Vaccine Research Center

Vaccine Research Center John R. Mascola, M.D. John R. Mascola, M.D. Credit: NIAID The Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was established to facilitate research in vaccine development. The VRC is dedicated to improving global human health through the rigorous pursuit of effective vaccines for human diseases. Established by former President Bill Clinton as part of an initiative to develop an AIDS vaccine, the VRC is a unique venture within the NIH intramural research program. Initially spearheaded by NIAID, the National Cancer Institute, and the NIH Office of AIDS Research, the VRC is now part of the NIAID organization. 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 include: HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development Ebola Vaccine Development Influenza Vaccine Development View all research conducted at the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) See the Vaccine Research Center brochurepdf