Institutional Strategic Support Fund Phase2 FY2014/16 (360G-Wellcome-105613_Z_14_Z)

The Trust’s major directions for use of this Fund are as follows: 1\. To assist the Institution in developing its research strategy across College’s and Schools 2\. To encourage new inter-departmental synergies, cross- disciplinary collaborations, and inter-institutional initiatives 3\. To add value to existing Wellcome Trust investments in the Institution. Strengthening Biomedical and Clinical SciencesCardiff University will build on successes of the first ISSF Award, widening the portfolio to encompass all the priority research areas in the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences (CBLS). We will build new links with relevant research in computing, physical sciences, humanities and social sciences and consolidate ties with partner Universities in the South West. CBLS, which includes all the Health-related Schools in the University, has recently completed a comprehensive review of its research portfolio and identified five Themes around which investment will be focused: Immunology, Infection & Inflammation; Mind, Brain & Neuroscience; Cancer; Public Health & Integrative Biosystems. The ISSF Award will impact in all these areas. Previous ISSF success 2013The Award, with matched funding, supported new academic appointments, seven project grants, thirty-one seedcorn grants and eight mobility awards. Infrastructure was supported through substantial spend on new equipment. Public engagement was supported through contributions to high profile local events and stand-alone meetings.