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Specialized Laboratories for Health Research

Battelle’s state-of-the-art health research facilities are equipped with the cutting-edge technology and experienced staff necessary to support a wide range of clients in addressing complex health challenges.
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Pioneering the Future of Health with Science and User Insights


Battelle health research labs and facilities provide a comprehensive suite of services from advanced biomedical research to user-centric design evaluation. Our capabilities span from developing biological and chemical countermeasures to assessing the usability of medical devices and health products.

This integrated approach ensures that our solutions are scientifically robust and tailored to meet user needs effectively. By focusing on both the scientific and practical aspects of product development, we deliver solutions that are not only innovative but also practical and user-friendly, making us an ideal partner for commercial and government clients seeking to address complex health challenges with solutions that work with end-users.

Battelle Biomedical Research Center (BRC)


Battelle's Biomedical Research Center (BRC) houses the largest private Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) facility in the U.S., featuring advanced laboratories and equipment. Specializing in comprehensive research and testing of medical countermeasures for biological and chemical threats, we provide a variety of services including prophylaxis, therapeutic, and diagnostic testing across multiple exposure routes and model sizes. Our secure, state-of-the-art research capabilities in handling highly toxic chemicals and pathogenic biological agents make us an ideal partner for government and private sector entities tackling complex life science challenges.

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Image: Battelle microbiologist examining samples in a BSL-3 facility

Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) Laboratories

 

Features:

  • 22,000 ft2 ABSL-3 containment area
  • 24 ABSL-3 web laboratories
  • Aerosol Research and Component Assessment (ARCA) chamber
  • Exposure suites with multiple Class III biological safety cabinets (BSCs)
  • Multiple rooms are hardwired for telemetry and available for multi-study monitoring
  • Bacteriology laboratories
  • Dedicated fermentation laboratories
  • Virology laboratories
  • Dedicated tissue culture laboratories
  • Aerosol testing and exposure laboratories
Image: Battelle biologist examining a virus in a BSL-2 facility

Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2) Laboratories

Features:

  • 70,000+ ft2 ABSL-2 containment area
  • 17 ABSL-2 laboratories
  • Exposure suites with multiple Class III biological safety cabinets (BSCs)
  • Multiple rooms are hardwired for telemetry and available for multi-study monitoring
  • Bacteriology laboratories
  • Dedicated fermentation laboratories
  • Virology laboratories
  • Dedicated tissue culture laboratories
  • Aerosol testing and exposure laboratories








Image: Battelle aerosol exposure laboratory equipment

Aerosol Exposure Laboratories

Features:

  • Aerosol Research and Component Assessment (ARCA) chamber
  • Exposure suites with multiple Class III biological safety cabinets (BSCs)

Image: Battelle highly toxic materials laboratory equipment

Highly Toxic Materials Laboratories

Features:

  • 77,000 ft2 toxic materials area
  • 15 laboratories
  • 144 linear feet of filtered chemical fume hoods


Battelle uLab


Battelle's uLAB specializes in the user-centered design and testing of medical devices. It offers a collaborative space where engineers, designers, and healthcare professionals innovate together. Equipped with advanced technology, the uLAB simulates real-world conditions for thorough prototype testing and refinement. This ensures that the final products are technologically sound and meet user-specific needs, enhancing patient care and safety.

Key Features:

  • Five rooms configured to test everything from hardware and software to full-scale interiors for office and home environments.
  • Private intake rooms and a medical exam table for clinical consultations (for studies that have a medical device focus).
  • Available remote access for software usability testing, which opens up recruiting to long distance and international participants.

EXPLORE THE ULAB

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