19th May 2023
Major trial involving Welsh researchers reports 83% reduction in infant hospitalisations thanks to new treatment
The HARMONIE study, which launched in Wales at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital at the end of 2022 and is supported by Health and Care Research Wales, has reported new data…
18th May 2023
Health and Care Research Wales launches new £3m research centre for adult social care
Health and Care Research Wales is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new £3m research centre for adult social care at Cardiff University, bringing together expertise from across…
17th May 2023
DASA Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP)
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has some exciting new funding from the Ministry of Defence and an opportunity for businesses in Wales to find out more.DASA has a series…
16th May 2023
Introducing Apollo! Say hello to user-friendly air sampling.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) consultants play a key role in maintaining the high quality of indoor air. Measurement of allergens in indoor environments can help determine the cause of allergy symptoms…
15th May 2023
New Cardiff Metropolitan University Research Could Help Predict Risk of Future Strokes
Cardiff Metropolitan University has become the first Welsh university in almost 30 years to be awarded Project Grant funding from the Stroke Association to conduct research which aims to provide…
15th May 2023
Outline business case approved for Cross Hands health and wellbeing centre
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is pleased to confirm the outline business case for a new health and wellbeing centre in Cross Hands has been approved by Welsh Government,…
12th May 2023
Applications for the Cardiff Growth Fund Now Open
The new (Shared Prosperity Fund) SPF Cardiff Growth Fund will support businesses to relaunch, develop and grow. The funding provides an opportunity to kick-start and grow the economy with the…
12th May 2023
Health and Care Research Wales celebrates the work of our Research Nurses this International Nurses Day
This International Nurses Day (12 May) we are highlighting the important role of research nurses in health and care research in Wales. Research nurses are integral members of research teams…
12th May 2023
Welsh researchers develop interactive drumming app to help people living with Huntington’s disease
To mark International Huntington’s Disease Awareness Week (11 – 17 May), Welsh researchers funded by Health and Care Research Wales have developed a novel rhythmic drumming app in the hope…
11th May 2023
Pilot accelerators launched to support the development of early-stage health and life science innovation in the UK
The Biomedical Catalyst is Innovate UK’s flagship grant funding mechanism, enabling small and medium sized businesses to test and develop innovative health and care solutions across life sciences, including therapeutics,…
11th May 2023
Discover FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe’s cardiovascular imaging solutions at EACVI 2023
FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe will be demonstrating its dedicated cardiovascular solutions at EACVI 2023. Hosted by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, this flagship congress for anyone working with cardiovascular imaging…
11th May 2023
Health and Care Research Wales in joint £70 million funding partnership to transform potential of UK health data
Health and Care Research Wales is one of nine funding partners from across the UK to provide a total of more than £70 million in grant funding to Health Data…
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…
10th May 2023
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…
9th 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…
5th 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…
5th May 2023
“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…
4th 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…
3rd 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…
2nd 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…