The role of this group is to connect pre-clinical and clinical researchers across a wide range of disciplines, through face to face meetings (with hybrid option available). It is a forum for the Advanced Therapies research community to come together to focus ideas and strengthen relationships. Meetings feature guest speakers to encourage active debate and knowledge sharing.

Each monthly meeting focuses on one of three specific topic areas rather than try to cover everything in each meeting.

Oncology Co-Chairs
Professor Alan Parker – Translational Virotherapies
Dr Jo Zabkiewicz – Associate Theme Lead for Cancer

Neurology Chair
Professor William Gray – Functional Neurosurgery

Regenerative Medicine Co-Chairs
Professor Elaine Ferguson – Polymer Therapeutics and Director of Research
Dr Oommen Oommen – Lecturer in Pharmaceutical & Health Technologies

Members attend from Cardiff University, Bangor University, Swansea University, Cardiff & Value University Health Board, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Velindre University NHS Trust, Swansea Bay University Health Board, NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee, Life Sciences Hub Wales, Public Health Wales, Wales Cancer Research Centre, Industry

If you are interested in joining this group please email: advancedtherapieswales@wales.nhs.uk