PNNL Breaks Ground on Autonomous Biosciences Lab Supporting DOE’s Genesis Mission

US national laboratory starts work on automated scientific research complex

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·23 Oct 2026, 20:30·United States

PNNL Breaks Ground on Autonomous Biosciences Lab Supporting DOE’s Genesis Mission

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has commenced construction on a 30,800-square-foot autonomous biosciences research centre in Washington. Sponsored by the United States Department of Energy, the site is designed to deliver automated microbial analysis infrastructure for the broader scientific community.

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