The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services office responsible for the procurement and development of medical countermeasures created in 2006. Together with its industry partners, BARDA promotes the advanced development of medical countermeasures.

The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) provides an integrated, systematic approach to the development of the necessary vaccines, drugs, therapies, and diagnostic tools for public health medical emergencies such as chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) accidents, incidents and attacks; pandemic influenza (PI), and emerging infectious diseases (EID).

Together with its industry partners, BARDA promotes the advanced development of medical countermeasures to protect Americans and respond to 21st century health security threats.¹⁾