State-of-the-Art Advances of Medical Virology in Italy
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 832
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Woman, Child, and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
Interests: viral entry; viral pathogenesis; peptides; anti-viral peptide; diagnostic virology
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Interests: HIV; human respiratory viruses; vaccines; gene therapy; viral oncology; cell/host interaction; endothelial cell dysfunction; cancer microenvironment; clinical virology
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Interests: virology; microbiology; antiviral drugs; drug development; endogenous retroviruses; innate immunity
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Interests: interferon: mechanism of action and production, antibodies to interferon in vivo, predictive markers of the response of interferons in patients; HIV; HCV: antiviral drugs, pathogenesis, virological markers; immunity: cell-mediated immunity, interferon gamma; respiratory viruses: infection and control; human papilloma viruses: infection and control; clinical virology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, Italy has made significant contributions in the field of medical virology, not only advancing our understanding of viral pathogenesis but also leading innovative research in diagnostics, antiviral therapies, vaccine development, and epidemiological studies. These advances have had a profound impact not only on national health strategies but also on the global fight against viral infections.
This Special Issue of Microorganisms aims to showcase the latest research from Italy’s top virology laboratories. Contributions will include original studies, reviews, and methodological advances, highlighting Italy’s impact on understanding and managing viral diseases. Furthermore, it aims to provide a platform for further advancements in virology.
We invite researchers across disciplines to share their most recent findings and insights, fostering collaboration and innovation in virology. Join us in celebrating Italy’s excellence in virology and its vital role in advancing the science and understanding of viral diseases.
For submission details, please visit (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/microorganisms/special_issues/0QNNF9T9BJ).
Prof. Dr. Massimiliano Galdiero
Prof. Dr. Arnaldo Caruso
Prof. Dr. Enzo Tramontano
Prof. Dr. Guido Antonelli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- virology
- viral pathogenesis
- viral entry
- viral replication
- antivirals
- viral diseases
- viral vaccines
- viral immunology
- virus-host interactions
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