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VRC IN THE NEWS
NIH press release - March 31, 2004
NIAID Vaccine Protects Against SARS Virus Infection in Mice. An experimental vaccine prevents the SARS virus from replicating in laboratory mice, according to a new report in the April 1 issue of "Nature".

NIH press release - November 18, 2003
The first human trial of a vaccine designed to prevent Ebola infection opened today. NIAID Ebola Vaccine Enters Human Trial.

NIH press release - August 6, 2003
A single shot of a fast-acting, experimental Ebola vaccine successfully protects monkeys from the deadly virus after only one month. Fast-Acting Ebola Vaccine Protects Monkeys.

PBS Newshour - May 20, 2003
Webcast and Transcript: Dr. Fauci and NIAID Vaccine Research Center Director Dr. Gary Nabel discuss Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) research.

White House Press Release - February 3, 2003
President announces Project BioShield after touring the Vaccine Research Center. President Discusses Measures to Protect the Homeland from Bioterrorism. Fact Sheet: Project BioShield.

President Bush looks through a microscope at cells infected with Ebola during a tour of the National Institutes of Health Vaccine Research Center, Monday, Feb. 3, 2003.

Nightly Business Report - December 17, 2002
The threat of smallpox and other bioterror attacks is creating new interest in vaccine technologies. Vaccine Industry Is Giving The Pharmaceutical Industry A Shot In The Arm.

Press Release - November 13, 2002
Clinical tests began today of a novel vaccine: New HIV Vaccine Holds Promise of Global Effectiveness

TIME magazine - January 21, 2002
Highlights advances in Vaccine Research: Vaccines Stage a Comeback in the issue. (Links to the TIME web site).

 

 

SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS
Scientific Updates
* Global HIV Vaccine Development
* West Nile Virus Vaccine Development
* Ebola Vaccine Development
* Smallpox Vaccine Development
* SARS Vaccine Development

Research Areas
Laboratory mission statements.

Papers
View a list of the Vaccine Research Center's published journal abstracts.

Nature News Feature
Vaccine Research Center Director Dr. Gary Nabel is creating mutant viral proteins in the hope of eliciting super-antibodies, AIDS Vaccines: Back to 'plan A'. The received wisdom in AIDS vaccine research is that stimulating cellular immunity is more important than producing antibodies.

Meetings
November 16, 2001
AIDS Vaccine Trials: Considerations for Phase III Trial Design and Endpoints in a PDF file (PDF/Adobe Acrobat Information and Help).

July 31, 2001
Development of Vaccine Research Center HIV Candidate Vaccines for the Developing World in a PDF file.

Strategic Plan
Read about the VRC's goals in the strategic plan in a PDF file.

SEMINAR SERIES
On October 26, 2004, George Siber from Wyeth, will present a seminar entitled, "Key Issues for Vaccine R&D – Managing Rising Costs and Risks."

View a list of upcoming seminars or listen to past seminars. (Requires RealOne Enterprise Desktop for Windows or RealOne for Mac).

Subscribe to the VRC Seminar listserv.

CLINICAL TRIALS
Take a Virtual Tour of the Clinical Trials Core Clinic

Volunteer - Learn how to become a volunteer in the VRC's Clinical Trials.

Directions for Volunteers - Directions to the NIH Clinical Center (Building 10)

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about participating in an AIDS Vaccine Clinical Trial.

Current Clinical Trials - Read about eligibility for the studies that are ongoing at VRC.

Contact Us - Please call us at 1-866-833-LIFE (5433) or e-mail us at VRCforlife@mail.nih.gov.

NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND INFORMATION DAY
Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
February 7, 2004
Each year on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day, our Nation reflects on the devastating impact HIV/AIDS continues to have on African Americans and renews its commitment to a world without AIDS. Read more.

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
May 18th 2004 marks the Seventh Annual HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. Community activities and media events around the country will highlight research advances;
Read more.

BACKGROUND
The Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC) at the National Institutes of Health 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. Read more about the VRC's goals.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Key Personnel

Complete VRC staff listing

Directions to the Vaccine Research Center: Building 40

 

    
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