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McInnes, Iain
The West of Scotland is rapidly becoming known as one of the top centres for research into inflammatory diseases, and Professor Iain McIn…
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The First Five Years (2003 to 2008) - a Review
The idea for a network organisation for the life science community in the West of Scotland was first mooted in the late 1990s. Life science, including biotechnology, was becoming an increasingly dynamic and successful sector, and the economic benefits of commercialising world class research were being recognised.
With this in mind, Nexxus - the West of Scotland BioScience Network - was eventually created and launched in 2003. To find out more about us and what we've achieved over the past 5 years, click on this link Nexxus Review 2003 - 2008.
Contents :-
Welcome - Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Scottish Government
Rising to the challenge - why and how Nexxus came to be set up
Getting together - Nexxus events chosen in response to demand from the West of Scotland life science community
Spreading the word - the means by which we communicate (website, newsletter, e-bulletin)
Out and about - our ambassadorial role at exhibitions and at meetings/consultations
Flying the flag - promoting the community in advertisements and press releases
Celebrating excellence - the annual Nexxus Life Science Awards, a forum for recognition of West of Scotland achievements
The big picture - a shared agenda with our funders and others in promoting life science
Looking forward - "Beyond doubt, we are stronger together!"
