BEIRNE B. CARTER CENTER FOR
IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH

The Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research (BCIC) at the University of Virginia was founded through the generosity of Beirne B. Carter, and the Foundation continues to support its efforts.  The researchers in the BCIC work to provide a better understanding of hepatitis C, influenza, cancer, RSV, AIDS, and autoimmune disorders, helping find new treatments and cures.  Research "seed funds" from the Foundation have resulted in advances in human health, as well as significant NIH funding and other grant support for researchers in the Center.  Recently, the Foundation made a $5,000,000 multi-year pledge toward expansion of the BCIC into new space in a new medical research facility at the University to be known as the Carter-Harrison Research Building .

The Carter-Harrison Research Building, scheduled for completion in 2009, will be a 150,000 square foot research facility that will bring together nationally renowned experts in immunology, infectious diseases, and cancer. This pledge of support from the Beirne Carter Foundation will allow the BCIC to occupy a floor of the new building and be strategically located near other researchers with similar interests. The research conducted there will provide hope for millions whose immune systems are functioning improperly, or those who have been ravaged by infectious disease or cancer. 

Because of the size and duration of its pledge in connection with the BCIC, the Foundation will be limited in the amount of funds that it will be able to distribute over the next several years.

We invite you to visit the Immunology Center's Website.

1802 Bayberry Court, Suite 401, Richmond, Virginia  23226-3773

Phone:  (804) 521-0272 • E-mail:  bcarterfn@aol.com