A goat milk company is examining customers’ gut health through its poo postbox scheme. The BBC reports Ceredigion based Chuckling Goat has gone from selling its goat milk based Kefir to launching a microbiome test kit with the University of Cambridge. Co-founder Shann Jones said “We basically examine everything that’s going on inside the microbiome.” … Continue reading Goat milk firm’s poo postbox tests microbiome

Life Sciences Hub Wales has appointed Dr Chris Martin as its new chair. WalesOnline reports he succeeds Professor Sir Mansel Aylward who is stepping down from the role, but will continue as a non-executive director on the board. The hub, headquartered in Cardiff Bay, is an arm’s length body of Welsh Government with the aim … Continue reading New chair of Life Sciences Hub Wales

Life Sciences Hub Wales has appointed five non-executive directors to join its board to play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s future strategic direction. The new directors will actively support the organisation in making Wales the place of choice for health and wellbeing innovation through sharing tactical insight and guidance. Each non-executive director brings … Continue reading Five non-executive directors set to join Life Sciences Hub Wales

New figures reveal that Welsh industry’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has generated millions of pounds for the Welsh economy and supported the creation and safeguarding of hundreds of jobs across the country. Life Sciences Hub Wales, who were appointed by Welsh Government to support industry engagement with NHS Wales throughout the pandemic, have revealed … Continue reading A coordinated industry response to Covid-19 has provided a major boost to the Welsh economy

Life Sciences Hub Wales have announced the appointment of Dr Rhodri Griffiths as their Innovation Adoption Director. MediWales reports he joins the Hub after serving as a member of its’ board for the last three years. He has held senior management roles in the commercial and voluntary sectors and worked extensively with the public sector … Continue reading Life Sciences Hub Wales appoints new director for innovation adoption

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) and Cardiff University’s Clinical Innovation Accelerator (CIA) are collaborating with Rescape Innovation Ltd to improve the safe deployment of virtual reality for health care staff and patients. Rescape Innovation are pioneering the use of VR in healthcare to reduce pain, anxiety and improve … Continue reading Accelerate supports the development of safer VR experiences in healthcare

An Ystrad Mynach based company, which has nearly doubled its permanent workforce in four months after switching part of its operations to create PPE, has secured more than £10m of funding to facilitate the growth of the business. Transcend Packaging specialises in providing sustainable packaging products to restaurants including McDonalds and Starbucks. Converting some of … Continue reading Staff numbers almost double at Transcend after PPE investment

A new Covid-19 lab testing facility is being set up in Newport in an investment creating two hundred jobs. WalesOnline reports the UK Government’s Lighthouse Lab, at Imperial Park, is a partnership with global diagnostics company PerkinElmer. The project is being supported by the Welsh Government and Life Sciences Hub Wales. Led by the Department … Continue reading New coronavirus testing lab creating 200 jobs in Newport

The UK’s first medical grade mask making facility is being set up in Cardiff in an £1.5m investment creating over forty jobs. WalesOnline reports Hardshell, a global leader in the production of protective defensive equipment such as body armour and demining suits, has secured product certifications that will allow it to become the first in … Continue reading The UK’s first medical grade mask facility being set up in Cardiff

Health Technology Wales and Life Sciences Hub Wales have pledged support to their complimentary remits and will explore opportunities to partner on projects. Business News Wales reports both organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support technology development and adoption to maximise health benefits for the people of Wales. Health Technology Wales is located … Continue reading Health Technology Wales and Life Sciences Hub Wales in strategic collaboration