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International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Virus Diseases: isirvisirv is an independent and international scientific professional society promoting the prevention, detection, treatment, and control of influenza and other respiratory virus diseases. It aims to provide opportunities for the exchange of information and for international collaboration between those with a scientific interest in any aspect of influenza and other respiratory viral infections. Thus, its activities include the organisation of scientific meetings, promotion of scientific and clinical training, dissemination of information on the impact of acute respiratory viral disease both locally and globally, and publication of scientific information, notably through the journal Influenza and other Respiratory Diseases. The society has lead responsibility for organizing the Options for the Control of Influenza conferences, the largest international gatherings exclusively devoted to influenza prevention, control and treatment, including seasonal flu and pandemic preparedness. Read More |
isirv Antiviral Group (isirv-AVG)The isirv Antiviral Group (isirv-AVG) was established as a special interest group of isirv at the time of merger in April 2011 of the former Neuraminidase Inhibitor Susceptibility Network (NISN) with isirv. Its specific objectives are to promote understanding of the clinical use of antivirals against respiratory viruses, collate and provide up to date information on the emergence of antiviral resistance, and communicate expert commentary on preclinical and clinical development of potential novel/new antivirals in this area. Read More |


