United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Fort Detrick, Maryland

As the Department of Defense's lead laboratory for medical aspects of biological warfare defense, USAMRIID conducts research to develop vaccines, drugs and diagnostics for laboratory and field use. In addition to developing medical countermeasures, USAMRIID formulates strategies, information, procedures, and training programs for medical defense against biological threats.

USAMRIID investigates naturally occurring infectious diseases that require special containment, and provides a critical capability to the Army's infectious disease research program as the only DoD laboratory equipped to study highly hazardous viruses at Biosafety Level 4. The Institute also operates a world-renowned reference laboratory for definitive identification of biological threat agents and diagnosis of the diseases they produce.

While the Institute's primary focus is on protecting military service members, its research programs have applications that benefit society as a whole. USAMRIID investigators actively contribute to advances in scientific knowledge and collaborate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and academic centers of excellence worldwide.

Award-winning military and civilian scientists, highly trained support personnel, and unique, state-of-the-art research facilities make USAMRIID a critical resource for the Army, the Department of Defense, and the Nation.