Northeastern University granted $17.5 million by CDC to become infectious disease detection, prep center

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Northeastern University in Boston will be given $17.5 million by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lead an innovation center focused on infectious disease detection and preparation, the university announced. The Center for Advanced Epidemic Analytics and Predictive Modeling Technology, or EPISTORM, will "help detect and prepare the United States for the next outbreak of infectious disease, especially in rural areas," according to the university's Northeastern Global News (NGN). The funds will be used to coordinate the work of various consortium members across the U.S. to prepare local communities for outbreaks, including RSV and the seasonal flu.