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Health & Life Sciences
Liverpool’s global leadership in health and life sciences is driving innovation in specialist areas such as: Infection; Precision Medicine; Children’s Health; Veterinary Science; Independent Living; and Big Data, Sensors and Internet of Things.
At the heart of our life sciences cluster is the Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, which is home to the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The area is fast becoming one of the world’s leading innovation districts and upon completion of its new hospitals, will be one of the largest academic and clinical campuses in the UK.
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Major European Biomanufacturing cluster -
Highest number of specialist hospitals outside of London -
Home to the world renowned Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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The highest concentration of Category Level 3 laboratories in the UK
There is no better validation of Liverpool’s medical credentials than the global players that choose to locate and reinvest here. From stem cell and gene therapy treatments and nutraceuticals research and development, to large scale manufacturing and the production of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and biologics.
Liverpool is home to companies delivering world-class solutions in life sciences from research and trials to medical manufacturing. Significant new investments in modern production facilities at these companies have created a vibrant, efficient and cost-competitive environment to produce new drugs and vaccines.
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The North West is the UK’s third largest life sciences sector by employee numbers -
World class research centres of excellence and facilities -
Life sciences worth in excess of £1.7 billion per annum
The emergence of sensor technologies, big data and robotics is changing the possibilities and processes in the life sciences sector. Liverpool is leading the way with its LCR 4.0 programme, creating a new infrastructure that connects physical and digital assets to make the industrial internet a reality.
Latest Health & Life Sciences news
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Liverpool City Region set to become global powerhouse in new front for fighting disease and driving wellbeing
Liverpool City Region is set to become a global powerhouse in a new front to tackle deadly diseases and improve wellbeing.
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BioGrad partners with Novacyt to donate £65,000 in industry grade laboratory equipment to support over 9,500 local students in science education
Laboratory specialist, BioGrad, has donated £65,000 worth of industry-grade laboratory equipment to local schools in a significant investment that will benefit more than 9,500 students aged 11-19 across Southport and surrounding areas.
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£10m funding earmarked for data and AI-powered initiatives to drive investment, create jobs and tackle health inequalities
Nearly £10m is set to be invested in a new Civic HealthTech Innovation Zone (CHI-Zone) that would drive investment and job creation, while tackling health inequalities in the Liverpool City Region.
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BioGrad opens Europe’s first private research tissue bank as part of a £25m investment into women’s health
BioGrad’s research into women’s health could lead to life-changing discoveries, uncovering treatments and cures for conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, menopause and certain types of cancers.
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Innovative HIV Testing Expanded in Liverpool
HIV testing is set to increase across Liverpool’s hospitals, with “Opt-Out” testing for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
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Liverpool leads healthy cities conversation
Liverpool is hosting an international conference looking at how to create healthier places for people to live.
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Robotic labs, fighting infections and skills training among first seven Innovation Zone projects set for approval
Building robotic labs and expanding Sci-Tech Daresbury are among the first seven Liverpool City Region Innovation Zone projects set for approval.