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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Medical Devices\, Brexit and the Border
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything MedTech firms need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nThis webinar will cover: \n1. The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia. \n2. How the regulation of MedTech is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system. \n3. How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January; and \n4. Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding. \n  \nThe session will include a Q&A session\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nSpeaker Profiles \n \nAlex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n  \n \n  \nJess Kirby\, Senior Policy Advisor\, International Trade and Medical Devices\, Office for Life Sciences \nJess is a trade and medical device expert\, who has worked in the Business Department for three years – with roles focussed on Brexit and International Trade. \nPrior to this\, Jess trained as an NHS Radiographer and worked in a specialist Medical Device firm. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medical-devices-brexit-and-the-border/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - members only
DESCRIPTION:An informal gathering\, hosted by Dr. Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands. \nAn opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nWe’re here to help\, so let Medilink along with the virtual group work together to help each other with any concerns\, issues\, or solution needs you may have. If you have any questions or comments\, please feel free to submit in advance to make sure we cover your needs and meet expectations. \nBOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Medicines\, Brexit and the Border
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything firms developing\, manufacturing and selling Medicines need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nIn particular\, they will cover: \n– The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia \n– How the regulation of Medicines is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system \n–  How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January; and \n–  Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding \nThe session will include plenty of time for questions\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nPlease note – this webinar will cover similar material to the webinars run by Medilink Midlands and the Office for Life Sciences on 4 and 23 November. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nDr Robert Reid\, Head of Medicines Regulation and Engagement\, Office for Life Sciences\nRobert works in the Office for Life Sciences\, where he is responsible for Medicines Regulation and Business Readiness for the end of the Transition Period. Rob holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Leicester\, and previously worked at the National Physical Laboratory and Which? \n\nElspeth Bailey\, Policy Advisor\, Office for Life Sciences\nElspeth works in the Office for Life Sciences\, where she leads on the Northern Ireland Protocol and supports work on Business Readiness for the end of the Transition Period. Previously\, Elspeth has taught in China\, and worked in the Government team responsible for the Aerospace Sector.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medicines-brexit-and-the-border-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Microsoft 365 Tools – a smarter and more productive way to work
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Teams has proven a vital tool to share information securely and support new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic. \nJoin Medilink Midlands and Tim Price\, Train IT Midlands (Microsoft Certified Trainer) on Thursday 12 November to find out how you can improve productivity and enhance collaboration across your organisation and the life sciences and healthcare community. \nThis 45-minute webinar will: \n– Benefit your organisation that requires collaboration tools to communicate with colleagues across the world and share information in real-time.\n– Highlight useful features it contains that individuals may not know\, due to little or no formal training in Office 365.\n– Improve employee and employer skill levels in the way they can work smarter\, faster from administration through to project management underpins increases in development and manufacturing. \nWhat will attendees gain from attending this event? \nThe time saving and cost benefits are significant in several areas across the business. \n– Manage and organise documents more efficiently between co-workers and reduce duplication\n– Reduce the need and cost of third party cloud file storage to share documents and online meeting software across your organisation.\n– Improve remote working capabilities\, using simple chat\, group chat\, and video conferencing.\n– Unify the way you collaborate and share information internally and with third parties. \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE CLICK HERE
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-microsoft-365-tools-a-smarter-and-more-productive-way-to-work/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Regulation\, Immigration and Research: What changes at the end of the year
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything Life Sciences firms need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nIn particular\, they will cover: \n\n-The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia.\n-How the regulation of Medicines and Medtech is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system.\n-How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January\n-Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding.\n\nThe session will include plenty of time for questions\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nPlease note – this webinar will cover similar material to the webinars run by Medilink Midlands and the Office for Life Sciences on 4 and 11 November.\nDuration: 1 hour \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE\nSpeaker Profiles \n Alex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n Jess Kirby\, Senior Policy Advisor\, International Trade and Medical Devices\, Office for Life Sciences \nJess is a trade and medical device expert\, who has worked in the Business Department for three years – with roles focussed on Brexit and International Trade. \nPrior to this\, Jess trained as an NHS Radiographer and worked in a specialist Medical Device firm.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-regulation-immigration-and-research-what-changes-at-the-end-of-the-year/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Medilink East Midlands Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Medilink East Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place online on Wednesday 25th November. \nThis is an opportunity to find out how Medilink East Midlands has performed over the last financial year\, hear about our current plans and the future of Medilink Midlands. \nFollowing the formal presentations there will be a chance to meet the Directors and Executive team of Medilink East Midlands in an informal atmosphere online. \nThis is the final AGM for Medilink East Midlands\, before merging with Medilink West Midlands to form a Medilink Midlands group structure. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM\, but regrettably will not be able to participate in the voting. \n  \nJoining details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-event-medilink-east-midlands-annual-general-meeting/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting the most out of your IP budget
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are only just starting to consider intellectual property (IP) protection or already have multiple patent applications filed\, this webinar is for all cost-conscious SMEs looking to maximise the value of your IP. \nPatent attorneys from the Life Sciences and Medical Devices teams at Adamson Jones IP\, David Gwilliam and Katherine Wright will share key points of the application process with practical tips to help you manage your IP costs. \nThis one hour webinar will cover: \n– Overview of costs and key decision points throughout the patent process\n– Make the most of your IP budget at each stage of the patent process and in the overall maintenance of a patent portfolio\n-Case studies exemplifying how to make the most of an IP budget in different scenarios\n– Q&A \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nDavid Gwilliam\, Partner – Patent Attorney\, Adamson Jones IP \nDavid obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry & Genetics from the University of Nottingham\, followed by a Master of Science degree in Cancer Immunotherapy from the same university. David’s research involved studies into the effect of cytokine signalling on naïve CD4+ T-cell activation.\nFollowing completion of his studies in 2007\, David worked in industry\, for MedImmune UK Ltd\, before joining AdamsonJones in July 2008. He trained with the firm and completed his qualification as both UK and European Patent Attorney in 2012. David is involved in all aspects of patent drafting and prosecution\, predominantly in the areas of biotechnology and healthcare\, and is also a key member of our Trade Marks team\, having qualified as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2014.\nDavid is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys\, and a member of the European Patents Institute. \n\nKatherine Wright\, Associate – Patent Attorney\, Adamson Jones IP \nKatherine graduated with a 1st Class Masters degree in Chemistry from the University of York. During her time there she completed a research project into mummification practices in Ancient Yemen\, focusing on identifying substances used in the embalming process. After graduating\, Katherine spent some time as a Research Assistant within the Physics Department at the University of Birmingham where she was part of a research team developing Positron Emission Tomography for use in industry and research.\nKatherine joined AdamsonJones in April 2010\, and trained with the firm. In April 2011 Katherine was awarded the Moss Prize for the candidate achieving the highest aggregate marks in the patent Foundation Papers of the 2010 qualifying examination\, a year later she followed that success by winning the prize for the best performance in the 2011 Advanced Patent Drafting paper\, and then she won the prize for the top mark in the 2012 Advanced Patent Attorneys’ Practice paper. Katherine qualified as a UK patent attorney in April 2013 and as European Patent Attorney in 2014\, and is involved in the full range of patent filing\, prosecution and advisory work for a variety of clients\, predominantly in the fields of pharmaceuticals\, healthcare and related technologies.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/gettingthemostoutofyouripbudget/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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