To provide a forum to discuss the requirements, challenges and possible solutions to support the translation of vibrational spectroscopic clinical technologies and applications into clinical use. This day is suitable for researchers of all levels who are interested in translating promising spectroscopic technologies to the clinic.

AGENDA

10:00 - 10:30: Registration and Welcome

10:30 - 10:35: Welcome from Vice Dean Knowledge Exchange, Faculty of Science, Dr J Liggat, Dept. of Pure & Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde

10:35 - 10:40: Welcome & CLIRSPEC Overview from Dr M J Baker, Dept. Pure & Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde

10:40 - 11:00: Overview of Clinical Applications of IR and Raman: Prof. N Stone, Dept. of Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing, University of Exeter

11:00 - 11:30: “Lessons learned from spinning out research into a clinical product”: Prof. D Graham, Dept. Pure & Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde

11:40 - 12:10: “Bringing Raman spectroscopy into the clinic” : Prof. G Puppels, RiverD International B.V. Rotterdam

12:20 – 13:00: Lunch

13:00 – 13:30: 'Setting up a clinical trial for FTIR diagnostics at point-of-care’ Prof. P Lewis, Swansea University

13:40 – 14:10: "Designing and running a clinical trial: challenges and pitfalls": Mr M Jenkinson, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, University of Liverpool

14:20 – 14:50: Regulatory requirements for translation of medical instrumentation: TBC

15:20 – 15:50: How electrochemistry changed diabetes detection: TBC

16:00 – 16:30: MRI and MRS: When did it all begin? Dr P Hall Barrientos, Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow

16:45 – 18:00: Wrap Up & Drinks

A discussion session will follow each talk, with refreshments provided throughout the day.