Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy
Academic Health Center
University of Minnesota
420 Delaware Street SE
MMC 263
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 626-6770
FAX: (612) 626-6783
Contact: Michael T. Osterholm, PhD., MPH, Director
Biomedical Field
Interdisciplinary research
Public policy
Mission
The Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) has a twofold mission:
- To ensure that policy related to infectious diseases reflects the most up-to-date biomedical knowledge
- To promote better understanding of infectious disease issues among health professionals and the public.
Research and Activities
CIDRAP is focusing on:
- Conducting original, interdisciplinary research on the epidemiology, prevention, and control of infectious diseases
- Convening teams of international experts to develop state-of-the-art policy recommendations and clinical practice guidelines
- Participating in the formation of national and, in some cases, international public policy
- Offering educational opportunities to professionals, students, and the public
- Providing current, comprehensive, and authoritative Internet-based information on infectious disease topic areas
Resources
Infectious Disease News
Bioterrorism Preparedness Information
Food Safety & Irradiation Information