25th January 2018
New Board for Life Sciences Hub Wales
The Life Sciences Hub Wales has shown its continued commitment to the sector with the announcement of a new board.22nd January 2018
First Minister appoints new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales
First Minister Carwyn Jones has appointed internationally renowned psychologist and neuroscientist, Professor Peter Halligan, to the post of Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales.22nd January 2018
Pinpoint awarded Innovate UK grant
Bridgend-based design and manufacturing company Pinpoint Scientific Limited have recently completed a proof of market study for novel microbiological air sampling technology.19th January 2018
Cancer blood test ‘enormously exciting’
Scientists have taken a step towards one of the biggest goals in medicine – a universal blood test for cancer. A team at Johns Hopkins University has trialled a method…
18th January 2018
Bangor University Gets £5m for Science Facility
A “world-leading” science facility will be developed at Bangor University after a £5m EU funding boost announced by the Energy and Rural Affairs Secretary, Lesley Griffiths.17th January 2018
Middle East Announced as Key Priority Market for UK MedTech Companies
Over half of the UK’s MedTech companies anticipate exports to the Middle East to increase over the next five years, an ABHI survey can reveal.16th January 2018
MHRA update to pharmaceutical companies on exit preparations
An update from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to pharmaceutical companies on preparations for exiting the European Union16th January 2018
BBI Solutions broadens antibody portfolio and strengthens reagent technical support capabilities
BBI Solutions has announced the addition of over 80 new antibodies to its growing product portfolio, as well as custom antibody development services following the acquisition of Maine Biotechnology Services in Portland, Maine USA.16th January 2018
Revolution in health and social care urged in Wales
A "revolution" is urgently needed in the way health and social care is delivered in Wales says a major review.16th January 2018
International health experts call for “radical changes” in NHS as Parliamentary Review findings published
The Bevan Commission has welcomed the findings of the Parliamentary Review of Health & Social Care in Wales – but has urged decision-makers to ensure this opportunity for radical change in the NHS is not missed.
9th January 2018
Welsh medical firm rolls out cost-saving tech to UK hospitals
Hospital Innovations, a medical supply company based in Talbot Green, has signed a deal to roll out a range of cost-saving tech solutions to UK hospitals.8th January 2018
Bond Digital Health feature at number two in Wales Online “Top Companies With Big Ideas for 2018”
Bond Digital health have been tipped by Wales Online to have a great 2018 after being named one of the top companies that have big plans for 2018.8th January 2018
Cardiff Met Co-Creates New Anti-Cancer Treatment
Cardiff Metropolitan University has been instrumental in the development of a new anti-cancer agent that has the potential to offer a novel and valuable first-in-class treatment option for cancer.5th January 2018
Cardiff University scientists’ drugs test breakthrough
Scientists in Wales have helped develop a technique to streamline production of new drugs to detect if they could become ineffective or even harmful.14th December 2017
Photo Gallery – Innovation Awards 2017
On Tuesday 12th of December we held the 12th annual Innovation Awards. See the photo gallery for highlights from the evening.14th December 2017
Celebrating success in the Welsh life science sector
Hundreds of guests gathered for the MediWales Innovation Awards on 12th December at Cardiff’s National Museum of Wales, to celebrate the achievements of the Welsh life science sector in 2017.8th December 2017
Proton Partners start work on UAE facility
Proton Partners International, the Welsh company behind the Rutherford Cancer Centre in Newport, has started work on the first proton beam therapy cancer treatment centre to be built in the United Arab Emirates.8th December 2017
Government and life sciences sector agree transformative sector deal
Business Secretary Greg Clark and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announce a Sector Deal with the life sciences sector.6th December 2017
UK HealthTech has its sixth year in Cardiff
This week the sixth annual UK HealthTech conference took place in Cardiff, bringing delegates from all over the UK to the Welsh capital.6th December 2017