Seattle Biomedical Research Institute
Mission
Every day, we strive to eliminate the world's most devastating infectious diseases.
Vision
We envision a world where people live free from the threat of infectious disease.
We Value:
- Global impact by focusing on the world’s most underserved populations
- Scientific leadership [1] by creating a new standard for global health research
- Collaboration [2] by building respectful and productive relationships with our
communities - Inquiry and imagination [3] by encouraging an environment that fosters innovation
- Learning [4] by inspiring and developing tomorrow’s scientific leaders
- Accountability and stewardship by upholding excellence in all areas of our work
Disease Focus
- Emerging & Neglected Diseases
- Viral Diseases
- Malaria
- Tuberculosis
Organization
- 501(c)3 non-profit institution founded in 1976 [5]. Federal Tax ID #91-0961784
- Headquartered in Seattle with research labs in Tanzania and numerous collaborations worldwide
- Approaching 400 employees who come from more than 20 countries
- 17 principal investigators [6]
- More than 100 active research projects [7]
Major Funders
- National Institutes of Health [8]
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation [9]
- Paul G. Allen Family Foundation [10]
- More than 500 foundation, corporate and individual donors
Quote:
The progress in the fight against TB shows that a global commitment can have a significant impact on one of the world’s most common and serious diseases.
Quote Source:
The Living Proof Project