Beyond Balayan
Beyond Balayan

Following its discovery in 1983 by Dr M S. Balayan, our understanding of Hepatitis E virus (HEV) has changed completely. First noticed as an unexplained hepatitis in a group of soviet soldiers posted in Afghanistan, in a self-experiment, Dr Balayan ingested stool samples he suspected contained the virus. Subsequently he contracted HEV and proved its existence under the electron microscope.

Beyond Balayan acknowledges the humble beginnings of HEV by a soviet virologist, the extensive global revelations made since and all that will be ascertained in the future.

 
 

Hepatitis E Virus

International

Direct Action Group

#HEViDrAG

 
 
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Mission

This international group aims to identify, understand and take effect on acute HEV outbreaks with our friends of Beyond Balayan to achieve the following goals:

 

Goals

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To seek HEV wherever it may be hiding.

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To take direct action to mitigate its effect on human health.

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To be achieved worldwide using a One Health approach.

 
 
 
 

HEV International

eJournal Club

 
 
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This fun & open platform aims to engender HEV enthusiasm and exchange of views in an international context.

Format

  • Online via email invitation

  • Meet every 2 months

  • 45 minute session:

- 5 mins, guest “HEV thoughts”

- 5 mins per paper presentation; 10 mins discussion

- Open forum discussion and close

  • 2 papers per session:

- Each presented by a young investigator from different countries

  • All ideas discussed are confidential

  • Open platform for future collaboration

 
 
 

Like to be Involved?

HEViDrAG

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HEV International

eJournal Club

 
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