Translational Research in Virology

Dear Colleagues,

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated an unprecedented speed and a remarkable efficacy in relation to translational research for efficient vaccine and drug development. It has had a substantial impact on translational research and has provided a major boost, particularly in the field of virology. Historically, virology has faced shortcomings related to both drug and vaccine development, which have been successfully addressed by the development of novel antiviral drugs, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccines. Traditionally, translational research has been described as “from bench to bedside”, highlighting the importance of all aspects of the process, including molecular and cell biology, genomics and proteomics, biotechnology, pharmacology and toxicology, and clinical research. This Special Issue provides an excellent opportunity for state-of-the-art publications in this critical and fast-moving field of research.

Dr. Kenneth Lundstrom
Prof. Dr. Alaa A. A. Aljabali
Guest Editors

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