5th June 2020
Wales-based manufacturer to produce Covid-19 antibody tests
In early April, Life Sciences Hub Wales made a national industry call out for companies to support Wales’ work to combat the virus and to which Ortho Clinical Diagnostics responded….
5th June 2020
Isansys partners with 42Gears to secure and manage its patient monitoring technology
Global digital health technology company Isansys Lifecare is teaming up with leading management solution provider 42Gears to further secure and manage its advanced patient monitoring system. Isansys has developed the…
5th June 2020
North Wales has highest number of new coronavirus cases again – and top doctor has this bank holiday warning
A further six people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Wales, bringing the total number to 1,260. Public Health Wales today recorded 185 new known cases, meaning 13,169…
5th June 2020
Coronavirus: 500 volunteers sought for vaccine trials
Scientists developing a vaccine against Covid-19 are seeking 500 volunteers from among NHS workers in south east Wales to take part in trials. The first stage of the Oxford researchers’…
4th June 2020
GS Verde Group Announces a Series of Appointments
The GS Verde Group has announced a series of appointments, bolstering their team following a year of growth across all parts of the group.2nd June 2020
CITER researchers investigate reusing PPE
Respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential tool for protecting healthcare workers from exposure to respiratory pathogens.28th May 2020
Health Technology Wales Repurposes Skills to Support Response to COVID-19
Health Technology Wales is delivering a strategic, national approach to the identification, appraisal and adoption of new technologies into health and care settings. Researchers at the independent body, which was…
28th May 2020
Wales to play major role in national trial for COVID-19 vaccine
Wales will play a vital role in finding a way out of the coronavirus pandemic when the next phase of a UK-led study is announced today (May 22nd). Co-ordinated by…
28th May 2020
PODCAST – Producing PPE and Getting it Right
Life Sciences Hub Wales aims to drive transformational systematic change within the health and care sectors to create a better future for the people of Wales. We know that health…
28th May 2020
Coronavirus; Next in a Long Line of Difficulties Facing Residential Landlords in Wales?
Article by Ceris Clift from Greenaway Scott According to the Office for National Statistics in 2018 the percentage of people living in private-rental properties in Wales was lower than the…
28th May 2020
£150,000 Competition for Covid-19 Digital Solutions
Welsh Government have announced a new funding competition for digital solutions to help fight Covid-19. The competition is being supported by Digital Health Ecosystem Wales and funding is available for between five…
28th May 2020
Ask The Expert: Science Of Sanitisers (SOS)
Andrew Howell, MD of BCB International Ltd, says We now know that hand sanitisers are one of the vital defences in our armoury in the fight against Coronavirus; part of…
28th May 2020
New Made-in-Wales Antibody Test is Being Introduced Throughout the UK
A new made-in-Wales antibody test is being introduced throughout the UK to tell whether people have had coronavirus. Wales – and the rest of the UK – will roll out…
28th May 2020
New study examines risks facing frontline medical staff during pandemic
A leading Swansea University clinician is among a group of experts calling for the introduction of a risk assessment for frontline health professionals treating coronavirus patients. Their study – Risk…
26th May 2020
Fundraising unveiled by Midatech
Midatech Pharma, a drug delivery technology company with an R&D base in Wales, has outlined plans to raise funds in the UK and US.21st May 2020
Wales takes part in ground-breaking genetics study in the fight against COVID-19
Wales is taking part in a major new genetics study of COVID-19, led by the partnership between the GenOMICC Study Consortium (led by the University of Edinburgh) and Genomics England….
21st May 2020
Medical School appoints two Honorary Professors in Pharmacy
Swansea University Medical School has appointed two key members of staff as it prepares to launch its new pharmacy course. Mair Davies, immediate past-Director for Wales for the Royal Pharmaceutical…
21st May 2020
£40m Boost for Cutting-Edge Welsh Start-ups
Innovative businesses and start-ups across Wales are set to benefit from a £40 million UK Government investment to drive forward new technological advances. UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma has announced…
21st May 2020
Creo signs commercialisation agreement
Creo Medical Group has signed a commercialisation agreement with the Department of Health and Social Care to provide NHS Hospitals with access to one its products at preferential rates for…
21st May 2020
£500m Future Fund Opens for Applications Today
The government’s £500 million Future Fund opens for applications today with innovative and high-growth Welsh businesses able to secure investment to help them through the Coronavirus outbreak. UK-based companies can…