R&D Day 2009

The annual Directorate of Laboratory Medicine R&D day was held in the directorate on Monday the 5th of October.

Abstracts of material to be presented at this meeting were invited from all members of the Directorate.

This meeting is a bit different to other research meetings. The aim is not (necessarily) to show what excellent research we've done in the past. Rather its a forum for people to learn what is currently happening, and what is being planned, around the directorate. The aim is to stimulate discussions and collaborations that would otherwise not occur. We asked for abstracts of up to 200 words describing the work planned, in progress or completed. In addition to “conventional” research, we would also wanted to see descriptions of assays being developed or modified for routine use.

In addition to poster presentations, 2 Minute presentations of selected abstracts from 1pm to 2pm were given. Here you can find abstracts, the presentations and audio from the day so you can hear and see the work being done in the directorate.

R&D is a high priority for the directorate and as is illustrated in the presentations all disciplines are active participants in research. We have a wide array of skills and technology that is available for collaborative or commissioned research projects. In addition we are able to provide a wide range of analytical services. If you would like more information on our services on offer you can contact our dedicated research facilitator Lesley Horton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Congratulations to the Winners Jenna Waldron (Best Oral Presentation) and Dr Jason Evans (Best Poster Presentation)

Click here to see all the abstracts and listen to oral presentations