Coronavirus: Inside Scotland’s testing superlab- Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak Interview Part 2

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in acquiring testing equipment and the collaborative efforts to overcome these obstacles. It highlights the expansion of laboratory capacity and automation, with a focus on the Scottish Testing Center. The discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration, logistics support, and optimism in addressing the current needs and future goals of testing capabilities.

What was one of the main challenges faced in acquiring testing equipment?

• Shortage of skilled personnel

• Lack of funding

• Difficulty in obtaining reactive agents and components

• Inadequate laboratory space

Which organizations contributed to the pooling of equipment for testing?

• Local businesses

• Private hospitals

• International NGOs

• University of Glasgow, Army, and Navy

What is the primary goal of developing another laboratory downstairs?

• To increase the number of staff

• To provide training for new scientists

• To develop automation and enhance capacity

• To conduct more research studies

What role does Deloitte play in the testing center's operations?

• Training laboratory personnel

• Offering logistical and connectivity assistance

• Providing financial support

• Supplying testing reagents

What is the ultimate goal for the Scottish Testing Center's capacity?

• To build capacity for tens of thousands of samples per day

• To serve only the local community

• To process hundreds of samples per day

• To focus solely on research