The Filariasis Research Reagent Resource Center (FR3) has provided a central resource of filariasis reagents, protocols and technical support for the international NTD research community since 1969. Supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the FR3 acquires and distributes parasites, vectors, and molecular and serological reagents. The FR3 is is funded by the Animal Models of Infectious Disease contract mechanism, which also funds the malaria ( MR4) and schistosomiasis (SR3) repositories. The FR3 is based at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine , where Dr. Andy Moorhead is the director and primary investigator. The University of Georgia subcontracts with Smith College (Dr. Steven Williams) for molecular resource development and production, and with University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (Dr. Shelly Michalski) to maintain the filarial parasite Acanthocheilonema viteae, as well as to manage informational resources.
| Website | http://www.filariasiscenter.org |
| Revenue | $6 million |
| Employees | 1 (1 on RocketReach) |
| Address | 6610 Rockledge Dr Rm 5042, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, US |
| Fax | (410) 955-0105 |
| Industry | Business Services General, Business Services |
| Competitors | European Commission, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), GATES FOUNDATION, PATH, The Global Fund, The Task Force for Global Health, Inc., Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative - DNDi, The END Fund +25 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 87 Companies, SIC Code 873 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 54 Companies, NAICS Code 541714 Companies, NAICS Code 541 Companies, NAICS Code 5417 Companies, NAICS Code 54171 Companies |
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The Fr3 annual revenue was $6 million in 2026.
1 people are employed at Fr3.
Fr3 is based in Bethesda, Maryland.
The NAICS codes for Fr3 are [54, 541714, 541, 5417, 54171].
The SIC codes for Fr3 are [87, 873].
