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:
Kenta Umetsu, MS
- Director, Research Facility and Biosafety