Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is one of the nation's largest federal multipurpose research and development installations. It is managed by UT-Battelle, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) . It is best described as a national energy laboratory; its principal concern is the development of safe, economical, and environmentally acceptable technologies for efficient production and use of energy from various sources. Recognizing the increasing importance of biotechnology to the nation's long-term security and economic prosperity, this vital technology has been declared a major initiative. In support of ORNL's pioneering efforts in bioprocessing during the past 25 years and its expanding future role in this vital area, the Laboratory has established the Bioprocessing Research and Development Center (BRDC).

Bioprocessing, which uses living organisms or their viable fractions to produce new products, is the critical link between fundamental science and innovative industrial application. The Center serves as the focal point for research and development efforts in this rapidly advancing area, emphasizing bioprocessing systems that will economically produce fuels and chemicals from renewable feedstocks and appropriate waste materials.

Activities in the BDRC provide direct focus within three major areas:

Biotechnology Research

Bioconversion Science and Technology

Remediation Technology

CENTER DIRECTOR Dr. Brian H. Davison, Director Oak Ridge National Laboratory Post Office Box 2008 Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6164 Phone: (865) 574-0955 Fax: (865) 576-5332 Email: davisonbh@ornl.gov