Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
AbbreviationCIDRAP
Formation2001
Purpose"to prevent illness and death from infectious diseases through epidemiologic research and the rapid translation of scientific information into real-world practical applications and solutions"
Location
Coordinates44°58′19″N 93°13′59″W / 44.971979°N 93.232962°W / 44.971979; -93.232962
Director
Michael T. Osterholm
Parent organization
Research Innovation Office (RIO)
AffiliationsUniversity of Minnesota
Websitewww.cidrap.umn.edu

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is a center within the University of Minnesota that focuses on addressing public health preparedness and emerging infectious disease response. It was founded in 2001 by Michael Osterholm, to "prevent illness and death from infectious diseases through epidemiological research and rapid translation of scientific information into real-world practical applications and solutions". It is not part of the Center for Disease Control or National Institute of Health.

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