Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Technologies - Research

We are discovering signatures and understanding threats by creating materials, methods, and technologies to detect and analyze them

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	Radio and Analytical Chemistry Establishing a nexus for chemistry and radiological materials that support important national security missions to prevent and counter acts of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass effect. Key projects and initiatives Athena Chemical and biothreat signatures Nuclear Forensics Transformational Innovation Initiative Rugged luminescent nanoparticle tracers
	Nuclear Engineering and Materials Analysis Investing in the expansion and enhancement of our capabilities in nuclear and material technologies. Key projects and initiatives Athena Fast Flux Test Facility Fuel Analysis under Steady-state and Transients (FAST) Nuclear material science Radiochemical Processing Laboratory
	Nuclear Signatures and Nonproliferation Advancing the understanding of nuclear signatures and developing new approaches to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and related technologies. Key projects and initiatives Nuclear forensics Nuclear Forensics Transformational Innovation Initiative Radiological and nuclear detection
	Pathogen Biology and Biochemistry Developing innovative strategies to combat emerging and persistent biological and chemical threats by studying host-pathogen interactions, threat-agnostic signatures, and host-based countermeasures. Key projects and initiatives Chemical and biothreat signatures Pathogen detection
	Applied Radiation Detection and Imaging Leading the development and deployment of radiation-interdiction and safeguards systems, technologies, and strategies worldwide. Key projects and initiatives PNNL Takes Its Radiation Expertise to Space
	Threat Detection and Interdiction Testing and Evaluation Leading the evaluation of complex detection systems for national and international security. Radiochemical Processing Laboratory Contraband detection Pathogen detection
	CBRNE Forensics Providing world-leading research, technology, and operations expertise for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection and forensics. Key projects and initiatives Chemical and biothreat signatures Nuclear forensics Nuclear Forensics Transformational Innovation Initiative Radiochemical Processing Laboratory Shallow Underground Laboratory
	STEM Leadership Development for Mission Alignment Committing to train, support, and inspire a diverse cadre of scientists, engineers, and other future leaders in national security, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Key projects and initiatives Introduction to Arms Control Course National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP) Minority-Serving Institution Partnership Program Radiation Detection for Nuclear Security Summer School Safeguards Internship Program