29th June 2017
Breast Cancer Drug Approved for Use in Wales
Roche has now agreed with NHS Wales the same commercial access agreement as NHS England. This means that Welsh patients with certain types of advanced breast cancer will be able to benefit from the treatment.28th June 2017
New laws to improve NHS Wales and social care working
Proposals for new laws to improve the way the NHS and social care services are run and work together in Wales have been published by the Welsh Government.27th June 2017
The NHS in the North West Excellence in Supply Awards – Now Open
The annual awards aimed at the suppliers to NHS trusts within the North West of England is now open for entries.26th June 2017
MediWales Connects 2017 Photo Gallery
On 21st of June the second MediWales Connects took place in Cardiff. With nearly 300 delegates from Welsh NHS and industry, it was a great chance to hear about innovation and collaboration in Wales. Take a look through the photo gallery.26th June 2017
£13.5M innovation project launched
A £13.5m project has been launched with the aim of bringing together academics, clinicians and industry to pioneer research into new health technologies.26th June 2017
UK’s first heart pump targets 2018 clinical trial
The UK's first artificial heart pump has moved a step closer to being used on patients, scientists have said.23rd June 2017
Laboratory Investment is Improving Patient Care Across Wales
Health Secretary Vaughan Gething today visited the Public Health Wales Microbiology Lab at the University Hospital of Wales to see how investment in new technology in the NHS is paying off for patients.23rd June 2017
Innovate UK Job Opportunity: Innovation Lead (Biomedical Catalyst)
Innovate UK currently have a vacancy for a field-based Innovation Lead for the Biomedical Catalyst.23rd June 2017
UK’s MedTech Industry Forges Closer International Trading Relationships
The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) has become the first UK Life Sciences industry association to create a bespoke membership offering for international companies.23rd June 2017
First patient treated with Creo device
The first patient has been treated with a device made by Chepstow-based surgical technology company Creo Medical.22nd June 2017
Wynne-Jones IP to open London office
Intellectual property firm Wynne-Jones IP has revealed plans to open its first office in London.22nd June 2017
Work starts on ‘once in a lifetime’ £200m development in Llanelli
Work has officially started at Delta Lakes in Llanelli ready for the £200 million Wellness and Life Science Village.20th June 2017
Eating disorder app launched through new Swansea University innovation project
A £13.5million project which brings together academics, clinicians and industry to pioneer research into cutting-edge health technologies is now up and running.19th June 2017
Wynne-Jones: Realising the NHS’s commercial potential through IP
Innovation is frequently recognised as the life blood of medical progression.19th June 2017
Cardiff scientist to ‘train’ virus to fight ovarian cancer
A Cardiff scientist is to explore whether viruses can be "trained" to tackle ovarian cancer after being given a £250,000 Cancer Research UK grant.16th June 2017
MediPen to run a course of clinical trials into the medicinal applications of cannabis
MediPen Ltd, which launched a cannabis-based “vaporiser” last year, says it will run a “strenuous” course of clinical trials into the medicinal applications of cannabis at its “state-of-the-art” testing facilities on Caxton Place, Pontprennau.16th June 2017
£500M Welsh SME fund launched
HSBC has launched a £500m fund designed to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Wales.15th June 2017
MicroPharm Invests with Welsh Government Backing
Pharmaceutical company Micropharm is investing in new manufacturing clean room facilities in a move that has been supported by the Welsh Government.14th June 2017
Award for disease-fighting ‘seaweed drug’
A drug developed from seaweed that helps fight off infection has picked up a prize for innovation.14th June 2017