Research Alliance for Veterinary Science and Biodefense BSL-3 Network
[RAV3N]
Who we are
A collaborative community of 19 academic and federal institutions to establish strategic and coordinated approaches for collective large-animal biocontainment infrastructure and science capacity to improve bio-surveillance, diagnostics, and countermeasure developments against high-consequence pathogens of veterinary importance.
Membership Inclusive of Institutions with Mission Interests
Spanning Livestock, Wildlife, and Public Health
Common Themes Across Institutions
Perform research and provide training on high-consequence pathogens
Develop diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics
Facilitate responses to infectious disease emergencies
Interest in solving one health research problems, in the U.S. and globally
Network Membership
- Combination of University and Federal Laboratories
- National in scope
- Spans veterinary and public health capabilities at BSL-3 level and above