This workshop will introduce the capabilities of the UK’s Large Imaging Facilities (Diamond Light Source, Central Laser Facility (CLF) and ISIS Neutron Source)to MSK biologists, medics, engineers and other researchers.

Facility scientists will provide an overview of applicable techniques and existing users will present case studies of the state-of-the-art applications. You will be able to discuss potential applications with the experts in facilitated discussions.

The workshop also includes guided visits to CLS, ISIS, as well as Diamond and its integrated facilities the electron Physical Sciences Imaging Centre (ePSIC) and the electron Bio-Imaging Centre (eBIC).

Draft agenda - Learning How Large Facilities Can Help Image Musculoskeletal (MSK) Processes

09:00-10:00 – Arrival & Registration

10:00-10:30 – Welcome and Overview of the Workshop

10:30-11:00 – Diamond Light Source Capabilities Talk – Dr Paul Quinn

• 11:00-11:15 – User Case Study – Dr Marta Pena-Fernandez

• 11:15-11:30 – User Case Study – Dr Himadri Gupta

11:30-12:00 – CLF Capabilities Talk – Prof. Stanley Botchway

• 12:00-12:15 – User Case Study – Dr Emma Springate

12:15-12:35 – ISIS Capabilities Talk – Dr Genoveva Burca

• 12:35-12:45 – User Case Study - Dr James Doutch

12:45-14:00 – Lunch

14:00-16:00 – Triage/Master Class

• ePSIC - Dr Chris Allen (Principal Scientist) & Dr Tom Slater (Electron Microscopy Scientist)

• ISIS - Dr Genoveva Burca & Dr James Doutch

• Diamond - Dr Paul Quinn & Dr Himadri Gupta

• CLF - Prof. Stanley Botchway & Dr Emma Springate

16:00-16:15 – Tea Break

16:15-17:15 – Facilities Tours: i. ePSIC/eBIC; ii. Diamond; iii. ISIS; iv CLF/RCaH

17:15-17:30 – Wrap up

17:30-19:00 – Drinks reception & close

Early Career Researcher - Bursary Opportunity

If you are an ECR (up to seven years post-award of PhD) and wish to apply for travel support from ImagingBioPro, please email imagingbiopro@gmail.com a short explanation (200 words) of how this workshop will help to guide your future research plans. The ImagingBioPro team will evaluate your application and will contact you directly regarding the outcome.

Parking on campus

Due to a large number of building works on site, parking on the Harwell Campus is extremely limited and visitors’ parking cannot be guaranteed. We strongly recommend travelling by public transport, where possible, if you are attending an event at Diamond. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Find here more information on how to get to Diamond by public transport.