First Brazilian Symposium on Viruses of Microorganisms (BrVoM 2025)

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In recent decades, there has been an increased interest in viruses of microorganisms (VoM) and international efforts to gather researchers interested in them. Here, we describe the 1st Brazilian Symposium on Viruses of Microorganisms (BrVoM), held on 1 August 2025 at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Brazil) with institutional support from the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL) and the Brazilian Society for Virology (SBV). The symposium greatly surpassed expectations, gathering nearly 300 attendees from all Brazilian geographical regions. The scientific program included keynote and thematic lectures covering bacteriophages, fungal viruses, giant viruses, and microbial resources regulation. The event was remarkable for its collaborative spirit and inclusion of early career attendees. The success of this first edition highlights the vitality of the Brazilian community working on microbial viruses and sets the stage for future editions.
Funding Information
  • Foundation of the State of Minas Gerais (APQ-APQ-05218-23)
  • Foundation of the State of Minas Gerais (APQ-00544-23)
  • Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (#2024/18708-4)
  • Centre for New Antibacterial Strategies (CANS) of the Arctic University of Norway (#2520855)

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