LEP invests in new £1.75m research facility

D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership is investing £850,000 in a new £1.75m research and innovation facility at the University of Derby.

The Facility for Omics Research in Metabolism (FORM) will focus on the effect that foods, vitamins, supplements, and drugs have on the human body, supporting the education of 800 learners as well as providing more than 20 jobs.

D2N2 interim chair, David Williams, said: “We at D2N2 are pleased to be able to back the Facility for OMICSs Research in Metabolism which will further boost our region’s thriving sciences sector and its burgeoning reputation for outstanding research.”

Dr Chris Bussell, pro vice-chancellor Dean of College of Science & Engineering at the University of Derby, added: “This new facility is an exciting proposition to further the capabilities of D2N2; and will establish cutting edge technologies, innovation and world-class research in the Life Sciences sector within Derby and Derbyshire that will contribute to the region’s economic growth.”

The facility is due to be completed by April 2021.