Research

A centre of excellence on the outskirts of Edinburgh with the largest concentration of animal-science related expertise in Europe.

 

The key to the region’s success is a critical mass of world-leading scientists, the research power of its academic institutions, a positive culture of multi-disciplinary working, embedded commercialisation and enabling technology.  

Midlothian Science Zone offers outstanding expertise and facilities, helping to identify opportunities for collaboration and offer companies the benefit of interacting with world-class researchers.

World-renowned research institutes combine with a leading world-ranked research university to give the region its well-deserved global influence in many disciplines, including animal health, life sciences, biotechnology, agri-tech and aquaculture.

Organisations located within Midlothian Science Zone seek to improve collaboration between science, research and business.  

World-leading research and collaboration - be part of it…

On the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus, there is a strong culture of industry engagement with over two thirds of senior scientists at The Roslin Institute engaging with companies. Dedicated support is available for making industry-academic collaboration work, this enables it to play a key role in supporting the UK animal health sector.

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  The Roslin Institute

  The Roslin Institute is a world leader in the field of animal science research and known globally as the birthplace of Dolly the Sheep, the first animal to be cloned from an adult cell.

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  Moredun Research Institute

  Committed to promoting animal health and welfare through research and education and recognised worldwide for its contribution to research into infectious diseases of farmed livestock.

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  Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes

  EPP Ltd is a GLP contract research organisation (CRO), supporting agrochemical, human and animal pharmaceutical and industrial chemical sectors with bespoke facilities within the company's Environmental Centre on Bush Estate.

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  The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

  The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a world leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice and aims to improve the health of animals and human beings alike.

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  Scotland's Rural College

  Scotland's Rural College delivers comprehensive skills, education and business support for Scotland’s land-based industries, founded on world class and sector-leading research, education and consultancy.

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  Easter Bush Campus

  The University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus in Midlothian allows delivery of solutions to global challenges within livestock industries and both veterinary and human medicine.

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  Shared Research Facilities

  There is an extensive range of Core Facilities and Equipment available to researchers and business within Midlothian Science Zone.

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