8th December 2011
Cardiff Medicentre helps grow biotech companies
Cardiff Medicentre has helped launch some well known names in the Welsh life sciences sector by Chris Kelsey, Western Mail. Dec 7 2011 Usually in this feature we look at…
8th December 2011
Wales Economic Growth Fund – Advice from Accountants Broomfield & Alexander
Wales Economic Growth Fund: Advice from Mike Fenwick, Director of Grants at Broomfield and Alexander Professional Accountants The Wales Economic Growth Fund is a new £15 million short-term, fast-track fund for…
7th December 2011
Medilink UK and Industry back Government drive to improve three million Lives
In response to today’s announcement on the Department of Health’s successful telehealth and telecare trials, health technology industry representative Tony Davis, Medilink UK Chair said: “Today’s announcement by the Prime…
7th December 2011
Medilink UK response to Davis Camerons speech at FT Conference
More Nuts and Bolts less Bells and Whistles MedilinkUK welcome the emphasis placed upon this important sector of the economy and its capacity and look forward to reading the details…
7th December 2011
In-licensing agreement between Neem Biotech and InQpharm
On 8 November 2011 a licensing agreement was signed between Neem Biotech Ltd and InQpharm for the in-licensing of rights to Neem’s know-how and patents in manufacturing standardised garlic extracts…
6th December 2011
MediWales member DTR Medical adopt total recycling commitment plan
DTR Medical went from zero recycling to Zero to Landfill and saved money by implementing a total recycling policy. DTR Medical manufactures medical devices for specialist surgical markets. The business…
5th December 2011
David Cameron eyes NHS-life sciences partnership
BBC News – 5 December 2011 Last updated at 09:57 The NHS should be "opened up" to private healthcare firms under plans which include sharing anonymous patient data, David Cameron…
5th December 2011
£15 million Wales Economic Growth Fund – apply now
The Wales Economic Growth Fund – bids invited between 12th December 2011 and 31st January 2012 *Click here for application forms and more information – minimum funding starts at £100,000* …
28th November 2011
Two MediWales members win IWA Western Mail Business Awards 2011
THE very best in Welsh business was celebrated last night at the IWA Western Mail Business Awards 2011. The Company of the Year (turnover below £10m), sponsored by KLM and…
28th November 2011
Welsh patients in genetic testing study
WELSH patients are among the first taking part in a pioneering initiative to demonstrate how genetic tests could help match NHS cancer patients to the most appropriate treatment. Cancer Research…
28th November 2011
Direct Healthcare win Start-Up category of IWA Western Mail Business Awards 2011
Awards ceremony recognises the very best in Welsh business by Rhodri Evans, Western Mail THE very best in Welsh business was celebrated last night at the IWA Western Mail Business…
23rd November 2011
MedaPhor announces Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen as first European customer for ScanTrainer
Fusion IP plc (AIM: FIP), the university IP commercialisation company that turns world class research into business, is pleased to announce that MedaPhor, the Cardiff based ultrasound simulation company, has…
16th November 2011
Lord Green’s Exporting for Growth Initiative
The National Challenge: Exporting for Growth Supported by HSBC and PwC. Government is helping small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to survive and grow, but we will achieve much more…
16th November 2011
UKTI: never a better time for business in Brazil
Brazil is a massive opportunity for UK businesses. With its strong growth rate, population of 200 million and rich natural resources, Brazil is on track to becoming the 5th largest…
15th November 2011
Vote for your favourite medical image
Please support this great initiative from GE Healthcare by voting for your favourite image. These young scientists are all involved in ground-breaking medical research to find cures for diseases…
14th November 2011
New law to help protect small businesses
A new law has come into force that will give smaller businesses easier access to justice to protect their copyright and trademarks. The Patents County Court Order No. 2…
14th November 2011
European stem cell ban
The ruling by a European court banning patents on inventions derived from stem cell research has been described as ‘devastating’ for biotech researchers and life science companies that depend…
11th November 2011
NTAC launches roadmap for medtech adoption
The NHS Technology Adoption Centre (NTAC) has launched a new online system to help NHS and private health providers adopt proven medical technologies more quickly and effectively. The new Generic…
11th November 2011
First UK wearer of bionic leg
A 30-year-old property developer has become the first person in the UK to be fitted with an innovative Bluetooth-enabled leg prosthesis. The Genium prosthesis from mobility specialist Otto Bock Healthcare…
10th November 2011
Today is World Usability Day!
What is World Usability Day? World Usability Day was founded in 2005 as an initiative of the Usability Professionals’ Association to ensure that services and products important to human life…