Imperial College London
About us
Imperial College London has one of the leading chemistry departments in the world, an epicentre for innovation and an international beacon for research and teaching. As such, we have several cutting-edge facilities, instrument clusters and specialist instruments here at the Molecular Sciences Research Hub (MSRH). This building, which opened in autumn 2018, has brought together nearly 800 scientists, clinicians, engineers and business partners under one roof, fostering unprecedented collaboration.
The world-class research done here addresses real-world challenges in areas such as energy, healthcare, and sustainability, making a significant impact not only in our community but globally.
We offer unique access to our facilities, providing opportunities for research collaborations, joint PhD projects with our talented students and training to help you get the most out of our instruments.
Each of our facilities houses numerous state-of-the-art instruments with the expertise to run them and produce robust data for a wide range of scientific research applications. As well as the provision of a service and expert advice, we also train users to run the instruments themselves, providing them with a valuable skill set in instrumentation operation.
At the MSRH, we believe in the philosophy………
AnSWEREd!
Analytical Solutions Where Every Result Educates!
Please direct any enquires regarding our services, training and any other queries about available instruments and how we can support your research to chemistry.facilities@imperial.ac.uk
Products
Agilent Measurement Suite
We have facilities and instruments dedicated to a wide and varied number of applications and several specialist facilities, including the Agilent Measurement suite, housing £4 million of Agilent’s latest instrumentation technologies.
Crystallography
Our Crystallography facility houses a Rigaku Oxford Diffraction Xcalibur 3 diffractometer and a soon-to-be-commissioned Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-i. These instruments are widely used in drug discovery, structural biology and much more.
Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (PEPR)
Our Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance PEPR facility offers a unique combination of state-of-the-art multifrequency pulsed EPR equipment, electrochemistry, photoexcitation setup and instrumental development.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Our Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy facility has six superconducting magnets offering the ability to observe numerous nuclei. We have the ability to run a wide number of experiments, including reaction kinetics monitoring and variable temperature (-90°C → +120°C).
Proteomics
The High-throughput (HT) Proteomics Facility is a cutting-edge hub for advanced proteomics research and analysis, equipped with the latest technologies to support a wide range of scientific inquiries. Utilising state-of-the-art instruments such as the Bruker timsTOF HT and Evosep One, our facility offers high-throughput, high-sensitivity 4D-proteomic analysis for complex sample types, including cell lysates, human and animal tissues, and plant samples.
Clean Room
This advanced facility, spanning 150 m², supports a wide range of research and development activities in energy, materials science and molecular material design, enabling cutting-edge advancements in these fields.
Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reactions (ROAR)
ROAR will support both fundamental and translational research, by focussing on protocols and tools to enable rapid execution and analysis of reactions, delivering effective solutions to optimise reaction efficiency, selectivity, and robustness.
Mass spectrometry
The Chemistry Mass Spectrometry facility is housed at the Molecular Sciences Research Hub in White City and has a range of Mass Spectrometers for a number of different applications.
News
Deputy Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility Manager Wins Prestigious Award!
Dr Stuart J. Elliott wins President’s Award for Research Excellence Support for Improving accessibility, efficiency and impact in NMR at Imperial.
DNA’s hidden shape reveals target to reverse ovarian cancer chemoresistance
Researchers at Imperial's Department of Chemistry hve unlocked a hidden shape within DNA that can help to treat ovarian cancer.
Business invited to make the most of Imperial’s research facilities
Unique kit like the Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reactions (ROAR) are helping businesses prepare for market