2nd October 2025
Swansea experts awarded £1.2 million for test that could transform stroke care
Researchers in Swansea have been awarded a £1.2 million grant to create a blood test for more effective treatment of conditions such as stroke. The test aims to measure blood...
Read more2nd October 2025
Cardiff University showcases spinouts and startups driving real-world impact
Cardiff University celebrated the achievements of its growing entrepreneurial community at a special event showcasing research commercialisation and innovation. The event, ‘From Research Innovation to Commercial Impact – Celebrating Cardiff...
Read more26th September 2025
Wales leads pioneering gene therapy trial shown to slow progression of Huntington’s disease
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. A Welsh research centre, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, is at the forefront of a major breakthrough in...
Read more25th September 2025
Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership (CCRP) launches in Cardiff
On Wednesday 17 September, a celebration and launch event took place at Cardiff University’s Haydn Ellis Building to launch a new partnership between Cardiff University, Velindre University NHS Trust, and...
Read more25th September 2025
Women with gestational diabetes supported to prevent future diagnosis
Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy are being supported and educated to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes in the future. Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar, or...
Read more11th September 2025
Trial finds daily aspirin dose cuts bowel cancer risk for people with Lynch syndrome
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. A major clinical trial supported by Health and Care Research Wales has found that taking a small daily dose of...
Read more10th September 2025
Up to £10,000 now available for collaborative cancer care innovation projects
Life Sciences Hub Wales and the Academy of Medical Sciences have launched their Cancer Care Accelerator Fund. Up to £10,000 in seed funding alongside bespoke support is now available for...
Read more10th September 2025
World Cystic Fibrosis Day: Study links data to better understand health implications for Cystic Fibrosis carriers
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. A study funded by Health and Care Research Wales is exploring the health of cystic fibrosis carriers, in order to better understand...
Read more10th September 2025
New DASA Themed Competition: Novel Technology for Intervening in Non-Compressible Haemorrhage
The Defence and Security Accelerator are seeking proposals for novel innovations that intervene to stop non-compressible bleeding. Key dates and funding: The total possible funding available for this Themed Competition...
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9th September 2025
Forte Medical: National Patient Survey
Forte Medical have launched their National Patient Survey exploring the impact of UTI and antibiotic prescribing in women’s health. The survey is anonymous and you have the opportunity to include...
Read more4th September 2025
Apply for the ABHI Middle East and US Accelerators 2026/27
The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) Middle East and US Accelerators have launched applications for their 2026/27 cohorts. Open to UK medical device, diagnostics, and digital health companies, with...
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2nd September 2025
Health Technology Wales guidance: Long length peripheral intravenous catheters
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has published new guidance on the use of long length intravenous catheters (LPCs) for people with difficult intravenous access. LPCs are used for intravenous (IV) therapy...
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2nd September 2025
Health Technology Wales guidance: Smartphone based photoplethysmography for the detection and monitoring of artrial fibrillation
Health Technology Wales has published new guidance on the use of smartphone-based photoplethysmography (PPG) to detect and monitor atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition that causes an irregular...
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2nd September 2025
New network established to boost commercial research delivery across the UK
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £6.5 million, funded jointly through a public-private partnership with...
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Drones could deliver defibrillators to cardiac arrests patients in the UK
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. The prospect of drones delivering defibrillators to people having cardiac arrest in the UK is closer to reality than ever...
Read more28th August 2025
Medtech Firm Turning Smartphones into Digital Stethoscopes with Innovation Support
A Cardiff-based medtech company is transforming mobile phones into AI-powered stethoscopes – empowering people with chronic respiratory conditions to monitor their health from home. With support from the Welsh Government’s...
Read more26th August 2025
Groundbreaking VR Mental Health Intervention Trialled in Wales
A trial programme of mental health support delivered via a virtual reality headset is underway in Wales. The programme developed by mental health charity New Horizons in partnership with Cwm...
Read more21st August 2025
Study using SAIL data finds sleep problems could double risk of dementia in later life
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. A study using data from our funded centre, SAIL Databank, has found that a diagnosis of a sleep disorder could...
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20th August 2025
MediWales International Programme – Autumn/Winter 2025
MediWales has a busy international programme ahead, representing our members and the wider Welsh life science sector at major global events. Our focus is on identifying commercial opportunities, building partnerships,...
Read more20th August 2025
New rapid test for sepsis and serious infection
A new rapid test that can detect serious infections, like sepsis, and other inflammatory conditions in just ten minutes has been launched by Cardiff University researchers. Developed by academics from...
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