master students the opportunity to get insights into research done in the field of Life Science, involving Advanced Research Infrastructures, and to gain international experience. Interdisciplinary internship positions for students who want to explore infrastructures, such as MAX IV, ESS, DESY and European XFEL, as well as cutting-edge c

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/halric-research-internship-programme - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07

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 - 2026-05-07