1st May 2009

Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

An open day at the University of Warwick will took place to provide information about dynamic nuclear polarisation enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance. The day was aimed at people from a variety of backgrounds, from researchers that are interested in finding out if this technique could provide information on systems they are studying, to experts in the magnetic resonance community. Approximately 70 people attended it.

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Model of neurotensin receptor 1: a G-protein coupled receptor.
DNP will be used to provide significant insights into its
structure and that of its natural agonist, neurotensin.

Timetable

09:45 Registration and refreshments

In Dept. of Physics, room P521A&B

10:15 Mark Smith

Introduction and Overview

10:30 Kevin Pike

Background

10:50 Refreshments

11:15 Mark Newton

Microwave frequencies and EPR

11:30 Ray Dupree

Radio frequencies and NMR

11:45 Walter Kockenberger

DNP at Nottingham

12:15 Lunch and poster session

13:15 Tony Watts

Labelled samples

13:35 Hiroki Takahashi

Gyrotron microwave sources

13:50 Graham Smith

Microwave hardware

14:10 Tours of laboratories

In Millburn House

15:00 Finish

The DNP Project

This EPSRC funded Basic Technology Project is a collaboration between researchers from different backgrounds, whose combined skills and knowledge are being used to face the challenges provided by this exciting technique. It aims to develop DNP-enhanced solid-state NMR spectrometers that will enable NMR to be used in areas of science previously inaccessible due to sensitivity limitations. These will include bio-molecular structure and function, electrochemistry, fuel cells and catalyst technology, and defects in semiconducting materials.

Academic staff

• Mark E. Smith, Warwick – Solid-state NMR
• Mark E. Newton, Warwick – EPR
• Ray Dupree, Warwick – Solid-state NMR
• Andy P. Howes, Warwick – Solid-state NMR
• Graham M. Smith, St Andrews – Microwave instrumentation
• Tony Watts, Oxford – Biochemistry of biomembranes

Research project staff and students

• Kevin J. Pike, Warwick – Project Manager
• Eugeny V. Kryukov, Warwick – Postdoctoral Researcher
• Tom F. Kemp, Warwick – Postdoctoral Researcher
• Hiroki Takahashi, Warwick – Postdoctoral Researcher
• James F. MacDonald, Warwick – PhD Student
• David R. Bolton, St Andrews – Postdoctoral Researcher
• Marcella Orwick, Oxford – PhD Student

The project also benefits from collaboration with companies that manufacture magnetic resonance and microwave hardware, and those in the field of materials science.

Registration and travel

Registration was free but we need everybody who wishes to attend to complete the on-line form at http://go.warwick.ac.uk/dnp/openday The deadline for registration is Monday 20th April 2009. Refreshments will be provided, including a buffet lunch.

Please visit http://go.warwick.ac.uk/dnp/miscellaneous for details about how to get to The University. The Open Day started in the Main Physics Building. Members of the Magnetic Resonance groups were available to take people to the Centre.

A guide to accommodation at the University and in our area can be found here.