Session III: Diverse Viewpoints: Exploring Classification from Different Perspectives

Session III: Diverse Viewpoints: Exploring Classification from Different Perspectives

Exploring and understanding different virus classification systems and how they impact our responses to disease outbreaks.

Moderator
Conrad Schoch, PhD, NCBI

Panel and Session Topics
Influenza and SARS-CoV-2: Evolution, Immunity, and Surveillance
Derek Smith, PhD, University of Cambridge

Virus classification and support for different stakeholders
Peter Simmonds, PhD, University of Oxford

Q&A Panel Discussions
Can virus classification systems be designed to be both clear and adaptable, allowing for consistent communication while effectively tracking virus evolution?
Can these sometimes conflicting goals be effectively addressed, especially during a disease outbreak?
How does rapid virus evolution during outbreaks hinder current sub-species classification methods? Are there alternative approaches better suited for tracking these dynamic changes?