On October 24, 2019, the Research Institute of Virology joined the global viral network to combat viral diseases

The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing 52 Centers of Excellence and 9 Affiliates in 32 countries comprising leading experts in every class of viruses that cause disease in humans and animals, today announced the addition of the Research Institute of Virology of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The announcement was made by Christian Brechot, MD, PhD, President of the GVN and Robert Gallo, MD, Co-Founder and Chair of the GVN International Scientific Leadership Council.