The Duke Vaccine and Trials Unit (DVTU) mission is to evaluate strategies aimed at the prevention, treatment, and control of human infectious diseases, assess the safety and effectiveness of new and existing vaccines, and further our understanding of measures of protection from infection.
The DVTU includes a consortium of Duke investigators across multiple disciplines including: pediatric and adult infectious diseases; obstetrics and gynecology; geriatrics; neonatology; surgery; and family medicine and community health.
With nearly three decades of clinical research experience, the DVTU serves as the clinical trial arm of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI). The unit has been consistently funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), industry partners, and others.