Organizer Profile
Clinical Virology Network (CVN)

Clinical Virology Network (CVN)

London, England, United Kingdom

Clinical Virology Network (CVN) consists of a linked and co-ordinated group of laboratories distributed in all major centres throughout the UK and Ireland.

The aim of the CVN is to promote the interests of clinical virology, and its medical and laboratory practice in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The CVN provides evidence-based and practical virological advice on all aspects of viral infections; helps to establish and maintain the standards of practice amongst its membership and promotes a uniform approach to surveillance; a rapid and considered response to virological emergencies; centrally agreed protocols for the management of viral infections and best laboratory practice; an education and training resource and undertakes related activities.