Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Research institute in Shchukino District, Moscow, Russia
The Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology is a medical research facility in the Shchukino District of Moscow. It consists of several departments focused on virology, bacteriology, and vaccine development.
The facility was established in 1930 and received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour in 1946 for its contributions to public health. After the Second World War, it expanded its work to new infectious diseases and later specialized in vector-based technologies.
The institute carries the name of Nikolai Gamaleya, a researcher who helped shape the foundations of microbiology in Russia during the late 19th century. His name remains tied to the development of vaccines and the fight against epidemics to this day.
The building is a protected regional heritage site and serves as a workplace for medical staff, so visitor access is restricted. Information about tours or public events can be obtained through the official website of the institute.
The collection of preserved virus strains is among the most extensive in Eastern Europe and is kept under high security standards. Some of the lines originate from research begun during the Soviet period and continue to this day.
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