Organization profile
Organization profile
The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is a global leader in addressing public health preparedness and emerging infectious disease response. The center reduces illness and death from infectious diseases by effecting change through public policy refinement, fostering the adoption of science-based best practices in public health among professionals and the public, and conducting original interdisciplinary research. An international, collaborative center drawing on a wide range of expertise, CIDRAP focuses on emerging global challenges to public health and those demanding immediate attention, striving to create solutions targeted for the greatest impact. The center's current work focuses on four main areas:
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Pandemic influenza preparedness in public and private sectors, including research on influenza viruses with pandemic potential
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Bioterrorism preparedness and response
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Internet-based infectious disease reporting and publishing
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Education
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Cory Anderson
- Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy - Research Professional 5
Person: Researchers
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Sherri Berger
- Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy - Research Professional 6
Person: Researchers
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Derek F Fleming
- Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy - Research Professional 6
Person: Researchers
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2026 Webinar: Enhancing Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Role of Penicillin Allergy Testing
Osterholm, M. T. (PI) & Holmes, E. (Other Role)
3/1/26 → 12/31/26
Project: Research project
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2026 Vaccine Recommendations / #13930
Osterholm, M. T. (PI), Cruz, C. R. (Other Role), Griffis, K. C. (Other Role) & Wappes, J. (Other Role)
GORDON E AND BETTY I MOORE FOUNDATION
12/2/25 → 1/15/27
Project: Research project
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Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP 2026)
Osterholm, M. T. (PI), Berger, S. (Other Role), Cruz, C. R. (Other Role), Griffis, K. C. (Other Role), Moat, L. (Other Role), Stoddart, C. J. (Other Role) & Ulrich, A. K. (Other Role)
12/1/25 → 10/31/26
Project: Research project
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Funding the priorities of the influenza vaccines research and development roadmap: an evaluation of global investment
Ulrich, A. K., Bigalke, L., Arpey, M., Redepenning, S., Ostrowsky, J. T., Mehr, A. J., Mallick, S., Vestin, N., Basta, N. E., Norton, A., Bucher, A., Bresee, J. S., Osterholm, M. T., Moore, K. A. & Lackritz, E. M., Jan 1 2026, In: Vaccine. 69, 127967.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth: Safety, Effectiveness, and Public Health Benefit
Ulrich, A. K., Fleming, D. F., Smith, E. A., Anderson, C. J., Mehr, A. J., Redepenning, S. G., Stoddart, C. J., Moat, L. E., Walensky, R. P. & Lackritz, E. M., May 2026, In: Pediatrics. 157, 5, e2025075783.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Inequities and global declines in SARS-CoV-2 genomic data availability hinder response to emerging variants
Smith, E. A., Fleming, D. F., Lackritz, E. M. & Ulrich, A. K., Dec 2026, In: NPJ Viruses. 4, 1, 13.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Citing COVID concerns, Minnesota courts suspend trials and in-person hearings for two months
11/19/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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National fund started in Minnesota for families of health care workers who died of COVID
11/16/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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Delayed start to transition of power hurts coronavirus-fighting effort, Biden team says
11/15/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview