Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research in Blood Lipids
Director / Head:
Dr Gary L. MYERS
Institution:
Clinical Chemistry Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Address:
Mail Stop F25 4770 Buford Highway
GA 30341-3724
Town:
Atlanta
Country:
USA
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
(1-770) 488 4606
Fax:
(1-770) 488 4192
Date of Designation:
01/Jan/1969
Last Redesignation:
18/Mar/2005
Expiry:
18/Mar/2009
Date of Discontinuation:
26/Mar/2009
Terms of Reference:
- To provide consultation on the determination of blood lipids, & exchange information on techniques of lipid determination.
- To produce & distribute reference & standard material & make it available to other centres.
- To provide guidance for the intra- & inter-laboratory control.
- To train medical & paramedical personnel.
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Subjects:
- Cardiovascular diseases
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Types of activity:
- Information dissemination
- Standardization of terminology and nomenclature
- Training and education
WHO organization wide expected result:
Responsible Officer:
MENDIS Shanthi P.B.
Phone:
+41 22 79 13441
Technical Counterpart:
BARCELO Alberto
Phone:
1-202-974-3589
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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