Stem cell research key facts

The universities of Dundee and St Andrews are ranked among the top 10 best international academic institutions for scientists to work in

(Source : The Scientist)

Edinburgh BioQuarter, a landmark £600 million life sciences facility, makes Scotland one of the world’s top ten centres for biomedical commercialisation

Scotland is raising its profile in life sciences research − the University of Dundee produces more life sciences citations than Cambridge and Oxford, and is one of the leading scientific workplaces in the world

(Source : The Scientist)

The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic focuses on multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and Motor Neurone diseases research

Scotland is home to Europe’s largest and most highly-regarded stem cell research community

Half of all UK stem cell research licences are issued to organisations in Scotland

Scotland outperforms other countries in terms of stem cell research backed by its wealth of world-class medical schools and research centres

Currently, more medical research is carried out per head of population in Scotland than anywhere else in Europe, easing the translation of stem cell research into clinical benefits

First in the world for stem cell research based citation impact – Scotland is at the forefront of stem cell research and regenerative medicine

The University of Edinburgh is ranked number three in the world for stem cell research based on citation impact

(Source : ScienceWatch)

The Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine has over 200 scientists and clinicians, with on-site GMP development expertise, all based at Edinburgh BioQuarter

Scotland has specific expertise in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS) research and development, bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells, and embryonic stem cells

ReNeuron's groundbreaking Phase I trial using expanded neural stem cells in stroke patients is a world first. The stem cells are manufactured by Angel Biotechnology in Scotland.