About
The Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic (AVRC) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a component of the Division of Infectious Diseases with UAB’s Department of Medicine.
Founded in 1994, the AVRC is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is the local site for the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN)–an international effort to find and test an HIV vaccine that will work safely in diverse populations worldwide.
We are dedicated to working with our local community to provide HIV vaccine education and research for people who are interested in joining the fight against the HIV epidemic in the United States and abroad. Though finding a safe and effective vaccination for HIV is our primary goal, we also know that many other diseases are treatable and preventable by utilizing vaccinations; thus, we are also committed to clinical studies that are not HIV-related.
Vaccines can spare both children and adults from suffering and death. Whether we are studying Small Pox, Influenza, HSV-2, or HIV, the AVRC is committed to safe investigational medical research for the benefit of advancing and developing vaccines to fight these diseases.
Together with the help of our volunteers, we hope to end the devastating effects many diseases have upon the world.
Meet the Director
Dr. Paul Goepfert
Director
A Message From Our Director
“As director of the AVRC, I understand that the only way we will develop a vaccine to protect against infections such as HIV and influenza is for individuals such as yourself to become involved in the testing of these products. The vaccine products we test have all been shown to be safe in animals and in many cases humans as well.
We have a highly dedicated and experienced group of physicians, nurses, and support staff whose primary goal is to oversee the health and safety of the vaccine participant. With your help we can bring an end to diseases that have affected so many lives throughout the world.”
Contact Us
Get In Touch
For more information on how to get involved in a study, please contact us at 205-934-6777. We will be happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
