The document summarizes opportunities in the bio-medical industry in the South West region of the UK. It finds that the region has strengths in clinical research, diagnostics, medical devices, biosecurity, and bioinformatics. In particular, the region is a world leader in fields like oncology, neuroscience, and stem cell research. It also has a large presence of companies involved in manufacturing, distribution, diagnostics, and medical devices. The document analyzes opportunities in areas like nanotechnology applications, diagnostics, biosecurity, and bioinformatics and provides profiles of leading companies in each area. However, it notes regulatory and market uncertainties for some opportunities.