Viruses

• Date: tba
• Venue: Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften
• Organized by: Dr. Venera Weinhardt (Universität Heidelberg)
• Contact: venera.weinhardt [at] cos.uni-heidelberg.de

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has shown that emerging viruses present challenges for the scientific community at multiple levels and call for the development and adaptation of new methods in virology, including high-throughput imaging techniques. Given the diverse sizes of viruses ranging from 20-1500 nm and their ability to highjack various cells, the imaging of virus-host cell interactions demands the application and integration of multiple microscopy techniques. The valuable insights gained through these microscopy techniques will help to understand the pathological changes induced by viral infection and devise novel concepts for antiviral therapy viruses in cells and tissues, playing a crucial role in preparing for and mitigating future virus outbreaks.