Discover cutting-edge neuroscience and biomedical research services at Janelia Research Campus, serving Sterling, VA and the surrounding region. Our state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing biomedical knowledge through groundbreaking work in neuroscience, genetic analysis, molecular biology, and scientific computing. Whether your interests lie in advanced imaging, computational biology, or behavioral studies, our interdisciplinary teams bring together experts and innovators to tackle the most complex challenges in health and science.
Janelia’s research community offers a wide array of services, including laboratory research, data analysis, and collaborative scientific programs that address the intricacies of brain function, cellular interactions, and genetic mechanisms. Our facility leverages the latest microscopy and imaging technologies, develops novel research tools, and designs sophisticated algorithms to accelerate discovery and innovation. Open science and collaboration are at the core of our mission—we actively share data, methods, and resources with the wider scientific community to drive progress in the field.
Janelia’s neuroscience teams explore neural networks, brain mapping, and behavioral mechanisms in both model organisms and emerging systems. With pioneering imaging techniques and advanced computational resources, we provide partners with the ability to visualize cellular and molecular processes in unprecedented detail.
Our experienced research staff offers genetic analysis and molecular biology expertise, from CRISPR and gene editing to innovative assays for cellular function. We support researchers in identifying genetic drivers behind diseases and in developing novel therapeutic strategies.
With a strong emphasis on open data and computational biology, we deliver robust data analysis services, algorithm development, and quantitative modeling. Researchers in Sterling, VA can collaborate with us through shared projects, workshops, and access to our skilled support teams, enabling transformative discoveries in health and life sciences.
Janelia Research Campus is committed to fostering the next generation of scientific talent through ongoing education, training workshops, and community outreach initiatives. Whether you are a scientist, student, or collaborator, we offer a welcoming environment where innovation, creativity, and scientific curiosity thrive.

