Malaria Vaccine and Drug Development Center

The Malaria Vaccine and Drug Development Center (MVDC) is a prominent research organization based in Cali, Colombia, dedicated to the development of effective interventions against malaria. The center focuses on the design and clinical testing of malaria vaccine candidates, particularly targeting Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum. MVDC operates in close collaboration with the Caucaseco Scientific Research Center and international partners like the NIH and WHO. Their work spans from basic immunology and parasite biology to Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials. Additionally, the center contributes to the development of diagnostic tools and the evaluation of antimalarial drug efficacy in endemic regions.