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American Society for Virology

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The American Society for Virology is the principal professional society for virologists in the United States, founded in 1981 as the first scientific society in the world dedicated exclusively to virology. It seeks to facilitate the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about virus biology across every domain of life, holds an annual scientific meeting, and publishes and supports research training in the field.

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Founded Year
1981 1
FounderSourced to the subject's own account
Bernard Roizman (organized the founding meeting); Wolfgang Joklik (founding president) 2
SeatSourced to the subject's own account
Founding meeting held at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, United States, on 9 June 1981. 2
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Virology, Disciplines

The American Society for Virology, founded 1981, is the principal professional society for the field.

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1. American Society for Virology (Official Site)
American Society for VirologyMission statement
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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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2. American Society for Virology (Wikipedia)
WikipediaHistory section
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The society was formally founded following a meeting organized by Bernard Roizman of 40 prominent virology researchers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on June 9, 1981.
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