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A Legacy of Trust
Battelle Wins $93M Contract to Boost US Biodefense, Biological Threat Readiness
Battelle has been awarded the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership (STEP) 2.0 contract, becoming the sole awardee for this major Biological Threat Reduction (BTR) effort.
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Powering the Future
A Conversation with Andy Griffith on Nuclear Energy’s Role in the World
We sat down with Andy Griffith, whose career spans the Navy, Department of Energy (DOE) leadership in Environmental Management and Nuclear Energy, and service as Acting US Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy in 2022, to explore the past, present and future of nuclear technology.
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The Future of Neurotechnology
Real World Neurotechnology Impact and What’s in Store for the Future
We sat down with Justin Sanchez, Technical Fellow at Battelle to learn what's next for neurotechnology and why Battelle believes the nervous system can ultimately become a restorable communication channel.
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Myth-Busting
Common Misconceptions About PFAS
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, continue to make headlines for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. But despite growing awareness, PFAS misinformation and confusion still cloud the conversation. Let's clear the air by busting some of the most common PFAS myths.
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Holistic Health and Performance Enabling Mission Success
Human Health and Performance
We're delivering holistic solutions to protect and optimize physical, mental, and environmental health, driving your mission success across sea, land, air, and space.
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Investing in Lasting Impact
Battelle Awards $900,000 in STEM Education Grants to Ohio Schools
Battelle announced the funding of 194 grants totaling $900,000 to enhance STEM learning in classrooms across Ohio.
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Battelle has a long and proud history of helping nations build resilient biosurveillance and biosecurity systems. With this new contract, we will expand that mission by partnering with DTRA and global collaborators to strengthen disease detection, characterization, and reporting capabilities that reduce the risk of biological threats before they can cause harm.
- Dan Pikora, General Manager of Battelle’s National Security Business
Nuclear energy isn’t simple, but today’s designs are safer, smarter and increasingly essential for electricity and industrial applications.
- Andy Griffith, Nuclear Energy Research Leader
We’re finally at the point where people understand the concepts of neuroscience and neurotechnology; they’re no longer science fiction but real-world technology people can experience for themselves. That experience is often the greatest catalyst in advancing neurotechnology.
- Justin Sanchez, Battelle Technical Fellow
Don't just make good decisions; Make informed decisions. The best way to make informed decisions is to rely on the experts and reputable sources.
- Shalene Thomas, R.E.P, Sr. Emerging Contaminants Program Manager at Battelle
With over 95 years of experience, we’re optimizing human health and performance through science-based solutions.
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When students engage with quality STEM education, they gain access to pathways that transform families and energize local economies. This program connects classroom innovators to a robust network of schools, professional resources, and collaborative educators statewide.
- Sandra Wilder, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network
Case Studies
Inside Battelle Blog | The Latest
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Jun 04, 2026 Environment
Advancing PFAS Destruction Solutions: Key Insights from Battelle's Hill Forum
On May 14 and 15, 2026, Battelle co-sponsored "Beyond Forever: Bridging Policy and Industry with PFAS Solutions," convening policymakers and industry experts at Capitol Hill. We sat down with Battelle's Amy Dindal and Jeff Rose to unpack this important conversation about PFAS policy and solutions.
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May 21, 2026 Health
Critical Conversations in SOF: We Know Sleep Matters. Now What?
Poor and interrupted sleep is simply a reality of SOF life.That’s why sleep is increasingly recognized within SOF not as a wellness issue, but as a readiness variable that the force must treat. The question is how we apply what the research already tells us, at scale, across the force.
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May 19, 2026 Health
Breaking Through the Barriers to NAMs Adoption
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are poised to transform preclinical research and toxicology. Right now there are three interconnected barriers to in vitro NAMs adoption. Moving NAMs into the mainstream will require approaches that tackle all three together.
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May 08, 2026 Environment
Critical Minerals Beneath the Nation’s Feet
The United States is racing to secure the critical minerals that power modern life. While much of the focus has been on opening new mines or securing supplies overseas, one of America’s most accessible domestic resources has been hiding in plain sight.
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May 06, 2026 Health
The Gap Between NAMs Promise and NAMs Practice
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) have demonstrated tremendous promise but there are still structural barriers standing in the way of widespread NAMs adoption. Here how to understand those gaps in promise vs. practice.
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The Battelle Story
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