Life Sciences Hub Wales

Life Sciences Hub Wales is an arms-length body of the Welsh Government, constituted as a private company limited by guarantee in 2013.[1] It is wholly owned by the Welsh Ministers, and was established to foster collaboration and bring together academic, business, clinical, government, professional services and funding organisations to provide a commercially driven resource for the sector. The hub was reported to have over 7500 unique visitors in its first 18 months of operation.[2] Its vision and mission is to developing opportunities to broaden the scope of the hub and creating value from engagement by NHS Wales with industry and academia.[3]

Life Sciences Hub Wales
Hwb Gwyddoriaeth Bywyd Cymru
Formation7 October 2013 (2013-10-07)
TypePrivate company limited by guarantee
Legal statusWholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government
Headquarters3 Assembly Square Britannia Quay, Cardiff, CF10 4PLH
OwnerWelsh Government
Chief Executive Officer
Cari-Anne Quinn

In 2016, Julie Booth was appointed as entrepreneur in residence with the aim of working with six startup and early stage companies over six months with a dedicated programme of support to help them develop growth plans and become investment ready.[4]

Following the death of Chris McGuigan the hub building in Cardiff Bay was renamed the Chris McGuigan Hub in his memory.[5] The plaque was placed outside the entrance to the hub and was unveiled in a private event by his daughters Phoebe and Grace, accompanied by his wife Maria.

Programmes

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The hub supports industry via a range of programmes:

  • Digital Health Ecosystem Wales
  • Accelerate
  • Intensive Learning Academies Wales
  • The Academy of Medical Sciences Cross-Sector Programme

Governance

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Board of Directors

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The Life Sciences Hub Wales Board comprises a Chair, and nine Non-Executive Directors. The Chief Executive, and members of the Senior Leadership Team, attend Board meetings[6]

Executive Team

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Cari-Anne Quinn, Chief Executive Officer[7]

Dr Ian Barwick, Chief Operating Officer

Dr Penny Owen, interim executive chair

References

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  1. ^ "LIFE SCIENCES HUB WALES LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  2. ^ Barry, Sion (2016-02-29). "Wales' life sciences sector is booming". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  3. ^ Media, Insider. "New board at Life Sciences Hub Wales | Wales Business News". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  4. ^ News, Health Technology (2016-11-02). "Life Sciences Hub Wales Engages Entrepreneur in Residence". Business News Wales. Retrieved 2023-04-04. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Barry, Sion (2016-05-09). "Life sciences hub renamed in honour of the late Prof Chris McGuigan". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  6. ^ "Meet our Board | Life Sciences". lshubwales.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  7. ^ "LIFE SCIENCES HUB WALES LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
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