Los Alamos National Laboratory: Bioscience Profile

"We seek to help prevent the proliferation of biological and chemical weapons, provide technologies for their detection and for defense against their use, and ensure the health and well-being of the world population."

CONTACTS

Division Leader
Gary Resnick
Deputy Division Leader for Science and Technology (Acting)
Jose Olivares
Deputy Division Leader for Operations (Acting)
Kurt Beckman

B Division Web Site

Overview

Bioscience Division integrates biology, chemistry, physics, and computational sciences to address the complex problems that face the nation. This multidisciplinary approach reinforces our strong foundation in basic science and new technology innovation.

Capabilities

Genomic and Proteomic Science
Cell Biology
Biothreat Reduction/Bioforensics
Computational Biology
Environmental Microbiology
Bio-Materials and Chemistry
Measurement Science and Diagnostics
Molecular Synthesis
Structural Biology

Mission

B Division serves the nation by developing science and technology to reduce natural and deliberate threats to human populations and the environment from biological, chemical, and radiological agents.

Los Alamos National Laboratory • Est 1943

Operated by Los Alamos National Security, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy's NNSA