Facilities and Equipment

Our research covers the breadth of the biological sciences, and we often work at the interface with other disciplines such as the physical sciences.  We have outstanding research infrastructure and equipment in genomics, bioimaging and mass spectrometry, and plant and animal growth facilities.

Amongst the equipment available to our research community are:

• The Microscopy and Bioimaging facility, where state-of-the-art instrumentation for projects requiring widefield and advanced light microscopy (Lattice Lightsheet, LSCM + Airyscan + multiphoton, TIRF), electron microscopy (SEM / TEM), and histology is available.
• The Genomics Facility, supporting a wide range of molecular biology applications with a  portfolio of general and specialist equipment, including those required for NGS & supported by a dedicated Bioinformatician.

The equipment is available for use by staff and students within Durham University; many instruments are also available for use by researchers from outside the University. For existing staff and students looking to book  instruments please use Calira. 

Director of Infrastructure - Professor Alistair McGregor