Reusing face masks: are microwaves the answer?
Researchers from Cardiff University have been testing the feasibility of using microwave ovens and dry heat to decontaminate crucial PPE being used to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Reporting their findings in the Journal of Hospital Infection, the team have shown that certain types of respirators can be effectively decontaminated in just ninety seconds using an … Continue reading Reusing face masks: are microwaves the answer?
Cardiff University scientists secure BHF funding for vital cardiovascular research
Leading researchers at Cardiff University have been awarded a major grant for research into a cardiovascular condition for which there is currently no known treatment, other than surgery. Wales247 reports the award of more than £740,000 by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) will fund the continued research by Professor Valerie O’Donnell and Professor Peter Collins … Continue reading Cardiff University scientists secure BHF funding for vital cardiovascular research
Medical student designs “Essential Diagnosis” game
A former Cardiff University medical student has created a game that helps future medics sharpen their diagnostic thinking and history taking skills. Cardiff University reports Essential Diagnosis was developed by hospital doctor Chris Baker in his final year at the university’s School of Medicine. The role play board game, which simulates a conversation between a … Continue reading Medical student designs “Essential Diagnosis” game
Study warns students returning home could cause thousands of new coronavirus infections
As students returned to their campuses for the start of the new academic year, many universities initially reported localised surges in the number of Covid-19 infections. This was partly due to students living together in small areas, such as halls of residence. Now large numbers of students are expected to be soon travelling to see … Continue reading Study warns students returning home could cause thousands of new coronavirus infections
Computing system for Covid-19 sequencing analysis wins major award
The Cloud Infrastructure for Microbial Bioinformatics (CLIMB) project has been recognised in the 2020 HPCwire Readers’ and Editors’ Choice Awards. It received the Readers’ Best High Performance Computing Collaboration award for its role in supporting the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium. The consortium is a UK wide partnership working to sequence SARS-CoV-2 virus genomes to … Continue reading Computing system for Covid-19 sequencing analysis wins major award
Award drives collaboration across Cardiff University research hub
A new electron microscopy facility at Cardiff University will work across academic disciplines to drive research, thanks to a new award. Cardiff University says the custom built research suite, to be housed in the future Translational Research Hub, will expand its sample preparation capability across multiple research strengths. Members of the Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI) … Continue reading Award drives collaboration across Cardiff University research hub
Cardiff University study finds mouthwash could eradicate coronavirus
Over the counter mouthwash may be able to eradicate coronavirus in saliva in as little as thirty seconds. WalesOnline reports the preliminary result comes ahead of a clinical trial into whether using mouthwash could reduce levels of Covid-19 in a patient’s saliva. The Cardiff University report, “The Virucidal Efficacy of Oral Rinse Components Against SARS-CoV-2 … Continue reading Cardiff University study finds mouthwash could eradicate coronavirus
Contractor to be sought for £199m life science and wellness village in Llanelli
Work to identify a main contractor for a new life science and wellness village in Carmarthenshire is expected to get underway in January. WalesOnline reports the rebranded project, called Pentre Awel, will feature a range of buildings and facilities at Delta Lakes, Llanelli. Clinical services will be delivered there, including physical rehabilitation, and space provided … Continue reading Contractor to be sought for £199m life science and wellness village in Llanelli
Waste water signals local Covid-19 spikes
A pilot programme monitoring coronavirus in Wales’ sewage systems is finding that virus spikes in the community can be detected in local waste water. The Welsh Government says the programme, launched in June, is now monitoring twenty sites across Wales and covers 80% of the Welsh population. Researchers from Welsh universities were the first to … Continue reading Waste water signals local Covid-19 spikes
Report on the impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities leading to change in Wales
A Cardiff University academic has welcomed the Welsh Government’s response to a report on the impact of Covid-19 on Wales’ black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Cardiff University reports Professor Emmanuel Ogbonna is chair of the BAME Covid-19 Advisory Socio-economic Sub-group, which was set up by First Minister Mark Drakeford in response to the pandemic. … Continue reading Report on the impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities leading to change in Wales
