NIAID Vaccine Research Center

The NIAID Vaccine Research Center (VRC) is a part of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is under the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the VRC focuses on developing vaccines to protect against infectious diseases, including HIV, influenza, and more recently, COVID-19. The center conducts research, collaborates with various partners, and conducts clinical trials to test new vaccines. Its goal is to enhance public health by providing effective vaccines that can prevent and control outbreaks of infectious diseases worldwide.