Dr. Rebecca Zangmeister is the Acting Chief of the Biomolecular Measurement Division of MML, which develops the measurement science, standards, technology, and data required to support the nation's needs for determining the composition, structure, quantity, and function of biomolecules. The division's work helps to advance biotechnology, DNA forensics, biomedical and bioscience research, and health care. Rebecca received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Arizona.
U.S. Department of Commerce Silver Medal Award for developing gold nanoparticle reference materials for biomedical applications and environmental, health, and safety risk assessment, 2008
NIST Material Measurement Laboratory Accolade for exemplary leadership, professionalism, and innovation during her three-year coordination of the impactful SURF program, 2018