Life Sciences Hub Wales

Exciting update! Our new Innovation Directory is live. Your go-to resource for exploring health and social care innovation in Wales. What can you expect? 🔍 260+ Life Sciences Companies (Industry) 💊 Health organisations – Boards, Trusts, RIC Hubs, PRBs, and more 🚀 Innovation support organisations 🎓 Academia 🏫 Intensive Learning Academies (ILA’s) Discover the Welsh innovation ecosystem here: https://lnkd.in/exKZq8fb Our directory does not claim to include every organisation in Wales. We are actively developing the directory throughout 2024. #WalesInnovation #InnovationDirectory #HealthcareInnovation #DiscoverInnovation Cari-Anne Quinn Rhodri Griffiths Dr Chris Martin DL Neil Mesher Peter Bannister Victoria Bates Malcolm Lowe-Lauri Erica Cassin Hamish Laing Len Richards Kate Coombs Dawn Bratcher Chart.PR, FCIM Naomi Joyce Philip Barnes Natalie Richards (Parrin) Miriam Lambert Gareth Healey

Advancing cancer care through innovation and collaboration 🌟 In partnership with The Academy of Medical Sciences, we hosted an event for innovators and researchers to discuss the early detection and diagnosis of cancer. This cross-sector program is designed to foster collaboration, drive health innovation, and bridge the gap between sectors. Key highlights from the event included: - Annie Dahl from Macmillan Cancer Support showcasing AI-driven tools and patient-centred solutions - Dr. Magda Meissner MD PhD sharing advancements in liquid biopsy for faster lung cancer diagnosis Julie Hepburn emphasising the critical need for increased public awareness of cancer symptoms - Adam Bryant from CanSense discussing the impact of AI-powered liquid biopsy for early bowel cancer detection Filled with dynamic networking, insightful presentations, and a shared vision for improving cancer care in Wales - we'd like to thank all attendees & speakers for joining us. Read the full write-up and learn more about how we’re driving healthcare innovation: https://lnkd.in/d6qd5hUR Naomi Joyce Colette Buckley Leanne Price All Wales Medical Genomics Service Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Peter Bannister Jason Lintern Lewis Egal #CancerCare #HealthInnovation #EarlyDetection #Collaboration #LifeSciences #Cancer #QuicDNA #Wales

Datblygu gofal canser drwy arloesi a chydweithio 🌟 Mewn partneriaeth ag Academi'r Gwyddorau Meddygol, fe wnaethom gynnal digwyddiad ar gyfer arloeswyr ac ymchwilwyr i drafod canfod a gwneud diagnosis o ganser yn gynnar. Mae’r rhaglen draws-sector hon wedi’i chynllunio i feithrin cydweithrediad, sbarduno arloesedd ym maes iechyd a phontio’r bwlch rhwng sectorau. Roedd prif uchafbwyntiau’r digwyddiad yn cynnwys: - Annie Dahl o Cymorth Canser Macmillan yn arddangos cyfarpar sy’n cael eu gyrru gan AI, ac yn trafod datrysiadau sy’n canolbwyntio ar gleifion - Dr. Magda Meissner MD PhD yn rhannu datblygiadau’r profion biopsi hylif ar gyfer gwneud diagnosis o ganser yn gynt - Julie Hepburn yn pwysleisio’r angen hollbwysig am ragor o ymwybyddiaeth ymysg y cyhoedd o symptomau canser - Adam Bryant o CanSense yn trafod effaith profion biopsi hylif sy’n cael eu pweru gan AI ar gyfer canfod canser y coluddyn yn gynnar Roedd yn ddigwyddiad llawn rhwydweithio deinamig, cyflwyniadau diddorol a chyd-weledigaeth ar gyfer gwella gofal canser yng Nghymru - hoffem ddiolch i’r holl fynychwyr a siaradwyr am ymuno â ni. Darllenwch yr adroddiad yn llawn a dysgu mwy am sut rydym yn sbarduno arloesedd ym maes gofal iechyd: https://lnkd.in/d6qd5hUR Macmillan Cancer Support The Academy of Medical Sciences Naomi Joyce Colette Buckley Leanne Price All Wales Medical Genomics Service Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Peter Bannister Jason Lintern Lewis Egal #GofalCanser #ArloesiIechyd #CanfodCynnar #Cydweithio #GwyddorauBywyd #Canser #QuicDNA #Cymru

We explored the future of genomics at GEL Research Summit 2024!🔬 We had the privilege of discovering the latest advancements in genomics research and healthcare innovation. From whole genome screening to AI and machine learning, the event highlighted transformative technologies shaping the future of healthcare. Our key takeaways were… Early diagnosis and targeted treatments through genomic research 🧬 Groundbreaking advancements in cancer screening and diagnosis 🧫 The role of AI in analysing vast genomic data for new treatments 🤖 Innovations in drug safety with the Yellow Card biobank 🧪 The summit underscored the UK’s leadership in genomics, setting the stage for future innovations in personalised medicine. Thank you for a great event! Find out more about the day: https://lnkd.in/gw4t-s7Y #Genomics #HealthInnovation #PrecisionMedicine #GELSummit2024 #LifeSciences #Research #AI

Buom yn archwilio dyfodol genomeg yn Uwchgynhadledd Ymchwil GEL 2024!🔬 Cawsom y fraint o ddarganfod y datblygiadau diweddaraf mewn ymchwil genomeg ac arloesi ym maes gofal iechyd. O sgrinio genom cyfan i AI a dysgu peiriannau, amlygodd y digwyddiad dechnolegau trawsnewidiol sy'n siapio dyfodol gofal iechyd. Ein siopau uchafbwyntiau oedd… Diagnosis cynnar a thriniaethau wedi'u targedu trwy ymchwil genomig 🧬 Datblygiadau arloesol mewn sgrinio a diagnosio canser 🧫 Rôl deallusrwydd artiffisial wrth ddadansoddi data genomig helaeth ar gyfer triniaethau newydd 🤖 Arloesi mewn diogelwch cyffuriau gyda Yellow Card biobank 🧪 Roedd yr uwchgynhadledd yn tanlinellu arweinyddiaeth y DU mewn genomeg, gan osod y llwyfan ar gyfer arloesiadau yn y dyfodol mewn meddygaeth bersonol. Diolch am ddigwyddiad gwych! Darganfyddwch mwy am y diwrnod: https://lnkd.in/gqcaddGN #Genomeg #ArloesiIechyd #MeddygaethRagorol #GELSummit2024 #GwyddorauBywyd #Ymchwil #AI

Let us elevate your innovation! 💡 We're proud to share the incredible stories of your health and social care innovations. Did you know we can showcase them on our website and promote them on our socials? If you have a news story relating to Precision Medicine, AI, Digital, or Cancer, we want to hear from you! Simply submit your news story, and we do the rest! Tell us your story today: https://lnkd.in/eExtUW7d #Healthcare #Innovation #Research #HealthInnovation #Cancer #PrecisionMedicine #DigitalHealth #News #NewsStory ABHI, Health Innovation Network, AIXR, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, ATIC, Bevan Commission, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, Llesiant Delta Wellbeing, Digital Health and Care Wales, Health and Care Research Wales, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)/Addysg a Gwella Iechyd Cymru (AaGIC), Health Tech Digital, Health Technology Wales, MediWales, M-SParc, Welsh Blood Service, Welsh NHS Confederation

Gadewch i ni roi fwy o sylw i’ch arloesedd! 💡 Rydyn ni’n falch o rannu straeon anhygoel eich datblygiadau arloesol ym maes iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol. Oeddech chi'n gwybod y gallwn ni eu dangos ar ein gwefan a'u hyrwyddo ar ein cyfryngau cymdeithasol? Os oes gennych chi stori newyddion sy’n ymwneud â meddygaeth fanwl, AI, digidol neu ganser, rydyn ni eisiau clywed wrthoch chi! Yn syml, cyflwynwch eich stori newyddion, ac fe wnawn ni’r gweddill! Dywedwch eich stori wrthym ni heddiw: https://lnkd.in/e4CDUjiX #GofalIechyd #Arloesedd #YmchwilADatblygu #Arloesi ABHI, Health Innovation Network, AIXR, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, ATIC, Bevan Commission, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, Llesiant Delta Wellbeing, Digital Health and Care Wales, Health and Care Research Wales, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)/Addysg a Gwella Iechyd Cymru (AaGIC), Health Tech Digital, Health Technology Wales, MediWales, M-SParc, Welsh Blood Service, Welsh NHS Confederation

What a busy week it’s been for QuicDNA 🌟 The QuicDNA team have been actively engaging with key organisations and stakeholders at various events last week, making significant strides in raising awareness and fostering collaborations. Highlights include… - Wales Cancer Industry Forum: Hosted by Wales Cancer Network saw the QuicDNA team and partners joined by Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services Wales to discuss and outline the importance of adopting and implementing innovative projects like QuicDNA. - Magda Meissner MD PhD presented at our cross-sector event with The Academy of Medical Sciences, Cancer - Early Detection & Diagnosis, sharing valuable insights and best practices from a diverse group of sectors, highlighting the vital role of early detection in cancer treatment. - The Welsh Thoracic Oncology Group meeting: The QuicDNA team engaged with the lung cancer clinical network, connecting and collaborating with dedicated professionals in the field. It’s great to see the QuicDNA team strengthening partnerships and driving forward innovative solutions in cancer care 🚀 Find out more about the QuicDNA project here: https://lnkd.in/ewMb6dXH Moondance Cancer Initiative Amgen Illumina Hywel Dda University Health Board AstraZeneca Lewis Egal Sian Morgan #HealthInnovation #QuicDNA #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #WalesCancerNetwork #LungCancer #LifeSciences #LiquidBiopsy

Am wythnos brysur i QuicDNA 🌟 Mae tîm QuicDNA wedi bod yn gweithio gyda sefydliadau a rhanddeiliaid allweddol mewn digwyddiadau amrywiol wythnos diwethaf, gan gymryd camau breision ymlaen o ran codi ymwybyddiaeth a hybu cydweithio. Mae’r uchafbwyntiau’n cynnwys... - Fforwm Diwydiant Canser Cymru: Wedi’i gynnal gan Rhwydwaith Canser Cymru roedd tîm QuicDNA wedi cael cwmni Eluned Morgan, y Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol i amlinellu pwysigrwydd mabwysiadu a gweithredu prosiectau arloesol fel QuicDNA. - Roedd Magda Meissner MD PhD wedi cyflwyno yn ein digwyddiad traws-sector gydag Academi'r Gwyddorau Meddygol, Canser - Canfod a Diagnosio'n Gynnar, yn rhannu gwybodaeth werthfawr ac arferion gorau o grŵp amrywiol o sectorau, gan dynnu sylw at rôl hanfodol canfod canser yn gynnar mewn triniaeth canser. - Cyfarfod Grŵp Oncoleg Thorasig Cymru: Roedd tîm QuicDNA wedi gweithio gyda’r rhwydwaith clinigol ar gyfer canser yr ysgyfaint, gan gysylltu a chydweithio â gweithwyr proffesiynol yn y maes. Mae’n braf gweld tîm QuicDNA yn cryfhau partneriaethau ac yn bwrw ymlaen â datrysiadau arloesol ym maes gofal canser 🚀 Rhagor o wybodaeth am y prosiect QuicDNA: https://lnkd.in/eAcc4fTr Moondance Cancer Initiative Amgen Illumina Hywel Dda University Health Board AstraZeneca Lewis Egal Sian Morgan The Academy of Medical Sciences #ArloeseddIechyd #QuicDNA #YmchwilCanser #RhwydwaithCanserCymru #CanserYrYsgyfaint #GwyddorauBywyd

We're pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr Chris Martin DL as our Chair. Effective 1st July 2024, Chris, who has been Chair since August 2021, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role. With his deep understanding of the life sciences sector and strategic vision, he has been instrumental in driving innovation within our organisation. Under Chris's direction, we've strengthened our position as a vital ally to NHS Wales and a focal point for industry partnership, supporting projects, economic growth and advancing healthcare results throughout the nation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emDGrA6s #Leadership #Innovation #LifeSciences #Healthcare #Wales