Venturefest Wales 2014

Posted on 11 July 2014 by Jeff Clark

Wednesday saw the first Venturefest Wales event take place in the wonderful City Hall.  The event brought together about 700 innovators, investors and entrepreneurs to inspire business growth in Wales.  There were a variety of talks and workshops and a business exhibition showcasing the latest inventions.  We were invited along as part of the Cardiff University
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Trainee Research Network (WAAREN)

Posted on 20 March 2014 by Jeff Clark

Anaesthesia historically has had a thriving research base but over the past decade it seems original publications have been decreasing year on year. There are a number of possible reasons for this decline which are unavoidable e.g. the complex process of ethics approval. However, one would assume that regional projects would be a lot easier
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Welsh Trainees demonstrate their quality at Society of Anaesthetists of Wales

Posted on 17 March 2014 by Jeff Clark

Dr Sue Catling from Swansea, President of Society of Anaesthetists of Wales, presided over a very successful Brecon Spring meeting on 14th March 2014.  The afternoon heard a brilliantly explained update of anaphylaxis from UK expert Dr Nigel Harper, our keynote speaker.  There were also two great presentations from Welsh trainees Drs Gareth Roberts and
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Reflections on BioWales 2014

Posted on 7 March 2014 by Jeff Clark

BioWales is the flagship event for the Life Science Sector in Wales. a government initiative. This year, held in the Millennium Centre, it has been a very up-beat affair in a fabulous setting. Wales is taking developments in the sector seriously: Professor Chris McGuigan confirmed the opening of the Life Sciences Hub this Summer, with
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