Virology—The next fifty years

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Virology has made enormous advances in the last 50 years but has never faced such scrutiny as it does today. Herein, we outline some of the major advances made in virology during this period, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and suggest some areas that may be of research importance in the next 50 years. We focus on several linked themes: cataloging the genomic and phenotypic diversity of the virosphere; understanding disease emergence; future directions in viral disease therapies, vaccines, and interventions; host-virus interactions; the role of viruses in chronic diseases; and viruses as tools for cell biology. We highlight the challenges that virology will face moving forward-not just the scientific and technical but also the social and political. Although there are inherent limitations in trying to outline the virology of the future, we hope this article will help inspire the next generation of virologists.

Source: Cell

DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.025

Authors: Edward C. Holmes, Florian Krammer, Felicia D. Goodrum

Institutions: The University of Sydney, Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health, Medical University of Vienna, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Arizona, BIO5 Institute

Language: English

Topic: Virology and Viral Diseases

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $10,400

Funders: National Philanthropic Trust, Pfizer, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, National Computational Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology Commission, Medical Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

OpenAlex ID: W4402622641