Since 1969, USAMRIID has served as the Department of Defense’s (DoD) lead laboratory for medical biological defense research. While our core mission is to protect the warfighter from biological threats, we also investigate disease outbreaks and threats to public health. Research conducted at USAMRIID leads to medical solutions—therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and information—that benefit both military personnel and civilians. USAMRIID is a subordinate laboratory of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command.

— Mission —

To provide leading edge medical capabilities to deter and defend against current and emerging biological threat agents

— Vision —

To be the leader in the advancement of medical biological defense with world renowned experts dedicated to protecting our military forces and the nation

— Core Competencies —

Development, testing and evaluation of medical countermeasures
Providing world-class expertise in medical biological defense
Rapid identification of biological agents
Training and educating the force
Maintaining biosafety, biosurety and biosecurity standards
Preparing for technological uncertainty