University of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences - Research and Innovation - Translational Research Initiative - Success Stories

Transforming Respiratory Drug Delivery

Nebu-flow is transforming respiratory drug delivery by a breakthrough nebuliser which makes inhalation therapy more precise, efficient and accessible than ever.

Two researchers working with computers and microscopes in the British Heart Foundation lab

Implantable Device to Diagnose and Monitor Vascular Health

VascuX is a University of Glasgow research group developing innovative vascular sensing technology focused on implantable medical devices.

Targeting Mitochondria for Cancer Developing

Mitotargin is a research project focused on developing novel diagnostics and therapeutics that target mitochondria to treat cancer.

Environmentally friendly Bioinsecticides or Crop Protection

SOLASTA Bio specalises in developing peptide-based bioinsecticides that effectively target harmful pests while preserving beneficial pollinators.

Precision Peptides for Cancer Treatment

Disruptyx Therapeutics is an innovative spin-out focused on developing next generation precision peptide therapeutics to treat cancer.

Innovative Drug Discovery Platform Technology

Keltic Pharma Therapeutics is a pioneering spin-out that leverages world-class expertise to develop treatments for malaria, asthma, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Influenza infecting cells

Virtual Reality used in an Educational Setting

XR Life Science is a University of Glasgow research project that focuses on applying confocual laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) to develop 3d assets from research data.

Digital Tool for Managing Stress with Good Habits

SITUATE is a digital health platform that aims to help individuals manage stress, social isolation and other behavioural condidtions by fostering healthier habits.

Optimizing Aquafeed for Sustainable Aquaculture

SalmoSim is an innovative start-up dedicated to addressing key issues in aquaculture such as finding optimal aquafeed while promoting sustainability.

two students working with lab equipment

Increasing Vaccine Access

This project focuses on developing and implementing vaccines against malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) in East Africa.

Clean washing hanging out in a low income community in Kenya

Enhancing Hygiene in Low-Income Communities

Everyday Clean is an initiative that aims to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) practices in low income environments in Kenya.

Delivering Plant Science Education Resources

Sci-Seedlets is an educational initiative that aims to educate and inspire young people about plant physiology and plant science research.

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance

Glox Therapeutics focuses on developing precision-engineered protein bacteriocins to combat and neutralise antibiotic-resistant bacteria.