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TURNING BIODIVERSITY INTO HEALTH EQUITY 
Discovery • Innovation • Community • Global Health • Clinical Care • Policy
 

The Natural Products Research Center (NPRC) at Morehouse School of Medicine is an access-first discovery hub. We integrate rigorous science, ethical sourcing, and community partnership to convert biodiversity into first-in-class therapeutics, clinical care and policy. From the isolation of bioactive compounds to preclinical validation, our mission is to develop affordable, impactful medicines for infectious diseases, cancer, and chronic conditions. We are committed to ensuring that our scientific advancements return benefits to the source communities that preserve this knowledge.

Our Mission

To discover, develop, and deliver next-generation therapeutics derived from natural products, while cultivating a diverse cadre of scientists and practitioners who will ensure that benefits return to source communities.

Core Values

*Scientific Rigor *Interdisciplinary Collaboration *Sustainability & Stewardship *Diversity, Equity & Inclusion *Transparent Benefit Sharing *Community and Policy Engagement *Clinical and Global Health