The story so far...
As global health services and markets are changing and being shaped by rapid development of healthcare technologies – resulting in more personalised treatments and the need to respond to the health and social care implications of an ageing population – the North East offers a unique environment for innovation in health and life sciences and medicines manufacturing.
With an internationally recognised innovation ecosystem and translational environment, the North East has the skills, physical assets, capabilities and networks can support the delivery of the UK’s response to this challenge through the ongoing development of our key capabilities and their strategic co-ordination.
The region’s strengths include excellence in the quality of care and a focus on health innovation and partnership between the health system, science and business.
The Newcastle
University
Institute for
Ageing comprises
a network of over
500
researchers.
47%
of biological sciences research at Newcastle University was rated 4 stars in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 meaning it is world-leading.
Between 2008
and 2018
North East institutions secured
£122m
from the Medical Research Council.
Ongoing infrastructure developments at Newcastle Helix and NETPark in County Durham continue to support the growing Health and Life Sciences sector in the North East. The region’s established centres of excellence now include The International Centre for Life, The Institute for Ageing and Campus on Ageing and Vitality and The National Formulation Centre.
The North East has also participated in six Science and Innovation Audits covering topics including health innovation and bio-economy.
Since the publication of the SEP in 2014, new STEM College facilities have been supported in South Shields, Wallsend and Ashington.
Find out more about our strengths and innovation in the sector here.
Who to get in touch with
Katherine Forbes is our Health and Life Sciences Programme Lead. Katherine is working with regional and national partners to ensure the North East maximises the opportunities to strengthen, grow and develop the sector in the region and will be developing our Health and Life Sciences Strategy.
If you have any questions or feedback please get in touch:
Katherine Forbes
Health and Life Sciences Programme Lead, North East LEP
T. 07557 609810 | E. [email protected]
