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]

For Seattle's, see Center for Global Infectious Disease Research.

History

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
  1. Penzenstadler, Nick (28 May 2015). "State incidents highlight bioterror lab concerns". Post Crescent. USA Today Network.
  2. "Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) - Facilities - BSL3 and ABSL3 Facilities". Medical College of Wisconsin. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  3. "Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) - Welcome". Medical College of Wisconsin. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  4. "About the Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR)". Medical College of Wisconsin. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
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