NIAID
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
NIAID stands for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a US federal agency abbreviation.
NIH institute that conducts and funds research on infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and influenza, as well as allergies and immune disorders. Its intramural facilities include the Vaccine Research Center and Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana.
Example: NIAID funded the early-phase trial of the experimental tuberculosis vaccine.
Usage notes
Formed in 1955 from the National Microbiological Institute, it became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic through Anthony Fauci, who directed it from 1984 to 2022. It is usually pronounced as letters, though "nye-AID" is also heard. Its scientists contributed research behind the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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