National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Biotechnology ResearchMaryland, United States201-500 Employees
Based in Bethesda, Maryland, the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) operates as part of the National Library of Medicine within the National Institutes of Health. Established by an act of Congress in 1988, it serves the international scientific community by providing access to public databases and software tools for analyzing biological data and conducting computational biology research. NCBI maintains a global repository of primary biological research data and creates curated datasets to enhance usability. It develops systems that help researchers discover and integrate data, including search and cross-referencing capabilities that enable data display and download. Through its multidisciplinary teams, NCBI advances understanding of health and disease by conducting computational biology research and supporting training and outreach for users.