MediWales
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…xt three years, will play a vital role in developing the health and care research community in Wales, mentoring early career researchers and developing the next generation of research leaders 31 Specialty Leads have also been appointed for the next three years, who will provide strategic support within specialties such as cardiovascular disease, critical care, stroke, diabetes, cancer and mental health and represent Wales at a UK level. The Specia…
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…The company will also offer experience in sourcing hard-to-find parts and components for complex medical devices. Helping business to realise cost efficiencies and optimise their supply chain in light of rising demand and logistics disruptions. Matthew Krolak, business development manager at Eakin Surgical, said: “Eakin Surgical is a well-respected manufacturer of single-use-surgical instruments that are sold worldwide, and we have long been a tr…
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…n their care, can take part in life-changing research studies to help find new treatments for the condition. A new report from the Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre (WCEC) summarises nine studies which are, or will be, looking for volunteers in Wales. In the UK, an estimated 1.2 million people have long Covid, the name given to COVID-19 symptoms, like shortness of breath, tiredness, ‘brain fog’ and muscle aches, when they last for weeks or months aft…
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…ive the best care. When is NCVR being implemented? From 1 October 2022 all new commercial research proposals submitted for a study resource review will undergo a review by the lead site. Following this review eligible studies will enter into the NCVR process. Eligible studies are all those commercial studies which will be conducted in acute, specialist and mental health trusts, with the exception of phase I – IIa and advanced therapy medicinal pro…
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…any areas. So what next? In 2023, we are looking forward to establishing a new range of researcher development awards and fellowships. We will redevelop and extend our research funding schemes and establish a new centre for research on adult social care. We will continue to work towards initiatives that will make a real difference to health and care for people and their communities in Wales. But we in Health and Care Research Wales could not do an…
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…ing scientific and clinical data as well as knowhow. “We are excited to welcome new colleagues to Convatec with their technical and translational science expertise. We are looking forward to commercialising this innovative technology, across a variety of medtech device applications starting with Advanced Wound Care. Our leading global research and development, operations and commercial teams are eager to support them in bringing pioneering product…
…lities and apply our research and innovation expertise to help you develop new business models, invest in new technology and innovate your way towards becoming more resilient for your recovery and future growth. This is not a grant funding mechanism. What is the BRF? Brunel is working to support the national effort to respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the ways in which we are doing this is by providing access to the Univer…
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…s legacy remains a significant part of the town.” “We are so proud of this new state-of-the-art facility which will allow patients to access a wide range of health and wellbeing services under one roof in the heart of their own community.” Jason Taylor, regional director at Kier Construction Western & Wales, said: “We are delighted to have handed over the first phase of this project which will provide an invaluable health and wellbeing facility fo…
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…Caspian Point, part of the Parmer Cardiff campus on the city’s waterfront, comprises purpose built laboratory facilities. The move bolsters the company’s future plans, such as the development of programmes utilising its Q-Sphera 3D printing technology to encapsulate medicines in bio-degradable polymers for improved delivery and targeting. Stephen Stamp, chief executive of Midatech, said: “Our technology is unique and patented and we have identifie…
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…kplace allowing Capital Law to hire from a wider talent pool than ever before. In doing so, we are delighted to welcome Charlotte, Charlotte, Phillippa and Hafash with their varying backgrounds and expertise to bolster our team. “The combined experience of these new recruits alongside the development of our trainees and paralegals will be integral to the success of the financial services division as Capital Law continues to increase its profile bo…