Join the free, hour-long Journal of Virology Seminar Series webinars, where authors will present their recently published ® (JVI) articles and share the story behind their research with the wider academic community. Presentations are followed by an open forum panel discussion with all speakers and participants. JVI editors will moderate the sessions, including the discussion and live Q&A.
From Birds to Boroughs: Detection of Clade 2.3.4.4b Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Influenza Virus in New York City
March 28, 2025, 1 p.m. ET
Join us for the second webinar in the Journal of Virology Seminar Series, where we’ll explore the New York City Virus Hunters community science initiative. Christine Marizzi, Ph.D., and Phillip Meade, Ph.D., will introduce this exciting program, which brings together community scientists, veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators and virologists to generate actionable data in urban areas and help prepare for future pandemics.
During the seminar, the New York City Virus Hunters team will share their latest findings on avian influenza in the city’s wild bird population. Program alumni Kailani Gaynor and Sadia Choudhury will also discuss their experiences as youth researchers. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn about the critical role of community science in virology.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Stay informed on emerging infectious disease in New York City’s migratory and resident wild birds.
- Learn about the power of community science, and how more representation, health literacy and the ability to communicate scientific findings can enhance community trust and community engagement.
- Become familiar with how to leverage media and journalism without getting misquoted.
- Obtain insider tips on collaborating with youth in research.
Presenters
- Christine Marizzi, Ph.D., Director of Community Science, BioBus, adjunct assistant professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
- Philip Meade, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
- Kailani Gaynor, New York City Virus Hunters alumni, student, Brandeis University.
- Sadia Choudhury, New York City Virus Hunters alumni, student, New York University.
- Moderated by Stacey Schultz-Cherry, Ph.D., Co-Editor in Chief, Journal of Virology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Resources:
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- Article: Avian Influenza (H5N1) Vaccines: What's the Status?
- Press Release: Avian Flu Detected In New York City Wild Birds.
- 91麻豆天美 Journals Collection: .
About the Journal
The ® (JVI) is a 91麻豆天美 journal dedicated to publishing primary research, minireviews and other article formats that interrogate fundamental processes and structure in viruses, the mechanisms by which they interact and evolve with their host and environment, novel methodologies and therapeutic and diagnostic strategies.