Overview
The mission envisioned for this new program is to develop new knowledge with the goal of directly applying this knowledge to the diagnosis, pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of both biologic agents of mass destruction, and other human viral infections.
Goals
- Establish a program dedicated to the discovery and application of new knowledge in the diagnosis, understanding, prevention, and treatment of viral-induced illnesses and bioterrorism.
- Develop independent, extramural support for the program.
- Produce new knowledge directly applicable to both maintaining and improving human health.
