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 FounderSourced to the subject's own accountBernard Roizman (organized the founding meeting); Wolfgang Joklik (founding president) 2 SeatSourced to the subject's own accountFounding meeting held at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, United States, on 9 June 1981. 2 Connections
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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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Source American Society for Virology (Official Site)
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1. American Society for Virology (Official Site)
American Society for VirologyMission statementQuote, Mission statement
The American Society for Virology seeks to facilitate discovery and dissemination of knowledge germane to virus biology in all domains of life.
2. American Society for Virology (Wikipedia)
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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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is an American scientific society serving the community of researchers in virology
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