Dr Olivier Reynard (Coordinator, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7536-355X) holds a PhD degree in virology and is a permanent scientist of the IBIV team led by Dr Branka Horvat at the Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie. Dr Reynard has over 20 years of experience in BSL4- related projects, including Ebola, CCHF and Nipah viruses. He has expertise in physiopathology and viral glycoproteins characterisation. He is a recognised expert in henipaviruses and has led projects aimed at understanding the physiopathology of viral infections in the context of reservoir (particularly bats and shrews) and accidental hosts.