Medicinal chemistry

Scotland has strong capabilities in medicinal chemistry in both academic research groups and in our growing base of companies involved in drug development.

World class academic research
Scotland is internationally renowned for excellence of its scientific research and development, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, central nervous system diseases, stem cells and regenerative medicine. Working with Scotland’s life science knowledge base can give you access not only to quality research but also a significant proportion of UK funding.

In addition, Scottish Universities are commercially focused and collaborate extensively with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. For example, Professor Stenlake’s group at the University of Strathclyde developed Atracurium, which became the world’s number one muscle relaxant.

Medicinal Chemistry academic research groups
Medicinal Chemistry companies
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