Supporting and stimulating collaboration among virologists across the globe | The American Society for Virology was founded in 1981 to provide a forum for investigators of human, animal, insect, plant, fungal, and bacterial viruses, whether the research involves clinical, ecological, biological, or biochemical approaches.

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The American Society for Virology seeks to facilitate discovery and dissemination of knowledge germane to virus biology in all domains of life.

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Are you interested in virology? You can join ASV and reap many benefits. These include reduced meeting registration, eligibility to apply for travel awards and dependent care awards for the ASV annual meeting, and reduced publication costs in affiliated journals

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ASV 2026

45th annual meeting, hosted by the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus.
Minneapolis, MN: July 27 - 30, 2026.

The American Society for Virology invites you to participate in its 45th annual meeting, hosted by the University of Minnesota, and will be at the Twin Cities Campus.
Minneapolis, MN: July 27 - 30, 2026.

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ASV Council's Recent Statements

ASV Statement to our Members

No tolerance for hate or racism
(Updated March 22, 2021)

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Call for nominations: The Wolfgang & Patricia Joklik Distinguished Service Award

The Wolfgang & Patricia Joklik Distinguished Service Award Call for Nominations The ASV Council and the History & Archives Committee are delighted to request nominations for the Wolfgang and Patricia Joklik Distinguished Service Award. This is a prestigious award in honor of Wolfgang (Bill) Joklik, who founded ASV, for his service to ASV. This award is […]

2026 – Call for Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award Nominations

ASV Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Awards 2026 Call for Nominations Greetings ASV Community and Fellow Virologists, The ASV Council is delighted to announce the 13th year of the ASV Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Awards program to highlight excellence in virology: The purpose of these awards is to recognize junior investigators who have made significant contributions […]

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SVG-A glial cells transiently transfected with mEmerald clathrin (green), infected with JC polyomavirus labeled with Alexa Fluor 647 (pseudocolored magenta), 5 minutes post internalization. Nuclei are stained with DAPI (blue).

Courtesy of Colleen Mayberry and Melissa Maginnis, University of Maine.

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VIROLOGY JOBS

Virology Jobs is the best resource for job seekers in virology, and for those who have positions to fill at the postdoc, faculty,
scientist levels. Free access to post and search virology jobs

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ANNUAL MEETING

The major activity of ASV is the annual meeting.

The 44th Annual Meeting
July 14 - 17, 2025
Palais des congrès de Montréal
Montréal, Québec, (CA)

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AFFILIATED JOURNALS

ASV has partnered with several journals to reduce the subscription cost to benefit our members and further the mission of ASV.

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ASV Council's Recent Statements

The Latest from ASV

Call for nominations: The Wolfgang & Patricia Joklik Distinguished Service Award

2026 – Call for Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award Nominations

Research!America

Why Join ASV?

Provide support for and participate in the annual meeting of the American Society for Virology

Receive reduced publication costs with our affiliate journals

Be a part of a community of thousands of virologists

Make an impact on the community by volunteering for communities or leadership roles within the society

Membership Benefits

VIROLOGY JOBS

ANNUAL MEETING

AFFILIATED JOURNALS

ASV OFFICE

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ASV 2026