What is Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD)?
Learn about the process to integrate genomic data with epidemiological data for public health
About CDC's Advanced Molecular Detection Program
Learn more about how the program is transforming disease detection
CDC's AMD program is a leader in the application of pathogen genomics in public health in the US.
Stories describing how advanced molecular dection (AMD) technology is used to improve public health
Investment maps of state, local, and territorial public health laboratories supported by AMD funds
Broad Agency Announcement Awards
A summary of the 43 awards given to research programs to promote innovation in genomic sequencing
COVID-19 Genomic Epidemiology Toolkit
A set of training modules to help public health labs apply SARS-CoV-2 genomic data to epidemiologic...
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Detecting Outbreaks with Whole Genome Sequencing
To explain the use of next-generation sequencing for the investigation of foodborne outbreaks
Comparing DNA Sequencing Technology
Learn how next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology provides more data with greater detail.
Investment maps of state, local, and territorial public health laboratories supported by AMD funds
COVID-19 Genomic Epidemiology Toolkit
A set of training modules to help public health labs apply SARS-CoV-2 genomic data to epidemiologic...
AMD Scientific Superhero Posters
Get your own Advanced Molecular Detection Scientific Superhero posters
Sequencing for Public Health Emergency Response, Epidemiology, and Surveillance (SPHERES) consortium