12th September 2016
Betsi Cadwaladr Challenges Local Businesses to Revolutionise Clinical Coding
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is challenging businesses to pitch their innovative ideas for improving the way patient treatment data is recorded and updated.8th September 2016
Denny Bros support pharma with anti-counterfeit solutions
According to Reuters counterfeit drugs have become a $200-billion-a-year global industry, which despite ongoing crackdowns by the authorities is a growing problem. To assist pharmaceutical companies fight back Denny Bros Ltd, the UK’s leading produce8th September 2016
Zimmer Biomet creates new jobs at Bridgend factory
An American medical manufacturing firm is to expand its plant in Bridgend, creating nearly 40 jobs.8th September 2016
Ipsen Biopharm invests in Wales as profits rise
Pre-tax profit has risen by 75 per cent to more than £50m at North Wales pharmaceutical company Ipsen Biopharm, which further growth expected following investment in its manufacturing facilities.6th September 2016
Swansea University scientists develop ‘smoke detector’ test that can spot cancer before symptoms are noticeable
A simple blood test that can detect cancer before any symptoms are noticeable has been developed by researchers in a breakthrough that could save thousands of lives.6th September 2016
Cardiff University and Midatech Pharma secure funding
A partnership between Cardiff University and pharmaceutical company Midatech Pharma has secured funding to support a project which uses gold nanoparticles to develop diabetes treatments.6th September 2016
Indoor Biotechnologies launches Indian business
Cardiff-based allergen testing business Indoor Biotechnologies has launched a sister company in India.5th September 2016
Elidir Health are listed on TechCity’s most exciting Welsh startups for 2016
Elidir Health Ltd is a new software development company with a vision is to create intuitive, intelligent and progressive mobile software systems for the healthcare market.5th September 2016
Frontier Medical Group acquires Genie Care
Frontier Medical Group (Frontier), the specialist medical device manufacturer, today announces its acquisition of Genie Care in a deal that sees Frontier broaden its portfolio and continue its investment in products used in the prevention and treatme17th August 2016
Denny Bros adds antimicrobial properties in the fight against MRSA
The UK is now reporting the lowest rates of MRSA in its NHS hospitals since 2001. However, despite UK hospitals leading the way in the global fight against Healthcare Associated…
17th August 2016
KESS PhD available in antimicrobial activity of natural compounds
Application of novel bioactives against commonly isolated wound pathogens This research is a microbiology based project looking at the potential for novel bioactives to inhibit bacteria of clinical relevance. The…
16th August 2016
Bangor University develops gel for chronic diabetic wounds
Welsh scientists are working on an injectable gel to help heal wounds for people with diabetes. A diabetic patient’s wounds can heal more slowly, worsen rapidly and can even lead…
11th August 2016
Expert advice from Goodson Thomas: Why succession planning is vital for future success
Expert advice from Sian Goodson, MD and founder of Cardiff and London based executive search business Goodson Thomas. Why succession planning is vital for future success Whether your organisation is…
8th August 2016
Investment for The Magstim Company supports growth and expansion
Carmarthenshire-headquartered medical technology developer The Magstim Company has invested in new product development and US expansion after it secured backing from a specialist life sciences, medical and healthcare investor. The…
8th August 2016
Ministerial portfolios confirmed at Department for International Trade
Following the creation of the new Department for International Trade and the appointment of Rt. Hon Liam Fox MP as Secretary of State, the full list of ministerial responsibilities for…
4th August 2016
MedaPhor takes heart from acquisition
Cardiff-headquartered MedaPhor is set for further growth following its £3m acquisition of a fellow medical technology developer. The company has acquired Inventive Medical Ltd, a London-based business behind the HeartWorks…
3rd August 2016
PCI Pharma Services Welcomes Two New Business Development Executives to Support its Growing US Market
Leading pharmaceutical outsourcing services provider PCI Pharma Services (PCI) has announced the appointment of Sue Ritchie and Fred Schulze to its US sales team, with business development responsibility for PCI’s…
29th July 2016
BBI Solutions extends its antibodies range
BBI Solutions (BBI) has vastly increased its antibodies range across a wide variety of disease areas including bone metabolism, cardiac, growth factors, thyroid, and sepsis. This range extension has been…
29th July 2016
Whitepaper: SAP, Dell, and Intel Speed: Time-to-Value for Powerful Health Analytics
Dell and Intel collaborate to simplify deployment of the SAP® Connected Health platform on validated, high-performance technologies Empowered Patients and Big Data: Driving a Revolution A health-related revolution is transforming…
28th July 2016
NHS Wales unites with businesses and universities to move healthcare forward in Wales
MediWales recently delivered the first ever all-Wales NHS collaboration conference, MediWales Connects. The clinically-led event hosted delegates from across the fields of life science, health and care to celebrate research…