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The outside of Velindre University NHS Trust headquarters.
The outside of Velindre University NHS Trust headquarters.
Observe the public Trust Board meeting | 23 May 2024

Velindre University NHS Trust will hold its virtual Trust Board meeting in public on Thursday 23 May 2024.

Dr James Powell is on the left and Dr Florian Siebzehnrubl is on the right.
Dr James Powell is on the left and Dr Florian Siebzehnrubl is on the right.
Brain Tumour Research Initiative provides new funding for research in Wales

Dr James Powell, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Velindre Cancer Centre and Clinical Academic at the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC), has been appointed Clinical Lead for the Brain Tumour Research Initiative (BATRI), a new brain tumour research fund established by Cancer Research Wales.

Dr Magda Meissner is on the left and Craig Maxwell is on the right.
Dr Magda Meissner is on the left and Craig Maxwell is on the right.
QuicDNA project nominated for two Moondance awards

A pioneering study led by Dr Magda Meissner, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Velindre Cancer Centre, and Sian Morgan, Director of the All-Wales Medical Genomics Service, has been nominated for two national awards.

Lindsay Foyster is smiling alongside the Velindre University NHS Trust logo.
Lindsay Foyster is smiling alongside the Velindre University NHS Trust logo.
Lindsay Foyster joins the Board of Velindre University NHS Trust

Velindre University NHS Trust is pleased to welcome the appointment of Lindsay Foyster as a new Independent Board Member. Lindsay joins the Trust’s Board at Velindre on a four-year term and comes to the organisation with a wealth of strategic experience in the third and public sectors.

The Lord Lieutenant and Sarah Bull smile as they hold the British Empire Medal.
The Lord Lieutenant and Sarah Bull smile as they hold the British Empire Medal.
Clinical Psychology and Counselling specialist receives British Empire Medal

Sarah Bull’s honour was announced in the New Year’s Honours List 2024 and a special ceremony took place at the Coed Y Mwster Hotel, near Bridgend. Part of the Clinical Psychology team at Velindre Cancer Centre, Sarah has been recognised for services to palliative care during an outstanding career that has spanned several decades.

Five nominations for this year's Moondance Awards

Teams and individuals from across Velindre University NHS Trust have been nominated for several awards to celebrate brilliant people and brave ideas across Wales.

The new members of the Learned Society of Wales are smiling.
The new members of the Learned Society of Wales are smiling.
Prestigious fellowship for four Velindre colleagues

The Learned Society of Wales has awarded Fellowships to Professor Mark Taubert and Dr Seema Arif, Clinical Director for Palliative Medicine and Consultant Clinical Oncologist respectively at Velindre Cancer Centre.

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