Emory Wins CDC Grants for Injury Prevention
The CDC's Injury Center has designated the Emory Center for Injury Control as one of two new Injury Control Research Centers (ICRC). "Connecting research to communities is a primary focus for CDC and we are pleased to announce the new ICRCs, as well as those renewed. I consider each to be a part of this critical research network," said Dr. Ileana Arias, Director of CDC's Injury Center. "Their work will fill a critical gap and can help shape a better understanding of how to improve the lives of those affected to help them live to their full potential."At each ICRC, scientists from a wide spectrum of disciplines focus upon discovering how to prevent and control injuries more effectively. They work to identify critical knowledge gaps in injury risk and protection and also conduct research to address these gaps. Furthermore, this network of ICRCs also provides technical assistance to injury prevention and control programs within their geographic region. For more information about CDC's injury prevention and response work, go to www.cdc.gov/injury. The Emory Center for Injury Control was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, Emory Wins CDC Grants for Injury Prevention, on Wednesday.