National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is a part of the U.S. government’s National Institutes of Health. It focuses on studying, preventing, and treating allergies, infectious diseases, and immune system disorders. NIAID conducts research to understand how diseases like influenza, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19 develop and spread. It also develops vaccines and therapies to protect public health. By advancing scientific knowledge, NIAID helps improve health outcomes and prepares for future outbreaks, playing a critical role in national and global disease control efforts.