Single-molecule counting and digital quantification of RNA molecules instrument

The proposed acquisition of a single-molecule counting and digital quantification of RNA molecules system is driven by the need to maintain and enhance the UKHSA Radiation Effects Department’s (RED) molecular research capability in support of public health protection. RED plays a critical national role in generating scientific evidence on the health effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation and translating this into policy, guidance, and emergency preparedness. Current and emerging challenges - such as the need for rapid, reliable biodosimetry in radiological emergencies, increasing complexity of molecular data, and the requirement for internationally harmonised methodologies - necessitate investment in advanced, robust analytical platforms.