Aquaculture laboratory recognised for excellence

Stirling University’s Nutrition Analytical Service at the Institute of Aquaculture has been shortlisted for an S-Lab Award - recognising laboratory excellence. The laboratory is shortlisted in the Laboratory Effectiveness category in the awards run by the S-Lab (Safe, Successful, Sustainable Laboratories) initiative.

Staff at the Nutrition Analytical Service offers a fingerprick test to measure Omega-3 and Omega-6 levels in blood. This fast, clean, and less intrusive test is popular among elite athletes and clinical populations to determine their Omega-3 status. Studies have shown that Omega-3 has numerous health benefits, ranging from brain function to heart health and improved muscle restoration.

The University has been shortlisted alongside laboratories from University College London, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Manchester with the winners to be announced at the S-Lab conference in Liverpool on 18 and 19 June.

James Dick of the Institute said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for this award on behalf of the University and it is recognition of the effort put in by staff during the development of the Omega 3 Test.”

The S-Lab Conference and Awards are a unique initiative to create better linkages between, and highlight best practice amongst, all the key players involved in laboratory design, operation and management. They originated in higher education, but now have growing involvement by public sector and commercial laboratories, and suppliers.