Edinburgh City Region has an impressive track record in
many established science and technology sectors and a strong
competitive advantage in the new and emerging technologies of the
future.
Biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Edinburgh is home to a cluster of biotechnology firms that
compete successfully at a global level using biotechnological
products and processes developed across the city region, such as
antibacterial drugs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is a developing discipline incorporating computer
science, biology and mathematics.
Edinburgh has a competitive international research base in this
area, represented by bodies such as
the Edinburgh Centre for Bioinformatics at the University
of Edinburgh.
Drug discovery and development
The drug discovery and development cluster in Edinburgh City
Region encompasses the sector's entire life cycle, from discovery
and development to clinical trials and drug delivery.
Informatics
The University of Edinburgh is an internationally leading centre
for informatics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and
computer science.
The School of Informatics
at The University of Edinburgh is the UK's largest and
highest-rated research grouping in Computer Science.
Medical devices and diagnostics
Edinburgh's international reputation in chemistry, biochemistry,
electronics, mechanical engineering, optics and informatics has
helped attract a large group of successful indigenous and global
medical devices and diagnostics firms
Microelectronics and MEMs
Significant breakthroughs – such as the world's first 'camera on
a chip' and the world's smallest television screen – have secured
Edinburgh's reputation as a leading global location for microelectronics
Nanoscience and
nanotechnology
Edinburgh's strengths in the disciplines driving nanotechnology,
including applied physics and electronic engineering, have helped
it establish a reputation for innovation in this field
Oil and gas
The knowledge and processes developed at centres of excellence
including the
Scottish Centre for Carbon Storage and Heriot-Watt
University's Institute of
Petroleum Engineering will contribute significantly to global
CO2 reduction.
Optoelectronics and photonics
Edinburgh City Region is home to a rich cluster of photonics and
optoelectronics expertise including Heriot-Watt University, which
has more than 25 years' experience in optical information
processing, optoelectronics and fibre-based optoelectronic
systems
Pathway medicine
Edinburgh's research community has established a strong position
in this field, with recent creations including the first
Division of Pathway Medicine, led by Professor
Peter Ghazal - a leading post-genomic researcher
Stem cells and regenerative medicine
The
Institute of Stem Cell Reseach, the
Roslin Institute and the Scottish Centre for Regenerative
Medicine are leading ground-breaking collaborative research in
this area. Edinburgh is also home to a number of key commercial
players in the sector.
