HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
Liverpool City Region is a UK government Health and Life Sciences Innovation Zone, as well as being formally recognises as a leading hub for vaccine discovery, development and manufacturing.
Explore exceptional opportunities in the Liverpool City Region, which features one of Europe’s largest concentrations of biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical clusters. Here, global brands are at the forefront of innovation, advancing everything from cutting-edge clinical research to large-scale production of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologics.
Key highlights of our vibrant ecosystem include:
- Europe’s largest biomanufacturing cluster.
- A leading UK hub for vaccine discovery, development, and manufacturing, recognized by the UK government.
- The highest number of specialist hospitals outside of London.
- Home to the UK Centre for Tropical and Infectious Prevention and Control.
£2bn
Collaborative R&D investment each year
25,000
core life sciences students.
#1
Research institution in the world for Tropical Medicine
2,250
people employed by major players in pharmaceutical manufacturing
HQ
For The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) in the north
HIGHEST
Number of specialist hospitals outside of London
UK
Centre for Tropical & Infectious Diseases
ONE
Of the largest academic and clinical campuses in the UK
Innovation thrives within our facilities and partnerships
Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, a renowned academic and clinical campus housing influential players in science, health, and medtech, including the northern headquarters of the Royal College of Physicians.
Collaboration between Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and the University of Liverpool, fostering the UK’s largest concentration of translational public sector research into infectious diseases.
The Pandemic Institute, launched in 2021, accelerates responses to emerging infections and future pandemic threats.
The iiCON consortium, a nexus for infection innovation R&D, uniting academia, NHS, and industry.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Sci-Tech Daresbury, featuring IBM’s Supercomputer and The Hartree Centre, offering cutting-edge digital technologies and expertise in AI and Quantum specialties.
The Digital Innovation Facility, supporting tech companies with collaborative solutions in robotics, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and more.
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