Battelle National Biodefense Institute
Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) is a federally funded research and development center managed by BNBI, focused on biodefense and biological threat analysis. It operates the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) at Fort Detrick, providing state-of-the-art laboratories including a BSL-4 lab to understand and counter biological threats. BNBI is involved in research, analysis, and community engagement related to biodefense, supporting national security and public health.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Services
Laboratory analysis of biological evidence from suspected biocrime or bioterror incidents to generate scientific data for law enforcement.
Design and performance of laboratory experiments to address knowledge gaps about biological threats and inform risk assessments.
Operation of a national-scale biodefense research center providing high-containment laboratory capabilities and scientific resources for threat assessment and attribution.
Laboratory analysis of biological evidence from suspected biocrime or bioterror incidents to generate scientific data for law enforcement.
Design and performance of laboratory experiments to address knowledge gaps about biological threats and inform risk assessments.
Operation of a national-scale biodefense research center providing high-containment laboratory capabilities and scientific resources for threat assessment and attribution.
Expertise Areas
- High-containment laboratory operations
- Bioforensics and forensic evidence analysis
- Biological threat characterization
- Pathogen environmental persistence and inactivation testing
Key Technologies
- BSL-4 containment and associated infrastructure
- Bioforensic laboratory methods
- Genomic sequencing and assembly (forensic genomics)
- Aerosol generation and measurement techniques
News & Updates
The Department of Homeland Security’s new biodefense center at Fort Detrick is officially dedicated and operational.
Construction of the Homeland Security biodefense lab at Fort Detrick is 60% complete.
The Homeland Security lab at Fort Detrick has passed CDC inspection and is ready for research with select agents.
An inside look at the new biodefense laboratories at Fort Detrick, coming to life with state-of-the-art equipment.
10-Year Contract Awarded to BNBI for NBACC
BNBI was awarded a 10-year contract to operate the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC).
Official dedication of the new biodefense laboratory at Fort Detrick.
The Department of Homeland Security’s new biodefense center at Fort Detrick is officially dedicated and operational.
Construction of the Homeland Security biodefense lab at Fort Detrick is 60% complete.
The Homeland Security lab at Fort Detrick has passed CDC inspection and is ready for research with select agents.
An inside look at the new biodefense laboratories at Fort Detrick, coming to life with state-of-the-art equipment.
10-Year Contract Awarded to BNBI for NBACC
BNBI was awarded a 10-year contract to operate the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC).
Official dedication of the new biodefense laboratory at Fort Detrick.