Boosting virology in Brazil

PLoS Biol. 2008 Mar 11;6(3):e57. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0060057.

Abstract

The Viral Genetic Diversity Network, established in Brazil to enhance the study of viruses, antiviral drug resistance, and the spread of specific viral genotypes, also increased the net scientific production of virology research, and may provide a viable model for other developing countries to reduce the risks of pandemics and facilitate basic scientific research.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / economics
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Antiviral Agents / economics
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biomedical Research / economics
  • Biomedical Research / trends
  • Brazil
  • Clinical Trials as Topic / economics
  • Financing, Government
  • Fund Raising
  • HIV-1 / genetics
  • Humans
  • Publishing
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / epidemiology
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human / genetics
  • Virology / economics*
  • Virology / trends

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents