Bioscience Technology Facility
With over £8 million of capital equipment, 2000m2 of laboratories and 19 expert staff, this purpose-built centre of excellence provides access to state-of-the-art bioscience technologies for external academic laboratories and commercial business users.
Located within the Department of Biology, the Bioscience Technology Facility also provides an additional conduit into the wider expertise within the Department.
The Bioscience Technology Facility offers integrated access across six specialist laboratories of:
- Imaging & Cytometry
- Molecular Interactions
- Protein Production
- Genomics
- Proteomics & Analytical Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
Efficient and cost-effective
The Bioscience Technology Facility offers an efficient and cost-effective way to undertake analytical work with the majority of instruments available for external use following an initial training period. If required, the facility's expert team will undertake the work on your behalf. Such work could include:
- proof of principle
- routine preparative or analytical work
- specialist analysis
- method development
- pilot studies
- instrumentation trials
- collaborative research
Advice and training options
The depth of expertise that exists within the Technology Facility is its greatest asset. Each of the six units is headed by an experienced technologist who can save you time and money by assisting with project development plans. Training is also offered for various techniques, including courses tailored to your specific requirements.
One-to-one instruction, extended visits and hands-on courses are all available.
Find out more
The Bioscience Technology Facility web pages provide additional information about:
- technologies and expertise available in the facility
- news of recent developments
- access and services available to external users
- details of the equipment and services available
- available courses and equipment