BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Medilink Midlands - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Medilink Midlands X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Medilink Midlands REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20201221T141516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T081806Z UID:21040-1669716000-1669719600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Your Healthcare app reviewed and accredited DESCRIPTION:          \n  \nThis event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nThe WMAHSN\, Medilink Midlands and ORCHA invite you to attend a free digital health webinar on Tuesday\, 29 November at 10:00 am – 11:00 am. \nORCHA is the world-leading health app evaluation and advisor organisation\, helping governments\, health\, and social care organisations to choose and deliver health apps that will safely make the biggest impact to improve outcomes. \nThis session will cover an introduction to the importance of digital health tools\, and the current digital health landscape\, with Paul Weston\, Review & Accreditations Director at ORCHA. \nIncluding: \n\nUpdate on the current digital health landscape\nThe importance of getting app reviews and accredited\nWhat it involves\nGetting yourself ready to do it a\nHow to make sense of it all!\nSources of support\n\nThere will be time at the end of the presentation to ask Paul questions. \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\n\nPaul S Weston is passionate about keeping people out of hospital. As Review & Accreditations Director at ORCHA he gives healthcare professionals and consumers the confidence to recommend and benefit from digital health products that are safe\, effective and secure. Paul and his team of Digital Health Assessors develop and maintain Reviews in 11 countries and continually monitor and assess over 3000 products a year. \nPrior to joining ORCHA\, Paul was Chief Operating Officer at Tiny Medical Apps (Developer of top ORCHA rated asthma app the Digital Health Passport). His work led to inclusion on healthcare frameworks (LPP\, G-Cloud\, HSSF); maintaining quality assurance certification (ISO 27001/13485\, Cyber Essential Plus\, DSPT); and product deployment to over 1000 patients in 16 healthcare organisations. \nPaul’s commitment to improving health outcomes started with delivering regulation-heavy primary care developments – a journey that impacted over 275\,000 patients over 19 years leading ISO9001 certified Architecture businesses. Having seen the growing\, untenable demands of in-person healthcare provision\, in 2018 he made the decision to explore the role that digital health technology can play in reducing demand on the built environment. \nPaul is a London Tech Advocate and One HealthTech (Diversity & Inclusion) Fellow focusing on international partnerships. \n\n\n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-getting-your-healthcare-app-reviewed-and-accredited-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20211013T080011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T143803Z UID:20807-1668693600-1668700800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 17 November from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. \nHosted at Medilink Patron offices\, Mills & Reeve\, Birmingham. \nFollowing the formal presentations\, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors. \nYou will also hear from our members sharing their recent experiences and how they have benefited from their membership. \n  \nAgenda: \n14:00 – Arrival refreshment & networking \n14:20 – Welcome & notices – Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL\, Chair\, Medilink Midlands \n14:35 – Medilink Midlands update – Simon Himsworth\, Chief Executive\, Medilink Midlands \n14:55 – Member spotlight – Dave Seaward\, Projects Director\, 3P innovations \n15:10 – Member spotlight – Adam Townsend\, VUIT \n15:25 – Sustainability vision – Ben Roberts\, Innovation Advisor\, Medilink Midlands \n15:35 – Closing comments – Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL \n15:40 – Networking & refreshments \n16:00 – AGM close \n  \nWe’re looking forward to seeing our members in person and hope you can join us. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. \nTo book your place\, please complete the online booking form below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOnce your booking form has been received a member of the events team will be in touch to confirm your place\, please note this is not an automated system. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-annual-general-meeting-agm-2/ LOCATION:Mills & Reeve\, 78-84 Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2AB CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T173000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20221110T133740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T133740Z UID:21202-1668673800-1668706200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: NIHR Biomedical Research Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands will be exhibiting at this year’s NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Conference\, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre. \nThe NIHR Biomedical Research Conference returns in 2022 to celebrate the BCR’s achievements since 2017. We will also be launching our new programme of research up to 2027. \nOur world-leading researchers will present their latest findings and impacts. \n\nyou can hear from national and international speakers on what’s coming next for research in the UK\nwe’ll engage the delegates and social media users in a live Research Lounge debate on the future of translational research\nwe’ll discuss what we have learned from COVID-19 research that could improve all translational research\nwe’ll showcase the work of our research Themes and introduce our new Themes\n\nIn addition to the above\, the programme includes keynote presentations from: \n\nProfessor Ian Hall\, Director\, NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre\nProfessor Matt Brown\, Genomics England\nNatalie Owen\, Head of NIHR Infrastructure Research Capacity and Growth Science\, Research and Evidence Directorate\, Department of Health and Social Care\nProfessor Sir Martin Landray\, Oxford Population Health\n\nAs well as optional workshop sessions\, panel discussions and a panel discussion. \nFor more information and to book your place\, click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-nihr-biomedical-research-conference-2022/ LOCATION:East Midlands Conference Centre\, University Park\, Beeston Lane\, Nottingham\, NG7 2RJ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20210505T113125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T151824Z UID:20575-1668594600-1668598200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Grant Application Writing Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Innovation Ltd for a Grant Funding Masterclass\, delving into how to write a successful grant application for Innovate UK. \nKnowing how to write your grant funding application is the most important part of applying for innovation funding. \nMany competitions have success rates of below 10%; therefore\, your application needs to stand-out\, showcase your innovation and demonstrate your knowledge and expertise\, all within tight word-limits. \nThrough years of successfully helping businesses just like yours\, apply for Innovate UK funding competitions\, TBAT are experts in writing successful funding applications that will capture the assessor’s attention and highlight why your innovative project should be funded! \nDuring this 1-hour masterclass\, TBAT will cover: \n\nThe Innovate UK application form\nHow to answer each question\nTheir top tips for applying for Innovate UK funding\nWhat to do if you need help applying\n\nThis is great opportunity to learn how to apply for current Innovate UK funding competitions such as the Smart Grants and the Bio-Medical Catalyst and secure up to 70% of your project costs via these opportunities. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY\nSpeaker Profiles \nVincent Seddon – Commercial Director \nVincent Seddon joined TBAT in 2019 to head up business development after spending 10 years supporting Corporate clients to plan and grow their businesses as well as mentoring and coaching local business managers with the Barclays Business Bank. \nEsther Lawrence – Business Development Manager \nEsther joined TBAT in May 2021 having spent 25 years working in technology sales helping take products and services to market. She’s worked with start-ups\, manufacturers\, distributors\, and Go-to-markets specialist. She’s witnessed first-hand the struggles companies go through to gain funding to develop and innovate their new tech and services\, which is why she’s excited to be part of TBAT to help guide innovative organisations through the R&D funding landscape. \nTBAT Innovation\nTBAT Innovation Ltd are a value-led independent consultancy with over 19 years’ experience working with technology & research and development organisations all over the UK to fund their innovation. Their innovation support services include; Grant Funding\, R&D Tax Credits\, Video Game Tax Relief\, Capital Allowances\, SEIS/EIS and Patent Box. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-grant-application-writing-masterclass-22/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20220623T111225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T072206Z UID:19499-1668506400-1668511800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creating a Secure Future for your Life Sciences Company through Robust Business Strategy and Planning DESCRIPTION:****Please note this event will now take place online **** \n  \nThis event\, organised with patron Shakespeare Martineau in partnership with Ampa\, will now take place online. \nIf you are selling into the NHS or other healthcare providers\, no matter what your product or service\, the security of your business is critical. This session offers guidance on creating a secure future for your life sciences company through robust business strategy and planning. \nThe online session will cover: \n\nHow to secure your business and supply chain against cyber attacks\, and how to mitigate risk\nHow to ensure solid fundamentals are in place throughout the lifecycle of the business – inception\, growth and exit\nFunding and investment for growth;\nExit strategy and valuation and exit options i.e.\, trade or PE sale\, management buyout of Employee Ownership Trust.\n\nThe case study-led event looks at a real-life example of a business lifecycle\, from raising finance and receiving investment to reviewing strategic options\, preparing for sale and how to achieve maximum value while also considering how to minimise associated risk and avoid potential pitfalls. Follow the links below to read the case study material in advance and to view full speaker profiles. \nCase Study \nSpeaker Profiles \nThe Ampa team of experts will be offering one-to-one advisory appointments\, and will provide advice and guidance on: \n\nFunding – outsourced contracts\, site acquisitions\, product development\, refinancing existing debt (over draft and property term loans)\, lending and additional funding; Potential investors\, investment.\nManagement – share options\, discretionary bonuses.\nCommercial – contractual\, IP\, Employment and cyber security/data considerations.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nShakespeare Martineau are proud Patrons of Medilink Midlands. To read more\, please click here. \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/protectingyourlifesciencesbusiness/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20220812T092525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T150316Z UID:19960-1668072600-1668097800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Open House: Cross-sector opportunities for Midlands SMEs DESCRIPTION:Four business-led sector organisations are coming together to host a unique Cross Sector Open House. The event is being delivered by Aerospace Unlocking Potential*\, which is led by the University of Nottingham in Partnership with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance\, and supports companies to diversify into and out of aerospace and aviation. \nMidlands Aerospace Alliance\, Medilink Midlands\, Rail Forum and the Motorsport Industry Association will share their knowledge of recent developments and current and future opportunities for SMEs across the Midlands. Case study SMEs will demonstrate how they have successfully diversified into other sectors. \nTeams from the four organisations will be on hand to field enquiries about their sector. Additional support is available through Aerospace UP for any SMEs wanting to diversify into (or from) aerospace\, aviation\, space or advanced air mobility. \n                       \nWe know that great ideas and technologies from businesses that are experts in one sector can be applied to solve problems in another – this event is designed to help things along by providing a forum for Midlands companies to network across all sectors and learn from one another. \nThis event is funded by Aerospace Unlocking Potential which enables Midlands SMEs to attend for free (please check criteria at booking page). \nTopics to include (all still to be confirmed) \n\nDevelopments / Opportunities in aerospace\nDevelopments / Opportunities in rail\nAdvanced Air Mobility – future supply chain opportunities\nDevelopments / Opportunities in motorsport\nSpace – future supply chain opportunities\nDevelopments / Opportunities in MedTech\nAerospace UP funding and available support\nSME case studies\nPanel Q&A sessions\nNetworking sessions\n\nDate: Thursday 10th November 2022\nVenue: British Motor Museum\, Banbury Road\, Gaydon\, Warwickshire\, CV35 0BJ (Free museum ticket included) \nBook your place here URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-open-house-cross-sector-opportunities-for-midlands-smes/ LOCATION:British Motor Museum\, Banbury Road\, Gaydon\, Warwickshire\, CV35 0BJ CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221027T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20220929T121751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T075007Z UID:20633-1666864800-1666879200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:HYBRID EVENT: Digital Technologies for Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:      \nTo mark the launch of the collaborative project between Medilink Midlands and the ARISE Innovation Hub\, part of Anglia Ruskin University\, we will be hosting an exciting hybrid event on Thursday 27th October. The event will be held at Harlow Innovation Park\, located in Essex\, within the established London-Stansted-Cambridge corridor. \nFor the first in our series of events held in collaboration with ARISE\, we’re taking the MedTech and Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) on the road. Born out of our longstanding partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, this special interest group has met several times a year since it was first established in 2016\, and is a great example of how networks of this kind can strengthen connections between academia\, clinicians and industry. \nThis next event in the series explores how digital technologies are providing innovative solutions that are positively impacting mental health care and wellbeing more widely. We’ll hear talks from specialists working across this swiftly developing field\, covering topics ranging from AI and machine learning\, through to app-based interventions and interactive physical devices. \nThe event will be introduced by Professor Yvonne Barnett\, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Anglia Ruskin University and Medilink Midlands Board Member. Our presentations will be chaired by Professor Phil Breedon\, Professor of Smart Technologies at NTU and leader of the MedTech and Systems Special Interest Group since its launch. \nWe will hear presentations on the day from: \n\nProfessor Graham Ball\, Executive Director of the Medical Technologies Centre\, Anglia Ruskin University & Founder-CSO of Intelligent Omics\nDr Joseph C. Manning\, MBE\, Clinical Associate Professor for the NIHR and HEE based at the University of Nottingham\nDr Sarah Wright\, Global Account Director for Blueskeye\,\nDr Will Farr\, Chief Investigator within the NHS\, Tangiball\nEmilios Lemoniatis\, Director\, Frontline Buddy & Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Digital Ethics/Innovation\, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust\n\nOffered as a hybrid event\, we’d be delighted to welcome you in person on the day. We’ll be creating a dedicated networking space alongside the formal presentations\, as well as offering a tour of the facility. We encourage you to bring along your banners and any other take-home resources to facilitate connections between attendees and hopefully spark future collaborations. \nTo join us in person at Harlow Innovation Park\, click on the button below. \nSpeaker Profiles\n \nProfessor Graham Ball\, Executive Director of the Medical Technologies Centre\, Anglia Ruskin University & Founder-CSO of Intelligent Omics \nPresentation title: Digital Innovations for Mental Health – A Partnership Approach \nProf Graham Ball is the Executive Director of the Medical Technologies Research Centre at Anglia Ruskin University and founder-CSO of Intelligent Omics.  Prof Ball specializes in the application of innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to the analysis of complex data in the biomolecular\, biomedical\, and pharmacological domains. \nProf Ball has led the development and validation of bioinformatics algorithms using Machine learning to mine molecular data for the last 20 years.  He has focused on applying these approaches to public data repositories leveraging actionable and translational features from the data.  He has published over 200 journal papers and 7 patents in this area.  After a PhD (UN-funded) modelling environmental systems\, in 2000 he shifted his focus to analysis of proteomic and genomic data; searching for proteins and genes associated with cancer.  His current research focuses on innovative computational methods that allow the identification of optimized biomarker panels\, molecular systems of disease and druggable biology. \n \nDr Joseph Manning MBE\, Clinical-Academic Children’s Nurse\, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust  \nPresentation title: The SAPhE Pathway Study – Using Digital Innovation to Enhance the Safety of Children and Young People Experiencing Mental Health Crisis in Acute Paediatric Care. \nJoseph is a Clinical-Academic Children’s Nurse with a strong national and international profile within the fields of nursing\, paediatric critical care\, and clinical academic capacity and capability development. He is the first registered children’s nurse in the UK to be awarded an HEE NIHR ICA Clinical Lectureship and is seen as a trailblazer in his field. \nHe has meaningful concurrent engagement in clinical practice and research\, holding frontline healthcare and senior leadership roles at Nottingham Children’s Hospital and an Associate Professorship (Research) / Deputy Director of the Centre for Children and Young People Health Research at the University of Nottingham. Joseph leads a methodologically diverse and clinically focused programme of research with a mission to improve the experiences\, outcomes and lives of children\, young people and their families that access acute care. Over the past decade he has received more than £5.4 million in competitive grant capture from national and international funders. His contribution and leadership to the nursing profession\, clinical academic careers\, and nursing research has been recognised by being a recipient of a Chief Nursing Officer for England Gold Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020 and by Her Majesty the Queen’s with a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2021. \n \nDr Sarah Wright\, Global Account Director\, Blueskeye AI \nPresentation title: Using BlueSkeye AI Face Sensing Technology to Improve Quality of Life \nAfter graduating in Anthropology at Swansea University\, Sarah worked in market research in the Travel & Tourism sector before leading a European Funded programme to support Leadership Development in Industrial South Wales which in turn introduced Sarah to Telos Partners. At Telos Partners\, Sarah led and supported programmes of work with public\, private and voluntary sector organisations focussing on sustainable growth and development. Throughout this time Sarah continued with her academic interests completing an MSc in Social Research and her PhD. Sarah’s doctoral research focused on patient-centred care in outpatient settings. Sarah has 10 years’ experience working various roles in the health sector. Before joining BlueSkeye AI\, she previously led the roll out of Patients Know Best in the devolved nations and has contributed to the review and evaluation of the delivery of local mental health services and dermatology services in Wales. Sarah is also the Vice Chair for an all Wales skin charity\, Skin Care Cymru and set up the first Cross Party Group on Skin that raises the profile of skin health in Wales. Sarah is a trustee of the Telos Foundation\, an organisation that supports and encourages sustainability and growth amongst social enterprises in the UK. At BlueSkeye AI\, Sarah leads the commercial and research partnerships that use BlueSkeye AI technology. \n \nDr Will Farr\, Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at Brighton and Sussex Medical School\, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur \nPresentation title:“Tangiball”: Acceptability of a Smart Toy for the Clinical Detection of Sensori-Motor Dysfunction in Children with Possible Autism Aged 2-5 \nWill worked as a primary school teacher over 20 years and worked as a year 6\, 5\, and reception teacher. Whilst in this role he was a DH\, AHT\, SENCO\, and co-ordinator in IT\, PE\, KS2\, Humanities\, and Literacy. \nWill now works with collaborators across the University and Healthcare sectors in various Chief Investigator or Co-applicant roles\, to assess and improve the diagnostic pathways for children with possible autism\, digital innovation for diagnosis\, and use of AI for individualised therapy. \n \nEmilios Lemoniatis\, Director\, Frontline Buddy & Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Digital Ethics/Innovation\, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust \nPresentation title: Frontline Buddy: Peer Support for a Frontline Workforce with Organisational Data Insights \n“Working in a context of limited resources and challenging circumstances\, I have been drawn to the world of innovation and digital development as a way of enabling citizens to access high quality mental health services.  Working clinically with complex cases has enabled me to creatively transfer my skillset into working with systems and people to acknowledge difficulties in the way we work as well as find ways to adapt and change.  This has led me to my current position where I practice within a portfolio of teams with shared themes of adverse experience\, neurodiversity and complexity. \nI bring my experience of talking through difficulties as a psychiatrist to help people think creatively and dialogically. This helps people develop themselves and consider the materials they are working with to develop new insights and concepts.  Having been on the NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur programme since 2019 both as a entrepreneur and as a mentor to start-ups in mental health\, I am a go-to person to guide new developments in mental health as well as understanding and living the entrepreneurial spirit of the work involved.  This has also helped me further develop my network that I have been developing nationally and internationally of people\, products and companies in this field for over 15 years.” \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/digital-technologies-for-positive-mental-health-and-wellbeing/ LOCATION:Harlow Innovation Park\, CM17 9LX CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Mental-Health.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20200616T075103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T053244Z UID:19738-1665482400-1665486000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Making Sense of Intellectual Property for Medtech Start-Ups DESCRIPTION:This talk is aimed at inventors and technologists\, leaders and entrepreneurs at medtech start-ups and early stage companies. \nIntellectual property is the most important asset of most tech start-ups.  Ensuring that your IP is protected in an appropriate way is a significant consideration when seeking funding to grow and underpins the future success of your company. \nThis talk outlines things to consider when you are starting out to put your IP strategy on a good path to protect your innovation\, get ready for investment and avoid some common mistakes. \nJoin Medilink\, Dr Daniel Hudson\, UK and European Patent Attorney\, Partner at Potter Clarkson and Clark Crawford\, Innovation & Commercial Services lead\, West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) at this webinar to understand and ‘make sense’ of intellectual property in the medtech space. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nTO SECURE YOUR FREE PLACE CLICK HERE\nSpeaker: \n \nDr Daniel Hudson\, UK and European Patent Attorney\, Partner at Potter Clarkson\nDaniel is a partner in the electronics and computing patent group at Potter Clarkson\, an award-winning\, top-tier firm of European patent and trade mark attorneys and IP solicitors. He works with innovative organisations to recognise and protection inventions. Dan drafts and prosecutes UK and European patent applications in the digital heath space\, and works with patent attorneys around the world to manage the international prosecution of families of patent applications. He particularly enjoys addressing the challenges involved with prosecuting related families of patent applications to obtain comprehensive protection for his clients’ inventions in view of their commercial objectives. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/ip-making-sense-of-intellectual-property-for-medtech-start-ups/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20220922T073832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T151032Z UID:20510-1664991000-1665001800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:City of Mentor Midlands Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands and the Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce invite you to an informal evening to meet with colleagues from the City of Mentor. \nWe are delighted to be welcoming a team of representatives from our longstanding partners at the City of Mentor\, Ohio to the UK on their latest trade mission\, including: \n\nKen Filipiak\, City Manager/CEO\, City of Mentor\nKevin Malecek\, Director of Economic Development and International Trade\, City of Mentor\nKim Holizna from the Ohio Aerospace Institute (TBC)\n\nThis informal networking event\, offers you the chance to scope out potential opportunities for entering the lucrative US market. The City of Mentor is a powerhouse of innovation\, being home to more than 300 manufacturers with particular strengths in advanced manufacturing\, aerospace\, polymer\, and biomedical industry clusters. This setting will provide a forum to discuss the prospects for investment in the City of Mentor\, as well as establishing connections between UK healthcare\, aerospace\, and precision manufacturing businesses and appropriate partners and organisations in the US. \nUvamed\, a Medilink member company\, were introduced to our City of Mentor partners during their first visit in 2018 and have been working with them ever since. Keith Fawdington\, Uvamed’s Director\, writes: \n“Uvamed has long held ambitions to expand into the US. Our products fulfil a real need in the American healthcare market and Medilink Midlands\, working in collaboration with the City of Mentor and Uvamed\, have helped us towards that ambition. Since attending the first Medilink Midlands trade mission in October 2018\, Uvamed has worked with Medilink and the City of Mentor to establish US offices and make in-roads into America.” \nFor your chance to open the door to similar success\, join us at the Edgbaston Park Hotel\, Birmingham on Wednesday 5th October from 5.30pm . \nEmail zoeh@medilinkmidlands.com to confirm your place. \nFurther information on the City of Mentor can be found City of Mentor URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/an-informal-evening-with-the-city-of-mentor/ LOCATION:Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre\, 53 Edgbaston Park Road\, Birmingham\, B15 2RS CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20220525T084659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T100456Z UID:19191-1655371800-1655384400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG) DESCRIPTION:*Please note that this event is in-person attendance only* \nThe next Food Supplements SIG in partnership with JensonR+ is taking place at Charnwood Campus and will cover the following: \n– Marketing Oversights – Over the Counter Food Supplements\n– Cannabidiol (CBD)\n– Probiotics\n– Impact of Brexit – Updates since Oct 2021 \nFull programme and speaker biographies to follow.\n\nTo book your free place\, please complete the online booking form below.  Please note the booking system is not automated and a member of the events team will confirm your place to you soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £445\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Derby/Derbyshire/Nottingham/Nottinghamshire area and is open to all. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-food-supplements-special-interest-group-sig/ LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pills-g26dc0ff7e_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193344 CREATED:20220216T133359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T133359Z UID:18865-1654714800-1654731000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:In-Person Event: Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2022 DESCRIPTION:The prestigious Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards\, held in association with Med-Tech Innovation\, celebrates the outstanding business achievements\, international successes and innovative breakthroughs made across the life sciences and healthcare technology sectors in the past year. \nFinalists earn nomination to the national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Innovation Awards through victory at the regional awards\, making the national awards ceremony the thrilling culmination of a year-long competition. During the awards ceremony\, we also celebrate the Med-Tech Innovation Awards which commend innovations in medical technology across six exciting categories. \nThe winners will be announced at the special black tie awards ceremony\, taking place on 8th June 2022 and includes a drinks reception followed by a three-course gala dinner\, drinks at your table and entertainment throughout. As in previous years\, this will be a sell-out event so keep an eye out for the announcement of ticket sales! \nFor further information please click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-uk-healthcare-business-awards-2022/ LOCATION:Hilton Birmingham Metropole\, Pendigo Way\, Birmingham\, B40 1PP CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210818T080939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T080939Z UID:18758-1653469200-1653498000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED: MPD (HYBRID) Training Course: Medical Device Regulation in the EU\, GB & NI DESCRIPTION:**Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control\, this event has been postponed**\nThis is a one-day course designed for those who need to better understand Medical Device Regulation in Europe\, Great Britain and Northern Ireland. \nComprehensive slides and information will be supplied on the day alongside a wealth of experience\, insights\, examples and methods. \nThis one-day course will help you better understand the:\no EU Medical Device Regulation;\no UK & Northern Ireland transitional requirements and timings regarding Brexit;\no How to classify your medical device;\no Gain useful insights into technical documentation and labelling;\no Gain useful insights into clinical evaluation\, usability\, and what really matters.\no Gain lots of insights into helpful guidance\, and white papers. \nPlus\, you will be able to ask ‘that question’ of one of the UK’s most experienced medical device consultants. \nPlease note that this course is available as both an in-person or interactive virtual event. When booking please state your preference in the comments section of the booking form.  \nTo view the programme and for further information (including target audience\, learning outcomes and speaker profile) please click on the Event Brochure or Detailed Course Content links below: \nEVENT BROCHURE \nDETAILED AGENDA \n\n\n\n\nMEMBER\nNON-MEMBER\n\n\nSTANDARD\n£210\n£300\n\n\nEARLY BIRD OFFER*\n£190\n£270\n\n\nVIRTUAL ATTENDANCE**\n£190\n£270\n\n\n\nAll prices are excluding VAT. \nBooking Details\nOnce we receive your booking form\, you will be sent a confirmation email and invoice. If attending virtually\, payment is required at least 3 working days prior to the commencement of the event to receive joining details. \n*EARLY BIRD OFFER – Book before 5pm on Friday 25 March 2022 (please note this offer does not apply to virtual attendance) \n**VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE : This is an interactive session via Microsoft Teams that will require the use of webcam and computer audio at all points throughout the training course. Prior to booking this option please ensure that your system allows the use of Teams\, webcam and computer audio.  Relevant documents for use on the day will be sent electronically. \nYou will have the ability to ask questions directly to our presenter at any point throughout the training course.  \nRefunds are not available for non-attendance. Changes made to bookings less than 3 working days prior to the course date will result in the loss of the early bird discount (if applicable) and a standard charge will apply. We reserve the right to charge an admin fee to any changes to a booking.  \nHow to find MeetPoint Midlands\nConveniently located off Junction 23a/24 offering easy access to Derby\, Nottingham and Leicester. The nearest train station is East Midlands Parkway which is 3.4 miles away. To help plan your journey\, please click here to visit the venue’s website. Complimentary on-site car parking is available \nVenue & Event – COVID-19 Compliance \n* Delegates must not attend if they are self isolating or displaying any COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature\, new and persistent cough\, or a loss of/change in sense of taste or smell)\, even if these symptoms are mild \n*Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms \n* The room will be laid out in classroom style with relevant spacing between tables \n*All rooms have a hands free hand sanitiser nearby \n*Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets \n*Delegates will be required to wear a face mask while moving around the venue\, but will be able to take them off during the training course \n*Individual boxes will be provided for lunch – with options for Meat eaters\, Vegetarian\, Vegan and Gluten Free URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/mpd-training-course-medical-device-regulation-in-the-eu-gb-ni-2/ LOCATION:MeetPoint Midlands\, Conference Centre\, 28 High Street\, Kegworth\, Derbyshire\, DE74 2DA CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cpd_certified_rgb11-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T161500 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20220127T112028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T090331Z UID:18841-1652346000-1652372100@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Medilink Midlands Innovation Day 2022 DESCRIPTION:  \nInnovation Day proudly sits in our calendar of events as the must-attend event for those in the Life Sciences sector and this year will mark the first Medilink Midlands wide Innovation Day following the successful merger of the East and West Midlands Medilink organisations\, meaning more reach across the Midlands and the expectation of this event becoming bigger\, better and of greater significance than before. \nThe day will be hosted by Science writer and Broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE and will include: \n– A conference programme of innovative\, insightful keynote speakers\, plus hear from our members \n– A table top exhibition of over 30 suppliers/service providers and more \n– Ample networking opportunities \nTo view the programme\, speakers\, exhibitors and more click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-medilink-midlands-innovation-day-2022/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry\, Paradise Way\, Walsgrave Triangle\, CV2 2ST\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20220301T111910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T111910Z UID:18870-1648717200-1648731600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Chasing value in patents - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled \n  \nWe are delighted to bring this in-person event to you\, alongside one of our valued Patrons – AdamsonJones.  Spaces at this event are limited\, please book early to avoid disappointment. \nJoin this free to attend event\, designed specifically for life science/hi-tech companies to hear from Simon Cooper\, Partner and Cory Stobart\, Chartered UK Patent Attorney from AdamsonJones as they discuss: \n– what is patentable?\n– where is the value?\n– filing strategies\n– IP management\n– getting a return \nFor further details\, see the programme and biographies: \nProgramme \nSpeaker Profiles \nDelegate List \nHow to find the venue:\nCharnwood Campus is conveniently located on the outskirts of Loughborough\, for travel information please see their website here.  Please enter the site using the main entrance\, off Bakewell Road\, LE11 5RB.  Once on site\, if you are travelling by car complimentary car parking is available in car park E – see site map here.  The event is taking place in the Conference Centre\, which is in Building 21\, Innovation Centre. \nVenue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance: \n– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times\n– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates\n– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air\n– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day\n– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby\n– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets\n– Face coverings are not essential\, however anyone who wishes to wear one can do so\n– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-chasing-value-in-patents/ LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20211027T095016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T095016Z UID:18779-1643310000-1643326200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2022 DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS GOING AHEAD!\nCOVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE\nMedilink Midlands are delighted to announce that the 2022 Business Awards are back IN-PERSON!* The 2022 awards will take place on Thursday 27th January at the Crowne Plaza Nottingham. \n***BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED***\n*Please see below for COVID-19 safety measures \nThis will be the first opportunity since the merger of our East and West Midlands regions for Medilink Midlands members to gather together to celebrate and network. Each year the awards location will be alternated between the two regions\, with the 2022 awards taking place in Nottingham. \nThe celebration comprises of a drinks reception\, followed by a 3-course dinner with entertainment from our host Justin Moorhouse\, finishing with the awards ceremony. \nThe awards are designed to recognise and promote the excellence that Midlands companies are achieving at the leading edge of the healthcare sector. \nWe have introduced two new categories – for further details  please click here.  Please note the application process is now closed.  \nThe Awards would not be possible without the tremendous support from our sponsors\, for the full list and details of how to sponsor\, please click here. \nCOVID-19 Safety Measures for Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2022\nIn line with Government guidance and in liaison with the Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham\, Medilink Midland has put the following safety measures in place to manage the risks of COVID-19 for guests opting to attend the 2022 Business Awards: \n\nAlthough not a requirement\, and for the safety of others\, all guests are requested to take a lateral flow test prior to attending the event\nOn arrival at the venue\, face coverings must be worn in all communal areas of the premises\nGuests must wear a face covering when walking to the bar or to use toilets\nFace coverings are not legally required when eating or drinking (standing or seated)\nVenue staff to wear face coverings in all public areas\nHand sanitiser available throughout venue\nTables will be 6ft\, rather than standard 5ft\, with a maximum of 10 guests per table\nReduced capacity/tables in main event room\nBar area for arrival drinks and the main event room both have isolated air conditioning supply\nTo minimise pinch points in both the designated bar area and main event room will be open for the arrival drinks\nTable service available if required for ordering drinks\nTrophies will be handled with gloves on stage\nA lectern mic will be used for winner when receiving their award\nAll attendees are asked to use their discretion when greeting/shaking hands\, and of personal space URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-business-awards-2022/ LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Nottingham\, Wollaton Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5RH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FAT9128-Medilink-Business-Awards-2022-WEB-BANNER-300x300-V2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211207T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211207T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210818T083008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T083008Z UID:18759-1638867600-1638894600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:*CANCELLED *MPD (HYBRID)Training Course: Product Management Training DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances\, this course has now been cancelled.  Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.\nDo you want to understand what an MBA can teach you? If you are short on time but want to understand why Product Management is so important then come along to this one-day course. \nThis course is designed for those who want to know what the key skills a successful product manager uses in their work.                                \nThe course introduces delegates to:\n– The Basics of the Four Ps: Product; Place; Promotion; and Price\n– The Vital Role of Product Managers and Business Development Managers – planning and creating a future!\n– Where to find and use clinical insights\, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and more with the power of observation and provocative debate\n– Introduction to the work of Professor Robert Cooper – Winning at New Products\n– Market Intelligence System and Sources (MISS) – where to look and what to look for…\n– Knowing the enemy of success – inadvertent bias and how to beat it!\n– The use of SWOT and PESTE Analysis\n– Why Product Launch and Brand Management matter all through the distribution chain\n– Why good marketers can always turn a bad moment into a better moment\n– How to calculate a Worldwide Market and market priorities with confidence!\n– How to determine your Unique Selling Propositions (USPs) and use them to target your customers and key influencers with confidence – the importance of an evidence-based approach\n– Market penetration in diverse markets\, the use of the bundle of benefits\, lockout specifications and tender surveillance to win more business. Do you really know your FABs? \nPlease note that this course is available as both an in-person or interactive virtual event. When booking please state your preference in the comments section of the booking form.  \nTo view the programme and for further information (including target audience\, learning outcomes and speaker profile) please click on the Event Brochure or Detailed Course Content links below: \nEVENT BROCHURE \nDETAILED AGENDA \n\n\n\n\nMEMBER\nNON-MEMBER\n\n\nSTANDARD\n£210\n£300\n\n\nEARLY BIRD OFFER*\n£190\n£270\n\n\nVIRTUAL ATTENDANCE**\n£190\n£270\n\n\n\nAll prices are excluding VAT. \nBooking Details\nOnce we receive your booking form\, you will be sent a confirmation email and invoice. If attending virtually\, payment is required at least 3 working days prior to the commencement of the event to receive joining details. \n*EARLY BIRD OFFER – Book before 5pm on Thursday 7 October (please note this offer does not apply to virtual attendance) \n**VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE : This is an interactive session via Microsoft Teams that will require the use of webcam and computer audio at all points throughout the training course. Prior to booking this option please ensure that your system allows the use of Teams\, webcam and computer audio.  Relevant documents for use on the day will be sent electronically. \nYou will have the ability to ask questions directly to our presenter at any point throughout the training course.  \nRefunds are not available for non-attendance. Changes made to bookings less than 3 working days prior to the course date will result in the loss of the early bird discount (if applicable) and a standard charge will apply. We reserve the right to charge an admin fee to any changes to a booking.  \nHow to find MeetPoint Midlands\nConveniently located off Junction 23a/24 offering easy access to Derby\, Nottingham and Leicester. The nearest train station is East Midlands Parkway which is 3.4 miles away. To help plan your journey\, please click here to visit the venue’s website. Complimentary on-site car parking is available \nVenue & Event – COVID-19 Compliance \n* Delegates must not attend if they are self isolating or displaying any COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature\, new and persistent cough\, or a loss of/change in sense of taste or smell)\, even if these symptoms are mild \n*Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms \n* The room will be laid out in classroom style with relevant spacing between tables \n*All rooms have a hands free hand sanitiser nearby \n*Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets \n*Delegates will be required to wear a face mask while moving around the venue\, but will be able to take them off during the training course \n*Individual boxes will be provided for lunch – with options for Meat eaters\, Vegetarian\, Vegan and Gluten Free URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/mpd-training-course-product-management-training-4/ LOCATION:MeetPoint Midlands\, Conference Centre\, 28 High Street\, Kegworth\, Derbyshire\, DE74 2DA CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cpd_certified_rgb-1-1-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20211013T080011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T080011Z UID:18778-1637073000-1637078400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday 16 November from 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm. \nHosted at the School of Health Sciences\, at Medilink patron Birmingham City University\, City South Campus. \nFollowing the formal presentations\, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors. \nYou will also hear from our members sharing their recent experiences and how they have benefited from their membership. \nAt the end of the formal proceedings\, guests will have the opportunity for an optional tour of the School of Health Sciences facilities (4pm-4:30pm). \nWe’re looking forward to seeing our members in person and hope you can join us. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. \nTo book your place\, please complete the online booking form below.  \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \nOnce your booking form has been received a member of the events team will be in touch to confirm your place\, please note this is not an automated system URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-annual-general-meeting-agm/ LOCATION:Room SCT153\, Birmingham City University\, Seacold Building\, City South Campus - School of Health Sciences\, Westbourne Road\, Birmingham\, B15 3TN CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211102T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211102T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20211004T073355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T073355Z UID:18770-1635859800-1635863400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:*Cancelled *Virtual Workshop: Is your Business Case NHS Ready? DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. \n  \nJoin the second of our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshops\, Is your Business Case NHS Ready?\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). \nThe challenge as innovators and companies selling to the NHS is often that when you have a product that improves patient outcomes and saves cost you still cannot get it adopted by the NHS. This is frequently because there isn’t a fully developed business case. \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded 40 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe webinar will cover: \n– What a business case is\, what is its purpose and why is it so important? \n– Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated? \n– How to construct a good business case \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Tuesday 2nd November. \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending\, by close of play on Monday 1st November \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \n  \n  \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink East Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \nLIVE Q&A PANEL: \nJulian Patel\, Commercial Manager\, EMAHSN (CHAIR) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nTim Robinson\, Commercial Director\, EMAHSN \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSPEAKER PROFILE (WEBINAR): \n \nNicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \nNick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this\, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers\, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors\, from both the sales and marketing side\, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region – as well as marketed throughout the UK and abroad\, providing wealth creation opportunities across the East Midlands. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-is-your-business-case-nhs-ready-2/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MM-Badge-for-EMAHSN-Webinars-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211027T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211027T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20201007T131912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T131912Z UID:18724-1635330600-1635334200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: 10 months on from Brexit- where are we now? DESCRIPTION:Ten months on from Brexit – we are seeing a set of challenges and opportunities facing the life science sector\, a time of technological change across fields like biotech\, medtech and AI. \nAmong the specific challenges are the new\, dual systems for mainland UK and Northern Ireland\, with NI needing to apply regulations flowing from Brussels. Sales in NI may require new Economic Operator arrangements\, for example.\nAlongside these challenges\, the UK is finding its feet in developing its own systems and structures. Opportunities like a more flexible and permissive regulatory model\, involving acceptance of goods approved elsewhere subject to proportionate\, risk-based controls\, could see a reduced regulatory burden\, especially for smaller innovators. The fresh approach proposed in the Taskforce on Innovation\, Growth and Regulatory Reform report offers a prospect of real benefits to industry. \nBusinesses across the sector also continue to face challenges and opportunities in recruiting and retaining talented staff. These include the new (but continually) evolving points based immigration system\, competition for the best people\, and staff engagement – all in the context of new ways of working as we begin to emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown. \nJoin Mills & Reeve at this webinar to hear from James Fry\, Isabel Teare and Tracy Yates as they consider the above challenges plus providing the opportunity for you to ask questions. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nJames Fry\, Head of Life Sciences and Partner at Mills & Reeve\nJames heads the firm’s fast growing\, multi-disciplinary life sciences practice and focuses exclusively on this sector. The practice supports clients in the pharma and biotech\, medical device\, diagnostic\, medtech and digital health sub-sectors. James’ own practice focuses on intellectual property\, commercial contracting and regulatory work. \n\nIsabel Teare\, Senior Legal Adviser at Mills & Reeve\nIsabel Teare is a Senior Legal Adviser at Mills & Reeve. She started her career in molecular biology\, and focuses on all aspects of life sciences law and regulation. \n\nTracy Yates\, Consultant\, Mills & Reeve \nTracy is an employment lawyer since with a business focused immigration specialism since. She has a wide experience of changing economic\, political and legal environments. She provides support and advice to leading regional organisations including those in the life sciences sector. \n  \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-10-months-on-from-brexit/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Tracy-Yates.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210419T154028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T154028Z UID:18629-1634812200-1634815800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Introduction to NHS Market Access DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\nJoin our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshop\, Introduction to NHS Market Access\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). \nCombined\, the two sessions will give innovators key insights into the complexities of the NHS and wider healthcare ecosystem as well as the support available to help you to introduce your health technology product or service into the NHS. \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded 45 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe webinar will cover: \n– The NHS Structure \n– Understanding pathways and cash flow \n– Getting your message right \n– What support you can expect from the AHSN \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Thursday 21st October. \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.  \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \n\nSPEAKER PROFILE:  \nLive Q&A Chair:\n \nSuzanne Horobin\, Head of Innovation Exchange\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nPre-recorded Webinar:\nNicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \nNick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this\, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers\, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors\, from both the sales and marketing side\, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region . \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-introduction-to-nhs-market-access-3/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/14-Suzanne-Horobin-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210913T125852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T125852Z UID:18764-1634203800-1634216400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON Event: Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) showcase & on-site tour DESCRIPTION:[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]\nWith COVID-19 restrictions being eased for business events\, we are pleased to be able to offer this in person event.  Please see details below regarding COVID-19 compliance. \n[/box] \n**REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED**\n \nThis in-person event in partnership with  MTIF will provide an opportunity to find out more about the services available to companies looking to develop medical technologies and an opportunity to embark on a tour of the newly finished research and development building located at Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus. \nThe event will provide: \n-An overview of MTIF and the capabilities on offer \n-A review of the partnership with Anthony Nolan Cell and Gene Therapy \n-An introduction to one of MTIF’s strategic partners\, the Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit \n-Opportunity to tour the facility – featuring laboratories\, clean rooms and an extensive range of specialist equipment available for use by SMEs \n Nottingham Trent University are Proud Patrons of Medilink Midlands\, to read more please click here. \nPlease Note: Whilst this event is free to attend\, spaces are limited and priority will be given to members of Medilink. \nPROGRAMME \nSPEAKER PROFILES \nDELEGATE LIST \n  \nVenue \nMTIF research facility is based at Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Clifton Campus\, four miles from the city centre. There is a bus route that stops directly outside the facility. On-site parking is available. SAT NAV directions\, please use postcode NG11 8NS. For a map and directions please CLICK HERE. \nVenue and event – COVID-19 Compliance\n– Delegates must not attend if they are self isolating or displaying any COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature\, new and persistent cough\, or a loss of/change in sense of taste or smell)\, even if these symptoms are mild\n– Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms\n– An NHS QR code for delegates to check in on will be available\n– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event\n– The room will be laid out with relevant spacing between delegates\n– All rooms will have hand sanitiser nearby \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medical-technologies-innovation-facility-mtif-showcase-on-site-tour/ LOCATION:Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF)\, Clifton Campus\, NTU\, Clifton Lane\, Nottingham\, Nottinghamshire\, NG11 8NS CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210909T180840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T180840Z UID:18762-1634032800-1634036400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED - WEBINAR: The significant risks & trends affecting the life science sector in a post covid world DESCRIPTION:Join this Medilink Midlands webinar in partnership with BHIB Insurance Brokers for an insight into the current significant risks and trends affecting the life science sector in a post covid world. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nConsidering the risks & exposures of Virtual Care services\n\n–How to manage and mitigate risks. \n\nCyber risks & ransomware\n\n–How to manage the devastating threat of ransomware. \n\nThe covid effect and hard insurance market in 2021\n\n–Explore the latest issues & trends in the insurance market & how best to navigate these. \nYou will also be given the opportunity to ask your questions directly to the panel in a Q&A session. \nDuration: One hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nAndy Hall\, Corporate Insurance Broker\, BHIB Insurance Brokers \nAndy has worked in the insurance industry for 22 years and for the last 3 years has headed up the specialist cyber risks division at BHIB insurance brokers working closely with clients and their IT teams to evaluate cyber security risks and recommending the appropriate risk management and insurance solution to meet their needs. \n  \n  \nFurther profiles to follow URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-significant-risks-trends-affecting-the-life-science-sector-in-a-post-covid-world/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210719T092158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T092158Z UID:18711-1633428000-1633431600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: UK Life Sciences – Opportunity to discuss Government policy with the Office for Life Sciences DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team covering the sector\, are eager to hear the views of Life Sciences businesses on what more the Government can do to support the growth and advancement of the sector. \nIn this session\, the Office for Life Sciences will present on current Government policy in relation to the Life Science sector\, and outline the Government’s future plans for the sector. OLS are also very keen to hear from individuals and firms in the sector about what more the Government can do to support the sector. \nThe insights gained from this webinar will be fed back to Government Ministers and inform future Government policy making in relation to the Life Sciences. \nThis is an interactive session\, with plenty of opportunity for questions\, limited presentations\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE\n  \nSpeaker Profile: \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  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-uk-life-sciences-opportunity-to-discuss-government-policy-with-the-office-for-life-sciences/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210713T125325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T125325Z UID:18708-1633104000-1633111200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Medilink UK Healthcare Virtual Business Awards 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next virtual Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2021 and celebrate the very best of UK Life Sciences companies. \nThe awards demonstrate the regional depth and national reach of Medilink UK by recognising the achievements of the regional Medilink awards winners for 2020-2021. \nJoin us for an afternoon of virtual celebrations\, be entertained and take the opportunity to celebrate with the best of the best in the life sciences sector\, whilst forming new connections with leading professionals on a unique virtual networking platform. \nIntroducing our host for the afternoon\, Stuart Goldsmith.\n \nStuart Goldsmith’s infectious\, amiable banter and effortless charm has seen him become an international award-winning comedian and writer. He’s also the host of the hugely popular Comedian’s Comedian podcast in which he interviews some of the biggest names in live comedy on their experiences performing\, the writing process\, and life on the road. \nOften candid\, frequently clever\, but always good-natured\, as well as becoming a fixture on the live circuit\, Stuart has appeared on Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled and ITV’s Show Me The Funny where he reached the semi-finals. He has warmed up for the Graham Norton Show and written for Radio 2’s Out to Lunch. \n  \n  \nWe are proud to bring you these awards in the following categories: \n– Start-Up Award \n– Export Achievement Award \n– Collaboration with the NHS Award \n– Innovation Award \n– Outstanding Achievement Award  \nFor the full list of finalists click here \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \nTimings: 4pm-5:30pm Award Ceremony\, online networking until 6pm \nDial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nNote: These national awards are managed by Medilink Midlands on behalf of Medilink UK\nIf you have any queries relating to the awards\, please click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-uk-healthcare-virtual-business-awards-2021/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Stuart-Goldsmith-Resilience-shot-grey-2-2-1-002.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210303T160724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T160724Z UID:18592-1631700000-1631703600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS for Medical Devices DESCRIPTION:***REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED*** \nJoin the third of our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshops\, Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS for Medical Devices\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN).  \nThis session will provide an overview about the kinds of evidence and evaluation that the healthcare system really wants in order to support their buying decisions. \nThis is the third part of the 3 session CPD accredited workshop series designed to get you ready to successfully secure business with NHS organisations \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe pre-recorded webinar will cover: \n• Evidence needed for regulatory purposes\n• Principles and models of evaluation and principles of study design for evaluating healthcare interventions\, to outline the value proposition of the innovation \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session on Wednesday 15th September 10:00am – 11:00am \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.  \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \n \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed. \n  \nSPEAKER PROFILES: \nJulian Patel\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands AHSN \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nAisha Ajij\, Project Support & Industry Liasion Officer/ITP – AAC Delivery Lead\, East Midlands AHSN \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nPhilip Miller\, Evaluation Researcher\, East Midlands AHSN \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr Sarah Bolton\, Business Manager\, The Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption (CHEATA) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-creating-valid-evidence-evaluation-for-the-nhs-for-medical-devices-2/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MM-Badge-for-EMAHSN-Webinars-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210914T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210914T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210726T120537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T120537Z UID:18718-1631613600-1631619000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How are you ensuring you're plugging the future skills gap in Life Sciences? DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, We are Pioneer Group will discuss whether there is a life science skills and infrastructure gap in the Midlands? Where are the opportunities and What can we do about it? \nThe life sciences industry is continuing to boom\, with new technologies and locations changing not only how professionals are working but where. The health and life sciences sector already provides jobs for nearly 256\,000 people across the United Kingdom\, but ongoing growth and strategic transformation means demand for new skills and experienced personnel is only expected to grow in the coming years. \nCould this mean a life science skills and infrastructure gap for the Midlands? What can we do as a collective to prepare? \nThe webinar will address: \n-How we can ensure we have the talent in place – from clinical pharmacologists\, to bioinformaticians to innovators in medicine development?\n-How do we capitalise on the hubs we already have for working in and what’s needed in the future?\n-What infrastructure is missing? \nPresentations will be followed by a Q&A session. \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nToby Reid\, Executive Director\, We are Pioneer Group (Chair)\nToby has managed and run life science-focused properties and ecosystems for the last ten years. He has a background in engineering and project management as well as business start-up and venture capital finance. Toby leads on creating the environment that helps tenant companies scale and grow. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nProfessor Mike Hannay\, Managing Director\, Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF)\nMike is Managing Director of MTIF based in Nottingham.  Funded by Nottingham Trent University and D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership MTIF works with partners across the East Midlands to improve the quality of patient care by helping Med-Tech companies accelerate the development and commercial availability of innovative medical technologies and devices. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nProfessor Claire Thompson\, CEO\, Agility Life Sciences\nClaire is a multi-award winning scientist\, strategist and storyteller with more than 20 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry spanning the large multi-nationals GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer\, virtual biotech and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs). She is CEO of Agility Life Sciences\, an award-winning CDMO\, consulting and communications firm which works with organisations across the healthcare space to fast track their products to market\, raise investment and help them to convey the benefits of their science through impactful communications.\nShe is also Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Cambridge. Claire holds an Honorary Professorship from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham\, and is Chair of the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s Women in Science and Education (FIP WiSE) initiative. \n\nRobin Weir\, Head of China Practice\, Facey Associates LLP\, Hong Kong\nManaging Director\, Turkington Tang Limited\nRobin is head of the China practice at Facey & Associates LLP\, a boutique law firm in Hong Kong\, having lived for 13 years in mainland China. He is also managing director of Turkington Tang\, a consultancy which advises on international business including cross-cultural management issues. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-how-are-you-ensuring-youre-plugging-the-future-skills-gap-in-life-sciences/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Claire-Thompson-profile-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210804T073810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T073810Z UID:18743-1631178000-1631192400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: IP Strategy for Medical Devices DESCRIPTION:  \n[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]\nWith COVID-19 restrictions being eased for business events\, we are pleased to be able to offer this in person event.  Please see details below regarding COVID-19 compliance. \n[/box] \n \nAttend this event to hear from AdamsonJones\, limited spaces available – book early to avoid disappointment. \nThis event has been designed for companies developing innovative medical devices to learn how to navigate complex patent landscapes in the medical devices sector and to learn about strategies for increasing the value of their own patent applications and other IP. \nTopics include:\n– Patent searches and R&D\n– Navigating patent landscapes\n– Identifying inventive concepts\n– Patent filing strategies\n– Attracting investment\n– Enforcement\n– Design registrations\n– Trade marks \nProgramme \nSpeaker Profiles \nDelegate List \nThe venue and all participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times. Please see further information below regarding COVID-19 compliance at the venue. \nWe are Pioneer Group\, Nottingham (formerly BioCity): \nWe are Pioneer Group is accessible by car\, train and bus as it is a City Centre venue\, on-site parking is not available for delegates\, however the Motorpoint Arena Car park is available and located behind the buildings\, for details and the address see here. \nVenue and event – COVID-19 Compliance\n– Delegates must not attend if they are self isolating or displaying any COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature\, new and persistent cough\, or a loss of/change in sense of taste or smell)\, even if these symptoms are mild\n– Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms\n– An NHS QR code for delegates to check in on will be available\n– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event\n– The room will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates\n– All rooms will have hand sanitiser nearby\n– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets\n– Individual boxes will be provided for lunch – with options for Meat eaters\, Vegetarian\, Vegan and Gluten Free URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/ip-strategy-for-medical-devices/ LOCATION:We are Pioneer Group Nottingham\, Innovation Building\, (formerly BioCity)\, Pennyfoot Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 1GF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210805T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210805T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210126T172807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T172807Z UID:18661-1628159400-1628163000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Is your Business Case NHS Ready? DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed  \nJoin the second of our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshops\, Is your Business Case NHS Ready?\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN).       \nThe challenge as innovators and companies selling to the NHS is often that when you have a product that improves patient outcomes and saves cost you still cannot get it adopted by the NHS. This is frequently because there isn’t a fully developed business case. \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded 40 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe pre-recorded webinar will cover: \n– What a business case is\, what is its purpose and why is it so important? \n– Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated? \n– How to construct a good business case \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session on Thursday 5th August at 10.30am. \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.  \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \nSpeaker Profiles: \n  \n \nLive Q&A Session Chair: Tim Robinson\, Commercial Manager\, EMAHSN \n\nMike Watson\, Digital Lead\, EMAHSN \n\nLive Q&A Session Support: Aisha Ajij\, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer\, EMAHSN\n \nPre-recorded webinar: Nicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, EMAHSN (note\, Nicholas no longer works for the EMAHSN) URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-is-your-business-case-nhs-ready-3/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MM-Badge-for-EMAHSN-Webinars.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210419T151939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T151939Z UID:18628-1627389000-1627392600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Introduction to NHS Market Access DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n  \nJoin our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshop\, Introduction to NHS Market Access\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). \nCombined\, the two sessions will give innovators key insights into the complexities of the NHS and wider healthcare ecosystem as well as the support available to help you to introduce your health technology product or service into the NHS. \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded 45 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe webinar will cover: \n– The NHS Structure \n– Understanding pathways and cash flow \n– Getting your message right \n– What support you can expect from the AHSN \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Tuesday 27th July. \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.  \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \nSPEAKER PROFILE:  \nLive Q&A Chair:\n \n  \nTim Robinson\, Commercial Director\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPre-recorded Webinar:\nNicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \nNick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this\, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers\, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors\, from both the sales and marketing side\, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region . \n  \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-introduction-to-nhs-market-access-2/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cpd_certified_rgb11-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T193345 CREATED:20210709T112904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T112904Z UID:18707-1626429600-1626435000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: BREXIT: Navigating the Maze of Business Travel & Working in the EU DESCRIPTION:Join this Medilink Midlands webinar in partnership with Make UK to find out what changes companies need to consider in respect of the UK’s new immigration system and the new relationship with the EU as set out in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). \nThe ability for UK business visitors to travel to the EU on work-related matters has changed. \nWith the end of freedom of movement business travel between the EU and the UK will no longer be as easy as it once was. \nThe UK and the European Union have negotiated and agreed a new Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and the transition period ended on 31 December 2020 with the UK leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union. This means there are significant and immediate changes for businesses trading with the EU and Northern Ireland. \nNew arrangements for UK business visitors to travel to the EU on work-related matters came into effect from 1 January 2021. The UK not being a member of the EU is now a ‘third-country’ and UK employers have to navigate individual EU member state rules for their mobile workforce. \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR FREE PLACE\nThe webinar will cover; \n1.UK/EU Trade Agreement\n-What does the TCA mean for the UK? \n-Trade in services \n-People services \n2.Movement of people\n-Worker definitions under the TCA \n-Business visitor for establishment purposes \n-Independent professionals \n-Contractual service suppliers \n-ICT – Intra-Corporate-Transfers \n-Short term business visitors \n*Permitted activities \n-UK employers – self-employed\, contractors & agents \n3.Professional qualifications\n-Mutual recognition of professional qualifications \n4.Social Security\n-Social security rules \n5.Penalties\, fees and fines\n6.Planning for travel\n-Where to start \n-What you need to know about your workforce \n-What you need to know about EU immigration systems \n-Visa free travel to the EU \n7.Case study – Germany\n8.Working in the UK\n9.Routes\nFollowed by Q&A session \nDURATION: 90 minutes \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR FREE PLACE\nSpeaker Profiles: to follow URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-brexit-navigating-the-maze-of-business-travel-working-in-the-eu/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR