One of the UK's largest neuroscience research companies is to open a new site in Barnsley this month, creating 12 jobs.

MAC Clinical Research, which has operations in Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool, Cannock and Liverpool, specialises in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, eczema, psoriasis, central nervous system conditions and depression.

It currently employs a workforce of 150.

Now, it is moving into 4,800 sq ft office space at Wentworth Office Park.

MAC has invested 500,000 in the site and has been supported by Enterprising Barnsley, the business development arm of Barnsley Council.

Dr Mark Dale, chief executive of MAC Clinical Research, said: "The move into Barnsley is a natural expansion for us and will see us get more heavily involved in the South Yorkshire market.

"In the not too distant future, we're looking to open up more research sites across Yorkshire."

Martin Beasley, Enterprising Barnsley group leader, added: "MAC Clinical Research is now starting to get the staff in place to become fully operational. We wish them all the best and look forward to working with them in the future."

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