Cross NIBB workshop

Symposium on Metals in Bioprocessing and Membrane Transport
BioProNET, Metals in Biology and Crossing Biological Membranes networks held a symposium on metals in bioporcessing and membrane transport on March 12th at Slaley Hall, Hexham, Newcastle 2pm–4pm (running on from the Bioprocessing Research Industry Club (BRIC) meeting). Chair – Alan Dickson, University of Manchester.
2.00 – 2.15 Nigel Robinson, Durham University – Overview of metals in bioprocessing
2.15 – 2.30 Julian Rutherford, Newcastle University – Yeast systems
2.30 – 2.45 Peter Chivers, Durham University – Bacterial systems
2.45 – 3.00 Mark Smales, University of Kent – Mammalian systems
3.00 – 3.15 Coffee break
3.15 – 4.00 Industry Perspectives – led by industrialists; an open discussion and Q&A session