CDC Cyclospora Lab Size Reduced by DOGE Last Year

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) operates a lab dedicated to Cyclospora research.

Last year, the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) reduced the size of the Cyclospora lab.

The former director of the CDC's lab expressed concerns about the impact of the downsizing on outbreak response capabilities.

Timely responses to Cyclospora outbreaks may be significantly affected due to the lab's downsizing, according to the former director.

The reduction raises questions about the future effectiveness of monitoring and controlling Cyclospora-related incidents.

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