Life science research in Scotland
Scotland has significant clinical and academic expertise in a number of areas including stem cells, cardiovascular disease, CNS, diabetes and oncology.
Key facts:
- Some of the world’s most prominent cancer studies are being conducted at the Cancer Research UK Beatson Laboratories in Glasgow.
- Edinburgh has one of the largest concentrations of clinical scientists and researchers within the UK working on human stem cells and related clinical applications.
- Dundee University is collaborating with a consortium of six of the World’s leading pharmaceutical companies in one of the largest-ever industrial research deals worth $24 Million. Research is wide ranging but will focus on cancer, infectious diseases and diabetes.
- Glasgow University has internationally recognised groups in clinical neuroscience and cardiovascular research.
- Edinburgh is a major centre for genomics and bioinformatics research, with world-class capabilities at Edinburgh University, Roslin Institute and the commercially focused Centre for Genomic Technology and Informatics.
Research institutes
Scotland has seven research institutes, including the Roslin Institute, involved in animal and plant health modelling, and supporting the drug development process.
Research and Development opportunities
Scottish Universities are commercially focused and collaborate extensively with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. 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.
Academia and industry in Scotland offer a vast amount of commercially focused research and development for;
- Collaborative research.
- Co-development.
- Strategic partnerships.
- Licensing technologies.
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Stem cells Cardiovascular Disease Neuroscience Oncology Diabetes Bioinformatics