World first using 3D printing to reconstruct jaws
A surgical team at Morriston Hospital in Swansea have become world leaders in using 3D printing to reconstruct jaws affected by cancer. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABMU) has reported that the team have pioneered a technique combining traditional bone grafts with 3D printed titanium implants that are anatomically accurate for individual people. Debbie … Continue reading World first using 3D printing to reconstruct jaws
Welsh Government announces funding for digital health
The Welsh Government has reported that Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced over £5.5m for digital priorities within the Welsh NHS. The funding will be targeted at improving access to information and introducing new ways of delivering care with digital technologies set out in the 2015 Informed Health and Care strategy. Welsh Government has worked … Continue reading Welsh Government announces funding for digital health
Mansel Aylward appointed Chair of Life Sciences Hub
The Welsh Government has confirmed that Professor Sir Mansel Aylward has been appointed as the new Chair of Life Sciences Hub Wales Limited. Launched in 2014 and based in Cardiff, the Life Sciences Hub brings together all facets of the life science sector in Wales including academic, business, clinical, government, professional services and funding organisations, … Continue reading Mansel Aylward appointed Chair of Life Sciences Hub
Visit to the US to boost Wales’ research profile
Health and Care Research Wales has said Wales’ profile as a world leading centre for research excellence is set to be further boosted this week when their representatives travel to the US to meet research and development leads from US-based life science companies. Health and Care Research Wales representatives will travel alongside colleagues from NIHR … Continue reading Visit to the US to boost Wales’ research profile
Public Health Wales seeking industry partnership for novel assay
MediWales has reported that Public Health Wales has developed a novel assay to improve the diagnosis and treatment of invasive disease. The Microbiology Division of Public Health Wales is pioneering new molecular and genomic technologies and has developed a groundbreaking assay which has the potential to reduce pharmacy costs for a specific condition, as well … Continue reading Public Health Wales seeking industry partnership for novel assay
New academy to train radiologists is due to open next year
Welsh Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced a new academy to train the next generation of radiologists and imaging professionals (Welsh Government, 2017). The new National Imaging Academy for Wales, which is being established with £3.4m funding from the Welsh Government, will be based in Pencoed. The new purpose designed state of the art facility … Continue reading New academy to train radiologists is due to open next year
Woman rebuilds people’s faces by designing and 3D printing state of the art implants
A new digital job created at Morriston Hospital in Swansea is thought to be the first of its kind in the NHS (WalesOnline, 2017). Health board bosses say Heather Goodrum is the first person to be appointed to the role of biomedical 3D technician at any NHS hospital carrying out maxillofacial surgery, the treatment of … Continue reading Woman rebuilds people’s faces by designing and 3D printing state of the art implants
Welsh Government to invest £21m in high quality NHS research
More than £21m will be invested by the Welsh Government during the next year in high quality NHS Wales research to help develop the treatments of tomorrow (Welsh Government, 2017). The Health Secretary Vaughan Gething made the announcement during a visit to the Clinical Research and Innovation Centre at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The … Continue reading Welsh Government to invest £21m in high quality NHS research
Swansea schoolgirl puts pressure ulcer app to the test
A schoolgirl with spina bifida has helped experts at Morriston Hospital in Swansea put an innovative new app to the test (Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, 2017). The app was created by PUPIS, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Heath Board’s multidisciplinary Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Intervention Service, with Welsh Government funding. It may eventually be … Continue reading Swansea schoolgirl puts pressure ulcer app to the test
Work starts on Llanelli Wellness and Life Science Village
Work has officially started at Delta Lakes in Llanelli ready for the £200m Wellness and Life Science Village (MediWales, 2017). Initial ground works are now underway to support the “once in a lifetime” future development of the Llanelli Waterside Joint Venture land. Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd has been appointed to carry out the site preparation … Continue reading Work starts on Llanelli Wellness and Life Science Village
