Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
North England is a hot spot for regenerative medicine, with a vibrant, innovative community of stem cell researchers, tissue engineering, biomaterials engineering and transplantation science companies and experts.
What makes North England such a special place for emerging regenerative medicine companies is the unique combination of a supportive public and regulatory environment, leading edge R&D and support to bring products to market.
Government and Public Support
The UK's clear and comprehensive regulatory environment supports collaboration among academics, industry experts and businesses in regenerative medicine. Ours is also one of the very few countries to allow therapeutic cloning.
The UK government continues to increase funding for stem cell research. Funding is expected to double to a projected £600 million between 2006 and 2016.
Organizations such as The Policy Ethics and Life Sciences Research Centre in Newcastle and The Centre for Economic and Social Aspects of Genomics in Lancaster demonstrate and promote public support for regenerative medicine research.
R&D
Several universities in North England focus on stem cell and developmental and reproductive biology, producing leading research and adding skilled employees to the local labor pool. The UK Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, for instance, is a joint initiative between Manchester and Liverpool universities.
North England universities are also recognized as great collaborators with business, resulting in more innovation at lower costs.
North England is also home to additional facilities and support in the regenerative field. Notable centers of excellence in regenerative medicine include the North East England Stem Cell Institute in Newcastle, and the North West Embryonic Stem Cell Centre in Manchester, which focus on adult and embryonic stem cell research.
Ease to Market
Companies focusing on regenerative medicine in North England benefit from support industries and infrastructure that speed ideas to market. Our region is home to several high grade GMP facilities, easy access to clinical trials, and thriving biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical communities.
