7th September 2016
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Focus

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.

Registration

The meeting is free of charge. Please register via EventBrite:
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/epsrc-clirspec-translation-day-tickets-22694896045

Programme

10:00 – 10:30	Registration
10:30 – 10:35	Welcome Dr J Liggat, Vice Dean (Knowledge Exchange), Faculty of Science and Dept. Pure & Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde
10:35 – 10:40	CLIRSPEC Overview 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. 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 and Quality Considerations: From Bench to Bedside Mrs McNicol, MCN Compliance Ltd
15:20 – 15:50	How electrochemistry changed diabetes detection ‘TBC’
16:00 – 16:30	Case Study: “MRI and MRS: When did it all begin?” Dr Pauline Hall-Barrientos, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
16:45 – 18:00	Wrap Up & Drinks

A discussion session will follow each presentation
Refreshments provided throughout the day