HQ Function

Serves as the central command for the agency, housing primary research laboratories, administrative offices, the Emergency Operations Center, and policy development units.

Notable Features:

Roybal Campus, advanced Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) and Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) laboratories, state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC), David J. Sencer CDC Museum.

Work Culture:

Highly mission-driven, scientific, and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on public service, data-driven decision-making, and rapid response to health emergencies. Staff are dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is the nerve center for U.S. public health protection, leading national efforts to combat diseases, respond to health emergencies, and provide guidance to state and local health departments. It's a globally recognized institution for public health expertise.

Values Reflected in HQ: Commitment to scientific excellence, accountability, integrity, public service, preparedness, innovation, and global health security are reflected in its infrastructure and operations.

Location:

The CDC works in over 60 countries and collaborates with international organizations to address global health challenges. This includes strengthening global health security by helping countries prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks; combating global HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis through PEPFAR and other initiatives; working towards polio eradication; controlling malaria; and improving global immunization coverage. CDC experts provide technical assistance, training, and support for surveillance systems and laboratory capacity building worldwide, contributing to a safer, healthier world.

Street Address:

1600 Clifton Road NE

City:

Atlanta

State/Province:

Georgia

Country:

USA