Life Sciences Hub Wales

02/10/2025

Cynhadledd Arloesedd Iechyd a Gofa // Health & Care Innovation Conference

🩺Cipolwg // Insight Isabel Oliver – Prif Swyddog Meddygol Cymru // Chief Medical Officer for Wales

🩺Rhwydweithio a Chysylltiadau gyda busnesau a sefydliadau sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth yn y sector ac all eich cefnogi // Networking and Connections with businesses and organisations making an impact in the sector or who are able to offer support.

🩺Cyfleoedd i ddysgu am gyllid, prosiectau a chydweithrediadau // Opportunities to learn about funding, projects and collaborations.

📍M-SParc, Gaerwen

Cofrestrwch yma/Register here- https://IechydHealth.eventbrite.co.uk

Life Sciences Hub Wales Ysgol Feddygol / Medical School Betsi Cadwaladr

25/09/2025

“We’ve all got our lives back.” ♥️

Julie, 67, lives with dementia. Thanks to a small medication management device called Pivotell, she’s regained a sense of independence and confidence, and her sisters have found peace of mind.

Before Pivotell, Julie's sisters were visiting up to three times a day, worried about missed doses and medication mix-ups. It was stressful, emotional, and exhausting.

Now, Julie takes her medication safely and confidently on her own. The device's timed pill dispenser rotates to give Julie the right dose at the right times, making a huge difference to her and her sister's lives.

Find out more about Julie's story: https://lshubwales.com/case-studies/using-pivotell-device-has-made-all-difference-julie-and-her-sisters

13/08/2025

A small device that's making a big difference 💊

Meet Nicola. She used to struggle with taking her medications on time because of health challenges like chronic pain and severe fatigue. But thanks to a clever tool called YOURmeds, that’s changing.

YOURmeds is a smart medication reminder that beeps when it’s time to take your pills, and lets carers or family members know if medication's been missed. Since joining the pilot in Bridgend, Nicola says she feels more confident, more independent, and less stressed.

Read more about this inspiring project in our latest case study: https://lshubwales.com/case-studies/simple-medication-device-thats-brought-back-my-confidence-and-independence

Bridgend County Borough Council

23/07/2025

Putting Patient Voices at the Heart of Innovation ❤️

In our latest guest blog, Demi Melnyk from CanSense shares how the team is advancing the early detection of gynaecological cancers by co-designing diagnostic tools with the people they’re meant to serve.

With seed funding from the Innovation in Women’s Cancer Accelerator Fund, they're developing a novel liquid biopsy blood test for ovarian and endometrial cancers, backed by a public and patient involvement project.

Read more here: https://lshubwales.com/blogs/putting-patient-voices-heart-innovation-cansenses-mission-transform-womens-cancer-diagnostics

Swansea University | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | Cardiff University

05/06/2025

What makes our Life Sciences sector so special? 👀

Wales offers a unique advantage — a centralised Life Sciences Hub Wales that connects startups, scale-ups and global leaders to world-class support, research, and NHS partners 🤝

💡 Collaborate. Connect. Grow in Wales!

Discover this thriving sector⬇️
https://tradeandinvest.wales/key-sectors/life-sciences

27/05/2025

The QuicDNA project is transforming lung cancer diagnostics and treatment with liquid biopsies!

For Mary Simpson, this innovation fast-tracked her care by providing vital information much quicker than traditional methods, allowing her to start treatment a whole month earlier than expected - improving her symptoms and outcomes.

Find out more about the QuicDNA project in Mary's Patient Story: https://lshubwales.com/case-studies/quicdna-transforming-lung-cancer-care-rapid-diagnosis-and-treatment



Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Betsi Cadwaladr Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Hywel Dda Health Board Swansea Bay NHS Cardiff University Welsh Government Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Velindre Cancer Charity AstraZeneca

01/05/2025

We've had a lovely day at the Social Care Wales Accolades 2025!

It was fantastic to sponsor the awards again this year and join a day full of celebration, highlighting the incredible, essential work of care workers in Wales. Congratulations to the finalists in the Working in Partnership category, Delta CONNECT and Wellbeing Portal, and to the winners, Connecting Carmarthenshire!

Huge congratulations to all of this year's winners and finalists! 🏆

Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru / Social Care Wales Cyngor Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire County Council Wrexham County Borough Council

29/04/2025

Celebrating Innovation in Women's Cancer Care!

We’re so excited to announce that the winners of the Innovation in Women’s Cancer Accelerator Fund are...

CanSense and Swansea University!

CanSense is expanding its AI-powered blood test to find gynaecological cancers earlier, and Swansea University is developing an at-home osteoporosis risk test for women undergoing cancer treatment.

These projects mark a step toward a future where innovation can transform cancer care for women in Wales. Congrats to the winners! 🎉

Find out more about their projects here: https://lshubwales.com/news/winners-womens-cancer-care-fund-announced

24/03/2025

Women’s Healthcare Matters 💪

In The Guardian, our inspiring Board member, Meinir Jones shares the vision for the Women’s Health Plan for Wales, a game-changing step towards improving healthcare for women and closing the gender health gap.

This plan includes:

- The creation of Women’s Health Hubs across NHS Wales health boards
- Efforts to raise awareness and understanding of women’s health conditions

This is more than just a plan; it’s a movement towards fairness and equality in healthcare.

Read Meinir’s full article and find out how this plan can transform women’s health: https://www.healthawareness.co.uk/womens-healthcare/transforming-womens-health-in-wales-a-decade-of-change/

24/02/2025

05/02/2025

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22/01/2025

Looking forward to this!
Join us on 5th February!

IECHYD A MWY 📣

Mae Hwb Gwyddorau Bywyd Cymru yn cynnal digwyddiad yma yn M-SParc ar y 5ed o Chwefror. Byddwn ni'n lansio prosiect Iechyd a Mwy fel rhan o'r digwyddiad. Os ydych chi'n arloesi yn y byd iechyd a gofal, bydd cyfle i chi gyflwyno eich syniadau ar gyfer gwasanaethau neu welliannau yn eich maes i banel o arbenigwyr mewn sesiynau brys bennu, fydd yn medru eich helpu i fynd a'ch syniad i'r lefel nesaf.

Life Sciences Hub Wales is holding an event here at M-SParc on the 5th of February. We will be launching the Iechyd a Mwy project as part of the event. If you are an innovator in the world of health and care, you will have the opportunity to present your ideas for services or improvements in your field to a panel of experts in emergency sessions, who will be able to help you take your idea to the next level.

🗓️ 09:00 - 14:00 05/02/2025
📍 M-SParc, LL60 6AG
🔗 tinyurl.com/LSHW2025