Networking Events

In addition to our annual meeting in Durham, 2024 we organised a one off RAPS sponsored Networking event in Rothwell, Leeds on Wednesday the 17th of April 2024. 

This one day, free to attend, networking event will include a talk from an established PI/industrial scientist, short flash presentation pitches from all attendees, and plenty of opportunities for networking. At the end of the session there will be a Beer Tasting Session sponsored by Rothwell Beer Festival.

Confirmed speakers for the network event include;

• Professor Nick Turner, University of Sheffield

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Nanoscale Biomimetics

Professor Turner's research interests lie in the field of molecular recognition, and in particular the development of artificial recognition elements. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIP) are a simple elegant biomimetic technology where recognition sites, analogous to the binding sites of antibodies, enzymes and receptors are created in polymeric materials containing complementary functionality to a target molecule. After preparation cavities that are complementary to the shape and chemical profile of the target are formed allowing specific recognition and rebinding.

With additional contributions from:

• Dr Arathyram Ramachandra Kurup Sasikala

• Dr Aram Saeed

• Dr Clare Mahon and Dr Thomas Swift