Profile
The Wound Healing Research Unit
(WHRU) at Cardiff University has an international
reputation for investigating both acute and chronic human wounds particularly
where these are non-healing or difficult wounds. The WHRU offers products and
services in clinical care, research and education.
Established in 1991 as the first research unit in the world to specialise in
this subject, the WHRU aims to provide and continue to develop a world-class
clinical, scientific and educational wound healing resource for the benefit of
people with wound problems. It acts as an interface between healthcare
providers, industry and the academic community to develop models of high quality
care based on sound scientific research. The transfer of knowledge to clients is
a key objective to ensure that new product development is in line with patient
and clinical needs.
The
WHRU has been awarded CETIC (Centres of Excellence for Technology and Industrial
Collaboration) status for a second three year term. This is an accreditation
scheme managed by the Welsh Development Agency which is a sponsored body of the
Welsh Assembly Government and is part financed by the European Union for the
benefit of local, national and international companies including organisations
that are seeking to invest in Wales.
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addition, the WHRU is a member of CITER, the Cardiff Institute of Tissue
Engineering and Repair, helping to extend the network of academic colleagues
working together with WHRU staff.
Facilities
WHRU facilities equal the best available commercial facilities of this kind and
include:
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Clinical trial unit |
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Consulting rooms |
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Dedicated teaching and training space |
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Scientific laboratories |
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Information Systems for recording and storage
of trial data and outcomes |
The location of WHRU within Cardiff University and its close relationship with
the University Hospital of Wales provides access to specialist facilities:
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Medical microbiology
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Histopathology |
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Biochemistry |
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Bioengineering |
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Medical Physics |
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Imaging, including magnetic resonance (MRI)
and duplex ultrasonography |
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Tissue culture laboratories |
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Applications
The WHRU helps service providers and wound care companies to evaluate their
current products and services and where appropriate, to introduce new models and
techniques.
Commercial applications are dispersed across two sectors:
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Wound Care Companies: manufacturers of high technology and basic
wound care products
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Healthcare providers: NHS Trusts and Nursing Homes.
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Contact Details
Cardiff University
Department of Wound Healing
School of Medicine
Upper Ground Floor
Heath Park
Cardiff CF14 4XN
Wales, United Kingdom
Telephone:
029 20748293
(International +44 29 20748293)
Fax:
029 20746334
(International +44 29 20746334)
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