Award details

Metrology

Reference	BBS/E/F/04211043
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Reg Wilson
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors
Institution	Quadram Institute Bioscience
Department	Quadram Institute Bioscience Department
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	247,739
Status	Completed
Type	Institute Project
Start date	01/04/1999
End date	31/03/2000
Duration	12 months

Abstract

This project is aimed at developing the advanced measurement methods required for the current and future requirements of IFR s research strategy and underpinning the multidisciplinary nature of our research. We will develop enabling technologies, providing a range of tools to provide new, enhanced or unique insight in food composition, structure, molecular dynamics, function and properties. These techniques include MS, NMR, IR, Microscopy and mechanical testing and require high calibre research and support staff. This project directly addresses the needs of the IFR and NRP user communities at two levels: At one level there is the need for regular and routine service to be provided or for access to be provided to the non-specialist user (e.g. MS, microscopy). At another level, there is the requirement for intellectual input into Institute projects involving metrology staff directly involved in the research teams. Both requirements need the input of specialists in the relevant field, access to state-of-the-art equipment combined with the ability to innovate and develop new methods. This work will be involve the following topics: 1. Improved methods for the analysis of complex multivariate biological systems e.g. authentication, analysis of biofluids, chemometrics in support of nutritional and sensory analysis. 2. New mechanical and microspectroscopic methods for cell walls and plant tissues (food quality) 3. MRI and high power NMR development 4. New mass spectrometric methods for nutritional studies

Summary

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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