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CDC breaks ground on new scientific communications center

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, January 19th, 2003

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) broke ground December 18, 2002 on a state-of-the-art Scientific Communications Center that will house meeting space for scientific training programs for public health professionals, a hub for distance learning, and a place for visitors to study and learn about public health.

"This new communications center is a key step in achieving CDC's goal of encouraging exchange of the latest scientific and public health information between CDC, other public health professionals, partners, and the public," said CDC Director Dr. Julie Louise Gerberding.

The new $62.5 million facility, expected to be completed...

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Source: Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA (2003-01-19)

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