Mission First. Safety Always: A Conversation with Andy Carew on Battelle's Safety Culture

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04/16/25
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Agriculture

Key Differences in Microbial Formulation Applications: Foliar Sprays vs. Seed Treatments

While some microbial formulations can be adapted for both foliar and seed treatment applications, the specific requirements for each differ significantly.
04/10/25
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Solvers

Battelle Technical Fellow Amy Heintz Serves as Organizational Leader, Inventor, Mentor

For over 20 years, Battelle Fellow Amy Heintz has been accelerating innovation, creativity, quality and integrity across Battelle. Keep reading to see Amy's resonant impact on applied science - from early beginnings in the field of chemistry, to fostering scientific development today through future-facing invention and mentorship.
03/20/25
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Research Management and Operations

NEON’s Impact on Wildfire Research: Assessing Dead Trees in Yellowstone National Park, Forest Loss in California and Nitrogen Deposition Levels in Colorado

This month, we are highlighting three examples of research either impacted by or leveraging NEON data to research wildfires. You can read more on NEON’s contribution assessing dead trees in Yellowstone National Park, loss of forest in California and nitrogen deposition below.
03/18/25
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Medical Devices

Applying a Human-Centric Approach to Medical Device Design

Ensuring that products are safe, effective, and user-friendly when designing medical devices is crucial. Human-centered design (HCD) offers a framework for achieving these goals by placing the user at the center of the development process.
03/13/25
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Energy, Resilience

The 4 Types of CO2 Injection Wells

Explore the 4 categories of carbon dioxide injection wells, their purposes, the data they collect and why this data is critical for successful carbon capture and storage (CCS).
03/10/25
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Agriculture

An Introduction to Biopesticide Formulations

The agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation that has catalyzed a surge of interest in alternatives to conventional chemical pesticides, with biological formulations emerging as a promising, nature-inspired approach to crop protection.
03/06/25
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PFAS and Emerging Chemicals

Managing PFAS in Biosolids and Sewage Sludge

What you need to know about addressing PFAS in biosolids and sludge – including key definitions, risk sources, stakeholder–specific guidance, taking action and how Battelle can help.
03/04/25
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Energy, Resilience

Choosing A CO2 Sequestration Drilling Partner

Selecting the right partner to drill carbon sequestration wells is critical to mitigate risk, reduce cost, ensure compliance and drive long-term CCS project success. Here's 4 things to look for when evaluating service providers.
02/27/25
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Solvers

From Acid Rain to Biotech: Chief Scientist Mike Kuhlman's Impact at Battelle

Battelle’s Chief Scientist Mike Kuhlman personifies success at the world’s largest independent research organization—he started at the scientific entry level, leveraged his education to contribute to important projects of the day, then learned and grew not only with the company, but with the country.
02/25/25
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Medical Devices

4 Easy Ways to Implement Systems Engineering into Medical Device Design

Medical devices are becoming increasingly complex. Implementing systems engineering principles into the medical device design process ensures that all components work together seamlessly to create safe, reliable and effective products.
02/19/25
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Medical Devices

Five Reasons Systems Engineering is Essential to Medical Device Development

Ensuring medical devices are innovative, safe, reliable, and industry-compliant is essential. Systems engineering provides a strategic framework to achieve these goals by integrating disciplines and managing the complexities of device design.
02/07/25
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Research Management and Operations

From Rabbits to Research: Samantha Kremidas Finds Her Niche at Battelle

Learn how program analyst Samantha Kremidas turned her love for ecological science into a thriving career at NEON.
02/05/25
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Life Sciences Research, Medical Devices

Transforming Gene Therapy: Battelle's HIT SCAN™ and the Rise of Polymer Nanoparticles

Researchers at Battelle are working to unlock the potential of polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) to deliver safe, effective therapies for previously untreatable conditions. In this blog, we’ll cover some of the most frequently asked questions about gene therapy and this novel delivery vehicle technology.
01/31/25
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Life Sciences Research, Medical Devices

New Hope for Neuronal Diseases with Polymer Nanoparticle-Based Gene Therapy

Battelle has developed a new polymer nanoparticle (PNP) delivery system that can target specific cell types, such as neuronal cells. The work, which was recently recognized as the “Best Poster” at the Controlled Release Society 2024 Annual Meeting in Italy, could pave the way for safer, more effective gene therapies for genetic diseases.
01/27/25
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Agriculture

A Regulatory Perspective on the New EU Drinking Water Guidance

Understand the upcoming guidance on drinking water in the EU and how it applies to plant protection products and biocides.
01/24/25
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PFAS and Emerging Chemicals

Our PFAS Risk Mitigation Framework

As companies face mounting pressure from both regulators and the public to address PFAS risks, Battelle has developed a comprehensive framework to help businesses confidently understand, quantify and manage PFAS risk.
01/22/25
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Medical Devices

AI: Transforming the Future of Medical Device Development

In this Q&A, we explore the evolution of AI in medical device development, Battelle's pioneering role in this journey, and how to responsibly advance innovation in the "AI Age."
01/20/25
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Research Management and Operations

NEON Spotlight: The Best of 2024

2024 was yet another impressive year for NEON in terms of both the breadth and scale of research that it has enabled. As we turn the calendar to 2025, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting research and news involving the NEON program last year.
01/17/25
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Medical Devices

Understanding the Impact of PFAS "Forever Chemicals" on Medical Devices

The persistence of PFAS in the environment and potential health risks have led to regulatory actions affecting the medical device industry. In this blog, learn key PFAS details and how to address PFAS challenges for medical device companies.