Testimonials from life sciences businesses in Scotland
In Scotland, 31,000 eople are employed by the 620-plus life sciences businesses that form one of the most vibrant biotechnology clusters in the world. A supportive business environment, globally renowned researchers and world-class facilities are just some of the reasons why life sciences companies continue to do business in Scotland.
We believe Scotland is one of the world’s top locations for life sciences businesses, but don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of the life science industry’s leading figures have to say about Scotland:
“Life sciences research in Scotland, particularly in the stem cell area, is recognised internationally, and by establishing a research base in Scotland we hope to contribute to the growth of this sector, while expanding our own business and operations."
Mats Lundwall, CEO, Cellartis
“The initiatives within Scotland to integrate life science bioinformatics are amazing, executed across a nation whose passion is only to succeed. I see Scotland as she was in the industrial revolution, now in the genomic revolution, leading the way, answering those questions being posed by the human condition by utilising and integrating all science and technology she possesses.”
Darrol Baker, Invitrogen
“The Translational Medicine Research Collaboration in Scotland represents a truly novel concept in industry-academic-government partnership, and we are delighted to be the major pharmaceutical partner in this relationship. Translational medicine is key to the successful development of the next generation of innovative medicines which will truly make a difference to patients the world over.”
Dr Frank Walsh, Executive Vice President, Wyeth
"On completing my PhD I was set to take up a position in London and had even agreed to stay on, only to then make a visit to Dundee which forced a change of mind. I was hearing about all the work being done here, and what people like Sir Philip Cohen were doing, so I came to have a quick look and when I saw what was being done, and all the things surrounding it - the lifestyle here, and the cost of living - I just knew I had to come".
Dario Alessi, principal investigator at the MRC Protein Phosphorylation Unit at the University of Dundee
“Scotland is the leading cluster country in Europe for stem cells research.”
Prof. Sir Christopher Evans, Merlin Biosciences, May 2007
"Scotland has wisely concentrated much of its efforts on building its biotech centre around its reputation for bleeding edge research into stem cells."
Fierce Biotech, 2007 naming Scotland as one of the top 5 locations for Biotech activity
“Scotland is one of the best places to do business in Europe.”
The Financial Times Group
Video testimonials from life sciences businesses
Our video testimonials explain in greater detail why some of the world’s most renowned life sciences businesses chose to invest in Scotland.
Raimund Strehl talks about why Cellartis chose Scotland and how SDI helped
Dr Orest Hurko discusses Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and their involvement in Scotland
Read more about life sciences companies who have operations in Scotland and Scottish life sciences in general.