Key points
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ensures the highest possible scientific integrity is used to conduct our critical work.
- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) assembled an interagency taskforce to review scientific integrity policies and practices.
- Read about CDC's commitment to scientific integrity and federal guidance on scientific integrity practice and policy.
Purpose
Scientific integrity is the adherence to professional practices, ethical behavior, and the principles of honesty and objectivity when conducting, managing, using the results of, and communicating about science and scientific activities. Inclusivity, transparency, and protection from inappropriate influence are hallmarks of scientific integrity.
Science is the foundation of CDC's mission to save lives, protect people, and promote health for all. CDC's world-class scientists, researchers, and health professionals are committed to using the highest possible scientific integrity and quality standards and practices to conduct our critical work. CDC continually works to strengthen its scientific integrity infrastructure to evolve and keep pace with advances in science and technology.
Inclusivity, transparency, and protection from inappropriate influence are hallmarks of scientific integrity. CDC continually works to strengthen its scientific integrity infrastructure to evolve and keep pace with advances in science and technology.
Protecting integrity
CDC Pledge
The agency's pledge to the American people involves five commitments, starting with being a diligent steward of the funds entrusted to it.
Contact Us
To discuss scientific integrity concerns or report suspected research misconduct at CDC, contact the CDC Scientific Integrity Official: ScientificIntegrity@cdc.gov.