However, some interdisciplinary problems are difficult to address in existing research settings, and Janelia was built as a separate institution to address such problems in neurobiology. As of November 2011, it had 424 employees and room for 150 more.
On the other hand, certain interdisciplinary difficulties are hard to overcome within existing research frameworks, which is why Janelia was created as a standalone organization focused on neurobiology. By November 2011, it had employed 424 individuals and had room for another 150 more.