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Podcast: “Chikungunya Virus – a tropical disease in Europe?”

Head of Institute Prof. Dr. Gisa Gerold answers questions surrounding tick bites and the associated risks in this podcast episode of “Frag die Medizin” (in German)

11.06.2026 | Guest Lecture: Prof. Daniel Rawle

Prof. Daniel Rawle from the Emerging Viral Diseases Laboratory at QIMR Berghofer, Brisbane, Australia will hold a talk titled “Uncovering mechanisms of infection and disease for emerging arboviruses” on June 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm in the Pharmacology Lecture Hall.

Podcast: “Ticks – the danger in tall grass?”

Head of Institute Prof. Dr. Gisa Gerold answers questions surrounding tick bites and the associated risks in this podcast episode of “Frag die Medizin” (in German)

Research stay at the IVI: Magda Benítez from CINVESTAV Mexico

Magda Benítez from CINVESTAV Mexico is currently staying at the IVI as part of her doctorar research on the topic of Dengue virus.

Minisymposium “New trends and challenges in Virology”

On 28 April 2026, a minisymposium on current developments and challenges in virology was held at the Großer Hörsaal MZA, organised by Prof. Gisa Gerold and Prof. Guenter Weiss.

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