
OpinionFebruary 12, 2024
CDC’s Labs Are Making a Comeback. Now They Need Support
The pandemic early exposed weaknesses in CDC’s laboratories. Organizational and culture changes there are good first steps, but more must be done
Scott Becker is the chief executive officer of the Association of Public Health Laboratories, which works to strengthen laboratory systems protecting the public's health in the U.S. and globally.

CDC’s Labs Are Making a Comeback. Now They Need Support
The pandemic early exposed weaknesses in CDC’s laboratories. Organizational and culture changes there are good first steps, but more must be done