Molecular Sciences Research Hub

At the Molecular Sciences Research Hub, scientists work on cutting-edge research in areas like drug discovery, sustainable chemistry, materials science, and clean energy solutions. The hub also plays a crucial role in translating research into real-world applications, partnering with industry leaders and startups to develop new technologies.

Since the opening of the Molecular Sciences Research Hub in 2018, it has welcomed more than 800 scientists, clinicians, engineers and commercial partners to collaborate on groundbreaking research and innovation.

The building features flexible laboratory spaces, unique analytical equipment and facilities, and communal areas that support collaboration and interdisciplinary work. The  Molecular Sciences Research Hub Café and Common Room provides a social space for students and researchers to connect.

Facilities and equipment at the MSRH

• The Agilent Measurement Suite, with equipment to analyse complex blood samples, wastewater, or industrial process streams.
• The Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reactions (ROAR) with equipment for synthetic planning and cutting-edge synthesis research.
• The Chemistry Cleanroom, with equipment for fabricating perovskite technologies and microfluidic devices.
• Computational facilities and specialists.
• Crystallography services where samples can be run, with support from our team of experts.
• The Mass Spectrometry Facility with a range of spectrometers for different applications.
• The Nano Lab with particulate-filtered fume hoods for safe nanoparticle work.
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) services with six spectrometers currently in operation.