Scientific Program

Keynote

Monday, July 27, 2026

Stephen Goff, Columbia University

"A life with retroviruses - Advances driven by technology"

Wendy Maury, University of Iowa
"Defining early targets of Ebola virus infection"

Anthony Nicola, Washington State University
"Endosomal entry of herpes simplex virus"

 Susan Weiss, University of Pennsylvania
"Coronavirus activation of interferon signaling pathways is critical for control of infection in the nasal epithelium"

Dan Barouch, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
"Correlates of Protection for Respiratory Virus Vaccines"

Michaela Gack, Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center
"Innate immune and metabolic reprogramming in virus infection"

Yuying Liang, University of Minnesota
"Harnessing Arenavirus Biology and Immunology for Vaccines and Immunotherapy"

Pei-Yong Shi, GlaxoSmithKline
"Technologies for Prophylactic and Therapeutic Vaccines"

Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Awards and Presentations

Erica Spackman, United States Department of Agriculture
"HPAI vaccines in poultry and livestock: accounting for differences among species in immune systems and viral pathogenesis"

Symposium III - Wednesday, July 29

Symposium IV - Thursday, July 30

Emerging and Re-emerging Viruses in a Changing World

Comparative Infection and Pathogenesis Across Disciplines

Ralph Baric, University of North Carolina
"TBA"

Paul Bieniasz, The Rockefeller University
"Viral evolution - Gaining Functions and Insights"

Sue VandeWoude, Colorado State University
"Sentinel Predators: Spillover, Adaptation, and Transmission of Emergent Viruses in Felids"

David Veesler, University of Washington
"TMPRSS2-mediated coronavirus spike activation and inhibition"

Xiang-Jin Meng, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"Mechanisms of adverse pregnancy outcomes during hepatitis E virus infection"

Kay Choi, Indiana University
"Unlocking the Structural Code of Viral RNAs"

Matthew Evans, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
"A Tale of Two Constraints: Evolution of Zika Virus Innate Immune Antagonism and Host Resistance"

Anne Simon, University of Maryland
"Stabilizing inserts in virus induced gene silencing vectors" 

David Knipe, Harvard Medical School
"Sensing of Viral and Host DNA in Virus-Infected Cells: A New Mechanism for Activating the cGAS Pathway"

State-of-the-Art Lectures

Amaro Nunes Duarte Neto
University de Sao Paulo
"Viral Infections and Epidemics Through the Lens of Autopsy"

Talia Karasov
The University of Utah
Tailocins: Repurposing Phage Machinery to Suppress Pathogens

Schedule of Events

Please Be Advised: The ASV annual meeting will now last four days (Monday-Thursday).

*Banquet Dinner: Not included with general registration; an additional fee applies.

Special Events & Workshops

Virology Impact Resources & Opportunity    (VIRO) Event

Career Development Workshop

Tuesday, July 28th 
Lunch Served

Exploring the unexplored career pathways during a tough job market

SPEAKERS: 
Kyle Planck, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Daniel Dlugolenski, Syncell

Where can a science Ph.D. take you? Join two scientists who transformed their research training into successful careers in patent law and life science product innovation. They will share their journeys from academia, discuss how to identify and leverage transferable skills, and offer practical advice for pursuing careers beyond the traditional research path. Attendees will gain insights into breaking into legal, commercial, and product-focused roles while learning how scientific expertise can drive impact across diverse professional settings. This session is ideal for trainees and early-career scientists exploring future career opportunities.

ORGANIZERS: ASV Education and Career Development Committee

Education Workshop

Careers Beyond Academia Workshop

Tuesday, July 28th
Lunch Served

Navigating AI in higher education

SPEAKER: 
Yuk Sham, University of Minnesota

Emergence of AI has revolutionized pedagogical teaching with both benefits and risks. As colleges struggle to determine the responsible and ethical use of AI, there is currently limited guidance on its adoption in the classroom settings. The goal of this workshop is to provide case scenarios on the appropriate use of AI and its potential to improve overall student learning outcomes.

ORGANIZERS: ASV Education and Career Development Committee

This workshop will include presentations from speakers in various careers outside of academia, including pharmaceutical industry and government positions.  If you are considering a career outside of academia, this workshop will provide key insight into various career options.

ORGANIZERS: ASV Education & Career Development Committee

Communications Workshop

Veterinary Virology Lunch

Wednesday, July 29th
Lunch Served

Visualizing Viruses: Tools and Techniques for Improving Science Communication

SPEAKER:
Janet Iwasa, University of Utah
 
In this presentation, Janet Iwasa will explore how 3D animation has transformed the communication of complex biological processes by integrating spatial and dynamic data from multiple experimental approaches. These visualizations not only enhance education and public understanding but also help researchers develop and refine scientific hypotheses. She will highlight past projects that illustrate diverse molecular and cellular processes, introduce emerging tools for creating and sharing animated models, and discuss the future of molecular visualization. Dr. Iwasa is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah and directs the Animation Lab, where she develops scientifically accurate visualizations to support research, learning, and communication. Her career includes work at Harvard Medical School, collaborations with the Museum of Science in Boston, and doctoral research at the University of California, San Francisco.

ORGANIZER: ASV Communications Committee

Join fellow veterinary virologists for an informal networking lunch designed to foster new connections, collaborations, and scientific discussions. This gathering provides an opportunity to engage with colleagues across the field while learning more about the University of Minnesota's renowned veterinary virology community and research programs. Whether you are an established investigator or trainee, this event offers a welcoming environment to expand your professional network and exchange ideas.

ORGANIZER: ASV Councilor for Veterinary Virology

Discussion Tables

This Week in Virology (TWiV)

Wednesday, July 29th
Dinner Served

The ASV Education and Career Development Committee offers roundtables to trainees to meet with ASV speakers and members to network and discuss topics that relate to their education or career. Trainees have chosen from topics including Stress Management, Work/life balance, or Careers in Industry or Teaching, and they have been paired with a mentor and a small group of trainees to meet and chat. This is a great opportunity to network, and dinner will be served. Preregistration required.

ORGANIZER: ASV Education and Career Development Committee

This Week in Virology (TWiV) will be at ASV 2026! Join the TWiV hosts for a live episode of this popular podcast about viruses, where virology is presented in a casual conversation format. http://www.microbe.tv/twiv.

Concurrent Workshop Schedule