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Health & Life Sciences

Technology is transforming healthcare as life sciences pursue innovative solutions to help address today's challenges. 

East Sussex has a small but growing life sciences and healthcare cluster of companies specialising in the research, development and manufacture of medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceutical products and preparations and natural science and engineering research.

Daval International Ltd in Eastbourne focuses on the development and delivery of new treatments for neuro-degenerative, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. 

Companies also supply specialist services and instruments for life science labs and biotechnology industries. These include temperature monitoring systems (QCBug) and bespoke software solutions (Biomedical Computing Ltd).

Companies can collaborate with world-class universities, research companies and development organisations with considerable expertise in a range of disciplines including human centred design, big data modelling, electronics, diagnostics, manufacturing and digital healthcare applications.

With the support and ability to engage with healthcare providers and a local academic support network, life sciences and healthcare businesses are able to innovate and grow in East Sussex.

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Scientifica

Uckfield

Manufacturer of scientific equipment, its world-renowned microscopes are used in neuroscience research, winners of two Queens Awards.

University of Sussex

School of Life Sciences

The School of Life Sciences is a diverse, collaborative community with varied expertise in cancer biology, drug discovery, neuroscience & biodiversity.

Medica Group

Hastings

UK’s leading specialist provider in teleradiology (virtual radiology) reporting, helping provide access to essential diagnostic imaging around the globe.

Psephos Biomedica

Falmer

Works with clients globally to bring innovative medical technologies to market, providing quality clinical, management & regulatory services.

Jaytec Glass

Hastings

Over 60 years experience in volumetric glassware calibration & scientific glass blowing. A leading manufacturer of standard & custom scientific glassware.

Horder Heathcare

Crowborough

Horder Healthcare is a leading healthcare charity delivering high-quality care for both NHS and private patients across the southeast.

Higher Nature

Burwash Common

Ethically derived and formulated supplements and minerals, free of artificial sweeteners and preservatives. Over twenty years of in-house expertise.

Welbeing

Eastbourne

Leading national telecare company in the UK, providing high-quality fully integrated managed services 24/7.

Micro Control Instruments

Framfield

Neuroscience equipment supplier and manufactuerer focused on advancing neuro studies technology and services.

Arc Family

Flimwell

Focused on microcurrent therapy, becoming specialists in non-evasive health for humans, pets and athletes.

Heartrater

Falmer

Run by academics, a start-up that is developing applications into interoception: the ability to understand your own body better.

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Falmer

Opened in 2003, one of the most popular medical schools in the country. Ranked in the NSS as 1st in the UK for student satisfaction.

Labtech

Heathfield

Labtech provides equipment to scientists & life sciences labs all over the world, including cell biology, molecular biology, imaging & electron microscopy.

Photek

St. Leonards

Photek produces advanced optical components for use in complex imaging solutions within a variety of fields, including life sciences.

Addressing challenges of an aging population

The existing and forecast needs of an ageing population mean there are big challenges ahead and also opportunities in the development of high-tech products and the use of big data modelling for the growing digital healthcare market.

Technology is opening up all sorts of possibilities for 'designing’ healthcare into the homes of people from the point of construction and as they age, as well as in wearables, helping to address future healthcare challenges. 

There is great potential for technology to improve the quality of life for elderly people and also commercial opportunities for well-designed technology solutions that could address these issues.

East Sussex offers an untapped opportunity for startups interested in this sector. If you are a health care professional or a technology provider with a solution or interested in this sector, please get in touch!

Groundbreaking research

Innovations in predictive modelling is an area of specialism at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School where world-leading neuroscience researchers from the University of Sussex are working with astrophysicists using theories on galaxy discovery to help GPs spot and manage the care of people at risk of dementia.

Engage in clinical trials

Businesses can engage in research trials in partnership with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust – with international recognition for its work in neurosciences, dementia, spinal injuries, and orthopaedics.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is conducting over seventy clinical research studies and research activity is increasing, demonstrating our commitment to improving the quality of care and to make our contribution to wider health improvement.

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