The CO Research Trust has announced the launch of a poster competition, dedicated to the memory of former Chair, Chris Bielby MBE.
Chris sadly passed away in July 2022 after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. He was a Trustee of the CO Research Trust (formerly the Gas Safety Trust) and was the Chair for more than ten years, remaining an active contributor despite his illness, generously sharing his insights and knowledge.
Chris Bielby was a great supporter of people. Throughout his long career, Chris made a point of developing, encouraging, and supporting people at the early stages of their careers, with carbon monoxide safety being at the heart of his work.
To honour Chris’ passion and commitment to safety and developing people, the CO Research Trust has launched the Chris Bielby CO Research Award. This is a poster competition, specifically aimed at researchers and academics beginning their research careers, who are focusing on the area of carbon monoxide research.
Chris spent his whole career in the gas industry with a passion and commitment to promoting safety. His work spanned many groups, one of which is IGEM.
We are delighted that IGEM has agreed to Co-sponsor the award, in honour of Chris.

Applicants are invited to submit a poster, along with a 250-word synopsis, to illustrate their current research project.
Three finalists will be short-listed and will be invited to present their posters during the CO Research Conference on 14th June in Sheffield.
The winner will be selected on the day.
Posters must be submitted in landscape and saved as a pdf by Friday 5th May 2023 to: kimberly@coresearchtrust.org
The three shortlisted entries will be notified on 15th May 2023.