31st July 2024
Research study aims to detect lung cancer earlier via simple test
Researchers funded by Health and Care Research Wales are supporting a potentially ‘hugely significant’ study aimed at earlier detection and treatment of lung cancer through a simple blood test. The…
31st July 2024
How Dr Annie Hendry helped shape the future of Welsh health care through research
Health and Care Research Wales aims to improve health and social care for people and communities across Wales through our funding schemes and the support we offer. We help a…
31st July 2024
Research helps new mum achieve her breastfeeding goal
First-time mothers are more likely to intend to breastfeed than mothers who have had children before. Although 80% of new mums breastfeed for their baby’s first feed, just 0.5% are still…
30th July 2024
Welsh researchers giving new hope to expectant mothers living with Cystic Fibrosis
Welsh researchers, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, are giving expectant mothers living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) new hope for managing cystic fibrosis through pregnancy and beyond. Dr Jamie Duckers, Research…
26th July 2024
New Older People’s Commissioner announced
The First Minister has announced the appointment of Rhian Bowen-Davies as the new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales. Rhian is recognised as an expert chair of Domestic Homicide Reviews involving…
25th July 2024
Welsh patients to benefit from increased access to pioneering clinical trials for cancer treatments
A global biotechnology company behind the world’s first approved mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine will support in bolstering the clinical trial infrastructure in Wales with the aim to give cancer patients greater…
25th July 2024
An unexpected journey into research leadership: Social Care Researcher Development Advisor Dr Martin Elliott
From social work to research leadership. Dr Martin Elliott, Health and Care Research Wales Faculty Researcher Development Advisor (RDA) and Senior Research Fellow in CASCADE at Cardiff University, started his career as a social…
24th July 2024
Real world outcomes key to research into schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
More help and support is needed for people who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder – that’s the word from Health and Care Research Wales’ new Specialty Lead…
24th July 2024
Written Statement: Update on the Health Protection System in Wales Review
Eluned Morgan MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care In February 2023, I published an independent review of the Health Protection System in Wales, which was positive about the way…
24th July 2024
Swansea Bay leads world-first breath test trial for early pancreatic cancer detection
A groundbreaking breath test trial aimed at the early detection of pancreatic cancer is underway, led by Swansea Bay’s research and development teams, funded by Health and Care Research Wales….
23rd July 2024
Retired dentist advocating lifesaving lessons for future dentists
A retired dentist is using his lived experience of cancer to help educate dental students and illustrate the vital role dentists play in spotting early signs of the disease. Four…
23rd July 2024
Health and care research from across Wales showcased at the Senedd
More than 25 research organisations came together for an event in Cardiff Bay this week hosted by the Senedd’s Cross Party Group on medical research. The Group brings together Members of…
23rd July 2024
Don’t miss out on new SBRI healthcare funding opportunities
SBRI Healthcare provides a mechanism to signal the challenges that the NHS and the wider system face and invites entrepreneurs to deploy innovative solutions to deliver improved outcomes of care…
2nd July 2024
Wales as a ‘Petri Dish’ for Life Sciences Firms
Wales creates a ‘great petri dish’ for growing early-stage life sciences companies and could lead the way. Dr Luke Burke, co-founder and CEO of Swansea-based Corryn Biotechnologies, says he believes…
1st July 2024
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board appoints new Executive Medical, Life Science and Precision Medicine Director
We are delighted to formally announce the appointment of Dr David Fluck as the new Executive Medical Director. Following a robust process, David was chosen unanimously by the panel as…
27th June 2024
Partnership working announced with Centre for Research Equity
Health and Care Research Wales is developing a partnership with the Centre for Research Equity as part of its wider programme to increase diversity and inclusion in research. Led by…
27th June 2024
New Swansea Bay cancer research centre boosts Wales’ oncology capabilities
Our National Director of Support and Delivery, Dr Nicola Williams, has hailed the launch of a new clinical suite at Swansea’s Singleton Hospital which will carry out a range of oncology…
27th June 2024
Faculty: How clinician Helen Munro is shaping women’s health policies in Wales
Meet Dr Helen Munro, an esteemed consultant specialising in sexual and reproductive care, based at Hywel Dda University Health Board, whose research contributions are improving healthcare policy and practice in…
24th June 2024
Hospital tool for identifying unwell children ineffective in general practice
Researchers at the Wales Centre for Primary and Emergency Care Research (PRIME Centre Wales), funded by Health and Care Research Wales, have found that a major clinical tool used in hospitals, is…
20th June 2024
A year on as an ENRICH Cymru Research Facilitator
Leanne Brake started her role as an ENRICH Cymru Research Facilitator in June 2023 and since then, she has helped the team recruit five more care homes to the network, built great…