The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s National Measurement Institute providing the underpinning measurement capability for UK prosperity and quality of life. This session will introduce NPL to delegates, provide detail around their services and the opportunities for the IB sector, and highlight details of new funding competitions.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s National Measurement Institute providing the underpinning measurement capability for UK prosperity and quality of life. Through its strategic partnership with the University of Strathclyde, NPL has a regional presence in Scotland. In this session on Measurement for Industrial Biotechnology, NPL speakers will introduce IBioIC members and conference delegates to the UK’s National Measurement Institute, its services and opportunities for the Sector.

This 1 ½ hour event will demonstrate the impact of measurement through research case studies, training provision and access to experts in measurement standards. The event will focus on needs in the industrial biotechnology sector with regards to measurement standards and promote understanding of measurement capability provided by NPL and its application in industrial biotechnology (such as synthetic biology, biometrology and medicines manufacture).
Details of the latest Analysis for Innovators competition and future funding call will also be promoted. Delegates will also have the opportunity to discuss their measurement challenges and find out about training initiatives such as the PostGraduate Institute (PGI) for Measurement Science. Of particular interest to Industry members and academics working in the field.

There is a free event but you do need to register here to book your place.

This event will take place at the Technology & Innovation Centre, Level 3, Room 2 from 14.00 - 15.30