Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) and Response to Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Advanced molecular detection (AMD) integrates the latest next-generation genomic sequencing technologies with bioinformatics and epidemiology expertise across CDC and the nation to help us find, track, and stop disease-causing pathogens faster than ever before.
New COVID-19 Genomic Epidemiology Toolkit Released
Posted on Friday, January 8, 2021
The Office of AMD recently released a COVID-19 Genomic Epidemiology Toolkit to help epidemiologists apply genomic data to state and local investigations and track SARS-CoV-2 strains circulating in their jurisdictions. The toolkit consists of modular video presentations, audio transcripts, case studies, scientific narratives, examples/templates, job aids, reference documents, external links, etc.
Page last reviewed: January 8, 2021
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention