Platforms & Facilities

Scientific Support Services

Enabling Research Excellence

Scientific Support Services provides operational, technical and safety support that helps create an environment where researchers can focus on discovery and innovation. Through research facility support, scientific equipment stewardship, laboratory safety programs and operational coordination, our team helps advance the research mission of Children's National Research Institute.

Our services support investigators, research programs, core facilities and shared research resources across the institute, helping foster a safe, efficient and collaborative research environment.

What We Support

Research Facilities and Laboratory Infrastructure

Supporting the research spaces, equipment and operational infrastructure that enable scientific discovery across Children's National Research Institute.

  • Research laboratory space support
  • Laboratory infrastructure coordination
  • Research equipment stewardship
  • Scientific facility planning and support

Scientific Equipment and Technology Resources

Supporting the acquisition, stewardship and effective use of scientific instrumentation and research technologies that accelerate research and innovation.

  • Scientific equipment lifecycle management
  • Shared instrumentation support
  • Research technology coordination
  • Equipment planning and optimization

Research Lab Safety

Promoting safe and compliant research environments through laboratory safety programs, regulatory oversight and responsible research practices.

  • Laboratory safety program support
  • Biosafety oversight and compliance
  • Chemical and radiation safety coordination
  • Research regulatory guidance

Research Operations Support

Providing operational coordination and support resources that help researchers focus on scientific discovery.

  • Research operational support
  • Shared research resource coordination
  • Research program facilitation
  • Operational planning and implementation support

Sustainability and Stewardship

Advancing sustainable laboratory practices and responsible resource utilization across the research enterprise.

  • Laboratory sustainability initiatives
  • Equipment and resource stewardship
  • Waste reduction and recycling programs
  • Environmental responsibility in research operations

Supporting Discovery Through Research Infrastructure

Scientific discovery depends on more than laboratory space and equipment. It requires a strong operational foundation that enables researchers to work safely, efficiently and collaboratively. Scientific Support Services helps provide that foundation by supporting research infrastructure, scientific equipment, laboratory safety programs and operational resources that contribute to a thriving research environment at Children's National Research Institute.

Contact Scientific Support Services

For questions regarding research facilities, laboratory infrastructure, scientific equipment resources, laboratory safety programs or research operational support, please contact:

Umetsu Kenta

Kenta Umetsu, MS

  • Director, Research Facility and Biosafety