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Scotland is a world leader in science and research says new report
The First Minister has hailed as "inspirational" the publication of a new report which puts Scotland's science and research base among the best in the world.
11 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team
Dundee rated top in the world for pharmacology
The University of Dundee has been ranked top in the world for the impact of its research in pharmacology.
11 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team
New innovative imaging kit for Aberdeen
Stage and screen actress Susan Hampshire OBE recently launched a new digital x-ray suite, the first of its kind in the world at Aberdeen University.
11 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences Team
New Year's Honour for Dundee professor
Professor Roland Wolf, director of the Biomedical Research Institute at the University of Dundee, has been rewarded for his services to science with an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list.
11 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team
Life Sciences awards recognise Scotland's best
Scotland's leading life sciences companies, innovators and academics were recognised on Thursday 4 February, at the Scottish Enterprise Life Sciences Annual Dinner 2010.
9 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team
Awards - Big DNA, Best New Life Sciences Company in Scotland
The accolade was awarded to BigDNA for its work in designing and developing new and innovative vaccines. The company has gone from strength to strength since being established in 2006, raising significant public and private sector investment.
9 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team
Awards - Jim Reid, Outstanding Contribution to Growth of Life Sciences in Scotland
Jim Reid has made an outstanding contribution to the industry in Scotland through achievements which have enhanced Scotland’s growing reputation as a global leader in the commercialisation of life sciences technology.
9 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team
Award - Vascutek, Innovation Award
Vascutek, which specialises in designing and manufacturing products to treat cardiovascular disease, received the award for its new BioValsalvaTM Heart Valve Conduit.
9 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team
Award - Axis-Shield, Business Leadership in Scotland’s Life Sciences industry
Leaders at Axis-Shield have expertly guided the company during the economic downturn to report another year of significant progress in 2009.
9 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team
Keith Colver and David Fitzpatrick, Scottish Health Innovations Ltd, win award for best innovation originating within NHS Scotland
Keith Colver and David Fitzpatrick from the Scottish Ambulance Service worked in conjunction with Scottish Health Innovations Limited and Lightweight Medical to produce an innovative solution to restraining critically ill children in ambulances.
9 February 2010
Author: Life Sciences team