Release Date: 3/16/2009

Columbus, OH, USA—Battelle, the world’s largest nonprofit, independent research and development organization, will unveil to existing and prospective customers how it is growing its science and technology capabilities, services, facilities, and expertise, in addition to presenting two Battelle Student Research Awards and a Student Travel Award at the Society of Toxicology 48th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in Baltimore, Maryland, March 15 - 19, 2009.

Battelle, which has a global reputation as one of the most well-established, premiere providers of science and technology services, will provide conference attendees the opportunity to learn more about the investments Battelle is making now to continue to advance science and accelerate the development of innovative products, services, and solutions in the areas of health and life sciences, national security, and energy. 

Battelle also will sponsor several awards.  During the Dermal Toxicology Specialty Section of the conference, the Battelle Student Research Award will be presented for the first time to two students for use in their institution’s research and development projects involving dermal toxicology.  Each student will be presented with a check for $2,500.  Battelle, in collaboration with the Hispanic Organization for Toxicologists, will also provide the third annual Student Travel Award to support the attendance of graduate and postdoctoral students of Hispanic origin and promote their career in Toxicology.

Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses:  Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences.  It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $5.2 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management, and technology commercialization.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 130 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Battelle also is one of the nation’s leading charitable trusts focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science and math education.

Battelle’s Global Health and Life Sciences business delivers comprehensive R&D services to support government agencies and private industry worldwide tasked with overcoming complex challenges and improving people’s health and quality of life.  Including operations in the national laboratories, Battelle applies the full breadth and depth of its science and technology resources to improve the effectiveness of public health programs; enhance understanding of how the environment and other risk factors affect human health; and accelerate the development of safe and effective therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and medical devices.

For more information contact Public Relations Manager Katy Delaney at +1 (410) 306-8638 or at delaneyk@battelle.org or Media Relations Specialist T.R. Massey at +1 (614) 424-5544 or at masseytr@battelle.org .