22.07.2010

A Future, Together

Proud History - Sir Tom McKillop, the former CEO of Astrazeneca, encapsulated Scotland's relationship with the chemical sciences industry perfectly: "Scotland has a very proud history of innovation in the chemical sciences but we can't rest on our laurels. Be innovative and success will follow." The industry has a long and established history in Scotland. The country which gave the world innovators such as Joseph Lister has become a base for some of the world's biggest chemical sciences operators. more22.10.2009

Staying On Top

Scotland has an impressive array of medical breakthroughs and innovations - from anaesthetic in the 1840s, insulin and penicillin in the 1920s, through to Reneuron's recent stem cell trial for stroke patients. For a nation of just five million people, Scotland is rich in opportunity and innovation and is taking full advantage of the commercial and scientific acumen on its doorstep. Scotland already boasts the highest concentration of universities in Europe and has internationally recognised expertise. more