6th August 2025
Breakthrough in bacterial sepsis research could save lives and cut NHS costs
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. Researchers, funded by the Health and Care Research Wales Faculty, have successfully identified biomarkers in both the host and bacteria…
6th August 2025
New ‘Google Earth for genomics’ tool developed by researchers in Wales
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. A new tool – described as the Google Earth for genomics – could transform how scientists visualise and analyse genomic…
6th August 2025
Study into cold stored platelets could help revolutionise pre-hospital trauma
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. Findings from a study funded by Health and Care Research Wales could mark a breakthrough in emergency care for trauma…
4th August 2025
Cardiff Capital Region to Get ‘At Least’ £30m to Invest in Science and Technology Innovations
Cardiff Capital Region is set to receive at least £30 million to unlock new, locally led innovation. It is one of three UK cities and regions to receive the UK…
4th August 2025
Digital Health Visitor Tool Rolled Out At Health Board
The University of South Wales (USW) is celebrating a major milestone in health innovation as eFRAIT, the electronic version of the Family Resilience Assessment Instrument and Tool (FRAIT), is rolled…
4th August 2025
New NHS Wales Chief Executive Appointed
The next Chief Executive of the NHS in Wales will be Jacqueline Totterdell, currently the Group Chief Executive Officer, St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group….
1st August 2025
Health Research Authority further updates the commercial agreements for participating NHS and Health and Social Care organisations
The Health Research Authority has made further updates to the commercial model agreements for use with participating NHS and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations. These have been updated to…
31st July 2025
New NHS Wales Chief Executive Appointed
The next Chief Executive of the NHS in Wales will be Jacqueline Totterdell, currently the Group Chief Executive Officer, St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group….
28th July 2025
Health Technology Wales publishes 2024-25 Annual Report
Health Technology Wales (HTW) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024-25 Annual Report. During 2024-25, HTW considered 58 new topic referrals and published 8 new HTW guidance documents,…
28th July 2025
Research offering a promising future for people with inflammation-driven diseases
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. A researcher funded by the Health and Care Research Wales Faculty has uncovered a potential new drug that offers better,…
28th July 2025
Study aims to make schizophrenia medication safer for patients
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. A study funded by Health and Care Research Wales aims to make schizophrenia treatment safer by calling for the introduction…
24th July 2025
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board introduces new digital maternity records app
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is introducing a new digital system to make accessing maternity records, care plans and important information easier and more convenient. On 29th July 2025,…
24th July 2025
New plans launched for research and innovation in Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board has launched an ambitious new strategy to drive forward the development of innovative medicines and treatments aimed at transforming the health and wellbeing of communities…
23rd July 2025
Bridging the gap between researchers and the public: How we can support you.
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. Health and social care research plays a vital role in shaping policies, services, treatments, and care that impact all of…
23rd July 2025
Opportunity to join a new Economic and Social Research Council Assessor College
The Economic and Social Research Council Assessor (ESRC) is looking for members to join a new college which they will use to find members for their assessment panels. The college…
23rd July 2025
New clinic helps to upskill students and improve access for patients
Optometrists are honing their skills and helping to reduce waiting times for patients as part of a new teaching facility in Neath Port Talbot. The teach and treat clinic helps…
23rd July 2025
Wales first in the UK to launch groundbreaking type 1 diabetes trial
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. Wales has become the first UK nation to open recruitment for T1D-Plus – a major international clinical trial exploring innovative…
23rd July 2025
Llusern Scientific Announces Key Appointments to Strengthen its Executive Team
Llusern Scientific, a point-of-care diagnostics company, has appointed Bob Yang as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Maddy Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Mark Preston as Chief Technology Officer (CTO)….
22nd July 2025
Lung Health Check Pilot reaches the final of the Royal College of Physicians Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2025
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, with the support of the National Strategic Clinical Network for Cancer, has been shortlisted as one of the top three finalists in the…
21st July 2025
Cardiff University to Share in £54m Global Talent Fund to Attract Top Researchers
Cardiff University is set to share in a £54 million fund to attract top researchers to the UK. It is one of 12 leading universities and research institutions which will…