A new strategy was launched on 7 February to ensure Scotland can become one of the world’s top locations for life sciences by 2020. The refreshed industry-led strategy was launched by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney, at the Scottish Enterprise Life Sciences Dinner.
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It could be your greatest discovery
Scotland’s life sciences sector is truly world-class, home to renowned researchers and successful businesses.
We have the most comprehensive national life sciences strategy in the world, backed by industry, academia, the National Health Service and government. Scotland is also one of Europe’s leading financial centres.
A global centre of excellence in life sciences
- An amazing history in life sciences and a great future: from penicillin to the p53 tumour suppressor gene.
- Researchers with global reputations, including Prof Sir David Lane and Prof Sir Philip Cohen.
- Dynamic, successful businesses – including Cyclacel, Optos, ProStrakan and LifeScan Scotland.
Key capabilities
If you are looking to invest, partner, locate or work in Scotland, a glance at our life sciences capabilities should help make your decision.
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Scottish research expertise
Scotland has significant clinical and academic expertise in a number of areas including stem cells, cardiovascular disease, CNS, diabetes and oncology.
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