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Mission

Leading research to understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases

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NIAID Strategic Plan for COVID-19 Research

The NIAID Strategic Plan for COVID-19 Research details the institute’s priorities for controlling and ultimately ending the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease it causes (COVID-19).

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Novel Coronavirus

NIAID is conducting and supporting research on SARS CoV-2 and the disease COVID-19.

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NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines

Expert U.S. panel develops NIH treatment guidelines for COVID-19.

Featured Areas of Research

Diseases & Conditions

Antimicrobial Resistance
HIV/AIDS
Coronaviruses

Director, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci

About the Director

Anthony Fauci

Media Appearance:

CROI 2020 meeting lecture: The Research Response to COVID-19: A View from NIAID (lecture begins at 1:01:24)

Publication:

Coronavirus Infections—More Than Just the Common Cold

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