29th March 2022
Simon Himsworth appointed CEO of Medilink Midlands
Former CEO, Darren Clark, to become Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors of Medilink Midlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Himsworth as…
28th March 2022
Swansea Bay’s “small but mighty” research and development team helps pave the way for living with Covid
Two years on from the first national lockdown we are in a far better position to understand, help prevent and treat Covid thanks to the outstanding and ground-breaking efforts of…
28th March 2022
Cancer patient benefits after routine clinical genomic data is used for research
A cancer patient in Wales, who had not reacted well to the standard cancer therapy, was facing a situation of having very limited treatment options available to them. Analysis of…
28th March 2022
Written Statement: All Wales Protocol reducing the criminalisation of care experienced children and young adults
Julie Morgan, Deputy Minister for Social Services Jane Hutt, Minister for Social Justice Today we are publishing an All Wales Protocol that promotes practice to reduce the criminalisation of care…
28th March 2022
Changes to testing and care homes as we all learn to live safely with coronavirus
A timetable for changes to Wales’ Test Trace Protect service is being published today (Monday) as part of wider plans to gradually move beyond the emergency response to the pandemic….
24th March 2022
Medilink Midlands Member Footfalls and Heartbeats provides game changing Biomechanical technology
Medilink Midlands Member Footfalls and Heartbeats has recently published a paper in the MDPI Engineering Proceedings, highlighting that their technology is a viable alternative to the industry standard method of…
24th March 2022
Award Drives Collaboration Across Research Hub
A new Electron Microscopy Facility at Cardiff University will work across academic disciplines to drive research – thanks to an award. The custom-built research suite – to be housed in a bespoke Translational…
24th March 2022
Welsh Government response to publication of latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government has issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today (Thursday, 24th March). A Welsh Government spokesperson said: The Omicron wave continues to have…
24th March 2022
Quick-time referrals speeding up cancer diagnosis in Wales
New clinics in Wales are helping to diagnose patients with concerning symptoms more quickly as part of nationwide work to cut cancer waiting times. Health Minister Eluned Morgan has welcomed…
24th March 2022
Cautious approach to coronavirus protections to continue
Wales will continue to gradually relax some of its remaining pandemic protections, First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce tomorrow. From Monday, face coverings will no longer be required by law…
21st March 2022
Creo Boss Hails Impact Of Acquired Firm
The chief executive of Creo Medical Group has hailed the performance of the Albyn Medical team since its 2020 acquisition in an update on the earn-out associated with the deal….
21st March 2022
New life changing research opportunities for patients in West Wales with the launch of the Glangwili Hospital Clinical Research Centre
A brand-new clinical research centre has opened at Carmarthen’s Glangwili Hospital, providing access to new research opportunities to patients in West Wales. This new dedicated space will reduce the pressures…
18th March 2022
GS Verde Increases Bristol Footprint
Dealmaking business GS Verde Group has increased capacity in Bristol city centre by more than double, signing a significant lease at the Generator Building. The new offices – situated at Finzels Reach…
17th March 2022
InBio awarded Innovate UK funding to expand scope of COVID-19 T cell immunity test.
Cardiff-based biotech company, InBio, has been awarded funding from Innovate UK to further develop and expand the scope of their rapid T cell immunity test for COVID-19. In 2020, InBio…
17th March 2022
Cardiff Medicines Firm Secures £4.5M Investment
A Cardiff-headquartered innovation partner for medicines development has secured £4.5m of investment from BOOST&Co to expedite the development and launch of new therapeutics. Established in 2011, CatSci develops economically and environmentally sustainable…
15th March 2022
Cytiva opens new manufacturing facility in Cardiff
Cytiva is opening a new 11,000 m² manufacturing facility in Cardiff. The site, part of a two year $1.5 billion (£1.1 billion) global expansion plan, has begun to make mixer bags, flow…
15th March 2022
ROYAL VISIT TO LIFE-CHANGING RESEARCH FACILITY IN SWANSEA
HRH The Countess of Wessex, patron to The Scar Free Foundation, visited the world-leading facial reconstruction research programme based at Swansea University, meeting patients who could benefit from these ground-breaking…
15th March 2022
New study explores how pollutants indoors impact child health
Scientists at Swansea University have launched a major study to discover how everyday pollutants impact the development and health of fetuses and children. Pollutants from wood burning stoves, clothing, cleaning…
14th March 2022
ConvaTec Completes Acquisition of Triad Life Sciences
Medical products and technologies business ConvaTec Group has completed its acquisition of Triad Life Sciences, a US-focused medical device company. The Triad team, current portfolio and product pipeline will now…
14th March 2022
National robotic assisted surgery programme to be established in Wales
A national robotic-assisted surgery programme allowing surgeons to perform complex procedures with more precision and control is being introduced in Wales, the Health Minister has announced. The All-Wales Robotic Assisted…