Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/N01894X/1
An Introduction to Computed Tomography - 3D Non-destructive Imaging for Taxonomy
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Mrs F Ahmed, The Natural History Museum, Facilities
- Grant held at:
- The Natural History Museum, Facilities
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Earth
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Biophysics
- Abstract:
- The micro-CT facility at the Natural History Museum, one of the world's most important centres for taxonomic research, receives over 150 applications annually for access and training in its facilities from scientists representing approximately 40 countries and 70 institutions worldwide. A considerable amount of our training is focussed on post-graduate trainees and early stage post-doctoral scientists. Micro-CT is a relatively new and rapidly growing field generating high impact publications and data. Preparation and mounting of the samples, correct selection of the imaging parameters and a proper understanding of the underlying principles are essential to a successful research outcome, but opportunities to learn these techniques in a structured and supported environment are currently unavailable. The training will be led by world-class experts from within the NHM, Queen Mary University of London, and industry partners, Nikon. This 4-day course will address the fundamentals of X-rays, specimen preparation, system design, data handling and specialised software training for data analysis. By the completion of the course the participants will be confidently trained to perform non-invasive taxonomy . This will lead to high impact research in key areas where specimens and collections have previously been inaccessible. Thus, this course would address unique opportunities to learn techniques directly applicable to studies of comparative morphological anatomy; investigation of intra-species variation, growth and development.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/N01894X/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Doctoral Training
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Advanced Training
This training grant award has a total value of £28,022
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Other Costs |
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| £28,022 |
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