What Lies Ahead? Scientists Look into Their Crystal Balls: Pandemics: What Everyone Needs to Know

Abstract

Viral pathogenesis is a field in rapid evolution, reflecting the dynamic development of systems biology and the continuing introduction of new or improved methodologies. Therefore, this final chapter is dedicated to “futurism,” a look at what lies ahead for this field. We have recruited a number of scientists to write short pieces where they are free to speculate on future developments in their respective areas of expertise.