Join us for two exciting days showcasing the state-of-the-art resources available to support your research. The open days are free and all King’s students and staff interested in research are welcome. 

Day 1: Discover the possibilities (presentations & networking) – Gordon Museum, Hodgkin Building, Guys Campus
Gain valuable insights into our Core Facilities' capabilities through informative presentations. Ask questions, hear case studies from current facilities users, and connect with facility staff and fellow researchers during a complimentary lunch. We have an exciting Panel discussion lined up, plus quick consultations with our expert technical staff at the Core Clinics. 

Day 2: Hands-on experience (tours, demos & consultations - booking required) – King’s Research Platforms Core facilities 
Dive deeper into our facilities with pre-bookable tours, dedicated demos and consultation slots. To discover how our resources can advance your research, you can request a tour of the facility, explore specific instruments or discuss your projects directly with facility staff. Spaces are limited, so book your preferred time slots early!

Register for this event and book a time to visit the facilities. Registration closes Tuesday 11 March.

 

AGENDA
Day 1: Monday 17 March 2025 | Gordon Museum, Hodgkin Building, Guy’s Campus

SESSION 1: Introduction 

09:15 - 09:45 | Registration and Welcome Refreshments

09:45 - 10:00 | Welcome Remarks & Introduction to King’s Research Platforms

• Fadwa Joud & Theodora Stewart, Associate Directors Innovation & Business Development for Core Facilities - King's Research Platforms, RMID

• Jo Martindale, Director of King's Research Platforms, RMID

SESSION 2: Analytical & CL3 Core Facilities Showcase | 10:00-10:35

• Facility Spotlight - Redefining the Limits of Proteomic Discovery - Steve Lynham, Manager - Proteomics Core Facility (PCF)
• NMR Core Facility (NMR): For in-depth biomolecular characterisation - Adrien Le Guennec, Scientific Officer - NMR
• London Metallomics Facility (LMF): Advanced elemental analysis for complex samples - Alex Morrell, Lead Scientist & Manager
• Containment Level 3 Facility (CL3): Supporting infectious disease research - Andrea Zelmer, Manager

10:35 - 10:45 | Networking Coffee Break

SESSION 3: Imaging Core Facilities Showcase | 10:45-11:20

• Facility Spotlight - The Microscopy Innovation Centre (MIC): your hub for next generation imaging solutions - Andreas Bodén, Manager

• Nikon Imaging Centre (NIC): facility for state-of-the-art light microscopy and imaging - Dylan Herzog, Manager

•  Centre for Ultrastructural Imaging (CUI): empowering research through electron microscopy - Alejandra Carbajal, Interim Manager

•  Image Analysis Nexus (IAN): Image Analysis tools and solutions - Fadwa Joud, Associate Director Innovation & Business Development for Imaging CFs

SESSION 4: Core Facilities Users Projects Highlights | 11:20-12:00

• Imaging and Therapy for Manganese Overload in a Parkinsonian-like Neurodegenerative disorder - George Firth, Research Associate in Metallomics Imaging - School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, KCL

• Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to Investigate the Potential of Reversing Hearing Loss caused by Whrn Mutations - Daniel Pentland, Postdoctoral Research Associate - Wolfson Sensory, Pain and Regeneration Centre, KCL

12:00 - 13:00 | Networking Lunch:

SESSION 5: Panel Discussion and Q&A | 13:00-14:30

• Panel Discussion: "Fostering Researcher-Facility Synergies for Enhanced Research Impact". This panel will explore how we can foster greater researcher-facility synergies to break existing silos for nurturing a collaborative research culture with efficient use of resources and elevate our scientific impact. The discussion will focus on the fundamental roles that core facilities can play in our research ecosystem, moving beyond service providers to becoming strategic partners in enabling your research and supporting innovation.

  Chair: Prof. Deepak P. Srivastava, Dean of Research Infrastructure - KCL

SESSION 6: Core Facilities and Innovation Clinics | 14:30-16:00

• An opportunity to connect and consult with facility managers and staff, fellow researchers, and King's Research Platforms Core Facilities Team to explore how the Core Facilities can support your research. (Proteomics, NMR, LMF, CL3, NIC, MIC, CUl, and Image Analysis Nexus).

AGENDA
Day 2: Tuesday 18 March 2025 | Research Facilities at Guy’s, Waterloo and Denmark Hill Campus

• Pre booked facility visits and consultation with facility managers 

Register for this event by Tuesday 11 March 2025!