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Biophotonics is at the intersection of photonics and biology where light is used to image, detect, and manipulate biological materials. This project addresses
Nanocalorimetry provides a capability to measure the thermal properties of very small samples and at very fast rates. Materials and interfaces of interest
NIST supports the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Early Detection Research Network (EDRN) as a Biomarker Reference Laboratory by efficiently validating the
Flow cytometry is used to analyze individual cells to understand the proteins, nucleic acids and other biomolecules they have or produce, and to analyze groups
Genome Editing technologies have transformed the potential of biosciences and biotechnology, by providing precision engineering tools that enable modifications
The "first-of-its-kind" in an entirely new class of reference material, NIST PS1 Primary Standard for quantitative NMR (Benzoic Acid) is now available! The PS
The NIST Urine Albumin Standardization Program is focused on the development of a measurement procedure and reference materials to support an international
The latest release of the NIST Mass Spectral Library, which includes the NIST Tandem Mass Spectral Library and NIST/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Library and NIST GC
The Optical Medical Imaging project was established to advance the application of optical imaging in surgical, clinical, and medical practices. Our goal is to
Reliable measurements of quality attributes of medical products are required for quality control and verification of safety and efficacy. To reduce (i) the risk
NIST and FDA are co-developing DNA-based materials for mixed microbial detection. Our annual workshop brings together private and public interests to discuss
As part of the NIST on a Chip program, the Photonic Dosimetry project is developing in-situ sub-micrometer ionizing-radiation dosimetry and calorimetry leading
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for an agile and resilient pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution framework. Advancements in manufacturing
Flow cytometers are versatile instruments that have been successfully used to enumerate cell subsets in infectious diseases (e.g., HIV) and to diagnose
The NIST Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapies (RMAT) laboratory programs are focused on developing innovative measurement assurance solutions and
The global response to COVID-19 is leading to rapid advances in diagnostic, surveillance, and vaccine and therapeutic development. A critical measurement
Control over engineering and measuring single cells is an emerging capability of value to increase confidence the sectors of engineering biology, regenerative