A new precision medicine study for prostate cancer is set to be launched today by men’s health charity, Prostate Cancer UK. The study will be co-lead by researchers from the University of Glasgow and will aim to drive tailor made treatments for men based on the genetic make-up of their cancer. By developing this research and moving away from a “one size fits all” approach,...
Following the hugely successful launch of the inaugural Life and Chemical Sciences Leadership Master Class Programme in March 2017, applications are now being taken for the 2018 programme. The focus of this programme is to enhance the development of a leadership pipeline, from within Scotland, to ensure that the ambitious growth targets of both life and chemical science sectors are realised. Next year’s programme,...
A global group of laboratories present in more than 40 countries has today unveiled a new facility in Livingston, set to be one of the largest of its kind in the UK, and after investment of £4 million. Bioanalytical testing specialist Eurofins Scientific has revealed the pharmaceutical chemistry, microbiology and water microbiology site after moving from Newbridge. It said the move provides greater capacity for...
Clintec opened the extension to their Glasgow headquarters where they have developed a centre of excellence for clinical research and quality assurance. The new centre has created opportunities for functional outsourcing as well as creating many new jobs in the area. To read the full article, click here.
Pharmaceutical giant GSK has unveiled its £44 million vaccine production facility in Montrose. The site, which will produce ingredients for vaccines to treat conditions such as tetanus, pneumonia and whooping cough, has been five years in the making. GSK had first announced plans for its facility, which is now being commissioned, in 2012. The facility will create a further 19 skilled jobs in Montrose by...