4th September 2024
Funding Opportunity: The Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme
The Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme (SMMIP) is being hosted by Innovate UK in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care. There are two key funding calls that…
3rd September 2024
Life Sciences Hub Wales makes appointment to board of directors
Life Sciences Hub Wales has made an appointment to its board of directors. Dr Meinir Jones arrives following a public appointments process completed in June 2024, approved by the cabinet…
28th August 2024
Welsh research leader receives honorary professorship
Dr Nigel Rees, Assistant Director of Research and Innovation at the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST), has been awarded an honorary professorship at the University of Warwick Medical…
28th August 2024
UK launches £400 million investment programme to boost clinical trials and supercharge life sciences
World-first public-private collaboration launched to kickstart economic growth and build an NHS fit for the future. Up to £400 million of investment will support faster patient access to cutting-edge treatments,…
27th August 2024
Health and Care Research Wales Specialty Lead joins new group aimed at strengthening collaborations between clinical trials units and Chief Investigators
A Health and Care Research Wales Specialty Lead has been appointed to a new working group aimed at building stronger relationships and collaborations between Clinical Trials Units and the Chief…
22nd August 2024
From foster care to keynote speaker: Welsh researcher showcases her work on a global stage
A Welsh researcher with the CASCADE partnership, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, delivered a keynote address at a prestigious global forum in Sweden this week. Lorna Stabler (pictured…
21st August 2024
Research helps support young parents in Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot Council has approved new standards of support for young parents who are in or about to leave care. The good-practice charter is based on a five-year study…
16th August 2024
Senior researchers can apply to become NIHR Sub-Committee Chair
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to participate in NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research and Programme Development Grants assessment committees as a Sub-Committee…
14th August 2024
Putting care homes on the map: seven new homes join the ENRICH Cymru network
ENabling Research In Care Homes (ENRICH Cymru) is a pan-Wales research network of care homes which supports the delivery and facilitation of high-quality research across the country tackling current issues…
12th August 2024
Half a million people sign up to Be Part of Research
Over half a million people from across the UK have now signed up to a flagship new ‘research matchmaking service’, called Be Part of Research. The free online service matches people…
8th August 2024
From bones analysis to children safeguarding – “My work gives me a great sense of purpose!”
Dr Verity Bennett, a Research Associate at the Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) at Cardiff University, is developing projects that aim to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning…
31st July 2024
From nursing to research: How Victoria Shepherd became one of the top research leaders in Wales
Dr Victoria Shepherd is a Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University’s Centre for Trials Research, where she leads research aimed at improving the inclusivity in clinical trials, particularly for adults who…
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…