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​To protect our country’s national treasure: scientific research and the NIH research community, and to ensure that the mission of the NIH is not impeded by personal attacks, loss of assets, criminal activity, or acts of terrorism.

Protecting and Serving the Research Community Since 1953​

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NIH Main Campus, Bethesda MD

NIH Main Campus, Bethesda MD

Rocky Mountain Laboratories, Hamilton MT

Rocky Mountain Laboratories, Hamilton MT

National Cancer Institute at Frederick, Frederick MD

National Cancer Institute at Frederick, Frederick MD

NIH Animal Center, Poolesville MD

NIH Animal Center, Poolesville MD



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