Case studies

The South West has a vibrant and growing life sciences sector. Browse our case studies to see examples of the South West’s capabilities and achievements made through partnership working in the region.

Establishing the South West Secure Data Environment

Researching an area of urgent global need

Exploring environmental effects on liver disease

Advancing sustainable food production

Investing in life sciences innovation

The South West’s Academic Health Science Centre

Investing in life-saving gene therapy treatment of chronic kidney diseases

Reducing risk of cerebral palsy in preterm babies

Delivering one of the region’s largest R&D and innovation hubs

Expanding deep tech startup capacity in the South West

Developing safer and more effective treatments for diabetes

Elevating the South West’s digital health capability (LEAP)

Supporting musculoskeletal conditions digitally

The UK’s most powerful supercomputer

Leading the largest ever pneumonia trial