University to lead precision medicine project

The University of Glasgow has been chosen by the UK government to lead a science and innovation audit on precision medicine innovation in Scotland.

The announcement was made by universities and science minister Jo Johnson as part of the third wave of the science and innovation audits, which are designed to emphasise the value of greater collaboration.

Precision medicine is an approach which enables doctors and researchers to identify and develop treatments that are “precise”, which means they are effective for specific groups of patients.

It is widely expected that precision medicine will have a major impact on future healthcare, with significant benefit to patients and the NHS.

Welcoming the announcement, Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak said: “The University of Glasgow is delighted to be leading this important science and innovation audit. Scotland has significant strengths in precision medicine, including the Stratified Medicine Scotland Innovation Centre, located at the University’s Clinical Innovation Zone at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

“Working with our consortium partners, the audit will enable us to assess current assets and capabilities.”