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Prof Chris Lamb FRS was Director of JIC (1999-2009). He was adamant about the wisdom of investing in young scientists and giving them both the opportunity and the resources to pursue their ideas. Many JIC students go on to take up positions at major universities and institutes around the world.

The Chris Lamb Training Suite

This purpose built training suite which was formally opened in May 2011 as the Chris Lamb Training Suite by Peter Innes, a trustee of the John Innes Foundation. The late Chris Lamb, a former director of JIC (1999-2009) placed great emphasis on the role that JIC had in training the science leaders of the future and was instrumental in bringing the Training Suite to a reality.

The facility provides a resource for integrated training in multidisciplinary biology through a wet laboratory, IT suite/lecture theatre, and discussion/breakout areas including a small garden area. It is used for shorter courses and longer workshops, and provides a base for the Undergraduate Studentship Programme. It also supports broader training and staff development activities.

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Training Facilities

Facilities in Training Theatre:

24 student desks equipped with desktop PC

  • Configurable dual boot Windows or Linux
  • Pop up display
  • Internet access

Trainer’s desk with

  • Dual boot PC
  • Display projection
  • SmartPodium interactive pen display
  • AMX panel to control audio visual system
  • Analogue and digital video projection connections for laptops

Audio Visual

  • High resolution digital/analogue projection
  • 110 inch projector screen (16:10 format)
  • Controlled via AMX panel at trainers desk
  • Dolby 5.1 surround sound
  • Projection display cloning to 65 inch plasma displays in the adjacent Training Lounge and Laboratory areas
  • Video camera for recording lectures
  • Picture in Picture (PiP) support for camera/data display
Facilities in Training Lab:
  • 3 double benches accommodating 24 people (including 2 height adjustable areas)
  • One instrument bench
  • Fume cupboard, with storage facilities for flammables, corrosives and other liquids
  • 2 lab sinks with hot and cold water, and type 2 RO water
  • Plasma screen with input connections from all 4 benches
  • 2 hand wash sinks with sensor taps, and emergency shower and eye wash
  • Services including electrical sockets, Ethernet ports, natural gas
  • Selected small equipment

Facilities in Training Lounge:

  • Table and chairs to seat 19 people
  • Plasma screen with input from computer lab or blue sky lounge
  • 2 white boards
  • Small storage area for extra tables, etc
  • A fully stocked kitchen area

Recent training events

The Training Suite is frequently used for training events. Two recent examples of training events using the Training Suite facilities are:

OMERO Imaging Workshop

The JIC is working with partners on the Norwich Research Park, within the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and also the wider bio-imaging community to disseminate their experiences and contribute to the wider adoption of the OME platform. As part of this, the John Innes Centre and the OME team recently held a series of lectures and workshops to allow users and developers to learn more about the OME platform. More...

Undergraduate Research Training Programme 2010

All students attended a weekly seminar series on research techniques that was organised and delivered by PhD students from JIC/TSL. The summer students also shared in the social and sporting life of JIC/SL through linkage with the “Student Voice Committee” and the John Innes Society. Weekend social trips were arranged to Cromer, Cambridge and London and the programme ended with a two-day residential retreat at a hotel in North Norfolk. More...