The Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health is dedicated to improving global health by conducting innovative, world-leading research in Baltimore and around the world. Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD), is directed by Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH. CVD is a leader in 40-year mission to develop, test and deploy vaccines against infectious diseases that will aid the world's underserved population. Our Malaria Research Program under the leadership of Miriam Laufer, MD, MPH, performs the crucial work needed to support global malaria eradication. That work includes developing and deploying innovative tools for improved malaria treatment, prevention and surveillance. With nearly 40 faculty physicians and scientists, the CVD collaborates with other University of Maryland School of Medicine institutes, centers, departments and programs, as well as other schools on campus, and other entities within the University System of Maryland.