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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Your Healthcare app reviewed and accredited
DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands and ORCHA invite you to attend a free digital health webinar on Thursday 11 February at 10:30 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 Liz Ashall-Payne\, CEO at ORCHA. \nIncluding: \n-Update on the current digital health landscape \n-The importance of getting app reviews and accredited \n-What it involves \n-Getting yourself ready to do it a \n-How to make sense of it all! \n-Sources of support \nThere will be time at the end of the presentation to ask Liz questions. \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\n\nSpeaker Profile: \n \nLiz Ashall-Payne \nLiz Ashall Payne is co-founder and CEO of ORCHA\, the world’s leading provider of digital health accreditation and distribution services. A trained Speech and Language Therapist\, for almost 20 years Liz led NHS transformation programmes\, helping to unlock the power of digital across the UK and Europe. \nIn 2015 Liz founded ORCHA\, attracting investment from Sir Terry Leahy and Bill Currie.  The organisation has grown exponentially\, now providing digital health assessment and distribution services in eleven countries and in the UK to organisations in 50% of NHS regions. \nORCHA has won numerous awards\, whilst Liz has been selected as a Tech Trailblazer by the BIMA 100\, picked as a Healthcare IT Leader by the HIMSS Future 50\, named Entrepreneur of the Year by the British Chamber of Commerce and has featured within the LDC top 50. \nLiz was appointed a NHS England NIA fellow\, is a coach for the NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur program\, a member of the OCS Advisory Board\, the Tech UK Health and Social Care Council and is the Associate Vice Chair for Standards for the British Computing Society. \n\n\n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-getting-your-healthcare-app-reviewed-and-accredited/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210210T110000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Using Government Schemes to Fund your Innovation!
DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Directors\, Matt Symonds and Sam Stephens to get the latest updates on funding and Tax Relief opportunities for your innovative projects in the Health & Life Sciences sector! \nThe new year has signified many changes for the Grant Funding landscape\, most notably\, the EU Funding opportunities available to UK businesses. \n2021 also brings with it a new financial year for R&D Tax Relief claims\, as well as new R&D Tax legislation that will come into effect on 1st April 2021. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll look at the current opportunities available to your business\, as well as how these changes will affect you looking further into 2021. \nThe webinar will cover:\n– Current Grant Funding Opportunities\n– EU Funding Changes\n– Claiming R&D Tax Relief\n– R&D Tax Legislation changes\n– Could your business utilise Capital Allowances? \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. Since\, he has assisted many organisations large and small across a variety of sectors to access UK and EU grant funding to further enable innovation. 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  \n \nSam Stephens\, Director\, TBAT Innovation Ltd\nSam founded TBAT in 2002. As a founding Director of the business\, Sam heads up the R&D Tax Credit team. He began his career at Rolls-Royce Aerospace as a graduate and manufacturing engineer and has continued that passion about engineering\, innovation and new technology throughout his career and personal life. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-governmentschemes/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Maximising your Membership
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first ever Maximising your Membership event\, an informal virtual event chaired by our CEO Darren Clark. Find out about exclusive benefits\, events and offers that will maximise your existing membership or encourage you to join the Medilink Midlands Membership Group. \nWe will be joined by two of our Members who will discuss exclusive member discounts available for their services: \n– Ed Wright\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau LLP (Medilink Midlands Patron)\n– Steve Thomason\, The Marketing Doctor\, Agora Marketing Communications (Medilink Midlands Member) \nIn addition we will be joined by two of our current members Accelerate Associates and Hospital Direct\, 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\n• Details of member-only events \nThere will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions directly to the team at Medilink Midlands. \nNot currently a Medilink Midlands member? If you are not currently a member and wish to find out more\, we would be delighted if you could join us. If you are unable 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. \nSpeakers: \n \nDarren Clark\, CEO Medilink Midlands \n  \n  \n  \nEd Wright\, Partner Shakespeare Martineau \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Steve Thomason\, The Marketing Doctor\, Agora Marketing Communications Ltd \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Philippa Bevan\, Director\, Accelerate Associates \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nHelen Gutteridge\, Technical Director\, Hospital Direct (Marketing) Ltd \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-maximising-your-membership/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210202T110000
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SUMMARY:How Life Sciences companies can use SEO & content to promote their website & drive leads
DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands and digital marketing experts\, Anicca Digital Ltd invite you to attend a free webinar on Tuesday 2 February at 10 am. \nAnicca Digital Ltd helps established organisations improve and grow their digital marketing by using Anicca’s award-winning marketing strategies. \nSukh Singh\, Head of SEO of Anicca will cover the basic areas of SEO and content Life Science companies need to consider and how PR can help your digital presence within the medical industry. Sukh will also share with you an invaluable list of ‘quick-wins’ to take away and implement into your own business. \nIncluding: \n-Gain a basic understanding of On-Page\, Off-Page and Technical SEO\n-Start to improve how people find you in local search\n-Improve how your site’s ‘clickability’ in SERPs (search engine results pages)\n-Start to improve your rankings through on-page SEO\n-Start to fix basic Technical SEO issues\n-Monitor your progress with reporting tools (Google Analytics\, Search Console and rank trackers)\n-There will be time at the end of the presentation to ask Sukh questions. \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE\nSpeaker profile: \n \nSukh Singh\, Head of SEO – Sukh graduated from De Montfort University with a 2.1 in Multimedia Computing in 2007 and began his career working as a Web Designer and Developer which he did for 3 years. After becoming interested in conversions rather than web builds\, he made the transition into SEO. Sukh has worked as an SEO consultant both in-house and at agencies\, and has worked at Anicca since 2014. He currently heads up the SEO team where he divides his time between department management\, business development\, research and development\, and managing large SEO campaigns and website launch/migration projects.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/how-life-sciences-companies-can-use-seo-content-to-promote-their-website-drive-leads/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210126T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK - East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN) for a virtual coffee break on Tuesday 26 January at 3pm\, to have a chat about how to map your health and care stakeholders effectively. This informal gathering will be hosted by Chris Taylor\, Associate Director of Communications and Engagement and you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and find out how the EMAHSN can help. \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 AHSN coffee breaks\, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here. \nChair: \n \nChris Taylor\, Associate Director of Communications and Engagement\nChris is the strategic lead for communications and engagement and oversees the work of the Communications and PPI and Inclusion teams. He also has a lead role within the national AHSN Network communications forum.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/east-midlands-academic-health-science-network-virtual-coffee-break-4-3/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Impact of Brexit - How has your Business been Affected?
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 how they are being affected by Brexit and the end of the Transition Period. \nIn this session\, the Office for Life Sciences will reflect on areas where Brexit has led to a change (such as the regulation of medicines and devices; the way the border operates; and research and international recruitment) and invite attendees to share how their business has been affected. \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. \n  \nSpeaker Profile: \nAlex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n  \n  \n \nRobert Reid\, Head of Regulation & Engagement\, Office for Life Sciences  \nFor the past 3 years Dr Robert Reid has headed up the Office for Life Science’s Medicines Regulation and Business Engagement function in the Trade Regulation and Analysis Team. Prior to this role\, Rob worked as the Group Leader for the Biometrology research group at the National Physical Laboratory \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-impact-of-brexit-how-has-your-business-been-affected/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210119T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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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 first 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. \nThe theme for this coffee break will be the importance of clinical evaluation and how it has been successful in accelerating a vaccine for COVID-19\, we will be joined by Theo Christie\, Business Development Manager from the NIHR Clinical Research Network.  Theo will be sharing information on the work and research being carried out by NIHR and his personal experience of taking part in a COVID-19 Clinical Trial. \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.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-190121/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T144500
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The UKCA Mark (implications on medical devices and product import/export)
DESCRIPTION:The UK has left the EU and part of that transition is the establishment of a UK based alternative to the European CE mark. \nIn this Medilink Midlands webinar\, regulatory affairs expert Richard Young will explore the requirements for the UKCA mark\, the time frames associated with this transition\, and the strategic considerations organisations should be planning for if they wish to maintain access to the UK market going forward. \nThe session is intended for business\, Quality\, and Regulatory leaders and will feature 40 minutes of presentation followed by a 20 minute Q&A session. \nDuration: 1 hour \nCLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\n\nSpeaker Profile:\n\nRichard Young\, Managing Director\, Acclaim Biomedical Consulting Ltd\nRichard has an extensive background in regulatory affairs in addition to GMP (quality assurance)\, GLP (laboratory testing)\, and GCP (clinical). Spanning over two decades\, these core skill areas have been developed with experience in products ranging from class 3 devices such as Orthopaedic implants (IIb) neurological robots\, through electromedical devices such as infusion systems and cardiovascular products. \nRichard brings a blend of pragmatism and experience to these disciplines that facilitate insightful problem-solving approaches as well as solid solutions. \nRichard’s skills and experience includes such areas as the development and implementation of effective quality management systems\, auditing to ISO and FDA QSIT standards\, and operating at national and international level through industry associations including Eucomed\, ABHI and ABHI Technical Policy Group.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-ukca-mark-implications-on-medical-devices-and-product-import-export/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Mental Health in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This Medilink Midlands webinar will explore the impact of mental health on the workplace and introduce the Mental Health and Productivity Pilot (MHPP) being offered to businesses across the Midlands Engine Region. \nA healthy and inclusive workplace is essential for all businesses so providing appropriate support for employees\, creating a culture of openness and tackling discrimination and stigma will help to remove some of the barriers to growth and development for businesses. The cost to the economy of mental health across the Midlands is estimated to be in the region of £45 billion in 2020. This will be impacted further by the covid-19 pandemic\, which no one was prepared for. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles:\n\nDr Paula Holt – Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of College of Health\, Psychology and Social Care\nPaula started her career as a General nurse\, specialising in acute medicine. She then became a mental health nurse working in acute psychiatry and care of older people with mental illness. She served as an Army officer for 8 years serving in SE England\, Germany and Scotland heading up mental health services for Forces personnel and their families\, and served on operational tours of Bosnia in 1993/4 with the UN and 1997 with NATO. She returned to the NHS and headed up a drug and alcohol team\, a mentally disordered offender service and developed court-mandated drug treatment for offenders. She has worked in Higher education since 2002 and is currently Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of College of Health\, Psychology and Social Care at the University of Derby. \n \nProfessor Dean Fathers\, Chair and Non-Executive Board Member\, Mentor and Consultant\nDean has a wealth of experience in a range of organisations\, from FTSE/blue-chips in the private sector\, large national Government Departments and Public Agencies\, including over 20 years experience as the Chair of a variety of NHS organisations\, to medium sized private\, entrepreneurial companies. He is an accomplished Director\, having held numerous executive and non executive board positions and also has international experience as an organisational change leader\, practicing as a Board/Executive Development Consultant in fields as diverse as; the automotive industry\, construction\, distribution\, education\, media\, retail\, and pharmaceutical/health sectors in Europe\, North America and Asia Pacific. The development of strategy as a driver for change and sustainable long term success is his forte and this is linked to a deep understanding of best practices principles of board governance which he has honed through a number of visiting professor roles at Cass\, Leeds\, Lincoln and Nottingham Business Schools. Amongst his portfolio of roles Dean Chairs the Centre for Organisational Resilience at Lincoln International Business School which is exploring the relationship between governance and mental health. \n\nKate Wood – Project Manager Mental Health and Productivity Pilot\nKate has worked in the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Office for over 12 months. She brings with her over 20 years experience in business development and management\, specialising in substance misuse and mental health-having worked in the Prison Service for 10 years and across a variety of community mental health services for both vulnerable adults and young people. Her drive for positive mental wellbeing within all sectors is at the heart of her role and she feels honoured to be leading on the Mental Health and Productivity Pilot. \n\nRobin Pepper – Knowledge Exchange Manager\nRobin has some 30 years experience in a Business Development role spent primarily in the Healthcare Sector. Originally from a Communications and Marketing background\, Robin’s latter career pathway has been established within Higher Education and Health & Social Care\, in a Knowledge Exchange capacity. Much of this time has centred on working with academic partners and practitioners on the development of the workforce\, research and innovation in healthcare practice.\nWorking with employers and healthcare professionals on improving public health and reducing health inequality\, particularly with regards to community & mental health\, is a key focus of Robin’s current role at the University of Derby.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-mental-health-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T113000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Introduction to NHS Market Access
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 12th January . \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.  \nBOOKING IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS SESSION\n  \nSPEAKER PROFILE:  \nLive Q&A Chair:\n \n  \nTim Robinson\, Commercial Director\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nAisha Ajij\, Project Support & Industry Liaison Officer\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \n  \n  \n  \nJulian Patel\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \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 throughout the UK and abroad\, providing wealth creation opportunities across the East Midlands
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-introduction-to-nhs-market-access/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201225T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201225T170000
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SUMMARY:Test Event Only
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URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/test-event-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201217T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Virtual Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN) for a virtual coffee break on Thursday 17 December at 10:30am\, to have a chat about the complexity of health data and where to find publicly available data to support innovation in the NHS. \nThis informal gathering will be hosted by Glen Howard\, Programme Manager – Health Analytics and Informatics and you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and find out how the EMAHSN can help. \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 Midlands 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. \nChair: \n \n  \nGlen Howard\, Programme Manager – Health Analytics and Informatics \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/east-midlands-academic-health-science-network-virtual-coffee-break-4/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201215T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201112T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T155710Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Planning & Executing a post Covid-19 Business Recovery Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join this Medilink Midlands webinar in partnership with Christopher Demetriou\, Head of Business Advisory at Archimedia Accounts\, to learn how to Facilitate a Business Recovery Planning Session with your team\, focused on Recovering your business impacted through Covid. \nEvery business has been impacted to some extent by the Covid-19 pandemic. We want to ensure businesses recover from the pandemic as strongly as possible.\n• Do you want certainty about your new minimum weekly viable sales level to survive?\n• Do you want to learn how to further maximise opportunities and minimise vulnerabilities and risks?\n• Would you like to reduce the cashflow strain on your business?\n• Do you want clarity on the support and finance needed for your business at this challenging time? \nA Business Recovery Planning session requires you to reconsider all aspects of your business to ensure its best chance of recovery. Archimedia Accounts work with clients to develop a concise Business Recovery Plans and clarify the future direction of their business. \nWe’ll also show you how to revise your personal and business’s budget\, maximise support entitlements\, set goals for each department\, apply for bank finance (if needed) and ensure you feel supported throughout this recovery period. \nThis webinar will show you the exact Business Recovery Planning process we undertake with clients so you can do it yourself with your team. \nThere will be an opportunity to ask your questions directly to our speaker during a Q&A session. \nSpeaker Profile \nChristopher Demetriou\, Head of Business Advisory\, Archimedia Accounts \nChris has been delivering Business Plans over the last 8 years with many of Archimedia’s clients and in that time he has lead a number of those clients towards business success. His passion is continuously understanding business strategy & culture\, and helping our clients achieve their goals.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-planning-executing-a-post-covid-19-business-recovery-plan/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201124T113532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T113532Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL EVENT: Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place online on Tuesday 8 December. \nThis AGM brings together our Midlands membership\, which we have been working towards for some time. \nFollowing the formal presentations\, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the newly appointed Board of Directors. \nYou will also hear from two of our members sharing their recent experiences and how they have benefited from their membership. \nWe’re looking forward to welcoming our members to help launch Medilink Midlands and hope you can join us\, as we open the door to new networks\, business communities\, and opportunities across the Midlands. \nCLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. \nJoining details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-event-medilink-midlands-annual-general-meeting-agm/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201013T070828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T070828Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How to plan and deliver a successful marketing campaign - for Life Sciences companies
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar in partnership with Robin Bodicoat\, Marketing Director at Quotient Sciences\, to learn how to plan and deliver a successful marketing campaign. \nA successful marketing campaign will deliver the right message\, to the right audience through the right marketing channels. If you under-deliver in any of these areas your marketing will fail. This webinar will explore all 3 key elements that make up a campaign:\n• Target audience\n• Message\n• Media channel \nUsing practical industry focused examples you will learn how to identify and connect with your ideal target audience\, how to develop appropriate messaging that sets you apart from your competitors and what channels you need to use to get in front of your audience. \nThis webinar is suitable for anyone working in medical\, health\, medical technologies\, pharmaceutical or scientific sectors; who are responsible for promoting your products and services. \nThere will be an opportunity to ask any questions in a Q&A session following the presentation. \nSpeaker Profile \n Robin Bodicoat\, Marketing Director at Quotient Sciences \nRobin is the CIM qualified\, Marketing Director at Quotient Sciences\, a leading drug development services organization. He is also an active Board Member of the BMC (Business Marketing Club)\, which is the independent voice of the B2B marketing industry. He has 15+ years’ experience in Life Sciences\, Pharma and Healthcare\, with knowledge in marketing campaign planning and strategy\, and brand development. In 2017 he managed the global re-brand of Quotient Sciences.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-how-to-plan-and-deliver-a-successful-marketing-campaign-for-life-sciences-companies/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201126T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20200922T131336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T131336Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting the most out of your IP budget
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are only just starting to consider intellectual property (IP) protection or already have multiple patent applications filed\, this webinar is for all cost-conscious SMEs looking to maximise the value of your IP. \nPatent attorneys from the Life Sciences and Medical Devices teams at Adamson Jones IP\, David Gwilliam and Katherine Wright will share key points of the application process with practical tips to help you manage your IP costs. \nThis one hour webinar will cover: \n– Overview of costs and key decision points throughout the patent process\n– Make the most of your IP budget at each stage of the patent process and in the overall maintenance of a patent portfolio\n-Case studies exemplifying how to make the most of an IP budget in different scenarios\n– Q&A \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nDavid Gwilliam\, Partner – Patent Attorney\, Adamson Jones IP \nDavid obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry & Genetics from the University of Nottingham\, followed by a Master of Science degree in Cancer Immunotherapy from the same university. David’s research involved studies into the effect of cytokine signalling on naïve CD4+ T-cell activation.\nFollowing completion of his studies in 2007\, David worked in industry\, for MedImmune UK Ltd\, before joining AdamsonJones in July 2008. He trained with the firm and completed his qualification as both UK and European Patent Attorney in 2012. David is involved in all aspects of patent drafting and prosecution\, predominantly in the areas of biotechnology and healthcare\, and is also a key member of our Trade Marks team\, having qualified as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2014.\nDavid is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys\, and a member of the European Patents Institute. \n\nKatherine Wright\, Associate – Patent Attorney\, Adamson Jones IP \nKatherine graduated with a 1st Class Masters degree in Chemistry from the University of York. During her time there she completed a research project into mummification practices in Ancient Yemen\, focusing on identifying substances used in the embalming process. After graduating\, Katherine spent some time as a Research Assistant within the Physics Department at the University of Birmingham where she was part of a research team developing Positron Emission Tomography for use in industry and research.\nKatherine joined AdamsonJones in April 2010\, and trained with the firm. In April 2011 Katherine was awarded the Moss Prize for the candidate achieving the highest aggregate marks in the patent Foundation Papers of the 2010 qualifying examination\, a year later she followed that success by winning the prize for the best performance in the 2011 Advanced Patent Drafting paper\, and then she won the prize for the top mark in the 2012 Advanced Patent Attorneys’ Practice paper. Katherine qualified as a UK patent attorney in April 2013 and as European Patent Attorney in 2014\, and is involved in the full range of patent filing\, prosecution and advisory work for a variety of clients\, predominantly in the fields of pharmaceuticals\, healthcare and related technologies.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/gettingthemostoutofyouripbudget/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201106T153045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T153045Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Medilink East Midlands Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Medilink East Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place online on Wednesday 25th November. \nThis is an opportunity to find out how Medilink East Midlands has performed over the last financial year\, hear about our current plans and the future of Medilink Midlands. \nFollowing the formal presentations there will be a chance to meet the Directors and Executive team of Medilink East Midlands in an informal atmosphere online. \nThis is the final AGM for Medilink East Midlands\, before merging with Medilink West Midlands to form a Medilink Midlands group structure. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM\, but regrettably will not be able to participate in the voting. \n  \nJoining details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-event-medilink-east-midlands-annual-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201123T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201109T101547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T101547Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Regulation\, Immigration and Research: What changes at the end of the year
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything Life Sciences firms need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nIn particular\, they will cover: \n\n-The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia.\n-How the regulation of Medicines and Medtech is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system.\n-How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January\n-Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding.\n\nThe session will include plenty of time for questions\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nPlease note – this webinar will cover similar material to the webinars run by Medilink Midlands and the Office for Life Sciences on 4 and 11 November.\nDuration: 1 hour \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE\nSpeaker Profiles \n Alex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n Jess Kirby\, Senior Policy Advisor\, International Trade and Medical Devices\, Office for Life Sciences \nJess is a trade and medical device expert\, who has worked in the Business Department for three years – with roles focussed on Brexit and International Trade. \nPrior to this\, Jess trained as an NHS Radiographer and worked in a specialist Medical Device firm.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-regulation-immigration-and-research-what-changes-at-the-end-of-the-year/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201112T104500
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201103T162843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T162843Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Microsoft 365 Tools – a smarter and more productive way to work
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Teams has proven a vital tool to share information securely and support new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic. \nJoin Medilink Midlands and Tim Price\, Train IT Midlands (Microsoft Certified Trainer) on Thursday 12 November to find out how you can improve productivity and enhance collaboration across your organisation and the life sciences and healthcare community. \nThis 45-minute webinar will: \n– Benefit your organisation that requires collaboration tools to communicate with colleagues across the world and share information in real-time.\n– Highlight useful features it contains that individuals may not know\, due to little or no formal training in Office 365.\n– Improve employee and employer skill levels in the way they can work smarter\, faster from administration through to project management underpins increases in development and manufacturing. \nWhat will attendees gain from attending this event? \nThe time saving and cost benefits are significant in several areas across the business. \n– Manage and organise documents more efficiently between co-workers and reduce duplication\n– Reduce the need and cost of third party cloud file storage to share documents and online meeting software across your organisation.\n– Improve remote working capabilities\, using simple chat\, group chat\, and video conferencing.\n– Unify the way you collaborate and share information internally and with third parties. \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE CLICK HERE
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-microsoft-365-tools-a-smarter-and-more-productive-way-to-work/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201026T095812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T095812Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Medicines\, Brexit and the Border
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything firms developing\, manufacturing and selling Medicines need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nIn particular\, they will cover: \n– The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia \n– How the regulation of Medicines is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system \n–  How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January; and \n–  Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding \nThe session will include plenty of time for questions\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nPlease note – this webinar will cover similar material to the webinars run by Medilink Midlands and the Office for Life Sciences on 4 and 23 November. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nDr Robert Reid\, Head of Medicines Regulation and Engagement\, Office for Life Sciences\nRobert works in the Office for Life Sciences\, where he is responsible for Medicines Regulation and Business Readiness for the end of the Transition Period. Rob holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Leicester\, and previously worked at the National Physical Laboratory and Which? \n\nElspeth Bailey\, Policy Advisor\, Office for Life Sciences\nElspeth works in the Office for Life Sciences\, where she leads on the Northern Ireland Protocol and supports work on Business Readiness for the end of the Transition Period. Previously\, Elspeth has taught in China\, and worked in the Government team responsible for the Aerospace Sector.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medicines-brexit-and-the-border-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201028T084958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T084958Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - members only
DESCRIPTION:An informal gathering\, hosted by Dr. Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands. \nAn opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nWe’re here to help\, so let Medilink along with the virtual group work together to help each other with any concerns\, issues\, or solution needs you may have. If you have any questions or comments\, please feel free to submit in advance to make sure we cover your needs and meet expectations. \nBOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201026T095812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T095812Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Medical Devices\, Brexit and the Border
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything MedTech firms need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nThis webinar will cover: \n1. The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia. \n2. How the regulation of MedTech is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system. \n3. How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January; and \n4. Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding. \n  \nThe session will include a Q&A session\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nSpeaker Profiles \n \nAlex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n  \n \n  \nJess Kirby\, Senior Policy Advisor\, International Trade and Medical Devices\, Office for Life Sciences \nJess is a trade and medical device expert\, who has worked in the Business Department for three years – with roles focussed on Brexit and International Trade. \nPrior to this\, Jess trained as an NHS Radiographer and worked in a specialist Medical Device firm. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medical-devices-brexit-and-the-border/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201027T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201027T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20201012T162833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T162833Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink Midlands for an early morning virtual coffee break on Tuesday 27 October at 8.30am. \nNetworking opportunities are one of the many Medilink Midlands member benefits and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still won’t allow face to face events\, we have introduced an online opportunity to enable members to still connect with one another. This is an informal gathering\, hosted by Darren Clark\, our Chief Executive\, where you can share your current challenges and experiences and we can make introductions to those that can help. Or you could also join us just to see a friendly face and take time out from working at home. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nDial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nMedilink Members only \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-6/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20200923T153541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T153541Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink East Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink EM for an afternoon virtual coffee break on Tuesday 13 October at 1.30pm. \nNetworking opportunities are one of the many Medilink EM member benefits and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still won’t allow face to face events\, we have introduced an online opportunity to enable members to still connect with one another. This is an informal gathering\, hosted by Darren Clark\, our Chief Executive\, where you can share your current challenges and experiences and we can make introductions to those that can help. Or you could also join us just to see a friendly face and take time out from working at home. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nDial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nMedilink Members only \nBook Now
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-east-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-3/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201008T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20200916T115752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T115752Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink UK Healthcare Virtual Business Awards 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the very first virtual Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2020 and celebrate the very best of UK Life Sciences companies. \nHosted by Chris Turner\, Comedian and Freestyle Rapper\, join 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 platform of virtual networking. \nThe awards demonstrate that regional depth and national reach by recognising the achievements of the regional Medilink awards winners for 2019-2020 categories; \n– Start Up\, sponsored by HORIBA\n– Export Achievement\, sponsored by Morningside Pharmaceuticals\n– Collaboration with the NHS\, sponsored by the AHSN Network\n– Innovation\, sponsored by Kallik\n– Outstanding Achievement\, sponsored by Mills & Reeve \nMedilink UK are delighted to announce that Grant Thornton are the headline sponsor for these prestigious awards and we are proud to bring you these awards in association with Med-Tech Innovation and MedTech Integrates. \n\nTo read more about our sponsors and the finalists\, please click here. \nNote: These national awards are managed by Medilink East Midlands on behalf of Medilink UK
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-uk-healthcare-virtual-business-awards-2020/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201005T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20200403T084137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T084137Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Autumn Networking
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin Medilink Midlands for our virtual Autumn Networking event\, in association with the City of Mentor\, USA. \nNetworking opportunities are one of the many Medilink Midlands member benefits and as the current COVID-19 restricts the opportunity for face to face events\, our Autumn Networking event will now be virtual. \nThis is an informal gathering and will provide an opportunity for both members and non-members to engage with one another as well as their US counterparts. \nBecause of our growing relationship with the City of Mentor\, Ohio\, we have moved our autumn networking to the 5th October\, and it will now be incorporated within the B2B International Networking  at the annual trade mission made by the City of Mentor. The networking will take place towards the end of the conference. As well as the B2B International Networking \, they are hosting an afternoon’s conference. This will provide a chance to learn more about the advantages of doing business in Northeast Ohio and the City of Mentor . \nTo book your place and for further details please click here.\nOpen to both Medilink members and non-members. There is no charge for attending this event. \nPlease note: When booking\, you will be registered for the whole conference\, however you have the option to join at any time\, including just the B2B International Networking opportunity. \nBookings are being managed by The City of Mentor International Trade Initiative\, via Eventbrite. Delegates will receive login credentials and instructions in the week prior to 5 October.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/autumn-networking/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201005T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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SUMMARY:Mentor Means Business - Conference and Networking
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Northeast Ohio region is home to some of the leading medical institutions in the United States\, including the Cleveland Clinic\, and the region has developed one of the nation’s most important biomedical clusters. \nOver 700 biomedical firms are located there\, including over 400 medical device manufacturers specializing in imaging\, neuro-stimulation\, orthopaedics\, cardiovascular\, and sterilization.  Among these are world leaders such as General Electric Healthcare\, Siemens\, Toshiba\, Hitachi\, Philips Healthcare\, and STERIS.  STERIS Corporation was founded in Mentor in 1985. Today\, STERIS is a global leader in infection prevention\, contamination control\, surgical and critical care technologies\, and more.  Other top Mentor biomedical companies include Volk Optical\, Frantz Medical Group\, SourceOne Merry X-Ray Corporation\, and Integrated Medical Solutions. \nInternationally recognized clinical research institutions\, including the prestigious Cleveland Clinic\, University Hospitals\, and Case Western Reserve University\, provide Mentor biomedical and med-tech companies a world-class platform for research\, design\, and innovation. \nOhio’s commitment to supporting investment in the biotech industry and these centres of excellence and innovation have driven Ohio’s biomedical industry to grow by 59% since the year 2000\, now employing over 80\,000 experienced workers. \nMentor\, Ohio is strategically located in the heart of this cluster and ready to assist international biomedical and MedTech companies to invest for success. \nOn 5 October 2020\, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn more about the advantages of doing business in Northeast Ohio and the City of Mentor by participating in a virtual conference focused on Ohio’s Medtech innovation corridor. \nConference activities include: \n\nDiscussion with experienced legal advisors on setting up your US business operations and positioning your company for success in the North American market.\nGuidance from high-level US hospital system personnel on the particulars of getting your products and services into the US healthcare system.\nDirect interaction and potential dialogue with US companies and officials that can help you bring your products and services into the United States.\nA company panel talk on doing business in MedTech and BioMed in the US\, featuring TWO Medilink EM Members\, Uvamed and eg Technology.\nMedilink Autumn Networking will be incorporated into the B2B International Networking towards the end of the Conference\, providing an opportunity for both members and non-members to engage with their US counterparts.\n\nFor more information\, contact the Department of Planning and Development at business@cityofmentor.com or visit www.mentormeansbusiness.com. \nTo register for the conference\, click here\nCONFERENCE AGENDA \n8:30 AM EDT / 13.30 BST / 14.30 EST\nWelcome and Presentation\nNortheast Ohio and the City of Mentor – Discovering the competitive advantage for international companies\, particularly in the biomedical and medtech sector\, impacts of COVID-19. \n9:15 AM EDT / 14.15 BST / 15.15 EST\nPresentation\nSetting up your US business operation – things to keep in mind\, effective strategies\, and pitfalls to consider\n     Howard Goulden\, Howard Kennedy\nSteven Howard Roth\, Associate\, Roetzel and Andress \n10:00 AM EDT / 15.00 BST / 16.00 EST      \nBrief Break \n10:10 AM EDT / 15.10 BST / 16.1- EST\nPresentation\nThe Healthcare/BioTech/MedTech Ecosystem in the US/State of Ohio\n       Tyler Allchin\, Director\, Healthcare\, JobsOhio  \n10:35AM EDT / 15.15 BST / 16.15 EST       \nPresentations\nAccessing the business operations of US medical centres\, strategies for success.\n     David Sylvan\, President\, UH Ventures\, University Hospitals\nCleveland Clinic Personnel \n11:15AM EDT / 16.00 BST / 17.00 EST       \nPanel Discussion\nDoing business in biomedical/medtech in the United States\, particularly in a COVID and post-COVID environment\n       Steve Norton\, STERIS Corporation\nJustin Bloyd\, RB Sigma\nKeith Fawdington and Jon Snyder\, UVAMED/Rainbow Trays\nDr. Rouzet Agaiby\, EG Technology \n11:45AM EDT / 16.45 BST / 17.45 EST       \nPresentation\nCleveland Clinic UK Operations from London\n     Travis Laird\, Chief Business Operations Officer \n12:00PM EDT/17.00 BST/18.00 EST\nVirtual B2B Networking\nOpportunity to talk real-time with biomedical and medtech companies from both sides of the Atlantic. \n12:30PM EDT / 17.30 BST / 18.30 EST\nConclusion\nClosing remarks \nTuesday\, 6 October \n9:00AM EDT / 2:00PM BST / 3:00PM EST \nCleveland Clinic Innovation Summit 2020 – Virtual \nTo register for the Cleveland Clinic Summit go to:  https://innovations.clevelandclinic.org/Summit/Overview.aspx
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/mentor-means-business/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200929T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
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SUMMARY:Medilink East Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink EM for an afternoon virtual coffee break on Tuesday 29 September at 1.00pm. \nNetworking opportunities are one of the many Medilink EM member benefits and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still won’t allow face to face events\, we have introduced an online opportunity to enable members to still connect with one another. This is an informal gathering\, hosted by Darren Clark\, our Chief Executive\, where you can share your current challenges and experiences and we can make introductions to those that can help. Or you could also join us just to see a friendly face and take time out from working at home. \nThis virtual coffee break will provide the opportunity to hear an update on our recent activity\, in particular plans for Medilink Midlands. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nDial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nMedilink Members only
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-east-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200916T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20200626T134819Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Life Sciences Opportunities in Wallonia\, Belgium
DESCRIPTION:Wallonia\, the French-speaking region of Belgium\, is one of the key references in the field of life sciences\, as it occupies a pivotal role for the European and global pharmaceutical industry thanks to a unique ecosystem. The ongoing efforts to improve the business environment in the region have allowed companies to improve their competitiveness through lower costs and easier access to facilities and qualified workforce. This is why the region has been chosen to produce the active substance for the AstraZeneca vaccine against covid-19. \nIf your company wishes to learn about Wallonia’s unique advantages and is thinking about expanding to Mainland Europe\, you are welcome to attend this webinar. AWEX\, the Walloon Agency in charge of Foreign Trade and Investment\, will present the region’s ecosystem. \nThe webinar will cover:\n– The Walloon ecosystem for the life sciences industry\n– The Biowin Cluster\n– The 6 strategic domains: (bio)pharmacy\, cell therapy\, radiation applied to health\, medical devices and in vitro diagnostics\, biomanufacturing\, data science\n– The Science Parks Network\n– The 2 potential partners: BioPark Charleroi & Louvain la Neuve Science Park \n-The Belgian tax regime \n-Tax incentives for R&D & IP in Belgium \n-Financial incentives \n– Cash grants \n-Subsidies for foreign companies \n-Welcome office \nThere will also be the opportunity to ask questions directly to the speakers. \nTO BOOK YOUR PLACE\, PLEASE CLICK HERE\nSpeaker Profiles: \nMaxime Couvreur\, Trade & Investment Counsellor\, The Embassy of Belgium – AWEX \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLaurence Slangen\, Business Relations Manager\, SPI Agency (Liège Region)/Representative of the SpoW (Science Parks of Wallonia) Network \n  \n  \n  \nMarc Dechamps\, Director of International Affairs\, Biowin Cluster\, Wallonia \n  \n  \n  \n \nNicolas Honhon\, Tax Expert & Brexit Expert – Fiscal Department\, Foreign Investment of the Federal Public Service of Belgium. (based in the Belgium Embassy in London) \n  \n  \n  \n  Régis César\, Scientific advisor\, department of research & innovation\, Walloon administration \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-life-sciences-opportunities-in-wallonia-belgium/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200915T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200915T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093738
CREATED:20200827T153500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T153500Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink East Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink EM for an early morning virtual coffee break on Tuesday 15 September at 8.30am. \nNetworking opportunities are one of the many Medilink EM member benefits and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still won’t allow face to face events\, we have introduced an online opportunity to enable members to still connect with one another. This is an informal gathering\, hosted by Darren Clark\, our Chief Executive\, where you can share your current challenges and experiences and we can make introductions to those that can help. Or you could also join us just to see a friendly face and take time out from working at home. \nThe theme of today’s coffee break will be ‘How has your marketing changed?’ \nGrab a coffee and join us. \nDial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nMedilink Members only \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-east-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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