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
World’s first trial of 3D printed bionic hands for children
Bionic hands for children may soon be available on the NHS as the world’s first clinical trial of a new type of prosthesis begins this week (Independent, 2017). The 3D printed devices for child amputees, based on popular Disney characters, are designed to be produced at a fraction of a cost of current models. Bristol-based … Continue reading World’s first trial of 3D printed bionic hands for children
Plans for a new wellness centre in Swansea city centre
Swansea Council, in partnership with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABMU), has commissioned specialist healthcare advisors, IBI Group, to work on the feasibility of a new city centre wellness centre that aims to address future trends in healthcare (ARCH, 2017). In a move to place as much emphasis on people’s wellbeing as on healthcare, … Continue reading Plans for a new wellness centre in Swansea city centre
