3rd September 2012
Wellcome Trust Funding: Health Innovation Challenge Fund (round 7)
This is a parallel funding partnership between the Wellcome Trust and the Department of Health to stimulate the creation of innovative healthcare products, technologies and interventions and to facilitate their…
27th August 2012
UKTI Mission to AdvaMed 2011: The MedTech Conference
Are you an innovative medtech company with strong international growth potential? Do you want to win business in the US market but are not clear about the next steps? Would…
27th August 2012
Wellcome Trust Funding: Translation Awards
Click here for more information For applied R&D projects that address an unmet need in healthcare. They are open to academic researchers and companies, and can address almost any area…
21st August 2012
English NHS ‘Brand’ Could be Sold Abroad to Generate Income for Hospitals
Hospitals are to be encouraged by the government to sell their services abroad, setting up clinics with the famous NHS brand to pull in much-needed cash for the health service from overseas.20th August 2012
Bangor University Research Points to Heat Treatment for Cancer
Research at Bangor University has identified a switch in cells that may help to kill localised tumors with heat.20th August 2012
Expert Study Advises on Business Growth
A major study undertaken by the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Wales, Newport has identified ways in which businesses can increase their exports to global markets.17th August 2012
Introducing the Celtic Alliance for Nanohealth
The Celtic Alliance for Nanohealth (CAN) is a coordinated cross‐border cluster of leading research and development organisations, comprising a world class alliance between four leading European Universities and key opinion leaders.17th August 2012
Made in Wales Awards 2012: Entry Deadline Extended to August 24
Wales Business Insider is delighted to be hosting the highly successful Made in Wales Awards Dinner on Thursday 18th October 2012. This event, organised by Wales Business Insider, is a celebration of…
16th August 2012
Swansea Based Health Cloud Technology to Benefit UK NHS and Welsh Economy
A new £600,000 project has brought Swansea University researchers and Welsh eHealth companies together to develop cloud computing technology which will deliver significant long-term benefits both to the UK NHS and the Welsh economy.15th August 2012
‘Champions for Health’ Campaign to Encourage Welsh NHS Staff to Lead by Example
A campaign to encourage 1,000 staff in the NHS in Wales to follow healthy lifestyles and become fitter themselves is being launched, to encourage patients and the public to follow…
14th August 2012
Pioneering Swansea University Course to Improve Care for Patients Needing Blood Transfusions
Patients needing blood transfusions will be soon able to have them authorised by trained nurses and pharmacists as well as doctors, thanks to a new course accredited by Swansea University and developed in collaboration with the Welsh Blood Service.13th August 2012
Malaysian Investment to Boost Funding, Employment and R&D at Cardiff based Neem Biotech
Cardiff-based Neem Biotech and its intellectual property have been acquired by Malaysian headquartered pharmaceutical company InQpharm.10th August 2012
Welsh Government Mission to Advamed 2012 – Registration
Advamed 2012 is a major event for suppliers to the medical industry taking place between 1st and 3rd of October in Boston, USA. Register by August 27 to be part of the UKTI and Welsh Government's healthcare market access mission to Advamed 2012.10th August 2012
MediWales Members Ensinger Group Ltd Acquires Jet Engineering (Scotland) Ltd
Ensinger Group Ltd is pleased to announce the purchase of Jet Engineering (Scotland) Ltd on 10th July 2012 as part of the ongoing expansion plans to the Ensinger Machined Parts Division.9th August 2012
Collaborative Effort to Curb Heart Disease Deaths in Wales
A three month consultation is being launched by the Welsh Government Health Minister Lesley Griffiths to help reduce the 4,700 deaths a year from heart disease in Wales.8th August 2012
Concerns Prompt Inquiry into Welsh Language use in Healthcare Sector
An inquiry is to be held into the use of the Welsh language in the health and care sectors following concerns from The Welsh Language Society that there was a negative attitude to Welsh within the medical profession.6th August 2012
Swansea to host eHealth Research Centre of Excellence
The Medical Research Council (MRC) announces an historic £19 million investment to establish four e-health research Centres of Excellence in Swansea, London, Manchester and Dundee.3rd August 2012
New Chairman & Board Members for Hi-Tech Welsh Company Magstim
Innovative & award winning Wales-based medical device manufacturers Magstim have announced two new important additions to its Board of Directors.3rd August 2012
New Fusion IP Portfolio Company ‘Nanotether’ Raises £2.2m Launch Funding
Fusion IP is pleased to announce that a new portfolio company Nanotether Discovery Services Limited (“Nanotether”) has been formed under its exclusive agreement with Cardiff University. Nanotether is founded on…