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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break (Members-Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Members-Only Virtual Coffee Break\, taking place on 14 July from 10:30am – 11:30 am. \nThe informal gathering will be hosted by Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands. These online coffee breaks provide an opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nThe theme for this coffee break will be ‘How has Brexit impacted your Business?’ .  We will be joined by Alex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences\, who will provide a short update. \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. Click here to submit. \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. \nMedilink Members only. \n  \nCHAIR: Dr Darren Clark\, CEO\, Medilink Midlands \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nGUEST SPEAKER: Alex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T133000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK - East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
DESCRIPTION:Join EMAHSN for an informal virtual coffee break on Tuesday 13 July at 12:30pm\, we will be joined by Victoria Townshend who is a Lead Change Manager for Lincolnshire Sustainability Transformation Partnership (STP). Victoria will be providing insight in regard to her role and responsibilities from an NHS commissioning and wider NHS landscape perspective as well as tips for innovators who are looking to engage with the Healthcare system.  This informal gathering will provide you with the opportunity to share your experiences and ask questions. \nNetworking opportunities are a key part of Medilink Midlands events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still restricts face to face events\, this online opportunity enables the life sciences community to still connect with one another. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nJoining details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nIf you have any topics that you’d like to discuss in future EMAHSN coffee breaks\, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChair: Julian Patel\, Commercial Manager EMAHSN \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAisha Ajij\, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer\, EMAHSN \n\nGuest Speaker:  Victoria Townshend\, Lead Change Manager\, Lincolnshire Sustainability Transformation Partnership (STP) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-coffee-break-east-midlands-academic-health-science-network-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210706T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210706T170000
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SUMMARY:MPD Training Course: Medical Device Regulation in the EU\, GB & NI
DESCRIPTION:[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] \nTHIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. To be placed on a waiting list\, please click here. \nPLEASE NOTE: This course has been designed for an in-person audience\, but will also be available as an interactive virtual event to those who are unable to attend in person. WE ARE CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS \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.    \n   [/box] \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 a face-to-face\, and interactive virtual event.  \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\n\nMEMBER\nNON-MEMBER\n\n\nSTANDARD\n£200\n£300\n\n\nEARLY BIRD OFFER*\n£160\n£240\n\n\nVIRTUAL ATTENDANCE**\n£180\n£270\n\n\n\nAll prices are excluding VAT. \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 Tuesday 8th June 2021 (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.  \nPLEASE NOTE: When booking\, please note in the comments section whether you wish to attend IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY.  \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 – COVID-19 Compliance \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
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LOCATION:MeetPoint Midlands\, Conference Centre\, 28 High Street\, Kegworth\, Derbyshire\, DE74 2DA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Business Awards for 2021 are a celebration and showcase for the best of the best in the Life Sciences sector for the East and West Midlands. \nThe Awards are comprised of 6 awards: See who the finalists are here.  \nThe afternoon will provide the opportunity to network\, see who the winners are and to be entertained by Chris Turner\, Comedian and Freestyle Rapper as he hosts the proceedings for the afternoon – see profile below. \nProgramme\n3pm – Online Networking\n3:30pm – Entertainment\n3:45pm – Welcome from Professor Martin Levermore\, Chairman\, Medilink Midlands\n3:50pm – One to Watch\, Start Up and Export Achievement Awards presented\n4:20pm – Entertainment\n4:35pm – Delivering Innovation in to Health and Care\, Innovation and Outstanding Achievement Awards presented\n5:10pm – Closing remarks from Dr Darren Clark\, Chief Executive\, Medilink Midlands\n5:15pm – Online Networking\n6:00pm – Close \nOnline registration has now closed\, any queries please email info@medilinkem.com \n\n\n\nOur awards would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors\, click here to read about the sponsors: \n– One to Watch Award\, sponsored by Horiba UK \n– Start Up Award\, sponsored by Nottingham Trent University’s Medical Technologies and Advanced Materials Research Theme and the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility \n– Export Achievement Award\, sponsored by Midlands Engine \n– Delivering Innovation into Health and Care Award\, sponsored by the West Midlands and East Midlands Academic Health Science Networks \n– Innovation Award\, sponsored by Potter Clarkson \n– Outstanding Achievement Award\, sponsored by Mills & Reeve LLP\n\n\n\nIn Association with Med-Tech Integrates \nHosted by:  \nChris Turner\, Comedian and Freestyle Rapper\n\n \nChris’s quotable gags and rapid freestyle raps have established him as one of the most in-demand acts on the corporate circuit\, and at comedy clubs around the world. He is based in the USA and regularly performs at New York’s world famous Comedy Cellar and LA’s legendary Comedy and Magic Club. \nHis keen wit and intelligent wordplay have seen him rack up over 30 million views on YouTube; headline for 1 million Dutch comedy fans on RTL4’s flagship stand up show\, The Comedy Factory; appear live on BBC Radio and perform sold-out five-star runs at festivals worldwide. \nChris is a sought-after entertainer on the corporate circuit\, hosting awards and performing for many of the world’s largest organisations\, as well as being a firm favourite of many of the UK’s biggest sports teams. He has worked with Yorkshire Tea to create Blessed are the Teamakers\, a tea-centric rap with 6m+ views\, and with Coca-Cola to produce comedic content for their mobile media platform. \nHe speaks at conferences on the applications of improvised rap in business; his performance at tech conference Wired 2016 led to invitations to events across the globe\, and in May 2017\, appeared at renowned human rights conference the Oslo Freedom Forum. Chris has interviewed Jerry Springer\, introduced Garry Kasparov\, and rapped for Imogen Heap\, and Yasiin Bey. In 2019\, he entertained an audience of 2000 during Forbes’ most recent 30 under 30 conference in Detroit\, appearing between headline speakers Kevin Durant and rapper Quavo. Throughout 2020 and 2021\, he has performed over 200+ virtual shows for companies including Nike\, Microsoft\, Google\, BCG\, Bain & Co.\, McKinsey\, IBM\, Samsung\, and many more.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-business-awards-2020/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210629T090000
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Innovation Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands is pleased to announced that the 16th annual Innovation Day will be broadcast live online for 2021. \nInnovation Day sits proudly in our calendar of events as the most exclusive and must-attend event for anyone involved in Life Sciences. \nAlbeit in a digital format\, the day will bring together companies and delegates from across the sector. \nThe day will consist of: \n-Virtual events with top speakers covering hot topics relating to the sector \n‘GOVERNMENT LIFE SCIENCES STRATEGY UPDATE’\, Julia Dudley\, Deputy Director of Innovation and Growth\, Office for Life Sciences \n‘DIAGNOSTIC INNOVATION TO MEET UNMET NEEDS’ – Dr Ashton Harper\, Head of Medical Affairs  – Access & Innovation\,  Roche Diagnostics Ltd \n ‘THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF YOUR HOMEWORKERS – HOW THIS AFFECTS YOUR BUSINESS’ Adam Noach\, Head of Strategic Analytics\, Vitality UK \n‘HOW MEDTECH COMPANIES WILL DRIVE THE FUTURE OF HEALTH’ Karen Taylor\, Director – UK Centre for Health Solutions\, Deloitte UK \n‘INNOVATION TO TRANSFORM THE NHS’ Professor Tony Young OBE\, National Clinical Lead for Innovation NHS England & NHS Improvement \n-Presentations from Spotlight Companies\,  showcasing their products and services \n James Finney\, Project Manager – LLSA (Leicester Life Science Accelerator) University of Leicester. \n Katherine Bourne\, Director\, Accelerate Associates \n Dr Rouzet Agaiby\, Head of Business Development\, eg Technology  \n Vincent Seddon\, Head of Business Development\, TBAT Innovation \nTo download a copy of the programme CLICK HERE \nTo register your interest and for full information on the speakers\, please click here\nPlease note: There are three virtual sessions\, you will need to register separately for each of the three sessions. There is no charge for delegates to attend this virtual event. \nInnovation Day 2021 is sponsored by Pioneer Group: \nPioneer Group create innovation ecosystems for the business of science. Integrating venture development\, investment\, real estate and powerful sector-specific business-focused networks\, Pioneer Group create the environments in which science and technology businesses are more likely to succeed. \nPioneer Group have the largest innovation ecosystem for the science and technology industries. With 600 companies across our portfolio\, we make up 7.5% of the UK innovation ecosystem. \nPioneer Group was founded in April 2021\, following the acquisition of BioCity by Trinity Investment Management and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital\, part of a pre-existing joint venture.  \nAstellas Venture Management LLC\, a wholly-owned venture capital subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc\, and Pioneer Group\, the UK’s largest ecosystem provider for science and innovation businesses\, today announce a new collaborative sponsorship and first of its kind initiative to support early stage science ventures. \nhttps://thepioneergroup.com/
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/innovation-day-2021-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Maximising your Membership
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second Maximising your Membership virtual event\, aimed to showcase the key benefits \, events and offers that are included as part of your membership.\nIn this interactive session\, chaired by our CEO Darren Clark\, we will be joined by Educo Life Sciences\, learning and development specialists providing technical training solutions to the pharmaceutical\, biotechnology\, cell & gene and medical device industries – who will discuss exclusive member discounts available. \nIn addition\, we will be joined by current member Cambridge Sleep Sciences Ltd\, who will provide an insight into how being a member has benefitted their organisation. \nJoin this event to understand and learn: \n• The benefits and value of being a member\n• How we can continue to support your business and assist with raising your profile\n• Exclusive offers and discounts offered by our Patrons and Members• Details of member-only events \nThere will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions directly to the team at Medilink Midlands. \nIf you are not currently a member and wish to find out more\, we would be delighted if you could join us. If you are \n \nunable to attend but require further information on membership\, please click here to contact us and we will get in touch. \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. \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \nSpeakers: \n \nDarren Clark\, CEO Medilink Midlands \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nDr. Julian Stone\, CEO\, Cambridge Sleepp Sciences \nJulian has extensive global experience working across software\, med-tech\, electronics and manufacturing\, holding a senior position at $28bn turnover business MiTAC inc. He holds various NED positions and has successfully grown SME businesses over the last 30+ years. \n  \n  \n  \nEduco Life Sciences to follow \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-maximising-your-membership-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Surviving the Times: Legal update for Life Science and Healthcare Organisations
DESCRIPTION:Join Shakespeare Martineau on Wednesday 23 June and find out the latest legal updates for Life Science and health care organisations. \nWith recent trends in the healthcare and life sciences sector of companies seeking advice on agreements governing channels to market (particularly cross-border)\, e.g. territory-based marketing agent\, sales agent\, distributor\, and reseller arrangements\, this webinar provides the opportunity to hear from the team of experts at Shakespeare Martineau\, who will cover: \n– Different types of commercial agent\n– Agents\, distributors\, and resellers\n– Why outsource your marketing and distribution arrangements?\n– What is the difference between an agent\, a distributor\, and a reseller?\n– Advantages & disadvantages of agency vs. distribution/reselling \nPlus: \n– Round-up of recent HR changes and a look ahead to future changes expected\n– Case law update – recent cases of note\n– What next for employers – life after the pandemic. \nIn addition to the presentations\, there will be plenty of time to put your questions to the speakers. \nPlease feel free to submit any questions in advance\, at the time of event booking. Alternatively\, you can ask at any point during the live broadcast. \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE\nSpeaker Profiles: \nRhys Wyborn\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau\nRhys is an employment law specialist helping employers manage their staff and HR issues from recruitment through to termination of the employment relationship\, with everything in between! Specialisms include: – handling disciplinary and grievance issues; defending unfair dismissal and discrimination claims; redundancy and business reorganisations; TUPE transfers and corporate support; drafting bespoke employment contracts and HR policies. He is also regularly instructed to advise on severance agreements for senior executives and other employees\, including the drafting of terms and negotiating matters to a conclusion. Rhys also provides training on HR issues via seminars and forums and bespoke training events for clients including Mock Tribunals and managing investigations. \n  \nEd Wright\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau\nEd works with clients from all sectors including life sciences and technology\, media and telecoms on wide-ranging non-contentious commercial\, contractual\, IP\, ICT\, e-commerce\, data protection\, competition and public procurement law issues.  He advises on IP creation\, ownership\, protection and exploitation\, including technology transfers\, R&D collaborations and agency\, distribution/reselling and franchising arrangements.  Ed has a keen interest in drafting/advising on IP licensing arrangements and\, whenever possible\, presents and writes on topical commercial and/or IP matters.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-surviving-the-times-legal-update-for-life-science-and-healthcare-organisations/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210615T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS for Medical Devices
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS SESSION. The next live Q&A will take place on Wednesday 15 September. To register please click here\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 Tuesday 15th June 1:00pm – 2:00pm \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. \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/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210608T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210608T140000
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SUMMARY:How cyber safe is your organisation & supply chain?
DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break – members only \nOur June virtual coffee break will take place on Tuesday 8 June from 1 pm – 2 pm. \nThis month we will be discussing cybersecurity\, and we will be joined by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)\, which was set up in October 2016 in support of a national ambition\, outlined in the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy\, to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. \nDuring the session\, representatives from NCSC will provide an insight into what we should be doing to protect ourselves against cybercrimes that target business owners\, and also the many support streams available to SME businesses. \nIn addition\, we have invited some of our member experts in the field of cybersecurity who will be able to contribute to our discussions. \nHosted by Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands\, these online coffee breaks provide an 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. \nIf you have any questions or comments\, please feel free to submit in advance to make sure we cover your needs and meet expectations. Click here to submit. \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. \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \nMedilink Members only. \nIf you’re interested in becoming a member\, please get in touch info@medilinkmidlands.co.uk \nSpeaker profile: \nThe NCSC helps to manage and mitigate the impact of cyber attacks. Our other ambitions are to better understand cyber threats; reduce the attacks that get through; respond when they do; and nurture a culture where cyber security can thrive in the future. \nAs the national authority on cyber security\, the NCSC provides timely\, accessible and consistent advice to individuals and organisations\, empowering them to take action to protect themselves online.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/how-cyber-safe-is-your-organisation-supply-chain/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T113000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Grant Application Writing Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join us and 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– The 10-question application form\n– How to answer each question\n– Their top tips for applying for Innovate UK funding\n– What to do if you need help applying \nThis is great opportunity to learn how to apply for current Innovate UK funding competitions such as the Smart Grants and secure up to 70% of your project costs via these opportunities. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nMatt Symonds\, Managing Director\, TBAT Innovation Ltd\nMatt joined TBAT Innovation in 2007 and shortly after became a Director of the business. He has a mechanical engineering degree and is an experienced project manager as a result of ten years’ experience in the Aerospace\, Power Generation and Rail sectors with companies like Rolls-Royce and Bombardier Transportation. \n\nVincent Seddon\, Business Development\, TBAT Innovation Ltd\nVincent joined TBAT in 2019 to head up Business Development for their Oxford office 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.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-grant-application-writing-masterclass-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T140000
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SUMMARY:My Question is...Networking Lunch: What do Med Tech Companies Need to Thrive?
DESCRIPTION:Following on from a successful collaborative event between One Nucleus and Medilink Midlands on Collaborating to Support Biotech and Med Tech Businesses Across Our Neighbouring Regions we are continuing our collaboration with a dedicated My Question Is…Networking Lunch.  The goal is to keep the dialogue going and to continue amplifying support across the wider region that our respective networks cover\, whilst asking the right questions that can help to identify key areas of support. \nAs with all our My Question Is…Networking Lunches\, we will be selecting questions posed by our network and once selected those individuals will host a breakout room of six people to discuss that question\, feeding back towards the end of the session.  All welcome to join! \nWe welcome your suggestion for questions. To submit a question\, please click here to email Alicia Gaillez of One Nucleus. \nProgramme: \n13.00 Arrive and welcome \n13.10 Move to breakout rooms \n13.40 Breakout rooms close and feedback session \n14.00 Close \nFree to attend and open to all \nTO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE\nYou will be redirected to the One Nucleus booking page. Please note that this event is free of charge to attend.  \nWebinar details will be sent from One Nucleus closer to the date of the event. 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/my-question-is-networking-lunch-what-do-med-tech-companies-need-to-thrive/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia Gaillez":MAILTO:alicia@onenucleus.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: IP: Four things you should be doing right now
DESCRIPTION:These are unprecedented times for all businesses\, with pressure to adapt to a constantly evolving ‘new normal’. With challenges to address on multiple fronts\, there are four areas of focus to help ensure your intellectual property approach is aligned to your immediate business priorities. \nJoin us and Potter Clarkson at this webinar to hear about the four things you should be doing right now. Dr Daniel Hudson\, UK and European Patent Attorney\, Partner at Potter Clarkson will provide tips and insights on the following four areas: \n1. Determining business critical activities \n2. Consider a more collaborative approach \n3. Managing risk \n4. Planning ahead \nDURATION: 1 hour \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/webinar-protecting-innovation-in-digital-health-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20210324T141027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T141027Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break (Members- Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Members-Only Virtual Coffee Break\, taking place on 13 May from 10:30am – 11:30 am. \nThe informal gathering will be hosted by Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands. These online coffee breaks provide an opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nThe theme for this coffee break will be an overview of ‘What now for employers? Life after the Pandemic’  from Rhys Wyborn\, Partner at Shakespeare Martineau.  \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. Click here to submit. \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. \nMedilink Members only. \nIf you’re interested in becoming a member\, please get in touch info@medilinkmidlands.co.uk \n  \nCHAIR: Dr Darren Clark\, CEO\, Medilink Midlands \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGUEST SPEAKER: Rhys Wyborn\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-4/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20210126T172807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T172807Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
DESCRIPTION:BOOKINGS FOR THIS WORKSHOP HAVE NOW CLOSED. Please click here to book the next workshop on Thu 5 August.\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 Wednesday 12th May 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. \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.  \nSPEAKER PROFILES: \nLive Q&A Session Chair: Julian Patel\, Commercial Manager \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n Mike Watson\, Digital Lead \nMike is responsible for taking forward our approach to supporting change through digital innovations working with a wide range of partners from across the East Midlands to take forward the most promising digital innovations and ways of working. Mike is also responsible for horizon scanning the rapidly evolving landscape for digital and Artificial Intelligence solutions. \n  \n  \n  \n\n \nAisha Ajij\, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer\n \nAisha develops contacts with industry partners and helps ensure the effectiveness of supporting processes such as our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPre-recorded webinar: Nicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (note\, Nicholas no longer works for the EMAHSN) \n Nick 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/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20201218T161324Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Introduction to NHS Market Access
DESCRIPTION:BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. This event will run again on 27th July\, for details please click here. \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 April 2020. \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  \n  \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 – as well as marketed throug
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/introduction-to-nhs-market-access-4/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210420T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK - East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
DESCRIPTION:Join EMAHSN for an informal virtual coffee break on Tuesday 20 April at 12:30pm\, we will be joined by Sally Robinson who is Head of Contracting and Performance at a local NHS Hospital. Sally will be providing insight in regards to her role and responsibilities and tips for innovators who are looking to engage with the Healthcare system. This informal gathering will provide you with the opportunity to share your experiences and ask questions. \nNetworking opportunities are a key part of Medilink Midlands events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still restricts face to face events\, this online opportunity enables the life sciences community to still connect with one another. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nJoining details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed. \n  \nIf you have any topics that you’d like to discuss in future EMAHSN coffee breaks\, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here. \n  \n Chair: Julian Patel\, Commercial Manager EMAHSN \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nAisha Ajij\, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer\, EMAHSN \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nGuest Speaker: Sally Robinson\,  Head of Contracting and Performance\, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust \nSally’s role is to manage the relationship between provider and commissioner\, to protect and negotiate income and performance. She works daily with clinical services to develop pathways and bring in new ideas – ensuring appropriate detail is captured to improve success rates when it comes to business cases\, cases of need and commissioning requests. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-coffee-break-east-midlands-academic-health-science-network-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20210310T101141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T101141Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Digital First: Laying the foundations for scalable label and artwork management for SMEs in the life sciences industry
DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands in partnership with Kallik\, invite you to attend this ‘Digital First’ Laying the foundations for scalable label and artwork management specifically designed for SMEs in the life sciences and health care sector. \nManual labelling processes run the risk of failing regulatory compliance audits\, errors and recalls\, alongside far longer project completion timescales. In this webinar Kallik CEO\, Gurdip Singh\, urges the benefits of small to mid-sized life science companies going digital with their label management as early as possible\, outlining the digital transformation journey. \nTopics covered include: \n– What is labelling and artwork management (LAM)?\n– What are the business challenges in the life sciences industry regarding LAM?\n– How to maximise regulatory compliance while minimising product completion time.\n– Improving your business’ digital maturity. \nAlthough product approval and organising suppliers are essential tasks\, prioritising your label & artwork management process today will help ensure your business can scale for the future. A robust\, streamlined LAM process can abolish bad\, time consuming practice before it even begins. After all\, a big company starts as a small company. \nThis session will end with a 20 minute debrief whereby Gurdip will answer any outstanding questions or queries. \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE\, CLICK HERE\n\nSpeaker Profile: \n\nGurdip Singh is the CEO of Kallik\, a labelling & artwork management software company specialised in serving the needs of highly regulated industries. Prior to joining Kallik\, Gurdip held numerous senior leadership positions within the IT and software industry\, and is passionate about driving organisational transformation in heavily-regulated industries.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-digital-first-laying-the-foundations-for-scalable-label-and-artwork-management-for-smes-in-the-life-sciences-industry/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210407T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Our online Coffee Breaks provide a great opportunity to catch up with our growing networking of Members. \nAt this informal gathering hosted by Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands the theme will be mental health in the workplace and we will be joined by: \n– The team at the University of Derby to hear how they have helped companies as they have been rolling out the Mental Health & Productivity Pilot \n– Shakespeare Martineau will provide input from a legal angle on disability discrimination issues and issues arising from mental health concerns in the workplace \n– Rachel Cutler\, Business Psychology and Consultant\, in place of fear\, Rachel supports businesses to create an environment which puts the well-being of their work community first \nThese online coffee breaks provide an 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 \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. \nMedilink Members only. \nChair: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr Darren Clark\, Chief Executive Medilink Midlands \n\nProfessor Dean Fathers\, Chair and Non-Executive Board Member\, Mentor and Consultant (attending with Kate and Robin from the University of Derby) \n\nKate Wood – Project Manager Mental Health and Productivity Pilot\, University of Derby \n\nRobin Pepper – Knowledge Exchange Manager\, University of Derby \n \nRhys Wyborn\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau \n \nRachel Cutler\, Business Psychology and Consultant\, in place of fear
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-6/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20200327T125830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T125830Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] Due to the current situation\, Innovation  Day will now be a virtual event. The date will be confirmed in due course. If you have any queries\, or would like to register your interest as a delegate\, exhibitor or sponsor please click here [/box]\n \n  \nInnovation Day sits firmly in our calendar of events and is a must-attend event for those in the Life Sciences sector across the East Midlands\, regularly attracting 250+ delegates and 30+ exhibitors. \nThe day consists of a conference\, with top speakers covering hot topics relating to the sector\, an exhibition\, with plenty of time to network throughout the day. \n-Network with the who’s who of the Life Sciences sector in the East Midlands\n-Catch up with business colleagues and make new connections\n-Gain insights from key speakers from across academia\, business and the NHS \nSo\, whatever your interest in Life Sciences\, Innovation Day is not to be missed. \nFor further details please click here. \nThe Headline Sponsor for Innovation Day is BioCity\, a proud patron of Medilink East Midlands. BioCity provides a home to the curious\, to the radicals and the pioneers going toe-to-toe with the healthcare challenges that affect us all\, globally. BioCity is an ambitious business incubator supporting the growth of ambitious life-science businesses. \nEarly Bird Rates: \nMember Rate = £68.00 +VAT \nNon-Member Rate = £85.00 +VAT \nExhibition and Sponsor Opportunities: \nPlease click here to view the exhibition package. \nDetails of the sponsor opportunities may be found click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/innovation-day-2021/
LOCATION:The Nottingham Belfry\, Mellors Way\, Off Woodhouse Way\, Nottingham\, NG8 6PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20210225T112707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T112707Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS for Medical Devices
DESCRIPTION:Join the third of our two-part 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 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 24th March 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  \n  \nSPEAKER PROFILES: \n  \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  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-creating-valid-evidence-evaluation-for-the-nhs/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20210216T111753Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break (Members-Only)
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to our Spring Virtual Coffee Break\, taking place on 23 March from 10 am – 11 am. \nThe informal gathering will be hosted by Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands. These online coffee breaks provide an opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nThe theme for this coffee break will be an overview of the current digital landscape with Liz Ashall-Payne\, Founder and CEO of the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA) who offer unique app review\, accreditation\, curation and prescription services. Working with national health bodies and health service providers\, their mission is to distribute quality apps into healthcare services across the world. \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. Click here to submit. \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. \nMedilink Members only. \nIf you’re interested in becoming a member\, please get in touch info@medilinkmidlands.co.uk \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \n  \nChair:  \n \nDr Darren Clark\, CEO\, Medilink Midlands \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-3/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T110000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Surviving the Times: What now for employers? - Life after the pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join Shakespeare Martineau Partner\, Rhys Wyborn\, for an insight into considerations for employers as the lockdown is expected to end and as businesses look beyond the pandemic. \nWith the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until September 2021 and the Government well underway with their vaccination campaign\, what will employers need to be thinking of in moving into this next period? \nThis webinar will cover:\n• Reviewing terms and conditions and building in flexibility for “emergency leave” once the CJRS scheme is removed;\n• Can employers insist upon vaccination;\n• Managing flexible working requests – adapting to agile working;\n• Litigation risks – fallout from redundancy exercises. Do’s and Don’ts in defending Employment Tribunial claims.\n• HR changes expected in April 2021. \nThis webinar is open to Life Science businesses who are seeking to keep their finger on the pulse of the constantly evolving world of HR and employee rights\, and who wish to ask questions directly to the experts. \nSpeaker Profiles: \nRhys Wyborn\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau\nRhys is an employment law specialist helping employers manage their staff and HR issues from recruitment through to termination of the employment relationship\, with everything in between! Specialisms include: – handling disciplinary and grievance issues; defending unfair dismissal and discrimination claims; redundancy and business reorganisations; TUPE transfers and corporate support; drafting bespoke employment contracts and HR policies. He is also regularly instructed to advise on severance agreements for senior executives and other employees\, including the drafting of terms and negotiating matters to a conclusion. Rhys also provides training on HR issues via seminars and forums and bespoke training events for clients including Mock Tribunals and managing investigations.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-surviving-the-times-what-now-for-employers-life-after-the-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: AI - minefield or potential gold mine?
DESCRIPTION:Join Mills & Reeve for this Artificial Intelligence webinar to hear from James Fry and Isabel Teare as they consider some practical examples and the legal considerations that can arise. \nThe use of artificial intelligence across all areas of technology is increasingly significant\, with its application in life sciences offering great promise. AlphaFold’s striking advances in protein folding prediction provide a great example. However\, AI remains largely unregulated despite widespread concern about the ethical issues. \nMills & Reeve have worked with the Association of Medical Research Charities to review this developing picture\, and drew conclusions about how AI law and regulation are likely to evolve – see “A Sense of Direction for AI”. \nJames and Isabel will offer some pointers on how to navigate an uncertain situation and what you can do to protect your position. As well as 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  \n  \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  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-ai-minefield-or-potential-gold-mine/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20210209T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T172621Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK – East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
DESCRIPTION:Join EMAHSN for a virtual coffee break on Tuesday 9 March at 10am\, to have a chat to better understand the payment system in the NHS including tariffs\, aligned incentive payments\, block contracts and the current Covid arrangement and what this means for innovators. This informal gathering will be hosted by Chris Skilbeck\, Head of Engagement & Operations in the Pricing and Costing team at NHS England and NHS Improvement. We encourage you to ask questions and use the opportunity to share your experiences. \nNetworking opportunities are a key part of Medilink EM events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still restricts face to face events\, this online opportunity enables the life sciences community to still connect with one another. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nJoining details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nIf you have any topics that you’d like to discuss in future AHSN coffee breaks\, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here. \nGuest Speaker \n \nChris Skilbeck\, Head of Engagement & Operations \nChris works in the Pricing and Costing team where he oversees all aspects of engagement with stakeholders in the development of the national tariff and patient level costing programmes. In the past twenty years he has worked at ambulance\, acute\, regional and specialist NHS trusts in a variety of roles. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-coffee-break-east-midlands-academic-health-science-network/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20200511T102925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T102925Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Technology Enabled Community Care: The future of health
DESCRIPTION:Join Spirit Digital at this Medilink Midlands Webinar: Technology Enabled Community Care: The future of health. \nWith the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic\, community providers were challenged in the way that they connected to patients. The imperative was to look at new ways to provide safe and responsive care for their patients\, by embedding digital technology within their clinical pathways. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll hear directly from the specialist community cardiorespiratory team at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust as we look forward to a life beyond COVID-19 and what the delivery of clinical care might look like. \nThe team will share their experiences having successfully been using CliniTouch Vie\, Spirit Digital’s digital health platform for the remote monitoring of patients with COPD and heart failure in the community to reduce the number of face to face appointments. The service was widened to deliver virtual wards to monitor symptomatic COVID-19 patients’ progress post-discharge from hospital and to include a virtual cardiopulmonary rehabilitation service. \nThe expert panel will include:\n• Chair: Pam Penn\, Head of Customer Success\, Spirit Digital\n• Zoe Harris\, Integrated Cardio-respiratory Lead\, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust\n• Alex Woodward\, Deputy Integrated Cardio-respiratory Lead\, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust\n• Dr Noel O’Kelly\, Clinical Director\, Spirit Digital \nThe panel will discuss key questions including:\n• How quickly can vital clinical pathways be reimagined through digital technology?\n• What will be the impact on patient and staff experience?\n• How will this affect future preparedness plans?\n• Will digital clinical pathways become the norm across services?\n• Do patients deserve a choice?\n• How can we ensure inclusivity?\n• Will digital clinical pathways play a role in ongoing sustainability and system change? \nThe team at Spirit are excited to connect online\, share their experience over the last 12 months\, answer your questions and look to the future. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n\nPam Penn\, Head of Customer Success\, Spirit Digital\nPam has been working in healthcare\, in and around the NHS\, for over 15 years. She has specialised in remote monitoring and pathway redesign with NHS clinicians. With a drive to deliver digitally enabled care to improve outcomes. This work has enabled her to allow the NHS to deliver care at the right time and place. Pam believes we must refocus and keep developing healthcare as the world and times evolve.\nPam is passionate about the mix of clinical and holistic activity that enhances healthcare and how we blend that into everyday life to improve patient outcomes and improve patient’s quality of life. \n\nZoe Harris\, Integrated Cardio-respiratory Lead\, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust\nZoe qualified in 1994 with a DipHE in Adult Nursing from De Montfort University. Zoe went on to complete her BSc Health Sciences Degree in 1998. More recently\, Zoe completed her PG Cert in Leadership from the University of Northampton. Zoe has worked in the NHS for 26 years in the specialty of cardio-respiratory services in both acute and community settings. She is passionate about developing patient centred services\, building and leading multi-disciplinary teams to provide the best evidence based care. For the past three years Zoe has held the post of Cardio-respiratory clinical service lead in Leicestershire Partnership Trust leading the Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurse Team\, Respiratory Specialist Team and the Heart Failure/ Respiratory Rehabilitation Team. \n\nAlex Woodward\, Deputy Integrated Cardio-respiratory Lead\, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust\nAlex is a physiotherapist with a MSc in respiratory practice and a post-graduate diploma in healthcare leadership. He has worked in cardio-respiratory services across the acute\, community and private settings for a number of years. He has lead and developed a number of new community based respiratory and rehabilitation services nationally. Alex has also been involved in the development of various national and international respiratory guidelines and currently sits on the Primary Care Respiratory Society’s Policy Forum committee. For the last few years Alex worked for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust as the lead for the respiratory and rehabilitation service and has recently become the deputy lead for cardio-respiratory services. \n\nDr Noel O’Kelly\, Clinical Director\, Spirit Digital\nNoel joined Spirit Digital as their Clinical Director following his career within the NHS as a GP\, GPwSI in Respiratory Medicine and latterly as an Associate Medical Director at Leicestershire Partnership Trust. He currently also works as the primary care lead for the redesign of respiratory services in Lincolnshire STP. Noel has won awards for his work in redesigning services for long-term conditions within the NHS and has a passion for the use of digital technology within clinical pathways.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-technology-enabled-community-care/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Collaborating to support Biotech and Med Tech Businesses across the Midlands & East of England
DESCRIPTION:Innovative businesses (whether biopharma\, med-tech or converging technologies) face many common challenges in bringing new products and services to market. They also face different challenges depending on their type of technology\, target market and stage of development. \nMedilink Midlands and One Nucleus are both committed to supporting and facilitating the growth of the sector and share many similarities\, but equally recognise that we bring complementary activities\, strengths and connections to the sector. \nThe East of England and The Midlands are both significant regions in the UK Life Sciences & Healthcare and through collaborating are looking to maximise our support for all our clients and members. \nJoin Darren Clark\, CEO of Medilink Midlands and Tony Jones\, CEO of One Nucleus for this initial online session to understand their activities\, how they can help your business and discuss what useful steps could be taken next. \nWe will be joined by a member company from each organisation\, who will provide an insight into how being a member has benefitted their organisation. \nYou will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to our speakers after the presentations . \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \n  \nThis webinar will be via the Zoom platform\, and will be hosted by One Nucleus. \nUpon registration you will be sent joining details by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team. \nPlease note: Your contact details are being shared between the two parties as joint organisers and deliverer providers of the jointly informative virtual event for the purposes thereof and reasonable follow-up actions\, all of which falls within each party’s legitimate interests under the GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 and the consistently drafted terms of each party’s privacy policies.\nPresenters: \nDarren Clark\, CEO Medilink Midlands \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nTony Jones\, CEO One Nucleus   \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-collaborating-to-support-biotech-and-med-tech-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210302T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20201207T120126Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED MPD Training Course: Medical Device Regulation in the EU\, GB & NI
DESCRIPTION:[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] Unfortunately due to the current situation with COVID-19 and the National lockdown\, this training course has been postponed to TUESDAY 6th JULY. To book your place\, please click here   [/box] \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 a face-to-face\, and interactive virtual event.  \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 COURSE CONTENT \n  \n\n\n\n\nMEMBER\nNON-MEMBER\n\n\nSTANDARD\n£200\n£300\n\n\nEARLY BIRD OFFER*\n£160\n£240\n\n\nVIRTUAL ATTENDANCE**\n£180\n£270\n\n\n\nAll prices are excluding VAT. \nOnce we receive your booking form\, you will be sent a confirmation email and invoice. If attending virtually\, payment is required at least 1 day prior to the commencement of the event to receive joining details. \n*EARLY BIRD OFFER – Book before 5pm on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 \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.  \n  \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 – COVID-19 Compliance \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/
LOCATION:MeetPoint Midlands\, Conference Centre\, 28 High Street\, Kegworth\, Derbyshire\, DE74 2DA
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210224T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:As we continue to provide the majority of our events online for 2021\, join Medilink Midlands for our next Virtual Coffee Break of 2021. \nThe informal gathering will be hosted by Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands.  These online coffee breaks provide an opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nWe will be joined at this session by Alex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation at the Office for Life Sciences\, who will be giving us a short update on how Brexit has affected the Life Sciences sector. \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 Now \n  \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. \nMedilink Members only. \nChair: \n Dr Darren Clark\, Chief Executive Medilink Midlands \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGuest Speaker: \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.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
CREATED:20201125T140424Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Reimagining healthcare post COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Join this Medilink Midlands webinar in partnership with Frost & Sullivan ‘Reimagining healthcare post COVID-19’. \nAs healthcare businesses\, organisations and governments work to determine what course of action needs to be taken in a post-pandemic world\, Frost & Sullivan has mobilised its global resources to provide comprehensive scenario based analysis on the future growth and opportunities in the healthcare industry. This analysis will provide stakeholders with sector insights to guide economic development\, collaboration/partnership and company targeting efforts. \nThis webinar will cover: \n* How will the current market turmoil impact business planning?\n* What are the scenarios in the market which will influence strategy?\n* What are the best practices and recommendations for business survival?\n* What growth opportunities exist in the market and how organisations can leverage them? \nThere will be an opportunity to ask any questions in a Q&A session following the presentations. \nSpeaker Profiles: \nSiddharth Saha\, Vice President:Healthcare Research \nSiddharth Saha\, MHM\, BSc.  is the Vice President of Research for the Medical Technologies program area within Frost & Sullivan’s Healthcare practice. In this role\, Siddharth’s main function is providing thought leadership and big picture business implications of research conclusions to commercial and executive teams within stakeholder organisations in the healthcare space. Apart from providing operational and commercial leadership for the research business within the healthcare practice\, he also uses his experience in hospital operational issues\, clinical workflows and real time healthcare industry analysis to design\, execute and deliver professional services based on actionable market insights and advisory services. Siddharth has a passion for analysing the role of technology and innovative business models in solving the myriad of challenges the healthcare industry currently faces. He works closely with leading medical OEM’s\, ICT firms\, technology start-ups\, new entrants in the value chain and\, the investment community\, as they assess commercially sustainable value propositions in the healthcare business sector. \n  \n  \nUnmesh Lal\, Industry Principal: Life Sciences \nUnmesh has 15+ years of healthcare industry expertise\, comprising of strategy consulting\, primarily with global pharmaceutical companies. His particular expertise lies in tracking game changing companies\, innovative business models and disruptive technologies in the digital transformation of the life sciences industry. He has engaged with European clients across key healthcare sectors from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to clinical diagnostics and clinical research. His thought leadership and in-depth understanding of the precision health ecosystem enable him to guide companies in identifying growth opportunities in key segments like life sciences IT\, personalized therapeutics and contract services. He is author of the ‘Post-pandemic Global Healthcare Market Outlook’ research analyses and holds a Master degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. \n  \n  \n \nChandni Mathur\, Senior Industry Analyst: Transformational Health \nChandni Mathur is a seasoned healthcare strategist and consultant with over 11 years of experience across large\, global consulting firms and in the healthcare provider space in India and in the UAE. She is currently serving as a Senior Industry Analyst in the Digital Health program at Frost & Sullivan. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/reimagining-healthcare-post-covid19/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210217T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034458
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
DESCRIPTION:  \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 Wednesday 17th February. \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.  \nSPEAKER PROFILES: \nLive Q&A Session Chair: Mike Watson\, Digital Lead\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network\n\nMike is responsible for taking forward our approach to supporting change through digital innovations working with a wide range of partners from across the East Midlands to take forward the most promising digital innovations and ways of working. Mike is also responsible for horizon scanning the rapidly evolving landscape for digital and Artificial Intelligence solutions. \nLive Q&A Session Support: Aisha Ajij\, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer\n\nAisha develops contacts with industry partners and helps ensure the effectiveness of supporting processes such as our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.\n \nPre-recorded webinar: Nicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (note\, Nicholas no longer works for the EMAHSN) \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \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/is-your-business-case-nhs-ready-4/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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