| National Foundation for Infectious Diseases | |
| Abbreviation: | NFID |
| Founders: | Richard J. Duma John P. Utz |
| Founding Location: | Virginia |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Vat Id: | (for European organizations) --> |
| Purpose: | Educating the public and medical community about infectious diseases |
| Headquarters: | Bethesda, Maryland |
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| Leader Title: | President |
| Leader Name: | Joseph A. Bocchini, Jr. |
| Leader Title2: | Treasurer |
| Leader Name2: | Kevin Rooney |
| Leader Title3: | Medical Director |
| Leader Name3: | William Schaffner |
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (abbreviated NFID) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and medical community about infectious diseases. It was established in 1973 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.[1] __TOC__
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases originated at the Medical College of Virginia's Infectious Disease Division. In early 1973, several individuals there had the idea of creating a non-governmental organization to raise awareness of, and help develop treatments for, infectious diseases. Later that year, the NFID was created, originally as a non-profit corporation based in Virginia.[2] The original founders of the NFID included John P. Utz[3] and Richard J. Duma,[4] who served as the organization's first and second president, respectively.[2]