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Biodefense

For Biodefense Researchers

Introduction

NIAID is the primary Institute at NIH for emerging infectious disease research, including research on agents of bioterrorism. The mission of NIAID is to carry out the research needed to understand the pathogenesis of these mircrobes and the host response to them, and to translate this knowledge into useful interventions and diagnostic tools for an effective response.

Services for Researchers

NIAID-supported biodefense resources, including opportunities for collaboration and researcher training programs.

Funding

Funding information, current opportunities for scientists involved with biodefense research, and lists of awards by year.

Meetings

Archived and upcoming biodefense research meetings.

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Volunteer for Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov has a full list of NIAID-funded clinical trials related to biodefense.

Highlights

RCE Program Evaluation: Report on the First Five Years (PDF)

See Also

Medical Countermeasures Against Radiological and Nuclear Threats

Medical Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats

NIAID Strategic Plan for Biodefense Research - 2007 Update (PDF)

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Volunteer for Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov has a full list of NIAID-funded clinical trials related to biodefense.

Highlights

RCE Program Evaluation: Report on the First Five Years (PDF)

See Also

Medical Countermeasures Against Radiological and Nuclear Threats

Medical Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats

NIAID Strategic Plan for Biodefense Research - 2007 Update (PDF)