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The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is a professional organization for researchers and scientists who study viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and other aspects of microbiology. Users can find information and links for events and conferences, professional development, education resources, and news and public policy updates. Details for membership to the ASM is provided on the website.

From the AntiMal website: AntiMal is an integrated project comprising leading groups of researchers with expertise in malaria biology, chemotherapy and drug development. The aim is to exploit new scientific and political opportunities to secure the development of a portfolio of viable novel antimalarial drugs. This project is funded by the European Commission as part of its 6th Framework Programme and is coordinated by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

BEI Resources (Biodefense and Emerging Infections Research Resources Repository) is funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and functions as a central repository of organisms and reagents for microbiology and infectious diseases researchers. Users can find materials by a keyword search, or choosing a collection or specific organism using drop-down lists.

The British Infection Association (BIA) is an organization of over 1400 members that represents health care professionals, researchers, and scientists involved in the prevention, management, and control of infection. Information for future events/meetings and training opportunities can be found on the website. Also included on the site are clinical guidelines that have been generated or endorsed by the BIA.

The Helicobacter group Database was created through the Human Microbiome Project which sequenced 1,000 microbial genomes as one of its goals. The sequencing data for the Helicobacter group is free and available for download from the website and provides a valuable resource for the scientific community. Sequences in the database may be downloaded through a ZIP or GZ file.

The Herpes Simplex Virus Portal is a project funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and hosted by the Broad Institute. Users can find information related to the Herpes Simplex Virus available for free to the research population and information for research projects. Currently, samples are in process for sequencing and will be available for download in the future.

The California National Primate Research Center, located at the University of California-Davis, contains the Infectious Diseases Unit, which "provides unique expertise and a collaborative setting for the study of infectious and immunologic diseases affecting humans, at the whole animal, organ, cellular, and molecular levels." Information displayed on this web page summarizes the various research subjects studied in the Unit.

The Center for Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases (CSGID) is a consortium of laboratories using state-of-the-art structural biology methods to determine the 3-D structures of proteins from major human pathogens. Laboratories participating in CSGID are: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, J. Craig Venter Institute, University College London, University of Virginia, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, and Washington University School of Medicine.

From the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Active Bacterial Core Surveillance (ABCs) website: Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs) is a core component of CDC’s Emerging Infections Programs network (EIP), a collaboration between CDC, state health departments, and universities. ABCs is an active laboratory- and population-based surveillance system for invasive bacterial pathogens of public health importance. For each case of invasive disease in the surveillance population, a case report with basic demographic information is completed and bacterial isolates are sent to CDC and other reference laboratories for additional laboratory evaluation. ABCs also provides an infrastructure for further public health research, including special studies aiming at identifying risk factors for disease, post-licensure evaluation of vaccine efficacy and monitoring effectiveness of prevention policies.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B virus (aka Herpes B, Monkey B virus, Herpesvirus Simiae, and Herpesvirus B) webpage primarily focuses on the epidemiology, surveillance, and prevention of the disease. Users can find information on B virus including cause and incidence, signs and symptoms, transmission, first aid and treatment, and prevention. Other features on the website include a section for B virus specimen collection and detection, and resources and publications.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Chikungunya webpage primarily focuses on the epidemiology, surveillance, and prevention of the disease. Users can find information on Chikungunya fever including transmission, symptoms and treatment, and diagnostic testing. Other features on the website include a visual map of areas known to have outbreaks of Chikungunya, a factsheet, and links to articles and citations about the disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dengue webpage primarily focuses on the epidemiology, surveillance, and prevention of the disease. Users can find information on dengue including transmission, symptoms and treatment, and diagnostic testing. Other features on the website include dengue trends and statistics, a section for healthcare professionals, and a link to other helpful dengue references and resources, including fact sheets and education and training tools.

The Laboratory Information for Bioterrorism Emergencies is hosted by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) and contains laboratory resource information specific to bioterrorism. Laboratory information for specific agents (anthrax, botulism, brucellosis, plague, smallpox, tularemia, and viral hemorrhagic fevers) is available on the website. Guidelines, articles (especially biosafety, specimen handling, and laboratory procedures/protocols), podcasts, and webcasts are offered on the website.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Monkeypox webpage primarily focuses on the epidemiology, surveillance, and prevention of the disease. Users can find information on monkeypox including transmission, symptoms and treatment, and diagnostic testing. Other features on the website include articles and web links related to monkeypox, information for specific groups (such as clinicians, public health lawyers, pet owners and handlers, and veterinarians), and links to other helpful monkeypox references and resources.

The National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) is responsible for public health surveillance, prevention research, and programs to prevent and control human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis (TB). The NCHHSTP provides information for State Health Profiles which contain statistical data on HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB for all 50 states and Washington, District of Columbia. Other helpful information provided from the NCHHSTP site are current news releases, links to popular and disease-related topics and links to NCHHSTP publications.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Seasonal Influenza webpage primarily focuses on the epidemiology, surveillance, and prevention of the disease. Users can find information on seasonal influenza including transmission, symptoms and treatment, prevention, and diagnostic testing. Other features on the website include seasonal influenza trends and statistics, a section for healthcare professionals, and links to free resources such as podcasts, videos, and print materials.

The National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) is hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and functions as a "laboratory-based system that monitors temporal and geographic patterns associated with the detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV), respiratory and enteric adenoviruses and rotavirus." Data graphs and maps (which display trends by state, regional and national areas) are available on the website and are currently updated. Additionally, a list of laboratories participating in NREVSS is available on the website.

From the Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC) in order to strengthen, focus, and coordinate tuberculosis (TB) research. The TBESC is designed to build the scientific research capacities of state and metropolitan TB control programs, participating laboratories, academic institutions, hospitals, and both non- and for-profit organizations. It operates within an environment that fosters creative and open intellectual input. The research agenda is developed through a process of mutually negotiated scientific and programmatic peer review. It is guided by a national, comprehensive research agenda responsive to the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report, Ending Neglect: The Elimination of Tuberculosis in the United States (2000), CDC’s Response to the IOM Report, and DTBE’s priorities.

From the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) Project Website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) project is a collaborative effort between CDC's Immunization Safety Office and 10 managed care organizations (MCOs). The VSD project was established in 1990 to monitor immunization safety and address the gaps in scientific knowledge about rare and serious events following immunization. The VSD project includes a large linked database that uses administrative data sources at each MCO. Each participating site gathers data on vaccination (vaccine type, date of vaccination, concurrent vaccinations), medical outcomes (outpatient visits, inpatient visits, urgent care visits), birth data, and census data. The VSD project allows for planned immunization safety studies as well as timely investigations of hypotheses that arise from review of medical literature, reports to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), changes in immunization schedules, or the introduction of new vaccines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) West Nile Virus webpage primarily focuses on the epidemiology, surveillance, and prevention of the disease. Users can find information on West Nile Virus including transmission, epidemiology, and symptoms and treatment. Other features on the website include West Nile Virus trends and statistics, clinical and laboratory guidelines, fact sheets, an FAQ section, and education and training tools.

The Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center at Columbia University Medical Center was established in 2007 and focuses on using multidisciplinary research to study chronic Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Users can find basic information on lyme disease on the website, an FAQ section, a glossary, information on how to participate in research, and links to other helpful resources. Researchers can find information on the history and mission of the Center, how to access the Columbia Specimen Resource Repository, and a calendar of future scientific conferences and events.

CRIMALDDI (Coordination, Rationalisation, and Integration of Antimalarial Drug Discovery and Development Initiatives) is a consortium consisting of several antimalarial drug discovery and development centers in Europe and Africa. The goal of CRIMALDDI is to discover antimalarial medication by coordinating the efforts of other research institutions. Users can find information about CRIMALDDI and their research efforts on the website.

From the Diseases of Research Animals website at the University of Missouri: The Diseases of Research Animals (DORA) website is a tool primarily designed to benefit veterinarians, veterinary students and residents involved in the care of animal species commonly used in research. Diseases and conditions affecting guinea pigs are listed by category and are arranged from most to least prevalent in the context of a research facility setting. This site includes relevant information, such as incidence, transmission, clinical signs, pathology and diagnosis. Figures illustrating clinical presentation and pathology are provided whenever possible to augment descriptions. The information on this site is not exhaustive, rather, it is meant to serve as a basic, solid and readily accessible reference, highlighting some of the most important aspects of the most common diseases of research guinea pigs.

From the Influenza Pathogenesis and Immunology Research Center (IPIRC) at Emory University School of Medicine: The Influenza Pathogenesis & Immunology Research Center (IPIRC) is one of five national Influenza Centers of Excellence funded by NIH/NIAID. The goals of the Center are to determine the molecular, ecologic and/or environmental factors that influence the evolution, emergence, transmission and pathogenicity of influenza viruses, including studies on animal influenza viruses with pandemic potential; and to characterize the immune response to influenza vaccination to improve understanding of the immune correlates of protection and cross-protection. The Center's structure is comprised of four research projects, two pilot projects, and two training slots. The scope of the Center's focus includes planning for pandemic influenza and sharing data with other scientists in order to promote collaboration and lay the groundwork for new and improved methods of controlling influenza virus. In the event of a public health emergency involving the emergence and spread of an influenza pandemic in humans, the Network of Centers will be on the frontline to implement the NIAID Pandemic Public Health Research Response Plan.