Dial-a-Molecule Grand Challenge Institute
Rapid reaction analysis has been identified by theĀ Dial-a-Molecule Grand ChallengeĀ as an area most in need of a central facility, due to the cost of equipment/instruments, and even more critically, the provision of expertise to provide training in the use and interpretation of data.
Such a facility would give access to state-of-the-art automated synthesis and analysis equipment, advanced data analysis, mining and management software and skilled staff.
TheĀ facility would aim to:
- ProvideĀ UK wide access to facilities that are currently unavailable to the majority of chemists thus accelerating discovery and manufacture.
- DriveĀ the development and adoption of equipment and software for next generation synthesis.
- EnableĀ research for reaction scoping, robustness, and predictability.
- Address the current skills gap and improve the employability of graduates.
- Act as a Hub, liaising with existing centres (e.g. Manufacturing Catapult, CPI, CMAC, CPACT etc)
The proposed Grand Challenge Institute would be available to all UK scientists across all sectors. Ā To help shape the proposal and identify what is required we ran a short survey. Ā The results were extremely positive and are depicted graphically below. Ā If you have any questions about the survey, or would like to know more/become involved with the institute, please contactĀ Dr Mimi Hii.
Ā Please indicate your relevant research disciplines:
Please indicate your sector:
One of the aims of the Grand Challenge Institute is to facilitate access to instruments and expertise, and to provide training in their use. Ā
Please assess your needs:
If the Grand Challenge Institute is established, how likely/often are you to use it?
As much as possible, the Grand Challenge Institute will aim to deliver its services free at the point of use. Ā
Please indicate your preference for the following modes of action
Would you be willing to support the establishment of a Grand Challenge Institute?
