The Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (BV-BRC) is a pivotal information system dedicated to advancing research on bacterial and viral infectious diseases. Established through the collaboration of the University of Chicago and the J. Craig Venter Institute, BV-BRC integrates vital data from two pioneering resources: the Pathosystems Resource Integration Center (PATRIC) for bacteria and the Influenza Virus Resource (IR) for viruses.

BV-BRC offers access to an extensive database featuring hundreds of thousands of bacterial genomes and over a million viral genomes, alongside an array of data concerning protein structures, clinical studies, and drug resistance. Their advanced tools encompass genome assembly, annotation, and comprehensive analysis tailored for both bacterial and viral studies.

Empowering researchers with automated curation, visual analytics, and support for multi-omics, BV-BRC stands at the forefront of bioinformatics, providing critical resources for tackling emerging infectious diseases. Their mission emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technologies and big data analytics to support the evolving needs of the global biomedical research community.