Virology Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Hunting the Next Virus: Preventing Future Pandemics

Explore viral threats, human-animal interactions, and pandemic prevention strategies with virologist Nathan Wolfe. Learn about early detection, sustainability, and the importance of global preparedness.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Invisible Enemy: Understanding Viruses and Diagnostic Revolution - Christmas Lectures 2021

Explore the microscopic world of viruses, their impact on our bodies, and revolutionary testing methods with epidemiologist Jonathan Van Tam and expert guests in this engaging Royal Institution lecture.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal College of Pathologists

Testing for SARS-CoV-2 RNA - Presented by Dr. Malur Sudhanva

Learn about SARS-CoV-2 RNA testing, including PCR techniques, lab processes, and challenges. Dr. Sudhanva covers extraction, national guidelines, asymptomatic testing, and emerging variants.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Khan Academy

Viruses

Explore the fascinating world of viruses, their structure, replication, and impact on living organisms in this concise introduction to viral biology.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Georgia Tech Research

Physical Constraints on the Evolution of Viral Entry

Explore physical constraints on viral entry evolution with Dr. Peter Kasson. Gain insights into membrane dynamics, fusion mechanisms, and pandemic prediction through experimental and computational approaches.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animated biology With arpan

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) - Infection, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Explore Herpes Simplex Virus: infection mechanisms, pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and treatment options. Gain comprehensive understanding of HSV and its clinical implications.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institut Henri Poincaré

Synonymous Mutations in the Early Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and Escape from Human Innate Immune System

Explore SARS-CoV-2's early evolution, focusing on synonymous mutations and their role in evading the human innate immune system.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institut Henri Poincaré

Insights into the Evolution of HIV-1 from a Three-Year-Long Passaging Experiment

Explore HIV-1 evolution through a groundbreaking three-year passaging experiment, uncovering key insights into viral adaptation and persistence.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Proviral Location Affects Virus Production and Immune Recognition of HIV-1-Infected T Cell Clones

Explore how proviral location impacts HIV-1 virus production and immune recognition in T cell clones, presented by Dr. Francesco Simonetti.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

Evaluation of a Bead-Based Multiplex SARS-CoV-2 Variant Neutralization Antibody Assay for Vaccine Efficacy Assessment

Explore a bead-based multiplex assay for SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization antibodies in vaccine evaluation, presented by Dr. Resmi Ravindran from UC Davis Medical Center.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

Translation Studies in Arboviral Pathogens

Explore chikungunya arthritis and dengue vascular permeability studies, focusing on translational science in arboviral pathogen research.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

Targeted Sequencing of Large and Small Viruses

Explore targeted sequencing techniques for diverse viruses, from small to large genomes, with insights from UNC Vironomics Core Director Dr. Dirk Dittmer.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

Viral Hijacking - How hRSV NS1 Wrests Control of Host Immune Regulation

Explore how hRSV NS1 manipulates host immune regulation, focusing on its global health impact and mechanisms of viral control in respiratory infections.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

Quantitative and Spatial Differences in Host Response Dynamics to SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern

Explore host response dynamics to SARS-CoV-2 variants, examining quantitative and spatial differences. Gain insights into diverse pathogen responses and their implications for respiratory disease research.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

SARS-CoV-2 Interactions with the Host Innate Immune Response and the Ubiquitin System

Explore SARS-CoV-2's interactions with host innate immunity and ubiquitin system. Learn about viral evasion mechanisms and their impact on interferon production and signaling.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video