Thoughts on the origins of IBLS. Synergy & Complementarity.

1. Institute of Biomedical & Life Sciences Visions of the Future Professor George Dickson • Thoughts on the origins of IBLS. • Synergy & Complementarity. • Competitiveness, Sustainability & Expansion. • Research Environment & Productivity. • Enhanced Undergraduate & Graduate teaching. • Integrated Research & Learning Environments • IBLS Management Structure. • These are not tablets of stone!

2. Kingston Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Agriculture & Environment Haematology & Immunology Cancer Biology Clinical Pharmacy/ Drug Delivery Parasitology & Microbiology Nutrition & Sports Science Computing Information Systems Materials Research Engineering SGUL Cardiac & Vascular Sciences Clinical Developmental Sciences Cellular & Molecular Medicine Community Health Sciences Mental Health Research Basic Medical Sciences St George's NHS Trust Vaccine Institute Biomics Centre MRI Suites Research Synergies & Complementarities IBLS RHUL Biomedical Sciences Plant Molecular Sciences Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour Chemical & Bioanalytical Sciences Psychology MRI Suite Computer Science Information Security Physics

3. Kingston BSc Biomedical Sciences BSc Biochemistry/ Biology BSc Pharmacology BSc Cell & Molecular Biology BSc Marine & Freshwater Ecology BSc Nutrition / Sports Science BSc Forensic Science/ Chemistry BSc MSc Analytical Chemistry MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc Forensic Analysis MSc Cancer Biology MSci Pharmacy SGUL BSc Biomedical Sciences BSc Biomedical Informatics BSc Physiotherapy MSci Pharmacy MBBS (Medicine) MRes Biomedical Sciences MSc Forensic Mental Health MSc Rehabilitation MSc Health Sciences Teaching Synergies & Complementarities IBLS RHUL BSc Biomedical Sciences BSc Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology BSc Biology/ Zoology BSc Ecology & Environment BSc Psychology/ Doct. in Clin. Psychology MSc in Bioscience Research MSc Bioinformatics & Post-Genomic Science

4. Biotechnology & Basic Life Sciences Clinical & Translational Research Human Cognition & Mental Health Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry

5. IBLS Strategic Activity Matrix • Research Strategy & Productivity. • Teaching Portfolio Excellence. • Core Technology Programmes. • Collaborative Interaction. • Interdisciplinary Activity. •  Critical Mass. • Key Academic Appointments. • 3rd Stream Activity. • National/ International Profile. • Income Generation & Stability. Molecules Cells Organisms SGUL ………...….. KU …………….. RHUL Populations

6. Creative, talented, motivated researchers & teachers. • Teams with common goals and technologies. • People, technologies and key services. • First class environment, infrastructure & support. • Underpin collective activities & philosophy. • Embrace change and a common collegiate ethos. • Retain & attract quality staff. • International excellence in teaching & research. • Job satisfaction!!! Modern Bioscience Research Key Elements

7. IBLS Management Structure Executive Steering Group Undergraduate Teaching Sub-Group Graduate Training & CPD Sub-Group Research & Enterprise Sub-Group Integrated Learning Environment Integrated Research Environment Optimise Staff-Time Resources Economies of Scale & Critical Mass

8. IBLS Executive Steering Group George Dickson – DirectorPaul Andrews – Deputy Director (Graduate Training)David Mackintosh – Deputy Director (Undergraduate Studies) Peter Bramley – Deputy Director (Research & Enterprise) Philip Beesley (RHUL), George Griffin (SGUL), Declan Naughton (KU), Alan Gange (RHUL)Nigel Brown (SGUL), Alan Seddon (KU) • Vision and sense of overall mission. • Clear short and long term goals. • Strong but inclusive leadership. • Involvement of key staff in strategic planning.

9. IBLS Research & Enterprise Sub-Group Peter Bramley (RHUL) - ChairGeorge Griffin (SGUL) Gary Coulton (SGUL) Declan Naughton (KU)Sports Scientist (TBA: KU)Vincent Jansen (RHUL) Johannes Zanker (RHUL)

10. IBLS Research & Enterprise Sub-Group Peter Bramley (RHUL) - ChairGeorge Griffin (SGUL) Gary Coulton (SGUL) Declan Naughton (KU)Sports Scientist (TBA: KU)Vincent Jansen (RHUL) Johannes Zanker (RHUL) • Coordinate/ encourage joint research. • Catalogue/ disseminate research resources. • Promote Academia - Industry interactions. • Fund IBLS interactions. • Interactive research environment (seminars). • Contract research. • Consultancy. • New ideas & IP. • Academic entrepreneurs.

11. IBLS Undergraduate Teaching Sub-Group David Mackintosh (KU)-ChairAlan Johnstone (SGUL)Saffron Whitehead (SGUL)Alan Seddon (KU)Alan Gange (RHUL) Sue Easmon (KU)Dewi Davies (RHUL)

12. IBLS Undergraduate Teaching Sub-Group • Shared degree streams. • BSc in Biomedical Sciences. • >300 intake for 2007. • New shared degree options. • Structure & regulations. • Enhanced student experience. • Enhanced learning opportunities. • Staff efficient course structures. • Interactive teaching environment. David Mackintosh (KU)-ChairAlan Johnstone (SGUL)Saffron Whitehead (SGUL)Alan Seddon (KU)Alan Gange (RHUL) Sue Easmon (KU)Dewi Davies (RHUL)

13. IBLS Graduate Training Sub-Group Paul Andrews (SGUL)-ChairNigel Brown (SGUL) Helen Mason (SGUL) Ralph Manly (KU)Sue Easmon (KU)Chris Rider (RHUL) Philip Beesley (RHUL)

14. IBLS Graduate Training Sub-Group • Enhanced training environment. • Enhanced student experience. • Career development. • Employer interactions. • Develop new joint MSc courses. • Neuroscience, Translational Res, Biotech/ Genetics., others? • Joint PhD Studentship funding. • Shared training modules already exist. Paul Andrews (SGUL)-ChairNigel Brown (SGUL) Helen Mason (SGUL) Ralph Manly (KU)Sue Easmon (KU)Chris Rider (RHUL) Philip Beesley (RHUL)

15. What do we all want to achieve? • Creative, talented & motivated researchers & teachers. • Teams with common goals & technologies. • First class environment, infrastructure & support. • Keys: People, technologies, services. • Underpin collective activities & philosophy. • Embrace change with a common ethos. • Retain and attract quality staff at all levels. • Security and enjoyment.

16. Input from you! • Food for thought & not tablets of stone! • Ideas, visions, commitment, hard work. • Generate Confidence & Partnership! • Cohesive & Consensus Strategic view. • Common purpose, pride, up-beat approach. • Facilitate the work of colleagues. • Generate Income! • Research Grants/ Papers/ High Profile. • Recruit Students (especially overseas). • 3rd Stream activity, networking & collaboration. How can IBLS help us to get there!

17. SWAN Institute of Biomedical & Life Sciences But in the end its all about Quality Activity, Income Generation, Confidence, Cash Flow, and Investment! But in the end its also about Personalities, Abilities, Motivation, Judgement, Relationships, Enjoyment, Friends, Family, Scientific Thrills and an occasional glass of beer?

18. SWAN Institute of Biomedical & Life Sciences But in the end its all about Quality Activity, Income Generation, Confidence, Cash Flow, and Investment! Thank You!Any Questions? But in the end its also about Personalities, Abilities, Motivation, Judgement, Relationships, Enjoyment, Friends, Family, Scientific Thrills and an occasional glass of beer?