At a glance
- The CDC Technology Transfer Office (TTO) plays a central role in establishing research collaborations between external parties and CDC researchers. If you are interested in collaborating with CDC on research or novel technologies, please contact the TTO at TTO@cdc.gov.
Overview
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and domestic. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities to do the same. While performing its mission, many CDC researchers identify novel technologies which may be of interest to potential partners. The TTO helps formalize research collaborations with external parties and manages available CDC technologies for licensure.
See our list of available CDC technology for licensing and collaborations.
Collaborations with the CDC
The CDC goal of protecting public health and safety is a challenging, ever evolving activity. CDC works with other organizations to leverage their respective skills to fulfill its public health mission. As such, CDC is keen to identify and secure research relationships with other organizations to advance its science to benefit humankind.
The CDC Technology Transfer Office (TTO) serves as the conduit within CDC to help formalize research partnerships with outside parties. For any questions about options to formalize collaborative research, please contact TTO at TTO@cdc.gov.
Model Agreements
The TTO negotiates a variety of technology transfer agreements, and each agreement is tailored to the specific project. The following section lists some of the agreements that are often used to facilitate research and technology transfer.
- Confidential Disclosure Agreement
- Material Transfer Agreement