Main Life Science Players in the West of Scotland

Main Life Science Players

Scotland is a global life sciences location with the second largest life science cluster in the UK (Fierce Biotech 2007). It is home to 15% of UK life science companies with 625 organisations employing 31,000 individuals (Scottish Enterprise January 2009). The industry has a turnover of £3 billion and GVA of £1.39 billion (ONS 2006 figures).

Key life science strengths include Clinical/translational medicine, Stem cells/regenerative medicine, Medical Technologies, Diagnostics and CROs.

Find out more about many of Scotland's life science related organisations, world-class universities, respected research institutes and internationally renowned scientists who are experts in their fields by clicking on the links below.

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Main Life Science Players