CDC Technology Transfer Office (TTO)

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The photo shows a CDC scientist implementing molecular testing, in order to test for different types of polio. CDC PHIL photo, James Gathany.

This photograph depicts an Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch (EDLB), Public Health scientist, who was testing bacterial samples for their antimicrobial susceptibility.

Collaborating with CDC Scientists

Learn more about collaboration opportunities with CDC scientists. CDC PHIL photo, James Gathany.

Overview

Our purpose: transferring CDC innovations into products to benefit public health. CDC photo.

A laboratorian analyzes a participant sample under a laboratory hood in an acute febrile illness (AFI) research project.

Information for CDC Researchers on External Collaborations

Learn about collaborative opportunities available to CDC researchers. CDC PHIL photo, Nicholas Tenorio.

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scientist was reviewing a plate with serological test samples to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

Resources for Laboratories Working on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A CDC scientist was reviewing a plate with serological test samples. Serological testing is used to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, which indicate past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19, and is important to the understanding of disease prevalence within a population. CDC PHIL photo, James Gathany.

About TTO

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Technology Transfer Office (TTO) partners with industry, academia, non-profits, and other government agencies to transfer CDC’s research portfolio into products and services to improve public health.

Available CDC Technologies

Collaborating with CDC

After staining the uninfected cells purple, the scientist will then count the clear spots on the plate, each representing a single virus particle. (Source: CDC PHIL.)

Interested in collaborating with CDC scientists? Visit our “For Industry” section to learn more about opportunities with CDC and find out how you can collaborate with CDC subject matter experts to help address unmet public health needs. CDC PHIL photo, Robert Denty.

Featured Technology

3-dimensional illustration of CDC bat restraint for blood sample collection.

Bat Restraint for Blood Sample Collection. CDC illustration, Alissa Eckert.

Success Stories

A CDC researcher places samples into a real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) machine.

CDC often facilitates solutions to unmet public health needs, by licensing or commercializing technologies. Here are a few ways CDC technologies have made an impact. CDC PHIL photo, James Gathany.

News & Events

CDC OTI staff participate in conferences including digital events. CDC photo, CDC OTI staff participate in conferences including digital events. CDC photo

CDC News and Awards

Events
Our staff participate in various conferences. Please ask our team members about CDC’s technology, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, and collaboration opportunities.

CDC photo, Office of Technology and Innovation.

Info for CDC Researchers

A CDC Polio Population Immunity team researcher loads completed serology assay plates into a microplate reader for analysis. The serology study was to support ongoing research with CDC’s clinical partners. The focus of the serology team is to advance development of new and improved polio vaccines. CDC Photo, James Gathany.

CDC Researchers interested in reporting new inventions, developing collaborative partnerships with outside parties, and beginning new agreements can visit our “For CDC Researchers” section to find out how to get started with TTO staff assistance. Our Employee Discovery and Invention Report (EIR) form is located on CDC’s intranet. Search “TTO,” then look under “Quick Links.” We can gladly guide you through the process. CDC Photo, James Gathany.