Mission

The mission of the Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research is to use discovery science to find new therapies for viral hepatitis and liver cancer; to advance its research discoveries through traditional scholarship and educational opportunities; to nurture biotechnology; and to promote public health outreach programs to improve the quality of life for those affected by viral hepatitis.

The Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research was established by the Hepatitis B Foundation.

March 8, 2013 - The PA Biotechnology Center received results from a 2013 Economic Impact Study by Byler Associates showing that the Center’s current total economic impact, including its affiliated organizations, amounts to $579 million for the region and state, and 573 jobs over the past 4 years. Read more and View Video.

Liver Biology and Medicine Short Course on the Anatomy and Function of the Liver
A one day short course organized by the Hepatitis B Foundation, a nonprofit outreach and research organization, for scientists and professionals with an interest in the liver. Learn more.

The Hepatitis B Foundation is pleased to announce the annual Crystal Ball gala to be held on Friday, May 3, 2013
The gala is HBF’s signature fundraising event attended by leaders from academia, industry, government, and the community for an elegant evening of fine dining, dancing, and an awards ceremony honoring Dr. Robert Purcell, retired Chief of the Hepatitis Viruses Section of the NIAID/NIH with the Baruch S. Blumberg Prize for advancing the science and medicine of hepatitis B through his pioneering research in viral hepatitis discovery and vaccine development. All proceeds will be used to fund the hepatitis B and Liver Cancer outreach, education and public health research programs of the Foundation. Learn more.

Corbett Administration Accelerates Technology Commercialization, Helps Grow Industry Statewide

PA Gov. Corbett Invests $200,000 in PA Biotech Center