About Us
The Living Laboratory is accelerating the development, evaluation, and adoption of cutting-edge healthcare solutions and precision medicine tools into routine NHS practice. Rooted in collaboration, it brings together researchers, clinicians, and industry partners in a ‘triple helix’ partnership - harnessing their collective expertise to accelerate innovation into frontline healthcare and drive improved health outcomes for patients.
Our Mission
By fostering a collaborative ecosystem, integrated within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Living Laboratory helps to translate cutting-edge science and innovation into practical solutions used within the NHS and wider healthcare systems. Through this concerted effort, we seek to enhance patient care, deliver significant cost savings for the NHS, and stimulate economic growth in Govan, Glasgow, and beyond.
"The Living Laboratory wants to ensure that the latest medical advancements don’t just stay in research labs, but that they reach the people who need them most. We are bringing together academia, industry, and the NHS across collaborative projects that could transform patient care - from enhancing MRI technology for quicker, more accurate diagnoses, to using AI to help clinicians make faster, more informed decisions for complex conditions like cancer."
- Dr Ruth McLaughlin, Living Laboratory Programme Director
Explore our programme
Discover how we are accelerating the adoption of precision medicine into the NHS.
Precision medicine signifies a movement away from a one-size-fits-all approach to medical care, tailoring medical diagnosis and treatment to the individual characteristics of patients.
Our Approach
The Living Laboratory’s unique, integrated approach to healthcare innovation brings together clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to co-develop, trial, and evaluate solutions that improve health outcomes for patients.
Real-World Testbed
We enable the design, testing, and refinement of healthcare innovations in active clinical settings with patient input
Access to Samples & Data
We facilitate secure access to clinical samples and health data to support the development, validation, and refinement of new healthcare solutions
Clinical Integration
We enhance mechanisms to embed innovation directly within the healthcare environment and connect it to real-world patient needs
Collaborative Model
We foster cross-sector collaboration to create pathways for new technologies, start-ups, and interdisciplinary partnerships
Enabling Innovation and Adoption
Find out how we support innovators to help turn ideas into impactful healthcare solutions.
Research & Development Infrastructure
We provide:
- Technical and R&D support
- Access to advanced facilities and technologies
- Access to biospecimens and health data
- Laboratory and office space
Clinical Translation & Integration
We enable:
- Innovation pathways into care
- Clinical insights and validation
- Real-world evaluation of tools
Want to work with us?
We welcome opportunities for further collaboration and are always looking for new partners and colleagues to join our network to further enhance our internationally leading programme and deliver our ambitious vision.