Art and Science Collided in Frederick’s Latest Art Display

Nominations for the Achievement Awards, the annual recognition of outstanding Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research staff, close on Wednesday, March 4. There are just two weeks left! Although only FNLCR staff are eligible for the awards, both FNLCR and NCI staff can nominate their FNLCR colleagues.

A new collaboration between the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) and the Frederick Arts Council recently showcased the intersection between science and art. The Frederick Arts Council’s latest art exhibit, “Where Energy Meets Matter: Exploring the Frontiers of Science,” invited artists to explore the dynamic interplay of art and science and celebrate the cutting-edge research and innovation happening at FNLCR and throughout Frederick.

The recent Biotech Connector showcased exciting advancements in gene and cell therapies in the Frederick area. More than 80 attendees gathered in-person and online to hear experts in the field discuss their work manufacturing difficult therapies for clinical trials, reimagining the supply chain to reduce development timelines, and leveraging automation to reduce risk and save money. By capturing these advances, the Biotech Connector aims to serve as a forum that inspires partnerships and the sharing of ideas.

When snow or freezing rain starts to fall, Frederick’s roads can quickly shift from scenic to treacherous. Whether you’re driving a few miles or making a longer trek, winter weather can turn an ordinary commute into a dangerous situation, making it even more important to be prepared. When you’re prepared, you can stay safe and focus on enjoying the winter weather this season. ...

Bioengineers at NCI Frederick and Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, with external collaborators, have devised new types of 3D miniature tissues that assemble themselves and better reflect the composition of tumors in the body compared to existing models. The team aimed to complement organoids, a class of expensive, human-like models. Their creation, dubbed “MatriSpheres,” offers an inexpensive, middle-ground platform but, unexpectedly, also includes features that are unique from organoids.