Industry leaders awarded at prestigious Life Sciences dinner

Four awards were made to the most innovative medical and pharmaceutical companies and individuals in Scotland at the event, which took place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Over 700 representatives from the life sciences community in Scotland and worldwide were present to congratulate BioOutsource, Charles River Laboratories, Professor Sir Philip Cohen and Dr Alastair Cozens for their contribution to the industry.

Rhona Allison, director of Life Sciences at Scottish Enterprise, said: “The winners of this year’s awards represent the ongoing success of the entire life sciences industry in Scotland, both new companies and those at a later stage of maturity, and individuals.

“The industry now comprises over 620 organisations and contributes over £3 billion to the Scottish economy annually. Scotland has established a strong international reputation based on the quality of its work and opportunities for innovation and collaboration remain, giving this sector room to grow further in 2009. Scottish Enterprise and all those involved will continue to work hard to support a joined up environment where such excellence can prosper.”

Twelve companies and individuals were shortlisted for the prestigious awards at the event. The winners are:

 
Most promising new life science company in Scotland
BioOutsource, Glasgow

 
Leading contribution to Life Sciences in Scotland
Charles River Laboratories, Edinburgh

 
Leading Individual Contribution to Life Sciences in Scotland
Professor Sir Philip Cohen, University of Dundee, Dundee


 
Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) Award for Best Innovation Originating from NHS Scotland
Dr Alastair Cozens, NHS Grampian, Professor Bipinchandra Bhakta and Dr Martin Levesley, University of Leeds, for iPAM

This event also featured a keynote speech from Mr Colin S Morgan OBE, Managing Director of JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL LIMITED, and was attended by representatives from the Scottish government.