Research at WVRG: Contract Research

WVRG is an independent research organization that performs both basic and applied research into viral causes of human and veterinary disease. As an active Contract Research Organization (CRO), WVRG has a history of studies in:

the epidemiology of chronic wasting disease, a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE), in wild deer. More information about TSE's is available at the FDA site:
FDA Information on Foodborne Illness
the study of feline calicivirus as a surrogate for the Norwalk viruses as environmental contaminants.

Chronic Wasting Disease

Lab Services for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Testing Proposal

Chronic Wasting Disease Testing Method (WVRG Proposal)

CWD Zones In Wisconsin: Image

Proposal for CWD Prion testing: Department of Defense

Thank you letter from US Army

Norwalk Viruses

Evaluation of a Decontamination Technology for Norovirus