Janelia Research Campus

Janelia Research Campus
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EstablishedSeptember 6, 2006 (2006-09-06)
Research typeneurobiology
Budget$300 million
DirectorRonald Vale
Staff424
LocationAshburn, Virginia
Campus689 acres (2.79 km2)
Operating agency
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Eric Betzig
Websitewww.janelia.org

Janelia Research Campus is a scientific research campus of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that opened in October 2006.[1] The campus is located in Loudoun County, Virginia, near the town of Ashburn. It is known for its scientific research and modern architecture. The current executive director of the laboratory is Ronald Vale, who is also a vice-president of HHMI. He succeeded Gerald M. Rubin in 2020.[2] The campus was known as "Janelia Farm Research Campus" until 2014.[3]

  1. ^ Carey, Mac (February 9, 2011). "Brave New World". Virginia Living. Cape Fear Publishing. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  2. ^ "Ron Vale Named Next Executive Director of Janelia Research Campus and HHMI Vice President".
  3. ^ "History". Janelia Research Campus. Retrieved 23 June 2015.