Center for Infectious Disease Research
The Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) is housed at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in Milwaukee.[1] The CIDR houses a BSL3 laboratory.[2] As of 2021, its focus is "on understanding the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis related to infection with all types of microorganisms, viruses, fungi or parasites."[3]
History
[edit]The CIDR was established in 2002 as the Center for Bioterrorism and Infectious Diseases (CBID).[4]
The name was changed to its current status in 2010.[4]
Over a three-year period in the early 2010s, a total of four notifiable accidents involving dermal punctures.[1]
As of 2015, the MCW operated two BSL-3 laboratories both on the main campus in Wauwatosa.[1]
In May 2015, it was reported that "MCW's lab is registered with the federal government to work with the Gram-negative bacteria known as Francisella."[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Penzenstadler, Nick (28 May 2015). "State incidents highlight bioterror lab concerns". Post Crescent. USA Today Network.
- ^ "Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) - Facilities - BSL3 and ABSL3 Facilities". Medical College of Wisconsin. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) - Welcome". Medical College of Wisconsin. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ a b "About the Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR)". Medical College of Wisconsin. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
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