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Vaccine Research Center

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

About the VRC

Resources for Intramural Staff

Funding Resources for Intramural Investigators—Resources for both established intramural investigators and intramural postdocs.

News, Events and Highlights

Statement: HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, 2012 | En Español—May 14, 2012

Media Availability: NIH Tests Novel Vaccine Made from Weakened Malaria Parasites—Jan. 19, 2012

Chikungunya Vaccine Trial Begins Enrollment—Dec. 20, 2011

Media Availability: Scientists Determine How Antibody Recognizes Key Sugars on HIV Surface—Nov. 23, 2011

View all VRC News and Events

VRC Seminar Series

On Tuesday, May 22nd at 4:00 PM, Tim Schacker from University of Minnesota will present a seminar titled, "HIV reservoirs, HAART and implications for virus eradication."

View Upcoming Talks

Last Updated March 27, 2012

Last Reviewed June 15, 2011