Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Virus Reference & Research (Respiratory Viruses)
Director / Head:
Dr Larry ANDERSON
Institution:
Division of Viral & Rickettsial Diseases (DVRD)
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Address:
1600 Clifton Road, NE GA 30333
Town:
Atlanta
Country:
USA
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
(1-404) 639 3596
Fax:
(1-404) 639 1307
Date of Designation:
01/Sep/1962
Last Redesignation:
29/Dec/2003
Expiry:
29/Dec/2007
Date of Discontinuation:
01/Aug/2008
Terms of Reference:
- 1. To play a leading role in the characterization & classification of viruses in the Centre's field of special interest. 2. To maintain prototype strains & reference antisera. 3. To distribute small quantities of reagents. 4. To take an active part in collaborative studies. 5. To train virologists. 6. To give consultant advice to national laboratories & assistance or advice during epidemics. 7. To report epidemiological information to WHO.
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WHO organization wide expected result:
Responsible Officer:
Cognat, Dr Sébastien
Phone:
(33-472) 71 51 63
Technical Counterpart:
Oliva, Dr Otavio
Phone:
(1-202) 974 3707
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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