Scottish Life Sciences Awards shortlist announced

Thursday 18th January 2018, 1:00pm

Some of Scotland’s most dynamic life sciences companies and business leaders have been shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish Life Sciences Awards 2018. This includes Sympromics Ltd, the leader in gene control, located at Roslin Innovation Centre.


All winners

The competition was incredibly strong and it was a huge challenge for the judging panel to make their selection.

Winners will be announced in the finals at Scotland's Life Sciences Dinner and Awards on February 28th at the Hilton Glasgow.

awards shortlist

Business Leadership Award (2017) – Sponsored by Opportunity North East

  • Dr Helen Erwood, CEO, ESPL Regulatory Consulting
  • Campbell Grant, Founder & CEO, Sitekit Ltd
  • Hugh Griffith, Founder & CEO, NuCana plc

Rising Stars: Extraordinary Talent (2017)

  • Dr Caroline Barelle, CEO, Elasmogen Ltd
  • Dr Julio Guerrero, MD, Metix Ltd
  • Dr Neil Wilkie, Director & COO, Mironid Ltd

Innovation Award – Sponsored by Haseltine Lake LLP

  • Orbital Diagnostics Ltd
  • Omega Diagnostics Group plc
  • TC BioPharm

Investment of the Year (2017) – Sponsored by Concept Life Sciences

  • Exscientia Ltd
  • NuCana plc
  • Quotient

Rising Stars: High-Growth Company (2017)

  • Aquila BioMedical Ltd
  • Synpromics Ltd
  • TC Biopharm

Innovative Collaboration – Sponsored by Booth Welsh

  • Albyn Housing Society in collaboration with NHS Highland and Carbon Dynamic
  • Clydebiosciences Ltd
  • CorporateHealth International and OpenBrolly in collaboration with NHS Highland and the Digital Health & Care Institute

Outstanding Contribution Award sponsored by Waters UK

An Outstanding Contribution Award will be awarded to an exceptional life sciences leader in recognition of their contribution to Scotland's life sciences industry.

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