The 24th Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Virology Association

TL;DR

The 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Virology Association meeting brought together scientists to discuss recent advances in virology, including prion research, arboviruses, and immunology.

Contribution

The meeting highlighted novel research on how viral infections disrupt intestinal homeostasis via Sting-dependent NK-kB signaling.

Findings

Presentations covered developments in prion research and novel virology tools.

Research showed viral infections disrupt intestinal homeostasis through specific immunological pathways.

Discussions included arboviruses, their vectors, and molecular mechanisms of viral interactions.

Abstract

Located in the Rocky Mountains within the Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado State University’s Mountain Campus in Pingree Park hosted the 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Virology Association’s meeting in 2024. A total of 165 participants, both regional and international, participated in the 3-day event, which consisted of 48 talks and 42 posters. These presentations discussed developments in prion research, current affairs, and novel tools in virology; investigated arboviruses and their vectors, as well as molecular foundations of viral interactions; and provided increased understanding of viral immunology and vaccines. This year’s Randall Jay Cohrs keynote presentation unveiled how viral infections disrupt intestinal homeostasis via Sting-dependent NK-kB signaling. This novel research demonstrated the importance of immunological pathways in the virus-induced disruption of homeostasis. Nested in the valley of the Rocky Mountains, participants could enjoy the fall colors and partake in hiking and fishing all while discussing science and networking amongst a variety of scientists. This report encapsulates selected presentations from the 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Virology Association meeting.

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