University of Leicester Capital Infrastructure Fund: buying major
new equipment for multidisciplinary projects
2 – 5pm, 15th January 2009, Venue: Frank May Lecture Theatre,
Henry Wellcome Building
Session 1 Chair: Professor Ian Postlethwaite
(Each presentation will be 15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions)
2.00 – 2.05pm
Welcome and Introduction (Prof. I. Postlethwaite)
2.05 – 2.25pm
Materials Analysis Centre (PI: Prof. L. Foxhall)
A new x-ray and materials analysis facility, including digital radiography, thin
section machine and EDXRF facility to replace current systems
Departments: Archaeology & Ancient History, Chemistry, Engineering, Museum Studies
2.25 – 2.45pm
Centre of Analytical Excellence (PI: Dr. A. Ellis)
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction and Raman
spectroscopy in materials science and nanotechnology.
Departments: Chemistry, Engineering, Geology and Physics & Astronomy.
2:45 – 3:05pm
High Performance Computing Services (PI: Prof. M. Barstow)
A campus-wide High Performance Computing facility including a sustainable
central service available for all researchers
Departments: Cancer Studies & Molecular Medicine, Cardiovascular Sciences, Genetics,
Health Sciences, Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy.
3.05 – 3:25pm
An Integrated Mass Spectrometry Facility (PI: Prof. A. Tobin)
New Instruments for biomedical research including Orbitrap, Q-Tof and LCMS capability
Departments: Cell Physiology & Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry,
Cardiovascular Sciences, Infection, Immunity & Inflammation, Cancer Studies & Molecular
Medicine and MRC Toxicology Unit.
3.25 – 3.55pm
Refreshments
Session 2 Chair: Professor Emma Raven
(Each presentation will be 15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions)
3.55 – 4.15pm
Advanced Microscopy and Quantitative Imaging (PI: Prof. A. Fry)
Expanding imaging capabilities through the introduction of multi-photon
laser scanning confocal microscopy, total internal reflection fluorescence
and bioluminescence
Departments: Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Physiology & Pharmacology, Biology, Cancer
Studies & Molecular Medicine and Cardiovascular Sciences.
4.15 – 4.35pm
Single Molecule Analysis of Complex Biological Reactions
Using New Physical Technology (PI: Prof. I. Eperon)
Developing methods to follow the movements of untethered single
molecules in living cells, and study their interactions in crude extracts.
Departments: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Physiology & Pharmacology and Physics &
Astronomy.
4.35 – 4.55pm
Point of Care and Diagnostics Development Unit (PI: Prof. T.
Coats)
State of the art imaging and novel breath analysis mass spectrometers to
allow for real time analyses within the A&E setting.
Departments: Cardiovascular Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering and Infection, Immunity &
Inflammation.