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Biochemical Science Division Mission & Overview NIST Biochemical Science Division (831) Gaithersburg , MD 20899-8310 National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Biochemical Science Division |
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Mission Statement The mission of the NIST Biochemical Science Division is to provide biochemically and biologically based measurement methods, data, reference materials, and predictive models in support of the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory role to provide, as the Nation's Reference Laboratory, the national system of chemical, physical, and biochemical measurements. Overview The Biochemical Science Division is at the focus of the NIST effort addressing critical measurement and data needs in the biochemical sciences. The Division has established a variety of long-range research programs to maintain critical expertise needed for the development of advanced measurement methods, Standard Reference Materials and databases for use by industry and other research enterprises. It fosters collaboration among NIST scientists conducting biochemical research, and raises the visibility of the NIST program, which leads to enhanced collaborations with industry, universities and other government agencies. The Division is organized into four groups: (1) DNA Measurements, (2) Biospectroscopy, (3) Structural Biology, and (4) Cell & Tissue Measurements. |
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Date created: January 13, 2005 |
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