The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are launching a new funding opportunity to support the development of a national outbreak response network. The network will use data analytics and disease forecasting to improve the ability of state and local public health officials to predict, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The funding opportunity is open to state and local public health agencies, as well as academic institutions and research organizations. Applications must be submitted by June 14, 2023.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced a new funding opportunity to support the development of a national outbreak response network. The network will use data analytics and disease forecasting to improve the ability of state and local public health officials to predict, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
The funding opportunity is part of the CDC’s Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA). The CFA was established in April 2022 to improve the CDC’s ability to respond to public health threats. CFA uses data analytics and disease forecasting to develop models that can predict the spread of infectious diseases. These models can help public health officials identify areas at risk for outbreaks and develop targeted interventions.
The new funding opportunity will support the development of a national outbreak response network that will use CFA’s models to improve outbreak response. The network will be made up of state and local public health officials, as well as researchers and academics. The network will work together to develop and implement outbreak response plans, share data and information, and train public health officials on how to use CFA’s models.
The funding opportunity is open to state and local public health agencies, as well as academic institutions and research organizations. Applications must be submitted by June 14, 2023.
“Infectious disease outbreaks have and will continue to threaten our communities, friends, and families,” said Dylan George, Ph.D., director of CFA. “This network will increase our national capacity to use disease models, analytics, and forecasts to support public health action, prevent infections, protect people, and safeguard economies.”
The new funding opportunity is one of CFA’s latest initiatives to support public health decision-making. CFA is committed to using data analytics and disease forecasting to improve the ability of public health officials to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
