Florida Biodefense Research Consortium (FBRC)

Established in 2001, the FBRC is made up of scientists within the Florida State University System who receive funding through the USF CBD. Each spring, the USF CBD releases a request for applications (RFA) which has generated over 30 projects funded across eight universities within Florida, including a collaborative project at Texas Tech University. All Florida public universities are eligible for funding under this initiative and proposals are peer-reviewed within the Department of Defense. The goal of the FBRC is to expand the range of biodefense research capabilities of the USF CBD and to encourage collaborations on biodefense-related and emerging infectious diseases research projects among universities in Florida.