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The Foundation and Future of CDC Science

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Mission: To promote quality, integrity, and innovation of CDC science to improve the public's health.

About the Office of Science

Office of Science in Action

Office of the Director (OD)

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Catalyzing and advancing innovative science and technology that improves the public’s health.

Technology & Material Transfer
Intellectual Property Patents & Trademarks
Academic Collaborations
Innovation Funding
Small Business Innovation Research

Office of Public Health Ethics and Regulations (OPHER)

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Protecting research participants’ rights; safeguarding privacy; and ensuring ethical public health research and practice.

Human Subjects & IRB
OMB Paperwork Reduction Act
Privacy and Confidentiality
Public Health Ethics
Training

Office of Science Dissemination (OSD)

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Serving as the agency’s scientific foundation, OS ensures CDC delivers information the world can trust.

Our office works to:

Advance scientific strategy, innovation, and transparency,
Provide scientific counsel,
Ensure high scientific and ethics standards, and
Oversee scientific reporting systems

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Office of Scientific Evidence and Recommendations (OSER)

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Providing specialized library science services that support research, information exchange, and learning.

Digital and Physical Collections
Literature/Systematic Reviews
Research Consultations and Training
Science Clips & Literature Alerts
Innovation Space (Virtual Reality, Supercomputer)

Office of Science Quality and Library Services (OSQLS)

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Promoting standards and recommended practices for quality, transparency, and utility.

Scientific Clearance
Knowledge Management
Guidelines & Recommendations
Peer Review Bulletin & Information Quality