Genomics and Epidemiology of Emerging Viruses
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Emerging Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1980
Special Issue Editor
Interests: viral infection; molecular detection; pathogenesis; phylogenetic analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Emerging viruses continue to pose major threats to global health, driven by rapid genomic evolution, cross-species transmission, and changing ecological and social dynamics. Advances in next-generation sequencing and molecular diagnostics have greatly improved our ability to detect, characterize, and monitor these pathogens. This Special Issue, entitled “Genomics and Epidemiology of Emerging Viruses”, will highlight recent progress in understanding the genetic diversity, evolution, and epidemiology of emerging viral pathogens across human, animal, and environmental interfaces.
We invite original research and reviews focusing on full-genome analyses, hypervariable genomic regions, and comparative studies of vaccine strains. Submissions addressing the development of sensitive and specific diagnostic methods, as well as investigations linking genomic data to outbreak dynamics, transmission routes, and public-health interventions, are particularly encouraged. Studies integrating molecular, epidemiological, and bioinformatic approaches to elucidate viral emergence, adaptation, and spread are also welcome.
Through this Special Issue, we will provide a comprehensive platform for sharing insights that advance surveillance, preparedness, and response to future viral threats.
Dr. Yoon-Seok Chung
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- emerging viruses
- genomic surveillance
- molecular epidemiology
- vaccine strain comparison
- diagnostic assay development
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