Guidance

UK life sciences support

Overview of organisations supporting life sciences in the UK, organised by sub-sector and stage of product or service development.

• From: Life Sciences Organisation and Department for International Trade
• Published: 10 January 2015
• Last updated: 1 December 2021
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  1. 1 December 2021

     Updated information for Life Sciences Hub Wales in document UK life sciences trade organisations, membership associations, clusters, and research and innovation networks.

  2. 20 November 2018

     Update of UK organisations providing support for each development stage of a life sciences product or service.

  3. 10 January 2015

     First published.

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Digital health and care

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Experimental medicine and clinical trials

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Medical technology

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Medicines manufacturing

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Precision medicine and genomics

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Regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapy

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UK life sciences trade organisations, membership associations, clusters, and research and innovation networks

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The UK has one of the most vibrant and productive life science sectors in the world. Its integrated life sciences and healthcare system places the patient its heart, and supports innovation at every stage. Partners work together to support a research and innovation culture that spans sectors and geographies.

A wide range of UK organisations can give support, advice or useful information for each development stage of your life sciences product or service.

This includes:

• research and development
• development and translation
• regulation and assessment
• delivery, supplying NHS and patients
• launching global access