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• Scientific research is one of the most widely acknowledged talents of Hungarians. This is particularly true in the fields of natural, technical and medical sciences. Schools in Hungary can pride themselves on outstanding scientist like Albert Szent-Györgyi, the Nobel laureate for describing Vitamin C in Szeged, Hungary. Several original molecules have been discovered by Hungarian scientists, which were later approved by the FDA.

 

• By adapting the French model, seven new pole centres were founded in 2004, to strengthen research activities, innovation and corporate science collaborations in Hungary. The knowledge centres in the pole cities serve as centre of excellence in their area. They have assisted establishing spin-off organizations and involving innovative companies in the research and development activities of universities.

 

• The four Knowledge Centres in life sciences were established at four leading Hungarian life science universities. They offer: 

•   World renowned academic and university background with cutting-edge competence in biosciences

•   Highly skilled scientists and laboratory workforce at reasonable cost, experienced in international working environment and having strong collaborative ties with universities and companies of the EU, US and Japan

•   Over 17,000 life sciences students

•   Large number of well-trained graduates

•   Considerable results in basic research – Hungary has one of the highest number of Nobel laureates per inhabitant in the world

•   Thousands of brilliant Hungarian scientists currently working in the US and Europe who would like to return

Budapest

• Semmelweis University - widely recognized as one of Europe’s leading centres of medicine and health sciences combining innovation and tradition in education; 80 departments involved in R&D
• Highest number of biotech and pharma companies
• Research projects in the preclinical and clinical departments are supported by Hungarian and international programmes involving 100 higher education institutions abroad.
• Contract research sponsored by pharmaceutical companies is also an important part of scientific activity.
• János Szentágothay Centre of Excellence: immunogenomic researches, modified tissue proliferation, info-bionomics in medicine, neuroscientific researches
• Central Hungarian Innovation Centre: ValDeal, an innovation integrator company provides complex services to seed-phase companies, including spin offs
• Cell Communication Knowledge Centre: Development of new technologies based on research of diseases caused by impaired cell communication

 

 

Szeged

• University of Szeged: Ranked among the best 100 universities of the world on the international academic survey conducted by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2007; Second largest education and research center in the country
• The centre of biotechnology related research in Hungary – 180 R&D locations, over 1500 people
• Szentágothai János Knowledge Center: conducts research in neurodegenerative diseases and develops novel methods for early diagnosis of neurological diseases
• Szeged Biopolis Pole Programme: a well-structured programme to create an ideal place for research
• Szeged Pole Development Company: responsible for preparing and planning the Pole programme
• Szeged Neurobiological Knowledge Center (DNT): Therapeutic-aimed neurobiological researches, from the molecule to the integrated functioning of the nervous system

 

Debrecen

• University of Debrecen: 30.000 students, and 23 PhD schools, University of Debrecen is not only the oldest, but also one of the top universities in Hungary; R&D and training programmes provide a unique environment for local companies. 
• Recently, 200 million EUR have been spent on new constructions, renovations and technical developments at the university, including the new Life Sciences centre for molecular medicine, biology and agricultural sciences, and the new Complex Cardiovascular and Oncology Regional Health Centre.
• A Pharmapolis Cluster with the cooperation of the university, local companies and Debrecen city is under development.
• The Research Centre of Molecular Medicine was recognized as „Centre of Excellence” by the European Union in 2004.
• Ten university spin-off companies are presently incubated in the Bioincubator-Centre of the University.
• The largest research project at the University is Genomnanotech University Knowledge Centre with the investment of 16 companies in life sciences research areas.

 

 

 

Pécs

• University of Pécs: one of the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary, with one of the widest ranges of academic courses and research projects. The university has 35 000 students, 10 faculties.
• A high technology medical industry based on biotechnological research is already in place.
• Four sectors within the biotechnological industry foreseeing mid-term developments:

·         Improvements of reagent and diagnostic methods

·         Development of instruments

·         Biotechnological R+D in connection with environmental industry

·         R+D on the field of dietetics

• Industrial and medical application of lasers is the key sector.
• Healthcare Innovation Centre to be established in the area of the Industrial Park of Pécs.
• Pannon Incubator House will offer high quality technological environment for small and medium sized companies.

 

BioManager Training: the Hungarian Biotechnology Association launched a biotech manager training program with the aim of educating talented young people on issues such as entrepreneurship, intellectual property, technology transfer and other areas where multifold expertise is increasingly in need. An additional objective of the program is to provide professional assistance to young researchers and entrepreneurs to help them develop into successful leaders of the biotech sector. Due to the support of the National Office for Research and Technology (NKTH), the course is available for everyone and is held by professionals invited from around the globe to share their experiences.

More details are available online at:

www.hungarianbiotech.org

 

 

 

We defined life sciences fields of study as: life sciences, physical sciences/chemistry, engineering/chemical industry, veterinary medicine, healthcare/medicine, healthcare/medical services, healthcare/dental medicine, healthcare/diagnostics and treatment technologies, and healthcare/pharmacy;

Source: Hungarian Ministry of Education and Culture, 2006/2007