Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses: Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences. It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting over $4 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees over 20,000 employees in more than 120 locations worldwide. Battelle has a long history of working with partners in Japan and Korea, but over the last several years has expanded its presence in Asia by forming subsidiaries and opening offices in those two countries, in addition to adding new operations in Malaysia and India. For more information, please visit www.battelle.org.