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Vaccine Research Center Mission

The mission of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) is to conduct research that facilitates the development of effective vaccines for human disease. The primary focus of research is the development of vaccines for AIDS.

Read more about our research goals.

Research Areas

  • Global HIV Vaccine Development
  • Ebola/Marburg Vaccine Development
  • Influenza Vaccine Development
  • News, Events and Highlights

    Researchers Advance Toward an AIDS Vaccine - Mar. 17, 2009

    NIAID Describes Challenges, Prospects for an HIV Vaccine - Aug. 27, 2008

    NIAID Announces Revised Priorities for HIV Vaccine Research - July 24, 2008

    View all VRC News and Events

    VRC Seminars Series

    View Upcoming Talks

    About the VRC

    Mission Statement and Goals

    Strategic Plan (PDF)

    History and Background

    Office of the Director

    Org Chart

    VRC Staff

    Employment Opportunities

    Research Publications

    Meetings

    View all About the VRC

    VRC Labs

    Virology Laboratory

    Immunology Laboratory

    Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory

    Biodefense Vaccine Translational Research and Licensure Program/Laboratory Animal Medicine

    Vaccine Production Program Laboratory

    Clinical Trials Core Laboratory

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    Research Studies


    Volunteer for Clinical Studies

  • Current VRC Clinical Research Studies
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering for VRC Research Studies
  • Get directions (PDF)
  • Contact us
  • All Volunteer Information

  • HIV/AIDS Awareness

    National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day - Feb. 7

    National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Mar. 10

    National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Mar. 20

    HIV Vaccine Awareness Day - May 18

    National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - May 19

    National Latino AIDS Awareness Day - Oct. 15

    World AIDS Day - Dec. 1


    Vaccines for Life logo

    Research Studies


    Volunteer for Clinical Studies

  • Current VRC Clinical Research Studies
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering for VRC Research Studies
  • Get directions (PDF)
  • Contact us
  • All Volunteer Information

  • HIV/AIDS Awareness

    National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day - Feb. 7

    National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Mar. 10

    National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Mar. 20

    HIV Vaccine Awareness Day - May 18

    National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - May 19

    National Latino AIDS Awareness Day - Oct. 15

    World AIDS Day - Dec. 1