The Pacific Northwest Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research (PNWRCE) brings together a consortium of investigators with extensive expertise and basic and translational research capacity directed at a broad range of NIAID, Category A–C Priority Pathogens. Our research activities are aimed at providing a deeper understanding of pathogen-host interactions; how these interactions impact innate and adaptive immune responses; and the age-related defects in immunity that lead to immunosenescence and an increased vulnerability to infectious disease. The information generated from these activities will facilitate the development of next-generation therapeutics, diagnostics, and vaccines against Category A–C Pathogens.
The PNWRCE will also train young investigators for biodefense and emerging infectious disease research, foster the development of new research programs, and provide facilities and scientific support to first-line responders in the event of a national biodefense or emerging infectious disease emergency.
Upcoming Events:
Bacterial Secretions Systems
July 7-8, 2010
Seattle, Washington
NIAID RCE Workshop Dengue Virus Infection & Immunity
August 24-25, 2010
Portland, Oregon
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PNWRCE Annual Meeting
September 22-23, 2010
Portland, Oregon
Funding Opportunities:
DEADLINE FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW APPLICATIONS EXTENDED
Postdoctoral Opportunities in the PNWRCE can be found under RESEARCH Funding
