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About IDRI
Devastating infectious diseases cause suffering for millions of people around the globe. For many years, most of the investment in addressing these global health challenges was focused on basic disease research, while nearly all product development efforts were focused on larger markets in the developed world.
At IDRI, we are the bridge between knowledge and action. We combine our passion for improving human health with the understanding that it is not just what we know about disease, but what we do to change its course that will have the greatest impact. Developing products that solve intractable global health challenges is what we do, and we have a track record of doing it successfully. Our unique product-based approach to fighting infectious diseases has already yielded novel diagnostics, vaccines, and treatment strategies that are protecting and saving lives.
With deep relationships in the academic and corporate arenas, IDRI unites the best of the research and development communities. Our partnerships with businesses, nonprofit foundations, and government agencies give us unprecedented access to cutting-edge technology and financial support. IDRI is the catalyst that transforms these resources into practical and effective products that improve the health of individuals and communities across the globe.
IDRI was founded in 1993 and we coordinate our global activities from our headquarters in Seattle, a global health nexus.
"IDRI embodies all the attributes of the Pacific Northwest's so-called Compassionate Corridor. Possessing a zest for applying innovation to global health problems and a refreshing spirit of collaboration, IDRI continues to make remarkable progress in reducing the global burden of disease."
Lisa Cohen, Executive Director, Washington Global Health Alliance
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