Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC
Ashley Hanlon is an experienced laboratory operations and research professional with a strong background in immunoassays. Currently serving as Laboratory Operations Manager at Precision For Medicine since August 2022, Ashley is responsible for overseeing various laboratory functions. In addition, a Research Associate at BNBI since November 2014, Ashley contributes technical expertise in the development and evaluation of immunoassays for research and bioforensic applications. Previous experience includes working at Tetracore Inc from June 2010 to October 2014 as a Commercial Immunology Associate and Research Associate II, where Ashley managed commercial communications and marketing efforts. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology from Salisbury University, earned between 2006 and 2009.
Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC
Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC (BNBI) manages and operates the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The NBACC mission is to provide the scientific basis for characterization of biological threats and bioforensic analysis to support attribution of their planned or actual use. BNBI Corporate Governance - The Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC is a non-profit, single-purpose (i.e., focused solely on the DHS FFRDC contract), company with a Board of Directors and Company Officers - President, Treasurer and Secretary. BNBI is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Battelle Memorial Institute. Both DHS and the BNBI Board of Directors provide oversight for NBACC/BNBI. The BNBI Board of Directors provides corporate governance implemented through engaged Board Committees and regular interactions. National Bioforensic Analysis Center (NBFAC) mission as delineated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive-10 and FBI requirements, is to establish and maintain "always available" bioforensic analyses and to expand this capability to unknown and future biological threat agents to support attribution investigations. National Biological Threat Characterization Center (NBTCC) mission is to establish the scientific basis for the threat posed by traditional, emerging, enhanced and advanced biological agents and life science-related technologies to support and inform Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) biodefense preparedness, response and recovery decisions. As a nonprofit company, BNBI promotes science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) education. BNBI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.