SFBR is where research begins. Since its founding in 1941 by, SFBR has continued to make major medical achievements that contribute information that helps advance the scientific community's effort to improve health and save lives.
These achievements have come from studying heart disease, cancer, infectious diseases, new and emerging disease threats such as dengue, SARS and possible bioterror agents like anthrax and Ebola, the role of genetics in human diseases, respiratory diseases of the newborn, fetal growth and development, hormonal research, and behavioral medicine.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE SFBR has made leaps and bounds in the quest to solve problems associated with infectious and often fatal diseases like Hepatitis, AIDS, and Herpes. » Find out more
CANCER RESEARCH Major advances in cancer research development are just one part of SFBR’s repertoire. Our scientists have discovered new treatments for breast and prostate cancer as well as the potential for new discoveries in the treatment of melanoma. » Find out more
HEART DISEASE With high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes rampant in the world today, there’s no wonder that heart disease is such an epidemic. In an attempt to find answers to these concerns, SFBR discovered a link between these factors and our genes. » Find out more
NEONATAL DISEASE SFBR developed a premature baboon to study the many diseases that often plague premature infants, specifically pulmonary and respiratory illness. SFBR scientists found preventive measures to combat these often fatal infections. » Find out more