A workshop to promote the use of neutron scattering i n the UK biochemistry, biological. and biotechnology research community was held at Cosener's House, Abingdon from November 9–10, 1998. Sponsored by theCLRC's ISIS pulsed neutron facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, i t attracted some 49 participants from a range of university departments, including biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacy, veterinary science, other specialist centers (e.g. Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell–Ma-trix Research), industry (Glaxo Wellcome, Roche), and representatives froni the BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council).