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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Going Digital - Empowering Innovators to Engage with the NHS of Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:                        \nHelping innovators navigate digital transformation in light of the NHS 10-Year Plan. \nInsight 1: Building Digital Health Tools for the NHS \nMedilink Midlands are delighted to be collaborating with Arise Innovation Hubs and Innovate UK in a series of events for autumn and winter 2025/26.  The first of these looks at one the common themes in the NHS’s current 10-year plan\, which aims to make the NHS fit for the future.\nWe will explore how to design and deploy effective\, scalable digital apps tailored for NHS use — from prototype to practical implementation. Hearing from those who have successfully delivered into the NHS\, those currently developing innovations and those who can support the innovator. \nHow do we create the reality of ‘a doctor in our pocket’ \nAgenda: \n10.00am      Registration & networking \n10.30am      Introduction and Welcome by Arise & Medilink Midlands teams \nEvent Chair: Dr Beverley Vaughan \n10.45am      Setting the challenge and how innovators step up – Dr Michael Watts MBA MBChB BSc (Hons) Young Health Tech Leader of the Year 2024\, Health Tech World\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Blüm Health Ltd\, NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow\, NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur & Mentor\n \n11.15am       Lightening pitches \n\nMatt Lavis\, Head of Technology – SkyRocket Phytopharma\nMuntazir Panjwani\, Director – Vibe Agency\nUzma Sajjad\, Founder – RescQ\nJamie Tidman\, CEO – ND Lens\n\n11.30am      Q&A \n11.45am      Support available to innovators \n\nRegulatory: John Connah – EG Technologies\nR&D Tax: Peter Clark and Younes Fegheh-Hassanpour – RCKPartners\nInnovate UK: Mike Herd\, Ecosystem Innovation Growth Specialist\nHealth Innovation East: Lamprini Kaftantzi\, PHD – Senior Advisor (Commercial)\n\n12.00pm     Networking lunch \n1:00pm       Depart \n  \n\n  \nSpeakers: \nEvent Chair: Dr Beverley Vaughan\, Arise Innovation Hubs Director \nBeverley is a scientist by training\, having worked in academia\, start-up and business sectors\, including Cambridge University Teaching hospitals\, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC)\, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and University of Oxford. Currently\, Director at Arise Innovation hubs\, part of Anglia Ruskin University\, small but beautifully formed and importantly close but not within the golden triangle powerhouses. Beverley has been building a pipeline and success stories in the local environment has involved using knowledge of other clusters and adaptation to a different ecosystem.  Collaborating with our community to harness the skills and talent in ARU to support them\, on a bespoke and case by case basis. Proud to have delivered programmes such as ABOVE and learnt how being small can make you nimble but success relies on powerful and strategic partnership. \n  \n  \n Dr Michael Watts MBA MBChB BSc (Hons)\, Co-Founder and CEO at Blüm Health \nMichael is the Young Health Tech Leader of the Year 2024\, an NHS doctor\, NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow and MBA Graduate by background. Over the last few years\, he has been the CEO of Blüm Health\, an award-winning digital health organisation that collaboratively works with Hospitals\, SMEs and Large Corporates to design\, build\, and scale digital health software solutions\, in the hope to empower public and private sector organisations to boost their digital maturity and unlock their innovative potential. Michael has extensive experience in supporting NHS organisations design\, build and procure digital health ecosystems and understands the importance of digital inclusivity from a patient\, workforce and organisational perspective. \n  \n \nMatt Lavis\, Chief Technology Officer at Skyrocket Phytopharma \nMatt is the Chief Technology Officer for Skyrocket Phytopharma\, the distributor and Responsible Person for the Neuropad\, Sudopad and Sudometrics products in the United Kingdom. Matt collaborates with clinical experts to lead the development and integration of innovative technologies that improve patient care and safety\, overseeing product design\, engineering\, and regulatory compliance. \nMatt has spent 25 years leading digital projects in both the private and public sector for diverse organisations such as HMRC\, Department for Business and Trade\, Sainsbury’s and Argos\, with a recent history of delivering a number of key post-Brexit UK trade platforms. \n  \n \n  \nMuntazir Panjwani\, Co-Founder at Vibe Agency \nMuntazir Panjwani is a co-founder of Vibe Agency\, a tech consultancy that builds digital platforms across healthcare\, education and the public sector. He leads product direction and delivery\, building scalable solutions used by clinicians\, staff\, learners and administrators. With over a decade of experience\, Vibe Agency has delivered learning and workforce platforms and operational tools for NHS organisations\, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)\, Local Medical Committees and Training Hubs. Muntazir also mentors on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneurs Programme\, supporting innovators to build new digital solutions in healthcare.         \n  \n   Dr Uzma Sajjad\, Founder at RescQ \nUzma is an interventional cardiology trainee and somewhere between coronary wires and stents\, found an interest in improving outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. The operational lead for RescQ – a digital solution to support to the forgotten bystanders\, who step in during the life or death moments of a cardiac arrest\, before help arrives. \n                      \n  \n                 \n  Jamie Tidman\, CEO at ND Lens \nJamie is an experienced CTO with a 13-year background in software development – 8 of which have included building language AI products in use within the NHS and other healthcare organisations. As CEO of ND Lens\, Jamie is leading the development of a platform which uses AI to transform ADHD and autism assessments\, cutting wait times and clinician workload. The accessible platform streamlines diagnosis\, supports patients during delays\, and helps health services tackle growing backlogs efficiently. \n  \n   John Connah\, Software Team Lead at eg technology \nJohn has over 30 years of experience in coordinating cross-disciplinary teams delivering complex software projects to regulatory standards across multiple platforms and development environments. As an experienced software engineer\, he offers guidance\, mentorship and technical direction on complex projects across the product development roadmap. John leads the software group at eg technology and has worked across a broad section of industry including MedTech\, BioTech\, AgriTech and Consumer sectors. He has extensive experience in medical software\, video and image processing and scientific and biomedical instrumentation control. \n  \n  \nPeter Clark PhD\, Co-founder and R&D Technical Director at RCK Partners \nAs an experienced R&D professional\, Peter completed an engineering doctorate whilst working within a FTSE 100 central R&D department and subsequently worked in development engineering\, refining precious metals\, before undertaking management consulting work to implement innovation software. Having worked within one of Europe’s largest innovation funding providers\, Peter has worked extensively on engineering\, construction\, manufacturing\, and agricultural R&D claims. With a core background in R&D and Chemical Engineering\, Peter can better understand the challenges encountered by his clients\, applying technology driven solutions into corporation tax services on behalf of clients.    \n  \n \nYounes Fegheh-Hassanpour PhD\, R&D Manager at RCK Partners \nYounes is Head of Life-Sciences and an R&D Tax Manager at RCK\, with a D.Phil in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oxford and a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Queen Mary University. With over six years of experience as an R&D tax specialist\, Younes also brings a strong background in industrial drug development. His expertise spans complex drug design\, custom synthesis\, and process development for regulatory-controlled substances used in Phase I and II clinical trials. He has extensive experience in GMP and GLP environments\, including large-scale reactor development\, early-stage steroid pharmaceutical formulation\, and the synthesis of carbohydrates for targeted disease control. Younes has been closely involved in multiple stages of the drug development lifecycle\, from strategy and implementation to hands-on execution of long-term R&D programmes. \n  \n  Mike Herd\, Ecosystem Innovation Growth Specialist \nAn experienced business advisor\, Mike has worked with many hundreds of tech entrepreneurs supporting them to realise the potential of their businesses and themselves. \nAs part of his Innovate UK role\, Mike works with stakeholders across Cambridge to develop the investor ecosystem and to identify and support new high-growth potential tech businesses. \n  \n\nDr Lamprini Kaftantzi\, Senior Advisor at Health Innovation East \nDr Lamprini leads international projects that support overseas companies in navigating the NHS\, as well as helping UK companies achieve success in international markets. Additionally\, she is the Oncology Lead\, helping innovators and SMEs bring oncology innovations into the NHS and supporting providers with the implementation and evaluation of new solutions. Lamprini trained in biology and genetics before completing her doctoral studies on the clinical and commercial translation of advanced cell therapies. She previously worked as a market access consultant\, and a Health Technology Assessor of medical devices and diagnostics for one of NICE’s External Assessment Centres. \n  \n  \nCurrent positions: \n\nInnovate UK – Cambridge Ecosystem\nSenior Innovation & Growth Specialist / Investment\nVisiting Professor – Anglia Ruskin University.\nChair of ARU’s Enterprise & Entrepreneurship External Advisory Panel.\nBoard advisor for technology businesses.\nHolder of the Queens Award for Enterprise.\n\nMike ran the Sussex Innovation Centre\, a leading UK technology business incubator for over twenty years. He acted as a guide and advisor for businesses at all stages from start-up to flotation. He built a high-performing team of advisors and business support staff – including a successful intern scheme. He developed and delivered award-winning entrepreneurial support programmes. \nIn addition\, Mike led on new research commercialisation and student start-up initiatives at the University of Sussex. \nAlso\, an author of novels based on the experiences of start-up entrepreneurs
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-east-of-england-healthtech-cluster-connecting-people-creating-opportunity-2-2/
LOCATION:Arise Chelmsford Innovation Hub\, Alan Cherry Drive\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM1 1QT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:WMHTIA: Driving Local Innovation to Meet Regional NHS Challenges - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 9th DecemberTime: 10:00am – 12:15pmLocation: Online (Goto Webinar) \nWe’re excited to announce the second in a series of three WMHTIA Cluster Events taking place over the coming months. Focusing on driving Local Innovation to Meet Regional NHS Challenges in alignment with the NHS 3 Radical Shifts 10 year plan. \nEvent Agenda  \nCommunity: Driving Local Innovation to Meet Regional NHS Challenges\nHelping innovators tailor solutions to community needs within the NHS 10-Year Plan  \nDate: Tuesday\, 9th December 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM\nLocation: GOTO Webinar   \n10:00 AM – 10:05 AM: Welcome & Housekeeping\nOpening remarks\, event objectives\, and how to make the most of the session.  \n10:05 AM – 10:25 AM: Insight 1 – Understanding Local Needs through Community-Leve Data\nPresented by VUIT Data Labs\nDiscover how to identify and interpret place-based data to uncover unmet health needs at the community level and shape targeted interventions.\nQ&A: 10:25 – 10:30  \n10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Insight 2 –   Addressing Regional Health Priorities in the West Midlands\nPresented by Health Innovation West Midlands \nExplore the biggest health challenges across the West Midlands\, and how local businesses and innovators can engage with public sector needs to co-develop meaningful solutions. Learn how solving the specific\, real-world challenges of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and regional trusts can drive more relevant and impactful innovation — shifting from national to hyper-local approaches.\nQ&A: 10:50 – 10:55  \n10:55 AM – 11:15 AM: Insight 3 – Partnerships as Catalysts for Hospital-to-Community Transformation\nPresented by Our Health Partnership (OHP)\nBy leveraging scale\, shared infrastructure\, and data-driven referral pathways\, OHP can empower GPs to act as local coordinators—reducing hospital demand while delivering more proactive\, prevention-led care.    \nQ&A: 11:15 – 11:20  \n11:20 AM – 11:30 AM: Open Networking Break\nAn opportunity to connect\, share experiences\, and find collaborators with shared regional interests.  \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Interactive Workshop – Tackling Community Health Challenges Through Innovation\nJoin a practical discussion on the barriers and opportunities for working at the community level — exploring key questions such as:  \n\nHow can innovators effectively engage with local systems? \n\n\nWhat strategies support trust-building and uptake at the community level? \n\n\nHow can businesses co-design solutions with communities and health systems? \n\n12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Reflections & Closing Discussion\nCollective reflections\, insight-sharing\, and guidance on how to move forward with community-driven innovation in the NHS.  \n \n  \nSpeaker Profile\n \nOmar Daniels\, Healthtech Investor & Accelerator\nOmar previously co-founded and scaled a startup into 25% of NHS GP practices in 18 months. He is an operator-turned investor in early stage healthtech startups\, while also sitting on the Board of NHS South West London ICB as an Associate NED. Omar founded and leads the Primary Care Accelerator\, a recently launched programme to back\, accelerate and scale innovation in Primary Care. PCA is embedded within at-scale GP practice groups\, bringing real-world customers closer to innovators.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nJudith Stewart\, Director of Economic\, Commercial and Business Development\, Health Innovation West Midlands  \nAs the Director for Economic\, Commercial and Business Development for Health Innovation West Midlands\, Judith support innovators and health care systems to discover\, develop and deploy innovations for the betterment of all. Across her 25+ year career\, she has been instrumental in economic\, employment and community development across the South West and Midlands. With a wide ranging network of contacts and support the organisations\, she enjoys tackling challenges with curiosity and creativity\, always seeking better outcomes.  \n  \n  \n  \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/community/
LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WMHTIA - Prevention: Innovating for a Healthier Future
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 13th January Time: 10:00am – 12:15pmLocation: Online (Goto Webinar) \nWe’re excited to announce the third in a series of three WMHTIA Cluster Events taking place over the coming months. Focusing on helping innovators navigate digital transformation in alignment with the NHS 3 Radical Shifts 10 year plan. \nWMHTIA Cluster Event – Prevention – Innovating for a Healthier Future – Helping innovators navigate digital transformation in light of the NHS 10-Year Plan \nEvent Agenda\n10:00 AM – 10:05 AM\nWelcome & Housekeeping \n10:05 AM – 10:25 AM \nInsight 1: Navigating Regulation Between Wellness and Medical Devices \nPresented by SOTAS \nUnderstand the blurred line between wellness products and regulated medical devices — including what innovators must know to avoid compliance risks and bring credible\, safe products to market.\nQ&A: 10:25 – 10:30 \n10:30 AM – 10:50 AM \nInsight 2: Regional Perspectives on Preventive Innovation \nPresented by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) \nDiscover how the West Midlands region is driving efforts to build a healthier population\, and the pivotal role local government plays in preventing disease before it arises. This session will explore regional priorities\, opportunities for collaboration\, and how innovators can align their solutions with place-based prevention strategies.\nQ&A: 10:50 – 10:55 \n10:55 AM – 11:15 AM \nInsight 3: Case Study – Advancing Prevention Through the Wellness and Mindfulness Market \nPresented by QuietNote \nThis case study highlights a wellness innovation currently operating in the consumer wellbeing space. Through close collaboration with the University of Birmingham\, the initiative is beginning to demonstrate measurable preventive benefits for mental wellbeing\, showing how market-driven wellness solutions can support and align with emerging prevention strategies across the health system. \nQ&A: 11:15 – 11:20 \n11:20 AM – 11:30 AM \nInsight 4 – Using Data-Driven Solutions to Strengthen NHS Prevention Strategy and Value. Explain how BVI\, developed in the West Midlands\, is a new and valid measure of obesity and health risk prevention for the 21st Century. \nPresented by Select Research Ltd \nQ&A: 11:30 AM – 11:35 – AM \n11:35 AM – 12:05 PM\nInteractive Workshop: Overcoming Barriers in Preventive Health Innovation\nJoin a collaborative discussion to unpack common challenges\, such as: \n\nEvidence & Evaluation: Proving value and impact of early-stage preventive solutions.\nUser Engagement: Building lasting user adoption and trust in low-touch interventions.\nFunding & Commissioning: Finding sustainable business models for products that prevent rather than treat.\nRegulatory Ambiguity: Managing grey areas between consumer wellness and clinical claim\nEquity & Access: Ensuring solutions are inclusive and reach underserved populations.\n\n12:05 PM – 12:15 PM\nReflections & Closing\nWrap-up of themes\, key learnings\, and how to continue the conversation beyond the event. \n \nSPEAKER PROFILES \n \nWill Crawford\, Found and Director of Quiet Note\nA UK based company pioneering the QuietNote approach – an innovative healthcare approach based on mindfulness and music. Will studied at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where he came up with the idea for QuietNote as his final year dissertation. From 2024 – 2025 QuietNote were successful in receiving a £50\,000 grant from Innovate UK which funded a world first clinical study into the QuietNote approach. Will is also the Vice President of the Future Faces Chamber of Commerce.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDavid Hawkins\, CTO and Co-Founder of Sotas\nDavid Hawkins is the CTO and Co-Founder of Sotas\, a specialist consultancy delivering regulatory and compliance solutions to HealthTech and MedTech industries. With over 20 years of industry\, David brings deep technical and regulatory insight\, having worked engineering\, quality\, compliance\, and regulatory affairs. He is a trusted expert in navigating regulatory pathways\, often working with complex devices\, software\, and AI-driven technologies. David has supported clients through challenging MDR/IVDR and FDA submissions. His strength lies in bridging technical depth with regulatory clarity\, making compliance achievable\, understandable\, and robust.  David collaborates closely with manufacturers to ensure sustained regulatory performance in dynamic global markets.  \n  \n \n  \n \n  \nRichard Barnes\, CEO of Select Research \nBased in Malvern\, Worcs. Select have been pioneers in human body measurement in 3D for nearly 30 years. \nSelect developed the sizing standards for clothing retailers using their 3D technology\, and since 2004 have developed the Body Volume Index (BVI) and other metrics measured  digitally\, from a smartphone. \nThe Body Mass Index (BMI) was invented in 1835. BVI was designed to be a better\, and modern alternative\, and has now been validated by Mayo Clinic as being a significant improvement on BMI for the prediction of metabolic risk. \n  \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/prevention/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Community - Driving Local Innovation to Meet Regional NHS Community
DESCRIPTION:                     \nTackling community health challenges through innovation.\nInsight 2: Tackling community health challenges through innovation  \nMedilink Midlands are delighted to be collaborating with Arise Innovation Hubs and Innovate UK in a series of events for autumn and winter 2025/26. The second of these looks at an overarching theme in the NHS’s current 10-year plan\, which aims to make the NHS fit for the future. \nAs we look to move from research to reality how are we going to enable more of us to be treated within the community\, keeping our hospitals ready for those times when we really need them.  In a recent paper by the Welcome Trust it becomes clear that we need to put research at the heart of health\, we need to improve and equalise outcomes. \nWe will look at the barriers and opportunities for working with the community addressing the following questions: \n\nHow do we enable patchy patient engagement to become a network of proactive and involved citizens?\nHow do we enable research to be embedded into everyday care\, with trustworthy data infrastructure and incentivised for all to engage?\nHow do we ensure adoption of innovations are widespread\, allowing innovations to be scaled?\n\nAgenda: \n10.00 – 10.25: Arrival\, networking and refreshments \n10.25-10.30: Introduction and Welcome by Arise | Beverley Vaughan \n10.30-10.35: Welcome by Medilink Midlands | Raghul Senthilnathan \n10.35-10.50: Setting the scene I – what does a day in the life of a doctor look like in 10 years? How do remote monitoring technologies change the way the health service operates \nBruce Adams| Clinitouch part of Spirit Health Managing Director \n10.50-11.05: Setting the scene II – How do we co-create the digital solutions and support tools for healthcare of the future \nDr Alice Byram| Royal Society of Medicine president of Digital Health and entrepreneur \n11.05-11.10: Q&A \n11.10-11.30: Coffee & networking break \n11.30-11.45: Lightening pitches \nSeacrest Care Services | Ebun Ojemuyiwa \n11.45-11.55: Q&A \n11.55- 12.20: Support available to innovators \n-Supporting MedTech innovators working in healthcare \nNicola Thorn| AND Technology and Research Managing Director \n-Introducing IUK Business Growth \nDr Lorraine Morley | IUK Business Growth\, UK Lead of the European AgeTech Accelerator programme \n–Introducing Connected Innovation \nScott Cogman | Connected Innovation hubs Director \n-Introducing IP and legal protection for SMEs \nCory Stobart | Senior Associate – Patent Attorney\, Adamson Jones\, part of Gateley \n12.20-13.00: Networking lunch \n \n* If you cannot attend once registered for the event please email events@medilinkmidlands.com \n* If you would like to join our waiting list\, please enter your details here – Waiting List  \n  \nSpeakers \n \nEvent Chair: Dr Beverley Vaughan\, Arise Innovation Hubs Director  \nBeverley is a scientist by training\, having worked in academia\, start-up and business sectors\, including Cambridge University Teaching hospitals\, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC)\, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and University of Oxford. Currently\, Director at Arise Innovation hubs\, part of Anglia Ruskin University\, small but beautifully formed and importantly close but not within the golden triangle powerhouses. Beverley has been building a pipeline and success stories in the local environment has involved using knowledge of other clusters and adaptation to a different ecosystem.  Collaborating with our community to harness the skills and talent in ARU to support them\, on a bespoke and case by case basis. Proud to have delivered programmes such as ABOVE and learnt how being small can make you nimble but success relies on powerful and strategic partnership.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRaghul Senthilnathan\, Innovation Advisor\, Medilink Midlands\nA dynamic Innovation Advisor with a master’s degree in Biotech and Pharma Management from UCL\, and a strong background in life sciences and healthcare innovation. Founder of two innovative start-ups\, with personal expertise in digital technologies. Skilled in leading accelerator programs and supporting early-stage companies to navigate challenges and realize their potential in contributing to the economy. Expertise in coaching\, mentoring\, and business diagnostics to help innovators avoid pitfalls and succeed. \n  \n \nDr Alice Byram\, clinician\, entrepreneur and President of the Digital Health Section at the Royal Society of Medicine \nWith a background in emergency and primary care\, she brings frontline insight to the design and adoption of digital health solutions. Alice works at the intersection of clinical practice\, technology and system change\, advocating for tools that are safe\, equitable and genuinely useful for patients and professionals. In this session\, she sets the scene for how communities\, clinicians\, technologists and policymakers can co-create digital solutions and support tools that meet real NHS needs and shape the future of healthcare together. \n  \n \nScott Cogman\, Innovation Hubs Manager of Connected Innovation\nScott leads on the Innovation Hubs network within the Connected Innovation Programme\, establishing strategic relationships between the hubs\, research institutes and academia and facilitating key conversations around issues such as grow-on space\, funding\, investment and connecting partners with local innovation support.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nBruce Adams \, Managing Director at Clinitouch\,\na UK-based remote patient monitoring platform. With a background in global health and social technology\, he is passionate about how digital health can transform lives worldwide. Clinitouch\, part of Spirit Health\, is dedicated to making healthcare more accessible\, simple\, and affordable for all. Bruce joined in 2021 to build on a decade of successful NHS deployments and to expand the platform’s impact internationally. Working closely with the Department for Business and Trade\, he and the Clinitouch team have developed a growing global presence\, now spanning 30+ partners in 15+ countries across five continents.  \n  \n  \n  \n \nEbun Ojemuyiwa\, Founder & Healthtech Innovator of CheckUup\,\nEbun Ojemuyiwa is the founder of CheckUup\, a preventative mental-wellness platform that identifies early behavioural shifts to strengthen support networks before crisis. ​ \nWith over 15 years’ experience leading governance\, risk and transformation across major institutions including HSBC and JPMorgan\, she blends data-driven strategy with human-centred innovation. ​ \nAs a Director at Seacrest Care Services\, Ebun works closely with vulnerable young people\, giving her deep insight into gaps in early intervention and community support. She is committed to advancing trustworthy\, preventative digital solutions that ease pressure on NHS services and improve equitable outcomes across communities. \n  \n  \n  \n \nCory Stobart\, Senior Associate – Patent Attorney\, Adamson Jones\, part of Gateley\nCory is qualified as a UK Chartered Patent Attorney and Registered European Patent Attorney. He joined Adamson Jones in 2017\, having initially joined the patent profession in 2015. \nCory has a particular focus on small and medium sized businesses in the medical\, sports and engineering sectors\, as well as universities and associated companies or spin-outs. He also works with multi-national companies in the field of medical devices\, drafting and prosecuting patent applications worldwide and providing freedom-to-operate advice in respect of competitor portfolios\, with a view to gaining a majority foothold in this market. \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr Lorraine Morley\, UK Lead of the European AgeTech Accelerator programme\nBefore Dr Lorraine Morley joined St John’s Innovation Centre as an innovation and growth specialist she had spent ten years working in the area of technology for health ageing.  As the UK lead of the European AgeTech Accelerator programme Lorraine worked with companies developing goods and services across the spectrum of ageing needs from falls-prevention\, managing cognitive and physical decline\, staying active\, maintaining good nutrition and hydration to tracking vital signs at home with medical grade devices.    \nSupporting technically ambitious start-ups through all steps of the innovation journey from ideation to crafting a compelling value proposition to helping understand the best market entry points and business models\, Lorraine also holds an international database of age tech innovations from around the world giving the clients she works for an unbeatable insight into the competitive landscape\, emerging trends and market forces.  Her abundance of experience in the area of age tech and healthy ageing has also created a broad network of contacts who can assist with clinical and field trials\, expert advice and investment.  \n \nIngrid Folland\, CEO\, Japeto\nIngrid Folland is a dedicated advocate for tech for good\, committed to local impact. Starting in R&D\, she transitioned into the dynamic world of technology\, taking on various roles including product design\, development\, and project management. Ingrid is now the CEO of Japeto\, a company focused on creating safe AI solutions for charities\, healthcare\, education\, and more. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr Nicola Thorn\, Managing Director\, AND Technology Research\nDr Nicola Thorn is Managing Director at AND Technology Research\, an award winning\, purpose-led technology and product development consultancy. Founded in 1980\, ANDtr are trusted by hundreds of companies and engineers all over the world\, delivering ‘tech-for-good’ innovative software and electronics products with IoT\, Energy\, Medical and more. Nicola has overseen the successful development\, deployment and submission of dozens of products to market from cutting edge VR medical technology\, to industrial energy monitoring system. In addition\, Nicola is a member of the UK national committee at BSI for medical device\, and an external advisor to the University of Essex Enterprise and Commercialisation boards.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/driving-local-innovation-community/
LOCATION:Arise Innovation Hub\, Harlow Innovation Park\, Maypole Boulevard\, Harlow\, Essex\, CM17 9TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050032
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T084438Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Doing Business with China
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful and practical event designed for those in the Med-tech and Life Sciences sector looking to expand their operations into the world’s second-largest economy. This event will equip you with the essential knowledge\, strategies\, and cultural understanding needed to navigate the complexities of the Chinese market successfully.\nDuring the event\, delegates can expect to be provided with firsthand knowledge and insights through a series of focused presentations\, an industry case study\, and a lively panel discussion. The event will conclude with a dedicated networking session\, allowing you to build valuable connections. \n  \nAGENDA \n4pm          Arrival & Registration \n4:30pm    Welcome Introduction \n4:45pm    Focused Presentations \n\nUnderstanding the Chinese Business Mind/ Culture (Lily Lin – Co-Founder and CEO of Excellence first Enterprise Consultancy)\nLegal and IP issues (James Fry – Mills & Reeve)\nCase Study: Medical product partnerships in China (Professor Keith Jackson)\n\n5:15pm      Q&A Panel Discussion \n6pm           Networking \n7pm           Depart \n  \n \n  \nSpeakers\n \nLily Lin – Co-founder and CEO of Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC) \nLily Lin – Co-founder and CEO of Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC)\, a UK–China advisory firm established in 2006 to build strategic partnerships across business\, innovation and culture. Her work includes contributing to cross-ecosystem initiatives such as the Lingang–Cambridge Network and partnering with Medilink Midlands to support organisations engaging with China. She is currently leading the development of two new EFEC initiatives planned for rollout in 2026 to mark the organisation’s 20th anniversary: the EFEC UK–China Life Sciences Innovation Hub\, which focuses on strengthening trust\, alignment and governance between leaders of like-minded innovation ecosystems in both countries; and CognateUK\, an evidence-led talent capability initiative exploring upstream development pathways for globally minded professionals. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJames Fry – Partner and Head of Life Sciences\, Mills & Reeve \nJames leads our full-service life sciences practice\, and advises on IP and IP licensing\, strategic contracting and cross-border transactions. He has deep expertise in licensing and partnering\, research collaborations\, supply chains and the development and distribution of life sciences products\, including medical devices and pharmaceuticals. James has notable experience working on deals involving life sciences companies in China\, particularly in research collaborations and licensing\, and has advised on a number of high profile in-licensing and out-licensing transactions involved Chinese biotechs and pharma companies. His clients include biotech and pharma companies\, medical device companies\, universities\, medical research charities and government bodies. \n  \n \nProfessor Keith Jackson \nProfessor Keith Jackson is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Director with over forty years of experience in British manufacturing\, international trade\, and business leadership. He has led multi award-winning MedTech companies\, where he designed manufactured and exported innovative healthcare solutions to more than 70 countries\, building strong links across Asia and China. As The Master Cutler for 2025–2026\, Keith champions international trade\, education\, and healthcare. A former Non-Executive Director of Medilink\, he continues to advise scaling businesses in life sciences on innovation\, internationalisation\, and leadership. Keith also serves as a Non-Executive Chair and Director for high-growth SMEs\, including on an international board in Hong Kong\, supporting cross-border collaboration and market expansion for British technology companies. \n  \nPanelist\n\nPaul Bowman – Barclays \nAs the Vertical Head of International for Barclays Business\, Paul’s role is to support colleagues and SMEs to explore international trade\, by providing insight and education and to confirm that whilst international trade may be complex\, it need not be difficult.  He has created training and support material for trade and has hosted events and webinars focused upon helping businesses grow through importing and exporting.  As well as supporting colleagues and clients\, Paul also leans into work with product and propositions\, and represents Barclays in discussions with Government\, Department of Business & Trade and other external agencies.  With over 30 years’ experience within the banking industry\, he is a keen ally of those looking to broaden access to the opportunities available through overseas trade and activity.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/doing-business-with-china/
LOCATION:Mills & Reeve\, Botanic House\, 100 Hills Road\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050032
CREATED:20260213T143457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T140651Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Monthly Membership Drop-In session
DESCRIPTION:Launched in May\, the new Member Portal provides members with access to wider community reach\, knowledge sharing\, exclusive member offers\, forum discussions and access to event & training materials – all in one place. \nMember Forum – no registration required\, just sign into the portal\, head the Member Forum and join the conversation! \nIf you are a member and not yet signed up to the portal\, click here to unlock your access. \nNon members are invited to explore open areas of the portal – to receive full access join our membership starting from £275+VAT. \nOur Monthly Membership Drop-In Session is an open space for members to ask questions\, share feedback\, and engage with the Medilink Midlands team. These informal drop-in sessions take place on the last Tuesday of each month. \nEach session focuses on a specific topic. The next forum will be held on: \nTuesday 24th FebruaryTopic: Upcoming Medilink Midlands Events \n\n25.02.2026: In-Person Event: WMHTC – North Star Workshop 1 – Insight & Evidence\n10.03.2026: In-Person Event: Building Resilient High-Growth\, Globally Competitive Life Sciences Cluster: Finance and Investment\n10.03.2026: In-Person Event: Venturefest West Midlands 2026\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/monthly-drop-in-session-february/
LOCATION:Online – Members Portal
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050032
CREATED:20260213T134805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T101913Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: WMHTC - North Star Workshop 1 - Insight & Evidence
DESCRIPTION:This activity aims to bring together triple helix partners (industry\, academia\, and government) to collaboratively establish the West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC) North Star and Action Plan – its Vision\, Mission\, and Action Lines. \nThis work will help build a new partnership-based strategy for the cluster\, strengthen collaboration\, and align stakeholders behind a shared purpose.\n  \nWorkshop 1 of 3: Insight & Evidence Session \nRather than critiquing the current Vision/Mission (which may dilute engagement)\, this session will: \n\nPresent an evidence base drawing on known exemplars\, existing WMHTC materials\, and mapped ecosystem insights.\n\n\nEnable participants to identify the implications of this evidence for WMHTC’s future direction.\n\n\nSurface strategic opportunities\, challenges\, and areas of shared importance.\n\nPurpose: Build a common understanding and create momentum for genuine cocreation. \n  \nIf you are a senior leader or decision maker working within industry\, government or academia\, and would like to attend this event\, please email: events@wmhtc.co.uk. \n*Please note: Places are limited. \n  \nFor information around workshop 2 click here.\nFor information around workshop 3 click here.\n  \n \nEach Workshop to be facilitated by Alison Partridge – Head of Inclusive Economy at Newable \nAlison leads the design and delivery of programmes that create meaningful opportunities for local communities and support the development of fair\, resilient\, and innovative local economies. \nShe is an experienced and adaptable economic development professional with deep expertise in inclusive enterprise\, entrepreneurship\, and place‑based growth across UK and European cities. Over her 35+ year career\, she has worked at the intersection of policy\, partnerships\, and programme delivery\, co‑creating and securing funding for initiatives that respond to complex and evolving socio‑economic contexts. \nAlison has played a prominent role within Europe’s Cities Knowledge Exchange and Learning Programmes\, leading multiple networks of EU cities committed to building inclusive\, knowledge‑based economies. Her work has centred on enabling knowledge exchange\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting stakeholders to co‑create local action plans. \nIn 2016\, Alison co‑founded OneTech\, a catalyst for inclusion in the startup ecosystem\, which equips underserved communities with the networks\, skills\, and confidence to start and grow businesses. Between 2023 and 2025\, she co‑led London’s Inclusive Health & Life Sciences Coalition\, bringing together eight central London local authorities and MedCity to broaden access\, investment\, and opportunities across the sector. From 2024 to 2026\, she also supported Tech SY stakeholders to co‑create an ambitious action plan to expand the region’s tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. \n  \nTo find out more on the WMHTC click here
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-wmhtc-north-star-workshop-1-insight-evidence/
LOCATION:Salts Healthcare\, Unit 1\, Richard St\, Aston\, B7 4AA
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,WMHTC North Star
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050032
CREATED:20260213T134728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T111856Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: WMHTC - North Star Workshop 2 - Co-Creation of Vision & Mission
DESCRIPTION:This activity aims to bring together triple helix partners (industry\, academia\, and government) to collaboratively establish the West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC) North Star and Action Plan – its Vision\, Mission\, and Action Lines. \nThis work will help build a new partnership-based strategy for the cluster\, strengthen collaboration\, and align stakeholders behind a shared purpose.\n  \nDuring workshop 2\, Participants will:  \n\nCodevelop the core thrust of the Vision (direction\, ambition\, long-termterm aspiration). \nShape the underpinning Mission (purpose\, focus\, and role of the cluster). \nWork within clear guiderails\, ensuring discussion remains strategic and aligned to cluster goals. \n\nIf you are a senior leader or decision maker working within industry\, government or academia\, and would like to attend this event\, please email: events@wmhtc.co.uk. \n*Please note: Places are limited. \n  \nFor information around workshop 1 click here.\nFor information around workshop 3 click here.\n  \n \nEach Workshop to be facilitated by Alison Partridge – Head of Inclusive Economy at Newable \nAlison leads the design and delivery of programmes that create meaningful opportunities for local communities and support the development of fair\, resilient\, and innovative local economies. \nShe is an experienced and adaptable economic development professional with deep expertise in inclusive enterprise\, entrepreneurship\, and place‑based growth across UK and European cities. Over her 35+ year career\, she has worked at the intersection of policy\, partnerships\, and programme delivery\, co‑creating and securing funding for initiatives that respond to complex and evolving socio‑economic contexts. \nAlison has played a prominent role within Europe’s Cities Knowledge Exchange and Learning Programmes\, leading multiple networks of EU cities committed to building inclusive\, knowledge‑based economies. Her work has centred on enabling knowledge exchange\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting stakeholders to co‑create local action plans. \nIn 2016\, Alison co‑founded OneTech\, a catalyst for inclusion in the startup ecosystem\, which equips underserved communities with the networks\, skills\, and confidence to start and grow businesses. Between 2023 and 2025\, she co‑led London’s Inclusive Health & Life Sciences Coalition\, bringing together eight central London local authorities and MedCity to broaden access\, investment\, and opportunities across the sector. From 2024 to 2026\, she also supported Tech SY stakeholders to co‑create an ambitious action plan to expand the region’s tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. \n  \nTo find out more on the WMHTC click here \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-wmhtc-north-star-workshop-2-co-creation-of-vision-mission/
LOCATION:Park Regis\, 160 Broad Street\, Five ways\, Birmingham\, B15 1DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,WMHTC North Star
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050032
CREATED:20260213T133642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T102722Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: WMHTC - North Star Workshop 3 - Action Lines & Delivery Model
DESCRIPTION:This activity aims to bring together triple helix partners (industry\, academia\, and government) to collaboratively establish the West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC) North Star and Action Plan – its Vision\, Mission\, and Action Lines. \nThis work will help build a new partnership-based strategy for the cluster\, strengthen collaboration\, and align stakeholders behind a shared purpose.\n  \nDuring Workshop 3\, participants will: \n\nDevelop practical\, measurable action lines to achieve the vision and mission. \n\n\nExplore partnership-based delivery models and governance structures. \n\n\nPrioritise initiatives that strengthen collaboration and impact. \n\n  \nIf you are a senior leader or decision maker working within industry\, government or academia\, and would like to attend this event\, please email: events@wmhtc.co.uk. \n*Please note: Places are limited. \n\n  \nFor information around workshop 1 click here.\nFor information around workshop 2 click here.\n  \n \nEach Workshop to be facilitated by Alison Partridge – Head of Inclusive Economy at Newable \nAlison leads the design and delivery of programmes that create meaningful opportunities for local communities and support the development of fair\, resilient\, and innovative local economies. \nShe is an experienced and adaptable economic development professional with deep expertise in inclusive enterprise\, entrepreneurship\, and place‑based growth across UK and European cities. Over her 35+ year career\, she has worked at the intersection of policy\, partnerships\, and programme delivery\, co‑creating and securing funding for initiatives that respond to complex and evolving socio‑economic contexts. \nAlison has played a prominent role within Europe’s Cities Knowledge Exchange and Learning Programmes\, leading multiple networks of EU cities committed to building inclusive\, knowledge‑based economies. Her work has centred on enabling knowledge exchange\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting stakeholders to co‑create local action plans. \nIn 2016\, Alison co‑founded OneTech\, a catalyst for inclusion in the startup ecosystem\, which equips underserved communities with the networks\, skills\, and confidence to start and grow businesses. Between 2023 and 2025\, she co‑led London’s Inclusive Health & Life Sciences Coalition\, bringing together eight central London local authorities and MedCity to broaden access\, investment\, and opportunities across the sector. From 2024 to 2026\, she also supported Tech SY stakeholders to co‑create an ambitious action plan to expand the region’s tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. \n  \nTo find out more on the WMHTC click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-wmhtc-north-star-workshop-3-action-lines-delivery-model/
LOCATION:PHTA\, No1 BHIC\, 2 Bournebrook Way\, Birmingham\, B29 6TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,WMHTC North Star
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050032
CREATED:20251208T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T142204Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Perspectives on Preventative Innovations in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:                     \nInsight 3: Perspectives on Preventative Innovations in Healthcare\nArise Innovation hubs are delighted to be collaborating with Medilink Midlands and Innovate UK in a series of events for autumn and winter 2025/26. The final of these looks at an overarching theme in the NHS’s current 10-year plan\, around how prevention is better than cure. \nThe third of the pillars in the NHS 10-year plan is ‘from sickness to prevention’\, with a focus on reaching patients earlier to prevent illness\, where-ever possible. To achieve this\, we need to look across key areas including health surveillance\, genomic science\, standardised data collection and thoughtful deployment of digital and AI technologies. Reshaping the ways we innovate to make every one of us proactive citizens. \nChallenges we will address in this session include: \n-What needs to change to improve the focus on prevention? \n-How do we use health surveillance data to inform and accelerate new preventative health programmes? \n-How do we move to a data-driven and personalised approach throughout our lives? \nAgenda \n10.00 – 10.25: Arrival\, networking and refreshments \n10.25-10.30: Introduction and Welcome by Dr Beverley Vaughan| Director | Arise  and Innovate UK \n10.30-10.35: Welcome by Raghul Senthilnathan | Innovation Advisor | Medilink Midlands \n10.35-10.50: Setting the scene I – What does the future look like\, in an ecosystem of health promotion and protection  UK Health Security Agency \nSetting the scene II – From Body Mass Index to Body Volume Index |Richard Barnes | CEO | Select Research \n10.50-11.00: Q&A \n11.00-11.30: Lightening pitches \nImran Haq | Managing Director | The Sample Network  \nHasan Avcu| Co-Founder & Managing Director | Tesu Health  \n11.30-11.45: Q&A \n11.45-12.00: Refreshment break \n12.00-12.20: Support available to innovators  \nMike Herd | Business Advisor | Innovate UK  \n12.20-13.00: Networking lunch \n \nA POLITE REMINDER REGARDING EVENT ATTENDANCE\nWe’re seeing an increase in late cancellations and no‑shows at programme events. While we understand that plans change or unexpected circumstances arise\, not informing us in advance has a real impact. \nWhen participants do not cancel their ticket or send apologies\, it results in unused catering\, wasted resources\, and limits our ability to plan effectively and offer places to others who wish to attend. \nPlease be considerate: If you are no longer able to attend an event\, let us know as soon as possible\, or cancel your ticket via Event Brite\, or email events@medilinkmidlands.com\, so the space can be reallocated. \nAdditionally\, the presentation slides will only be shared with those who attended the event. \nThank you for your understanding and professionalism. \nSpeaker Profiles\n \nEvent Chair: Dr Beverley Vaughan | Arise Innovation Hubs Director | ARU\nBeverley is a scientist by training\, having worked in academia\, start-up and business sectors\, including Cambridge University Teaching hospitals\, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC)\, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and University of Oxford. Currently\, Director at Arise Innovation hubs\, part of Anglia Ruskin University\, small but beautifully formed and importantly close but not within the golden triangle powerhouses. Beverley has been building a pipeline and success stories in the local environment has involved using knowledge of other clusters and adaptation to a different ecosystem.  Collaborating with our community to harness the skills and talent in ARU to support them\, on a bespoke and case by case basis. Proud to have delivered programmes such as ABOVE and learnt how being small can make you nimble but success relies on powerful and strategic partnership.  \n  \n Raghul Senthilnathan | Innovation Advisor | Medilink Midlands \nA dynamic Innovation Advisor with a master’s degree in Biotech and Pharma Management from UCL\, and a strong background in life sciences and healthcare innovation. Founder of two innovative start-ups\, with personal expertise in digital technologies. Skilled in leading accelerator programs and supporting early-stage companies to navigate challenges and realize their potential in contributing to the economy. Expertise in coaching\, mentoring\, and business diagnostics to help innovators avoid pitfalls and succeed.  \n  \n \nRichard Barns | CEO | Select Research \nRichard Barnes is CEO of Select Research\, based in Malvern\, Worcs. Select have been pioneers in human body measurement in 3D for nearly 30 years.  Select developed the sizing standards for clothing retailers using their 3D technology\, and since 2004 have developed the Body Volume Index (BVI) and other metrics measured  digitally\, from a smartphone. The Body Mass Index (BMI) was invented in 1835. BVI was designed to be a better\, and modern alternative\, and has now been validated by Mayo Clinic as being a significant improvement on BMI for the prediction of metabolic risk.  \n  \n \nHasan Avcu | Managing Directors | Tesu Health \nHasan is a physician and health technology entrepreneur\, and Co-Founder and Managing Director of Tesu Health\, a Cambridge-based company developing evidence-based digital tools for chronic disease prevention. His work focuses on the behavioural management of cardiometabolic risk\, with an emphasis on scalable interventions that support personalised prevention. Hasan has a background in clinical practice as well as medical and regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.  \n  \n \nMike Herd | Business Advisor | Innovate UK\nAn experienced business advisor\, Mike has worked with many hundreds of tech entrepreneurs supporting them to realise the potential of their businesses and themselves.   \n\n Innovate UK – Innovation & Growth Specialist / Investment / Cambridge Ecosystem \nVisiting Professor – Anglia Ruskin University. \nChair of ARU’s Enterprise & Entrepreneurship External Advisory Panel. \nBoard Advisor to EduTech and FinTech businesses \nHolder of the Queens Award for Enterprise.\n\nMike ran the Sussex Innovation Centre\, a leading UK technology business incubator for twenty years. He acted as a guide and advisor for businesses at all stages\, plus led on new research commercialisation initiatives.   \n  \n \nImran Haq | Managing Director | The Sample Network\nImran’s experience spans top tier universities (University of Cambridge\, UCL)\, large pharma (AstraZeneca\, GlaxoSmithKline)\, founding successful companies (Cellomatics\, Ignite Life Sciences\, The Sample Network)\, government funded entities (Medicines Discovery Catapult)\, and non-profits (Pistoia Alliance). \nAs Managing Director of The Sample Network\, Imran is tackling barriers in relation to clinical collection.  Inability to access samples rapidly\, delays biomarker and diagnostic development. \nThe Sample Network resolves this via access to proven sites that can rapidly start studies\, in defined timeframes\, and with complex study design.  The company has been growing 300% YoY and can now count upon a global client base.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/perspectives-on-preventative-innovations-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:St Johns Innovation Centre\, Cowley Road\, Cambridge\, CB4 0WS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050032
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T095720Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Members Forum & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm \nLocation: Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors\, 35 Station Street\, Nottingham\, NG2 3DQ \nJoin us for a relaxed and engaging morning hosted by Medilink Midlands\, designed exclusively for our members. This is a great opportunity to connect with the Medilink Midlands team\, hear updates on our latest activities.  \nThe session will also include a focused workshop on Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing\, delivered by Nathan Shearman. Nathan is a qualified psychotherapist and mental health trainer who integrates current psychotherapy and neuroscience research with innovative delivery methods\, alongside the development of effective\, high-impact training solutions. We’ll explore best practices\, share useful resources\, and open the floor for discussion. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\nArrival Networking\nUpdates from Medilink Midlands\nMember Q&A session\nEmployee Wellbeing & Mental Health Workshop\n\nAgenda: \n10:00am – Delegates Arrival/Refreshments \n10:20am – Introduction from Shakespeare Martineau: Ed Wright | Partner  \n10:30am – Welcome from Medilink Midlands: Laura Shakespeare | Membership Lead  \n\nIntro and overview of MM activity\n\n\nMember updates\n\n10:45am – Events update: Linsey Horsepool | Events Manager  \n10:55am – Q&A – Your chance to ask the Medilink Midlands Team \n11:15am –  Networking Break \n11:30am – Employee wellbeing & Mental Health Workshop: Nathan Shearman | Manging Director  \n1:00pm – Finish \nTo secure your place\, please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com  \nFind out more and register here – limited spaces available: \nWe hope you can join us for what promises to be an insightful and valuable session.  \nSpeakers\n \nNathan Shearman | Managing Director | Red Umbrella\n“Nathan is a qualified psychotherapist and mental health trainer who integrates current psychotherapy and neuroscience research with innovative delivery methods\, alongside the development of effective\, high-impact training solutions. After ten years in retail management\, the loss of someone close to suicide\, alongside his own experiences of anxiety\, Nathan now pursues a career in mental health\, and is steadfastly committed to reducing stigma and improving access to support\, with the emphasis on prevention as well as crisis intervention. Since joining Red Umbrella\, he has trained over 2\,000 people\, designed 65 courses\, and delivered training globally.” \n  \n \nEd Wright | Partner | Shakespeare Martineau\nEd is a specialist commercial lawyer advising clients on a wide range of non-contentious contractual\, IP\, data protection and competition law issues. \nHe primarily advises on the creation\, ownership\, and exploitation of IP\, including licensing\, R&D/technology transfer and agency\, distribution\, reselling\, and franchising arrangements. Ed also specialises in drafting and negotiating agreements governing IP licensing and the supply of goods and services. He works across all sectors\, with particular expertise in healthcare and life sciences\, sport\, technology\, and media and communications. \nEd is recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ in the Legal 500 UK 2026\, and as a ranked lawyer in the Chambers UK 2026 \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-members-forum-mental-health/
LOCATION:Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors\, 35 Station Street\, Nottingham\, Nottinghamshire\, NG2 3DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050032
CREATED:20250611T095957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T130834Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: Business Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Excellence Celebrated at Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2026 \nThe region’s most innovative and impactful healthtech and life sciences companies will be recognised at the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2026\, taking place at the Empire Banqueting Hall\, Leicester on Thursday April 23rd 2026. \nOrganised by Medilink Midlands\, the awards aim to bring together industry leaders\, clinicians\, academics\, and investors to celebrate organisations driving innovation\, improving patient outcomes\, and delivering economic growth. \nApplications are now open including a new nomination method. \nFor further information on categories and sponsorship opportunities\, please click here. \n\nTicket Prices: \n\n\n\n\nIndividual ticket (standard non-member rate) = £185 +VAT\nIndividual ticket with member discount = £150 +VAT\nTable rate (standard fee based on 10 people) = £1\,700 +VAT\nTable rate (based on 10 people) with member discount = £1\,400 +VAT\n\nTickets/Tables: Medilink Member discounts are available\, to receive the code email: events@medilinkmidlands.com \nCLICK TO BOOK YOUR PLACES TO ATTEND\n  \n\nIntroducing our host – Dr Michael Akadiri \nStand-up Comedian | Resident Doctor | Health Commentator \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Dr Michael Akadiri as our host for the Medilink Midlands Business Awards! \nA multi award-winning comedian and NHS doctor\, Michael blends medical insight with sharp\, observational humour\, making him the perfect host for a night celebrating innovation in healthcare and life sciences. \nYou may have seen him on Comedy Central\, ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show\, or Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer\, and heard him sharing expert health commentary on BBC Newsnight\, LBC\, and The Guardian. \nFrom the wards to the world of comedy\, Michael brings wit\, warmth\, and a doctor’s perspective on the lighter side of life in healthcare. \n  \nEntertainment announcement  \nEmily White | Award winning singer-songwriter \nEmily brings a unique blend of jazz\, soul\, and timeless classics from the 70s through to today. We can’t wait for Emily to bring her rich sound and signature style to the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2026\, it’s set to be an unforgettable evening. \nAn award-winning singer-songwriter whose soulful vocals and jazz-inspired piano style have captivated audiences across the UK. \nSee more here. \n\n  \n  \n \nAdding something truly special to the line-up\, Totally Vocally will be bringing their incredible a cappella magic to the awards. \nFrom NYC stages with Pentatonix to sold-out shows at Nottingham Playhouse with Gareth Malone\, this Nottingham-based choir is known for soulful harmonies\, funky grooves\, and an infectious energy that will light up the room.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/business-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Empire Banqueting & Conference Hall\, 1 Foundry Lane\,\, Leicester\, LE1 3WU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE - ONLINE : Medilink Midlands Members Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \nDate: Thursday 7th May 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nLocation: GOTO Webinar \nAgenda Highlights: \nTBC \nAgenda: \nTo Follow \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-members-forum-may/
LOCATION:Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors\, 35 Station Street\, Nottingham\, Nottinghamshire\, NG2 3DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE - IN-PERSON: Medilinks - Meet The Neighbour
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink Midlands & Medilink North for a relaxed and inspiring afternoon of networking at our Summer Networking Event\, set within the beautiful and historic surroundings of Mosborough Hall Hotel\, Sheffield. \nEnjoy freshly made stoned baked pizza’s and summer drinks as you connect with professionals from across the med-tech and life sciences sector. With its charming grounds and countryside setting\, Mosborough Hall provides the perfect backdrop for informal conversations and meaningful new connections. \nWhether you’re looking to strengthen existing relationships or spark new collaborations\, this event offers a great opportunity to network in a friendly\, laid-back atmosphere. \nAgenda – To Follow  \nImportant information: \nDiscounts to attend the event are available for members. \nPlease email: events@medilinkmidlands.com for your exclusive discount code. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of great conversation\, connections\, and summer networking. \n\nThank you to our Event Sponsor 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilinks-meet-the-neighbour/
LOCATION:Mosborough Hall Hotel\, High Street\, Mosborough\, Sheffield\,\, S20 5EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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