The thematic unit of Virology and Molecular Biology deals with viral infections and the molecular techniques used for the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The thematic unit of Virology and Molecular Biology deals with viral infections and the molecular techniques used for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.  The main areas of research include HIV/AIDS, Herpes simplex virus, Newly Emerging Viruses such as SARS-COV-2, Ebola, Chikungunya etc and Hepatitis, infection.