The Biomolecular Structure and Function Group advances new measurement methods and modeling tools for structural analysis of biomolecules and biomolecular complexes.

Advancing technology and traceability through quality genetic measurements to aid work in Forensic and Clinical Genetics.

The Cell Systems Science Group conducts research in measurements and models that support the understanding of complex biological phenomena at the cellular and subcellular level. The group focuses on the cell as a system and tools that can make measurements and characterize the system properties.

The Biomarker and Genomic Sciences Group develops and applies standards and methods for all analytical and bioanalytical measurements pertinent to instrument calibration and validation to ensure bioassay performance for identification and quantitation of molecular and biological species.

The Organic Chemical Metrology Group is responsible for developing, critically evaluating, and applying liquid chromatographic, gas chromatographic, spectroscopic and mass spectrometric techniques for the confident identification and measurement of organic species in a variety of matrices.

The Inorganic Chemical Metrology Group is responsible for developing, critically evaluating, and applying techniques for the identification and measurement of inorganic and organometallic species using X-ray, optical, and mass spectrometry as well as classical analytical methods, pH, and

The Gas Sensing Metrology Group is responsible for developing, critically evaluating, and applying techniques for the identification and measurement of gaseous species in atmospheres (urban, rural, and pristine) and process streams (automobile and stack).

Creates positive feedback between making and measuring nanostructures, to cultivate new capabilities for nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing.

Develops and disseminates measurement methods and documentary and artifact standards for the characterization of the optical and topographical properties of surfaces, particularly surfaces and surface finishes important in optical instrumentation, forensics, and consumer products.

Realizes and disseminates the SI unit of length from micrometers to kilometers by leading documentary standards efforts and developing and delivering dimensional length measurements that enable the next generation of manufacturing and advanced scientific research.

The Intelligent Systems Division develops, advances and deploys measurement science and standards to speed development, adoption, and integration of leading-edge intelligent technologies to advance U.S. manufacturing performance.