Center for the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

The Center for the Biomedical  Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) provides an  integrated, systematic approach to the development of the necessary  vaccines, drugs, therapies, and diagnostic tools for public health  medical emergencies such as chemical, biological, radiological, and  nuclear (CBRN) accidents, incidents and attacks; pandemic influenza  (PI), and emerging infectious diseases (EID).  


Together with its industry partners, BARDA promotes the  advanced development of medical countermeasures to protect Americans and respond to 21st century health security threats.