Bowel cancer research at Swansea University receives Worshipful Livery Company of Wales funding
Swansea University has reported that one of its researchers, Rory Kokelaar, who is examining new ways to tackle colorectal cancer has been awarded a travel scholarship by the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, allowing him to present his research at a major international scientific conference. Rory Kokelaar is a clinical lecturer and researcher at Swansea … Continue reading Bowel cancer research at Swansea University receives Worshipful Livery Company of Wales funding
Dragon’s venom could treat blood disorders in humans
New research carried out at the Department of Biosciences at Swansea University has found that the venom of a charismatic group of lizards, including the Komodo dragon, has evolved to be highly variable between species, highly effective, and could lead to the development of drugs to treat blood-related disorders in humans. The research has been … Continue reading Dragon’s venom could treat blood disorders in humans
Blindness from diabetes halves in Wales
The number of people in Wales diagnosed as blind or living with sight loss as a result of diabetes has almost halved since the introduction of a new national diabetic retinopathy screening programme in 2003, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal (Welsh Government, 2017). The research, conducted by the diabetic research … Continue reading Blindness from diabetes halves in Wales
Multi-million pound project will help prevent animal testing in nanotechnology
Scientists at Swansea University Medical School have just received approval from the European Commission for an international collaborative grant expected to be in excess of €12m to develop novel cutting edge tests to prevent the use of animals when assessing safety concerns surrounding nanotechnology (Swansea University, 2017). The grant has been awarded as part of … Continue reading Multi-million pound project will help prevent animal testing in nanotechnology
Welsh Ambulance Service moves its researchers to new base at Swansea University Medical School
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) has moved its research and innovation offices to the Institute of Life Sciences at Swansea University Medical School, further strengthening the links between the two teams (Swansea University, 2017). WAST has many national and international research and innovation partners, but its longstanding relationships with Swansea University have given … Continue reading Welsh Ambulance Service moves its researchers to new base at Swansea University Medical School
UK’s first artificial heart pump due to begin trials in 2018
Scientists have said the UK’s first artificial heart pump has moved a step closer to being used on patients (BBC News, 2017). The heart pump has been developed at Swansea University’s Institute of Life Science 2 by Calon Cardio, and clinical trials are due to begin in late 2018 with the aim of a full … Continue reading UK’s first artificial heart pump due to begin trials in 2018
Work starts on Llanelli Wellness and Life Science Village
Work has officially started at Delta Lakes in Llanelli ready for the £200m Wellness and Life Science Village (MediWales, 2017). Initial ground works are now underway to support the “once in a lifetime” future development of the Llanelli Waterside Joint Venture land. Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd has been appointed to carry out the site preparation … Continue reading Work starts on Llanelli Wellness and Life Science Village
Researchers call for better quality reporting of asthma diagnosis and events
Researchers from Swansea University Medical School and the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research have today cautioned that improved and consistent reporting of studies is needed in order to answer important questions about asthma (Swansea University, 2017). Nearly 10% of the UK population has a recorded diagnosis of asthma, accounting for almost 100,000 hospital admissions … Continue reading Researchers call for better quality reporting of asthma diagnosis and events
Project to develop graphene sensor for quicker diagnosis of hepatitis
Researchers from institutions in China and the UK, including Swansea University, are collaborating on a project to develop a graphene-based sensor, which aims to provide an easy, low cost way of diagnosing hepatitis on the spot (Swansea University, 2017). BIOVICI, developing the next generation of point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices, brings together the National Physical Laboratory … Continue reading Project to develop graphene sensor for quicker diagnosis of hepatitis
Plans for a new wellness centre in Swansea city centre
Swansea Council, in partnership with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABMU), has commissioned specialist healthcare advisors, IBI Group, to work on the feasibility of a new city centre wellness centre that aims to address future trends in healthcare (ARCH, 2017). In a move to place as much emphasis on people’s wellbeing as on healthcare, … Continue reading Plans for a new wellness centre in Swansea city centre
