Our Aims
CAMPOD aims to:
- ensure research scientists in the department have access to the best of innovative technologies
- provide critical 'seed corn' funding for young investigators at the outset of their career
- kick-start 'blue sky' research ideas that might not otherwise get off the ground
- provide funding where there is no alternative source
Why are funds required?
Research grants from the Government funded Research Councils and from major charities (e.g. CRUK) support the employment costs of staff but usually do not provide for all the necessary equipment.
Blue Sky research provides high risks for funders - but this work is crucial for progressive ground breaking work.
Technological advances have speeded up research processes but come at high cost. CAMPOD can make the difference in securing major pieces of equipment or helping to start-up a lab.
- Dr Stephen Newland
- "The AutoMacs Pro system bought by CAMPOD provides tremendous help in the separation of cells. It is very simple to use and is much faster, accurate and cost-effective to run than other methods".