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Dr Susanna Whawell joins the Board of Velindre University NHS Trust: Dr Whawell joins Velindre with over 20 years’ experience in supply chain and logistics across a variety of blue chip and international firms. Dr Whawell’s role as an Associate Independent Member will see her contribute her skills and expertise across a wide range of areas. Having successfully implemented integrated systems in organisations of all sizes, Dr Whawell’s background and expertise will bring many benefits to Velindre.

Inspirational Velindre fundraiser Wayne Griffiths receives British Empire Medal: Wayne Griffiths first became involved in fundraising when his late daughter Rhian was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2010. He received the honour in recognition of his amazing fundraising efforts, which have surpassed £918,000 in memory of Rhian, who sadly passed away in 2012.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.