Dundee’s world class life sciences sector has been praised by the city council leader.
John Alexander said that while many assume Oxford or Cambridge lead the way, it is in fact Dundee that sits top of the pile.
He said the city ”hosts the most exciting life sciences cluster in the UK” with world-class companies, universities and research institutes all within a three-mile radius.
Backing up his claims he quoted the 2020 QS World University Rankings in Biological Sciences that placed University of Dundee at number one in the UK and Europe, and 16th in the world.
He also cited the influential CWTS Leiden Ranking for biomedical and health sciences impact in 2021 that placed the city 5th in the UK and Europe.
Speaking to Dundee Live, he said: “Such rankings are evidence of the amazing work going on in Dundee to push the life sciences agenda, and how our city is developing cutting-edge technologies and products that enhance the well-being of millions of people around the world.”
And he added: “Dundee is one of the UK’s best kept secrets when it comes to the depth and breadth of its life sciences research and innovation assets.
“With Dundee already supporting more than 1,700 roles in life sciences, we are further building on the sector’s success via our new life sciences innovation district, which Dundee City Council and the University of Dundee have agreed terms for.
“The district is funded through our £300m Tay Cities Deal, with £25m invested in a new Tayside Biomedical Cluster, which is to house a range of businesses that will push the boundaries of what is achievable.”
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