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Life Sciences

Using information-based solutions to drive innovation, discovery, and a precision approach to medicine.

Leidos's scientific community is developing solutions to expedite the discovery and safe development of medical treatments and scientific advances. We employ a broad range of scientific professionals working on important research in areas such as cancer, vaccine development, and the global risk from infectious diseases.

We offer decades of success serving federal and commercial customers throughout the biomedical product development life cycle, with services ranging from basic and translational research, to regulatory approval of drug, biologics, and therapeutic devices. We apply our knowledge of systems integration and national health and clinical standards to link our customers' information systems, enabling them to share clinical and research data securely to facilitate discovery.

Our doctoral-level scientists and physicians assist in the development of new medical technologies to support the needs of soldiers in military operational environments. They also study psychological health to help identify new treatments for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorders to help improve the quality of life for service personnel and their families.

Leidos Supports the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

Leidos-Frederick is the operations and technical support contractor for the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, a Federally Funded Research and Development Center in Frederick, Md. A major focus of the center is to accelerate the development of new diagnostic approaches and effective treatments for cancer and AIDS.

This Leidos subsidiary conducts basic research and maintains a full suite of advanced technologies in areas such as nanotechnology, genomics and imaging. The company operates the federal government's drug and vaccine manufacturing facilities (Biopharmaceutical Development Program, Vaccine Pilot Plant); operates the high-performance Advanced Biomedical Computing Center; manages a nationwide program to improve research and care for the underserved in their home communities; and supports more than 300 clinical trials for patients in the United States and around the world.

Leidos-Frederick also facilitates partnerships among Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, other government agencies, life-science companies, educational institutions, and nonprofit research organizations to reduce the time and cost of developing the next generation of targeted therapies for cancer and AIDS.

Our life sciences solutions include:

  • Biomedical product life-cycle development
  • Research Technology Development
  • Regulatory affairs support
  • Quality and regulatory compliance
  • Nanotechnology
  • Basic, translational, and preclinical research
  • Accelerating progress again cancer and AIDS