Scientists open lab space to develop new technology to address metabolic diseases

Scientists open lab space to develop new technology to address metabolic diseases. Researchers will develop new technology for people with Type 1 diabetes %0A " - Thursday 25 March 2010 - By Colin Smith Scientists developing an artificial pancreas for people with type 1 diabetes have received a boost to their research with a new laboratory at Imperial College London, opened today. The Metabolic Technology Lab was officially opened by Justin Webb, from the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. The lab is part of the Winston Wong Centre for Bioinspired Technology in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. Scientists working in the lab are developing technology to help people with a range of metabolic diseases. These are diseases affecting the chemical processes of the body that are critical for providing energy for different cell types so that they can function. The opening of the lab also represents a significant step forward in the development an artificial pancreas, providing researchers with a dedicated space in which to carry out their work.