Global Impact of Animal Research on Infectious Diseases: A CDC Perspective

摘要

Iam going to discuss the global impact that animal research has had on infectious disease, with a CDC angle. I will provide a historical perspective, but primarily focus on the science and the key scientific contributions that have made an impact on prevention of infectious diseases globally. I have selected several infectious diseases for which there is visible progress and clear and specific examples of accomplishments due to animal research. Some of my discussion will involve regulations and policy as well as CDC-specific work. Obviously, not everything is about infectious diseases and a few key accomplishments that are noninfectious disease-related are shown in Box 1, denoting the years and recognition with the Nobel Prize. Some of those accomplishments are making it possible for people to live their lives to the fullest today.