28th May 2014
SymlConnect wins the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board SBRI Challenge:
“Enabling nurses to spend 10% more time with patients in direct value added care.” SymlConnect Ltd, one of the innovative companies based at the Institute of Life Science 2…
28th May 2014
MET- New Clean Room and Laboratory Opened By MP Charlie Elphicke
Following a laboratory and factory tour on the 16th of May MET’s class 7 clean room is now open for business. It is available for subcontract production services under ISO…
28th May 2014
The Bill Mapleson Centre: the work of many people
The Bill Mapleson Centre is important to me, it is intended to help bring innovative science, technology, design and education to our patients. Professor Mapleson has been a friend, colleague…
28th May 2014
BSI whitepaper released
Continuing the series of free whitepapers published by BSI, here is the 2nd: Generating clinical evaluation reports: A guide to effectively analysing medical device safety and performance – Download now…
22nd May 2014
Cutting-edge clinical centre opens in South Wales
A new state-of-the-art centre for medical testing and training goes live today (22 May 2014) in the Cynon Valley. The Bill Mapleson Centre brings the design and testing of medical…
19th May 2014
CIC’s invest in innovative medical diagnostic company to help improve access to healthcare
Albion Care Alliance Ltd, a partnership of four not for profit companies that left the NHS between 2010 and 2011, has invested in innovative medical diagnostic company, Time for Medicine,…
14th May 2014
Let’s combat Legionella!
Let’s combat Legionella! B & V Water want to help you to control the risk of Legionella in hot and cold water systems and cooling towers through its informative Ofqual…
14th May 2014
*Change of date* Life Science Exchange Focus Group Meetings
Please note that the Life Science Exchange eHealth and Pharmaceutical Focus Group meetings planned for 22nd May have been postponed due to a number of recent apologies. These meetings will now be taking place on…
13th May 2014
Catapult consultation
Cost: FREE 05 June 2014, 09:30 – 15:00 SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, CF11 9XR In recent years the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has established a network of Catapult Centres to assist businesses…
13th May 2014
British Consulate in Brazil invite- Biotech webinar
The UKTI Life Sciences Brazil Team would like to invite you to join our webinar on “Biotech Opportunities – BioPartnering Latin America 2014” on 29th May at 13:00 (UK). The…
9th May 2014
Medica 2014
Applications for exhibitors and visitors with the Welsh Government Trade Mission at Medica 2014 are now open. The closing date for exhibitor applications is Friday 6th June 2014, and for…
9th May 2014
Clinical challenges- do you have a solution?
Many of you will be aware of Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs), a new initiative aiming to create closer links between clinicians and industry, thus fostering partnerships which speed up…
2nd May 2014
New £7.5 million fund to invest in up to 50 Welsh technology businesses of the future
A new £7.5 million Welsh Government fund announced today by Economy Minister Edwina Hart is set to invest in up to fifty new, fast-growth, early stage technology businesses, providing…
24th April 2014
UK-to-NZ mission in Medical Technologies in June 2014.
The British High Commission in New Zealand is pleased to announce that it will host a UK-to-NZ mission in Medical Technologies in June 2014. The mission will coincide with the…
24th April 2014
Hospitalar Trade Fair Briefing- Webinar
UKTI is pleased to invite you to join the Hospitalar Trade Fair Briefing Section, which will be presented to you via Webinar on 6th May at 12:00 (UK). The webinar…
24th April 2014
TrakCel wins £125,000 to develop novel medical technology
A Bridgend-based company has raised £125,000 towards the development of a service for the cell therapy and regenerative medicine sectors. TrakCel – a joint venture between clinical supplies business Biotec…
22nd April 2014
EKF Diagnostics Acquires Selah Genomics, Inc. and DiaSpect Medical AB
EKF Diagnostics (www.ekfdiagnostics.com), the global in vitro diagnostics business, has announced that it has acquired Selah Genomics, Inc. and DiaSpect Medical AB. Sweden based DiaSpect manufactures desktop hemoglobin analyzers, whilst…
11th April 2014
April’s Expert Advice
Working to high standards Why Good Manufacturing Practices matter A look behind the scenes with Claire Banks, the business development manager at GX Design Engineers, part…
10th April 2014
Middle East trade boosts water treatment company
Northampton-based B&V Group has won new business worth about £250,000 in the Middle East. The company will help to treat water and provide disinfectants in hospitals in the United Arab…
10th April 2014
Overseas Market Introduction Service: 2014 BIO International Convention Profiling
San Diego has been ranked among the top life sciences clusters in the US, driven by collaboration and commercial opportunities. UK Trade & Investment is pleased to announce an opportunity…