Being a member of the Chamber has lots of benefits, which is why we like to highlight one member each month, just as a reminder of how amazing all of our members are! Learn more below about our member, Leidos Biomedical Research, operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.
What does Leidos Biomedical Research, operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research do?
Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. is the operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL), a Federally Funded Research and Development Center dedicated to the application of biomedical science and technology to improve human health and the only national laboratory exclusively devoted to biomedical research.
Our scientists conduct basic, translational and applied research, create new technologies, and collaborate with government, industry and academic colleagues. We support the National Cancer Institute and other Institutes of the National Institutes of Health.
Tell us how Leidos Biomedical Research, operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research started.
The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research was established as the NCI-Frederick Cancer Research Center in 1972. The government transferred 67 buildings and about 71 acres on the U.S. Army’s Fort Detrick campus to the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (now Health and Human Services), which included the National Cancer Institute.
Since then, we have become an internationally recognized center of scientific excellence in cancer, AIDS, and infectious disease research. Our achievements include advances in biomedical science, work on the first test used to screen blood for HIV/AIDS in the 1980s, leading roles in several major initiatives, contributions to biodefense and clinical trials, and the manufacture of experimental treatments and vaccines for studies worldwide.
We are proud to have served the public for nearly five decades, and we remain dedicated to meaningful science for a better, healthier world.
Why is Frederick a good location for the laboratory?
Frederick County boasts a robust local economy, with biosciences being a key industry. Frederick County is home to a highly skilled workforce and institutions of higher learning whose graduates are well prepared to contribute to our mission.
Why did you join the Chamber and how has being a member benefitted your organization?
The Chamber provides a connection to the Frederick community that is unsurpassed. An example is our partnership with the Chamber to present the Biotech Connector series which brings together the regional biotech community for a deeper understanding of local scientific advances.
Our leaders have benefited from the Leadership Frederick County program, establishing strong relationships with business, government, and community leaders critical to our role as the top private employer in Frederick County.
What do you want Leidos Biomedical Research, operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research to be known for?
Our mission is to improve the lives of those struggling with cancer, HIV/AIDS and deadly infectious diseases. As a government-owned, contractor-operated scientific enterprise, the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research efficiently addresses critical biomedical questions that no one else can readily do, and rapidly responds to emerging health threats.
Share some of your community involvement efforts.
We invest in efforts to improve the community where our employees live and work. We organize volunteer events throughout the year which include support for Blessings in a Backpack, Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, and the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon 5K. We also provide sponsorship and donations to charities and causes that align with our mission.
Do you have any exciting events planned?
Biotech Connector – Volume Electron Microscopy, May 23 at the Frederick National Laboratory
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