Emory's Hope Clinic

Emory's Hope Clinic is a clinical research facility that is part of the Emory Vaccine Center and the Emory University School of Medicine. The clinic is located in Decatur, Georgia, and is dedicated to improving human health through the development and testing of new vaccines for infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and influenza.

History[edit | edit source]

The Hope Clinic was established in 2002 as a part of the Emory Vaccine Center. The clinic was created to facilitate the translation of laboratory research into clinical trials. The name "Hope" was chosen to reflect the clinic's mission to improve human health and prevent disease through the development of new vaccines.

Research[edit | edit source]

The Hope Clinic conducts a wide range of clinical trials, from Phase I to Phase III. These trials are designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases. The clinic's research is focused on diseases that have a significant impact on global health, such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and influenza.

The clinic is also involved in research on vaccine adjuvants, substances that enhance the body's immune response to vaccines. This research is aimed at developing more effective vaccines that can provide longer-lasting immunity.

Community Engagement[edit | edit source]

The Hope Clinic is committed to engaging with the local community in Decatur and the wider Atlanta area. The clinic conducts outreach activities to educate the public about the importance of vaccines and the role of clinical research in improving human health. The clinic also works to recruit volunteers for its clinical trials, with a focus on reaching underrepresented populations.