Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases
NIAID’s Role in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research
NIAID conducts and supports basic research to better understand viruses, bacteria, and other infectious agents that cause diseases of public health concern. This research provides the foundation for developing medical products and strategies to diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of infectious diseases, whether those diseases emerge naturally or are deliberately introduced as an act of bioterrorism.
Learn more about NIAID’s Role in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research.