2026 News
Friday, July 10, 2026
CVD and Collaborators Launch Study to Better Understand Immune Responses to Lassa Fever
The University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD), has announced the launch of a research study to understand how Lassa fever survivors fight and overcome Lassa virus infection. The study, titled “Identification and Immunologic Characterization of Adult Lassa Fever Survivors in Nigeria”, is a collaboration between CVD, The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE), and the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi State.
Thursday, July 09, 2026
IHV Researchers Publish Study in Oncogene Uncovering New Insights into Colorectal Cancer Metastasis
Researchers from the Institute of Human Virology (IHV), in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), have published new findings in the high-impact journal Oncogene that advance our understanding of how colorectal cancer spreads and identify a promising therapeutic target for preventing metastasis.
Monday, July 06, 2026
Alash’le Abimiku, PhD, Contributes to International Study Advancing Understanding of COVID-19 Immune Responses
IHV proudly recognizes Dr. Abimiku, Professor at UMSOM and Director of Laboratory Services and Research at Ciheb Global, for her contribution to newly announced research conducted in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Cambridge through her work with IHVN.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Institute of Human Virology Announces New Leadership Appointments
Congratulations Drs. Charurat, Chua, Rosenthal, and Sajadi as they assume their new leadership roles, and thanks to Dr. Kottilil for his years of dedicated service and leadership at IHV.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
RIIS and HIPS Celebrate a Decade of Partnership, Research, and Community Impact
RIIS celebrates 10 years of partnership with HIPS, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing harm and improving the lives of people affected by substance use, HIV, and structural inequities.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Jacques Initiative's Test & Treat Partnership Awarded
The Patty Brown Innovation Award recognizes an individual or team that contributes to advancing health care in Maryland. Recipients must be innovative in the ways in which they collaborate with people and organizations across the health care continuum and demonstrate strategic thinking in their approach.