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Essex Uni Opens £2.5M Cancer Lab for Future Scientists
10 Aug
Summary
- A new £2.5m laboratory with a cancer diagnostics unit has opened.
- The facility will provide hands-on experience with industry equipment.
- It aims to train future healthcare workers and scientists for the UK sector.
The University of Essex has inaugurated a new £2.5m Bioscience Skills Training and Research Laboratory at its Colchester campus. This advanced facility, funded by the Office for Students, is equipped with a dedicated cancer diagnostics unit.
Students will gain practical skills using industry-grade equipment, preparing them for roles in the NHS and life-sciences sectors. Professor Terry McGenity highlighted its role in fostering critical thinkers ready for these industries.
The laboratory also houses specialist microbiology and molecular biology sections, supporting research in infectious diseases and molecular testing. Professor Silke Paulmann emphasized its contribution to innovation, economic growth, and improved health outcomes across the UK.
