Office of Science (OS)

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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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