We’re pleased to publish our Year in Review for 2025-26, highlighting how innovation is improving access to care, speeding up diagnosis, supporting business growth, and helping NHS and social care teams adopt new technologies.
A new report released to coincide with the 2026 Wales Cancer Research Conference highlights the impact of Wales’ first unified cancer research strategy three years after its launch.
Held every two years, the Moondance Cancer Awards celebrate and spotlight individuals, teams and collaborations across NHS Wales and its partners who deliver, lead and innovate cancer services.
The NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC), working with Life Sciences Hub Wales as part of the Welsh Government Tackling Cancer Initiative, are piloting a national pathway to identify cancer treatments, technologies and approaches which should be prioritised for adoption across Wales.
Health Technology Wales has published new guidance recommending the routine adoption of capsule sponge devices to detect Barrett's oesophagus and early-stage oesophageal cancer in people with chronic reflux.
A major £2.52 million investment will accelerate the use of cutting-edge liquid biopsy technology that analyses cancer DNA from a blood sample, supporting faster and more personalised treatment decisions.
We’ve joined forces with Macmillan Cancer Support to launch a partnership, aiming to accelerate the pace of innovation in cancer care and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer across Wales.
Life Sciences Hub Wales is proud to be a main sponsor of this year’s Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition. We’re also hosting a breakout session exploring how Wales is harnessing the power of innovation to transform cancer care.
Life Sciences Hub Wales and the Academy of Medical Sciences have launched their Cancer Care Accelerator Fund. Up to £10,000 in seed funding alongside bespoke support is now available for UK-based organisations working on collaborative cancer innovation projects.
EPCR is delighted to announce a collaboration with Craig Maxwell and the Maxwell Family Genomics Fund. This partnership supports the inspiring Maxwell Family Fund Coastal Row Challenge.
Life Sciences Hub Wales is pleased to see this announcement from Jeremy Miles, which discusses how the new deal between the NHS and the public aims to drive down waiting list times.
IQ Endoscopes introduced a single-use diagnostic tool to address the growing demand for endoscopy procedures in the NHS, particularly reducing waiting times.
A new report from the Bevan Commission showcases practical, evidence-based solutions that are already making a difference in waiting times in some parts of Wales.
The NHS Wales Awards celebrate quality improvement work that has transformed the experience and outcomes for people in Wales and showcases the talented health and care staff working together to improve services and patient care across Wales.
Inspiring Innovation is our round-up of news from a thriving innovation landscape collated by our Sector Intelligence team, now with a focus on news and updates relating to our priority area, cancer. Fuelling our ambitions to elevate Wales as a place of choice for health and social care innovation and investment.
At Life Sciences Hub Wales, we continue to lead the transformation of health and social care through innovative, impactful solutions that respond to unprecedented challenges.
