Western has become the first Canadian institution to join the Global Virus Network (GVN), positioning the university as a national hub for global pandemic preparedness and accelerating research, real-world testing and the development of vaccines and treatments to combat emerging viral threats.
The $44-million Pathogen Research Centre, under construction at Western Research Parks, will serve as one of the GVN’s Centres of Excellence, bringing together transmission studies, advanced containment labs and medical treatment manufacturing under one roof.
The GVN is a non-profit organization that shares science-based information about diseases such as HIV, respiratory viruses and dengue fever. It helps communities and global health leaders prepare for outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics, while supporting vital research and training.
