10th May 2023
DASA Competition: Human Augmentation
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are running a new competition around Human Augmentation. Human Augmentation (HA) is the use of science or technology to temporarily or permanently modify human...
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Consultation on the content of the draft NHS R&D Framework
During winter/ spring 2023, an NHS R&D framework was developed through a co-creation process with key stakeholders, facilitated by Health and Care Research Wales. The draft framework outlines what ‘research...
Read more9th May 2023
Implementation of the future Medical Device Regulations
A statutory instrument has been laid in Parliament, which will enable an extended time-frame for the acceptance of CE marked medical devices on the Great Britain market and also a...
Read more5th May 2023
Funding boost for a new maternal and infant health research partnership
A new research collaboration aimed at accelerating capabilities and improving research on maternal and infant health has received a £1.4 million funding boost. The Mother and Infant Research Electronic Data...
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“We don’t just deliver babies, we deliver research” – the midwives in Wales saving lives
This International Day of the Midwife (5 May 2023) we’re celebrating the hardworking research midwives across Wales making pregnancy and childbirth safer. Research midwives at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board...
Read more4th May 2023
New study aims to increase early detection of colorectal cancer
A new study called COLOSPECT aims to improve the accuracy of cancer detection in current screening tests using a blood test obtained from patients who are having a colonoscopy following...
Read more3rd May 2023
Innovate UK and Welsh Government Sign a New Partnership Agreement
A new plan to boost business in Wales, developed by Innovate UK, in partnership with Welsh Government, has been launched, paving the way for a strengthened innovation economy. A Memorandum...
Read more2nd May 2023
New cancer clinic aims to improve patient care
A new service has been launched in Hywel Dda University Health Board for those who have had a probable cancer diagnosed but it is unclear exactly what kind of cancer...
Read more2nd May 2023
More people accessing urgent and emergency care services and avoiding hospital admission
Thousands of people a month are accessing care in the community and away from Emergency Departments thanks to a programme to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care in Wales....
Read more29th April 2023
Wales plays integral part in vital immunisation research
Did you know that vaccines have existed for more than 200 years? Before their creation we didn’t have much hope when it came to battling infectious diseases. Thanks to research,...
Read more28th April 2023
ConvaTec Group Acquires Tech Platform
Medical products and technologies business Convatec Group has acquired an anti-infective nitric oxide technology platform. The platform of 30 Technology Ltd includes new product assets and research and development. In...
Read more27th April 2023
Two new independent members appointed to the board of Health Education and Improvement Wales
A decision has been made by the Minster for Health and Social Services to appoint 2 new Independent Members for a period of 4 years. These are first term Public...
Read more26th April 2023
Swansea University Principles of Value-Based Health and Care Course
The Swansea University Intensive Learning Academies and School of Management are running a Principles of Value-Based Health and Care Course. The courses are delivered by an international faculty of leaders...
Read more25th April 2023
Eluned Morgan MS meets with the AWMGS team leading on the clinical trial of an innovative liquid biopsy test for cancer treatment
Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan MS visited the Institute of Medical Genetics at University Hospital of Wales to learn more about the launch of the ‘QuicDNA’ clinical...
Read more20th April 2023
Health and Care Research Wales sets out ambitions in new three-year plan
Health and Care Research Wales is launching an ambitious and wide-reaching three-year plan to continue building on the momentum seen in the Welsh research community in recent years. The new...
Read more19th April 2023
Exclusive Member Benefit with Santander
As part of our partnership with Santander Navigator, we are delighted to announce that all MediWales Members can benefit from exclusive, free access to the Santander Navigator digital trade facilitation platform. Medilink...
Read more18th April 2023
TrakCel extends ecosystem to integrate lead product OCELLOS with additional cell and gene therapy platforms and systems
TrakCel, the leading supplier of cellular orchestration solutions for clinical trials and commercial therapies to the cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry, today announces its latest update to OCELLOS, its lead...
Read more14th April 2023
Parkinson’s Awareness Week: Welsh researchers leading the way in improving diagnostics and future treatments
Researchers in Wales are leading the way in the development of new ways of diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD). They are hoping to use this knowledge...
Read more14th April 2023
Eakin Healthcare Surgical launches new identity
Cardiff based Eakin Healthcare Surgical, part of the Eakin Healthcare Group, has unveiled a new brand identity as part of its gradual transition to the Eakin Healthcare branding. Over the...
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