BARDA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
BARDA stands for Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, a US federal agency abbreviation.
HHS office that funds the development and stockpiling of vaccines, drugs, diagnostics and devices against pandemics, bioterrorism and chemical or radiological threats. It sits within the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and manages Project BioShield contracts.
Example: The antiviral was developed with BARDA funding under a Project BioShield contract.
Usage notes
The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act of 2006 created BARDA. It played a large role in financing COVID-19 vaccines and treatments during Operation Warp Speed in 2020. In August 2025 HHS announced it was winding down a group of BARDA-funded mRNA vaccine projects. The name is pronounced as a word, "BAR-da".
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