Neuroscience

Scotland is at the forefront of neuroscience research in the UK with world-leading expertise in several areas, including Alzheimer’s and Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD).

Eight Scottish universities and research institutions are active in neuroscience research. Plus, there are currently four companies in Scotland active in neuroscience drug discovery and development.

Neuroscience clinical and research excellence in Scotland

Several Scottish organisations have significant strengths in neuroscience, which is a major focus for their research work.

In terms of clinical expertise, Glasgow Southern General Hospital has led the world in brain trauma evaluation and is pioneering the innovative imaging of brain function.

Dundee and Edinburgh Universities are carrying out pioneering work into therapeutic research with target development and clinical capabilities.

Key members of Scotland’s neuroscience research community include: 

• Professor Roger Pertwee – University of Aberdeen and Director of Pharmacology for GW Pharmaceuticals
• Professor S Moira Brown – Honorary Senior Research Fellow and Professor Emeritus at the University of Glasgow
• Professor Brian Morris – University of Glasgow
• Professor Richard Morris – University of Edinburgh
• Professor Mike Ashford – University of Dundee

Neuroscience networks, research groups and companies in Scotland

The Scottish life sciences industry benefits from world-class facilities and infrastructure, and the neuroscience sector is no exception. The many collaborative projects within neuroscience research groups in Scotland help to enhance the quality of research and development carried out here.

Neuroscience academic research groups in Scotland include: 

• University of Aberdeen Neuroscience
• Neurosciences Institute, University of Dundee 
• Alzheimer's Disease Research Centre, University of Dundee 
• Centre for Neuroscience, University of Edinburgh
• Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Edinburgh 
• Faculty of Biomedical & Life Sciences (FBLS), University of Glasgow
• Division of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Glasgow 
• Neuroscience Research Group, University of Strathclyde

Collaborative neuroscience research initiatives in Scotland include: 

• Sackler Institute - Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities 
• The Psychiatric Research Institute of Neuroscience in Glasgow (PsyRING)

Imaging facilities in Scotland include: 

• The SFC Brain Imaging Research Centre for Scotland
• Department of Neuroimaging, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Glasgow

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