Sheffield Multimodal Imaging Centre

| 12+ Imaging Modalities | 4 Collaborating Research Centres | 12+ Committee Members |

The Sheffield Multimodal Imaging Centre (SMIC) is an environment where researchers thrive, businesses and healthcare providers are supported, and collaborations can grow. By being at the forefront of multimodal imaging science, we apply innovative solutions to end-user driven technological and knowledge gaps.

We offer businesses working in health, advanced manufacturing and forensic science access to the latest scanning, imaging, advanced microscopy and related analytical technologies, so they can test, innovate and enhance their products and their operational workflows.

Find out more about Sheffield Multimodal Imaging Centre, including our facilities, working with us, R&D offer and pricing structure.

Imaging in Action

From specialist laboratory facilities to clinical research, SMIC brings together advanced imaging technologies to support discovery, diagnosis and real world innovation.

Radiography laboratory Perfusion Right Now research study Infrared thermography of foot

SMIC in the media

Professor Simona Francese demonstrates the contextual cohesion of biometric and chemical intelligence on iFIS

New AI technology to make ‘molecular fingerprinting’ accessible to police, can reveal unseen evidence

New AI-powered technology that has been developed to make innovative ‘molecular fingerprinting’ accessible to the police has been trialled by West Yorkshire Police.

Consortium of universities receive almost £50m to advance UK’s capability in mass spectrometry

Sheffield Hallam University is part of a consortium of institutions to receive almost £50 million government funding to advance the UK’s capability in mass spectrometry.

Sheffield Hallam professor made an MBE for services to radiography

A Sheffield Hallam University professor who led a research project to develop a specially designed bra to improve accuracy and dignity for women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours 2024

Case studies

How a new synthetic skin could help people with eczema

Our researchers are developing a synthetic infected skin to help develop new treatments for eczema sufferers

Fighting crime with mass spectrometry imaging technology

Find out how our research is helping police discover more about the lifestyle and state of mind of a suspect.

Image of the tablets under imaging technology

Analysing pharmaceutical tablets

Using a new testing method developed at the SMIC, our researchers are helping to improve the performance of pharma tablets.

Discover our facilities

Specialist laboratories and equipment at SMIC

Take a look inside our specialist laboratories, home to a wide range of advanced imaging, microscopy and analytical technologies. Explore our equipment and capabilities to discover how SMIC can support research, healthcare and industry projects.

View our facilities and equipment

Steering committee

The Sheffield Multimodal Imaging Centre is supported by a steering committee that brings together expertise across imaging, health, materials, sport, engineering, computing and applied research. The committee helps guide the centre’s strategic direction, strengthen collaboration across disciplines and support the development of research with real world impact.

Members include:

Professor Simona Francese

Professor of Forensic and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry, Lead of the Sheffield Multimodal Imaging Centre, Head of the Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging

Ms Mirjam Skof

Researcher School Of Engineering and Built Environment

Dr Alice Bullas

Senior Research Fellow and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow in the Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG).

Dr Francis Sweeney

Senior Technical Specialist leading consultancy and research activities using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)