National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The NIH, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s biomedical research agency. NIH enhances health security by driving innovation in emerging infectious disease research, accelerating the development of medical countermeasures such as vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics, and strengthening pandemic preparedness. 

By supporting cutting-edge science and rapid response capabilities, the NIH plays a vital role in protecting public health and national security.