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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Using data and AI to help tackle obesity in Leicester
DESCRIPTION:De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and Leicester City Council have been working with local communities and stakeholders to look at ways to make physical activity and a healthy diet easier across our local population. \nJoin us for this webinar\, organised in partnership with De Montfort University. Our expert panel will share how artificial intelligence and machine learning have supported the analysis of local health data to find “hidden trends” in the lifestyles of people across Leicester. \nThe project team includes experts from psychology\, sport\, AI and public health\, alongside senior leaders from the university and Leicester City Council – who you will hear from during the event. \nPlans to continue this work will provide business opportunities for local partners and providers through the need to inform\, design and develop interventions that help to maximise nutrition and physical activity for the future. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE\nThis webinar will cover: \n\nThe importance of working collaboratively to tackle the health challenges that we face as a community.\nProject outcomes and the impact so far (working closely with local providers to share the data and findings of this project).\nThe future of digital health research and its role in informing public health planning.\n\nThis webinar will be chaired by Stuart Hilton\, and will feature speakers from De Montfort University’s Digital Health research team and Leicester City Council. Our panel will include: \n\nProf Ivan Browne\, Director of Public Health\, Leicester City Council\nProf Bertha Ochieng\, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, De Montfort University (DMU)\nDr Mario Gongora\, Associate Professor\, School of Computer Science and Informatics\, DMU\n\n\nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nSpeaker Profiles \n \nStuart Hilton\, Head of Commercial Partnerships\, De Montfort University \nStuart has more than 30 years’ experience working with businesses and universities\, across a range of industries and business sectors\, building connections and spotting opportunities for companies to work with academic to support innovation. \n \nProfessor Ivan Browne\, Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council \nIvan Browne is the Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council and has been spearheading the local response to COVID 19 in the City.  He is a professor of public health practice with De Montfort University and has a particular interest in the potential of digital technologies to improve population health and wellbeing. \n \nProfessor Bertha Ochieng\, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, DMU \nBertha Ochieng is Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences\, De Montfort University. A key aspect of her research is in examining digital solutions that support development of integrated models of health and social care and community engagement. \n \nDr Mario Gongora\, Associate Professor\, School of Computer Science and Informatics \nDr Mario Gongora is the Faculty Enterprise Lead and a senior member of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Computing\, Engineering and Media. Dr. Gongora is a leading researcher in the subject of applied computational intelligence\, particularly in the fields of Data analysis in large and complex datasets and modelling Natural Phenomena\, including identification\, simulation\, and optimisation.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/tackling-obesity-in-leicester/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063610
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance: From Bench to Bedside
DESCRIPTION:The first Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group of 2023 brings together academic\, clinician and industry experts to explore the latest developments in the field of antibiotic resistance. We’re pleased to be able to hold this event in person at MeetPoint Midlands\, allowing ample opportunity for networking and discussion beyond our exciting panel of formal presentations. \nOur Chair\, Professor Katie Laird\, Professor of Microbiology at De Montfort University (DMU)\, will be joined on the day by: \n\nDr Rahmi Yusuf\, Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Microbiology\, DMU\nDr Grace Edmund\, Senior Computational Chemist\, Oxford Drug Design\nStephanie Lesage\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Oxford Silk Phage Technologies Ltd\n\nMoreover\, delegates are invited to deliver a 5-minute pitch relating to the broader SIG area. Use this time as you wish – to invite knowledge exchange on a particular area of the subject\, showcase a new development that you’re currently working on\, and to highlight collaborative opportunities to other innovators and facilitators in attendance. \nInterested in delivering a 5-minute pitch? Please email info@medilinkmidlands.com with your name\, company\, and an overview of what you wish to share within your timeslot. \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE\nSpeaker Profiles \n \nDr Rahmi Yusuf\, Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Microbiology\, DMU \nPresentation topic: Designing a Biological Platform for High-Throughput Screening of Novel Antibacterial Compounds \nRahmi’s journey as a microbiologist began in her home country\, Indonesia\, after completing a Bachelor in Microbiology in 2008\, specialising in Industrial Microbiology. Following a number of short industry internships back home\, she enrolled in a graduate programme in Biomedical Engineering at Hochschule Furtwangen University\, Germany\, which she completed in 2012. Supported by a full government scholarship\, Rahmi then completed her doctoral studies at the University of Portsmouth in 2019\, researching the fundamental study of bacterial two-component systems and harnessing their potential as synthetic biosensors. Rahmi carried on this research for a further 2.5 years as a Senior Research Associate\, before joining the School of Pharmacy at DMU as Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Microbiology. \n \nDr Grace Edmund\, Senior Computational Chemist\, Oxford Drug Design \nPresentation title: Targeting Antibiotic Resistance through a Novel Class of Gram-Negative Antibacterial Agents \nDr Grace Edmund is a Senior Computational Chemist at Oxford Drug Design where she leads the computational chemistry effort for their tRNA synthetase antibacterial drug discovery project. Prior to joining Oxford Drug Design in 2015\, she completed post-doctoral research at the University of Surrey in collaboration with DSTL. She received her MChem in Chemistry from Durham University and PhD in Computational Chemistry from the University of Surrey. \n \nDr Stephanie Lesage\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Oxford Silk Phage Technologies Ltd \nPresentation title: Deploying Bacteriophages to Preserve Antibiotics \nStephanie Lesage has a multidisciplinary background in biological sciences (BSc)\, technical textile engineering (MEng) and medical devices (MSc)\, with 19 years of start-up leadership experience. She is CEO of Oxford Silk Phage Technologies Ltd\, a company she co-founded in 2020\, developing a novel antibacterial material integrating bacteriophages to produce medical implants which will reduce surgical site infections and antibiotic use. Stephanie is also a founding member of Phage-UK (2021)\, aiming to make phage therapy more widely available to UK patients and she was recently invited to the House of Commons to provide oral evidence on the potential for bacteriophage therapy in the UK.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/antibiotic-resistance/
LOCATION:MeetPoint Midlands\, Conference Centre\, 28 High Street\, Kegworth\, Derbyshire\, DE74 2DA
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,Project Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063610
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: NBIC Showcase: Supporting Collaboration for Impact in Biofilm Research
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nDelegates at this event will hear about the extensive opportunities offered by the National Biofilm Innovation Centre (NBIC) and Medilink Midlands to support collaboration between academia and industry in the area of biofilm research and innovation. Presentations and tours will provide an opportunity to see the state-of-the-art facilities available to characterize biofilms at the University of Nottingham or through NBIC partners. \nA selection of projects that exemplify successful collaborations between academia and industry will be presented by experts in the field\, and there will be the opportunity for delegates to pitch ideas for new collaborations. Networking will be facilitated over coffee and lunch breaks\, during the tours and by interacting with allied support organisations who will be present. \nInnovation vouchers are available\, please click here to access the guidance: Innovation voucher guidance\nAgenda\n09.30 Arrival/registration/coffee \n10.00 Welcome and introductions: Kim Hardie (Biodiscovery Institute\, School of Life Sciences\, University of Nottingham & NBIC) and Caroline Sykes (Medilink Midlands) \n10.05 Miguel Cámara (Biodiscovery Institute\, School of Life Sciences\, University of Nottingham & NBIC): ‘Introduction to NBIC: Nottingham research and infrastructure‘ \n10.25 Platform facilities at the University of Nottingham \n\nTim Self/Robert Markus: ‘School of Life Sciences Imaging (SLIM): a world class facility’\nDr Matthew Piggott: ‘Nanoscale & Microscale Research Centre (nmRC): Correlative Imaging and Compositional Analysis’\n\n10.40 Pitch 1: Paul S Browning\, Freedom Hygiene Ltd \n10.45 Pitch 2: Jinju Chen (Vicky)\, Newcastle University \n10.50 Paul Williams (Biodiscovery Institute\, School of Life Sciences\, University of Nottingham): ‘Anti biofilm coatings on catheters’ TBC \n11.10 Coffee Break \n11.40 Alvaro Mata (School of Engineering\, University of Nottingham): ‘Biocooperative approaches to engineer biofilm models’ \n12.00 Sarah Kuehne (School of Dentistry\, University of Birmingham): ‘Oral biofilm models’ TBC \n12.20 Pitch 3: Jeni Luckett\, University of Nottingham \n12.25 Pitch 4: TBC \n12.30 Caroline Sykes (Medilink Midlands): ‘Nottingham City Shared Prosperity Fund opportunities.’ \n12.45 Summary and presentations conclude: Kim Hardie and Miguel Cámara \n13.00 Networking lunch \n13.30 Tours: \n\nBDI pathogen imaging/robots/compound library (Robert Markus)\nnmRC (Matt Piggott)\n\n15.30 Depart \nIn addition to the formal presentations\, we are also offering an optional tour\, which is anticipated to finish at 3pm. \nDirections and Arrival Information: For directions to the University Park campus as well as a detailed campus map\, please click here. The event is taking place in at the Boots Science Building\, which is building number 44 on the campus map. \nOn arrival to the Boots Science Building\, you will find the Medilink Midlands registration desk in the main foyer\, where you will need to sign and collect your name badge. \nArriving by Car: We have a limited number of event parking spaces available to our attendees (not applicable to University of Nottingham attendees). If you require a car parking space\, please let me know as soon as possible as these will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, for which you will require a parking voucher. Alternatively\, delegates can park in the main Visitors Car Park which is located at the bottom of E2 on the campus map. Please note that there is a short walk from the main car park to the venue and that parking is pay and display. The parking fee can be paid either at the machine or via the RingGo app at a cost of £7 for 4 hours or £10 for the full day. \nArrival by Tram: We recommend the tram as a convenient mode of transport for this event. The University of Nottingham stop on the Toton Lane line arrives directly opposite the Boots Science Building (you just need to exit the bridge via the stairs). Further information is available via the NetGo app\, where you can also buy e-tickets for your journey. \nTour of the NBIC facilities:In addition to the formal presentations\, we are also offering an optional tour\, which is anticipated to finish at 3pm. \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.  \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the D2N2/NG area and is open to all.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/nbic-showcase/
LOCATION:University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,Project Event
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: 3D Technologies and Augmented Reality: Improving Surgical Planning and Intervention
DESCRIPTION:The next MedTech & Systems Special Interest Group event will be held in person\, with a focus on the latest developments in 3D technologies and augmented reality. The presentations will consider how these fields are creating significant improvements in surgical planning and intervention. \nToday\, the use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in healthcare is expanding. Augmented Reality\, Virtual Reality and Extended Reality (XR) are now much more common terms linked to the delivery of realistic interactive experiences through real-life simulation and user immersion. Technologies including the Microsoft HoloLens and the Vuzix AR platforms have provided additional and exciting possibilities linked to healthcare and surgery. Surgeons rely on information from CT scans\, MRI’s\, X-rays and other patient data sources to determine surgical requirements and to preoperatively plan prior to a surgical procedure. If using wearable technologies\, this data could be represented in a surgeon’s line of sight\, utilising AR tools to potentially provide significant surgical procedural advantages during an operation and ultimately improve patient outcomes. \nChaired by Professor Phil Breedon\, Professor of Smart Technologies at Nottingham Trent University\, this session brings together a panel of leading experts\, including: \n\nJason Watson\, Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist\, Nottingham University Hospital\nRory O’Connor\, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Major Trauma\, Nottingham University Hospital\nDr Arsham Khayatpoor\, Medical Account Manager\, Materialise UK\n\nThis in-person event will also allow ample time for Q&A and networking. \nCLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY\nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.  \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the D2N2/NG area and is open to all. \nSpeaker Profiles \n \nJason Watson\, Consultant Clinical Scientist in Reconstructive Science\, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust \nJason completed his post graduate training at the Northern General Hospital\, Sheffield\, in the 1990s. Jason started his my own unit in Nottingham at the QMC in 2002\, where the laboratory has become one of the most innovative centres in the field of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Reconstructive Science. \nJason has published over 30 papers and book chapters. He has also received national awards including the Chief Scientific Officers Award for Leadership and Innovation 2010 in recognition for establishing the first in-house 3D print service in the NHS. Jason has collaborated on numerous i4i and EPSRC grants (Loughborough University/Kings College & Leeds University) in the field of 3D acquisition\, printing and manufacture. \nJason co-wrote the Scientist Trailing Programme (STP) in Reconstructive Science (level 7) and was lead writer on the Higher Specialist Scientist (HSST) Consultant training (level 8) with the National School Healthcare Science and Royal College Surgeons (England). He established NUH as the field’s regional training centre in 2006 and has had the highest number of successful trainees through the national programme (STP) since its inception in 2013. Jason was invited by the British Association Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS) to deliver the Presidents Lecture in 2020\, becoming only the second scientist to do so in their history. Jason has been an active professional body council member throughout his career\, serving in numerous roles culminating in 3 years as the Chair of our association (IMPT) \nCurrently I enjoy exploring emerging technologies for clinical and technical use in real life situations\, sharing ideas and collaborating with new colleges\, cars\, motorbikes\, travel and food. \n \nRory O’Connor\, NHS Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgency and Major Trauma\, Queen’s Medical Centre\, Nottingham \nRory is an expert in facial trauma and post traumatic facial deformity with a particular focus on how technology can improve patient outcomes and make treatments more efficient. He has worked as a doctor all over the East Midlands\, in London\, Cambridge and Switzerland and is keen to collaborate with anyone who would like to improve how we look after the patients of the future. \n \nDr Arsham Khayatpoor\, Medical Account Manager\, Materialise
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-3d-technologies-and-augmented-reality-improving-surgical-planning-and-intervention/
LOCATION:Dryden Enterprise Centre\, Nottingham
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,Project Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063610
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Validating Digital Health: From Artificial Intelligence to Clinical Evidence
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be holding our next Clinical Trials Special Interest Group series\, organised in partnership with Afortiori Development. This online event will bring together a panel of experts to answer your questions relating to Validating Digital Health: From Artificial Intelligence to Clinical Evidence. \nRather than formal presentations\, this hour-long session will take a roundtable discussion / Q&A format. \nOur panel brings together specialists from our partners at Afortiori\, alongside guest speakers from other industry leaders. \nJoining us on the day will be: \n\nDr Nicola Wall\, Afortiori Development\nProf Peter Bannister – Entrepreneur and Expert technology specialist\nDr Lauris Kemp – IP Expert\nTimothy Bubb – Regulatory Expert\n\nFull speaker biographies can be found below. \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n\nChaired by: Dr Nicola Wall\, Chief Executive Officer\, Afortiori Development\nNicola co-founded Afortiori Development after a long career in clinical research within a variety of roles.  Nicola has extensive experience and a proven track record in global clinical trial management\, quality assurance and process management in the healthcare industry. Afortiori have built an impressive global team of clinical trial specialists\, clinicians and biostatisticians with experience in adult\, paediatric and neonatal clinical research\, and both primary and secondary healthcare settings. \n \nPeter Bannister\, Managing Director\, Romilly Life Sciences Ltd\nPeter has helped build multiple high-growth biomedical businesses\, commercialising innovative products for surgery\, diagnostics and digital treatment pathways across international markets and leading R&D\, regulated product development and strategic business development.  He founded Romilly Life Sciences to help cross-sector teams from health\, tech and pharma organisations implement\, evidence and scale solutions based on data and artificial intelligence (AI). He is also co-founder of Migration Biotherapeutics\, Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation\, Fellow and Chair of Healthcare at the Institution of Engineering and Technology\, an Academy of Medical Sciences Future Leader in Innovation Enterprise and Research (FLIER) and serves as NIHR Industry Spokesperson on AI. \n\nDr Lauris Kemp\, Partner\, HGF Ltd\nLauris is a UK and European patent attorney and a partner in HGF’s biotech team. She has a strong life sciences background with a first degree in Immunology and Biochemistry; and a PhD and 6 years post-doctoral experience covering cell expression systems\, protein purification\, mass spectrometry\, protein crystallography and bioinformatics. Her patent work reflects this broad base and Lauris handles increasing numbers of bioinformatics applications\, securing commercially useful claims for clients. She has drafted and prosecuted bioinformatics applications in metagenomic and microbiome sequencing\, in silico drug testing and AI cancer diagnostics. She has also successfully defended bioinformatics patents at EPO opposition proceedings. \n\nTimothy Bubb\, Technical Director\, IMed Consultancy Ltd\nWith more than ten years’ experience in QA/RA roles\, Tim has breadth and depth of knowledge across the regulatory\, engineering\, clinical\, design and development\, and quality assurance disciplines.  Tim has a passion for empowering innovation in medical devices and brings insight and pragmatism to projects bringing complex lifesaving and life enhancing products to market. \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-validating-digital-health-from-artificial-intelligence-to-clinical-evidence/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230621T133000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Business Support & Impact Celebration: What's Next
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us to celebrate the fantastic work and achievements that the collective ERDF Projects (INSTILS\, ACTIS and SoLSTICE) have provided by supporting over 400 companies across the region in the last eight years. \nDelivered through Medilink Midlands\, these ERDF Projects have had significant positive impact on the region and the economic growth.  We invite you to join us at Space Park\, Leicester to share the findings and highlight some of the success stories\, built on the funding\, support and advice these companies have received. \nAs part of this celebratory event\, you will hear from: \n\nInterim Chief Executive Officer\, Melanie Davidson on how the three ERDF projects have impacted the region\nCase Study examples of SMEs who have benefited from the project\nMedilink Midlands Innovation Advisers will present on future/current funding opportunities\nLewis Stringer from British Business Bank will present on Finance options from the British Business Bank (see profile below)\nDr Helen Compton from NIHR Coordinating Centre will present on Available NIHR MedTech funding (see profile below)\nPlus more to be confirmed\n\nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £508\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nSpeaker Profiles \n \nLewis Stringer\, Senior Manager\, UK Network – East & South-East Midlands\, British Business Bank\nLewis joined the British Business Bank in October 2016 as the MEIF Senior Relationship Manager\, covering the East and South-East Midlands. The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) is a £250m ‘fund-of-funds’ launched in February 2018 and providing equity\, debt\, small business loans and early stage\, proof-of-concept funding for SMEs across the Midlands. He transferred to the UK Network Team in the Bank as Senior Manager\, covering the East & South-East Midlands and supporting demand-side initiatives\, in October 2018. And has more recently worked on the Bank’s high-profile Covid-19 response initiatives. Lewis has 25 years’ experience in economic development including two years at Capital for Enterprise Limited (the Bank’s predecessor)\, where he worked in the Debt Team on the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme and former RDA legacy funds\, ten years at East Midlands Development Agency (emda) in the Business Investment Team and five years at Nottingham City Council\, where he managed a team and a series of grant\, loan and equity funds\, and investment readiness programmes. Lewis also has over five years commercial and personal banking experience with Lloyds Banking Group. \n \nDr Helen Compton\, Stakeholder Engagement Manager\, NIHR Coordinating Centre\nHelen joined the NIHR in 2016 to lead on stakeholder engagement activity with the charity and medtech communities and provide leadership and delivery for a number of high profile strategic and operational projects across NIHR.  Helen has led business/ governance changes at the science-policy interface with > 9 years research programmes commissioning experience. She developed applied research programmes from end to end to address pressing government and industry needs and has extensive experience working across government departments. Helen has developed the evidence supporting a number of national strategies and presented evidence-based findings at all organisational levels and internationally through the OECD.  Helen is an innovation advisory board member to CW Innovation\, the partnership between Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and the Trust’s charity\, CW+. CW Innovation aims to develop the Trust into a leading real world environment test bed for digital and med tech innovation through partnership with others. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-business-support-impact-celebration-whats-next/
LOCATION:Space Park Leicester\, 92 Corporation Road\, Leicester\, LE4 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Project Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T110000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How to Develop and Deliver a Successful Marketing Strategy for Life Science Companies
DESCRIPTION:Does your promotional material lack direction and focus? Are you pressured into going straight into tactics without giving real thought to marketing strategy and ‘big picture’ planning? In this Life Sciences Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) webinar\, we will be discussing the core elements of a marketing plan. \nA marketing plan is essential\, not only to help you organise everything that you need to do\, but also to ensure that you think about what you want to achieve. It will help you identify your target audience\, outline what differentiates you from competitors\, ensure your messaging is aligned to your audience needs\, and help you to select the right tactics and channels. Ultimately\, your marketing plan is a roadmap to guide you towards your goals and objectives. Delivered by Robin Bodicoat\, Head of Marketing for Touchlight\, this session will provide you will the tools to develop the most impactful route. \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Derby/Notts area and is open to all. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker profile \n \nRobin Bodicoat\, Head of Marketing\, Touchlight Genetics \nRobin is the CIM qualified\, Head of Marketing at Touchlight Genetics\, a London-based biotech company focused on the discovery and development of DNA-based genetic medicines\, including DNA vaccines and gene therapies. 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 20+ 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/how-to-develop-and-deliver-a-successful-marketing-strategy-for-life-science-companies/
LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,Project Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: New Health Tech Support for the Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Following on from our webinar in July\, this in-person session provides another opportunity to hear about the latest support available if you’re involved in the development of emerging healthcare technologies and are working toward commercialisation. \nHeld at the Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre\, this event will provide you with the resources and support you need to: \n\nUnderstand your company’s needs and assess your strengths and weaknesses.\nIdentify the key challenges facing the NHS and the healthcare industry and develop a strategy to address these challenges.\nCreate and test new products and develop innovative solutions to healthcare problems.\nTest new products in real-world conditions.\nExpand your company’s market\,  network of suppliers\, and develop new skills and services to meet the needs of the healthcare providers.\nShow how your company’s work is making a positive impact on the local economy and health.\n\nThis event is the perfect opportunity to learn from experts\, network with other health tech companies\, and get the support you need to take your business to the next level. \nAs well as a welcome presentation from Dr Ben Roberts from the Medilink Midlands Innovation Adviser team\, we’ll also hear presentations from: \n\nAston University\nBruntwood SciTech\nCity-REDI\nMD-TEC\nPrecision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA)\nUniversity Hospitals Birmingham\nWest Midlands Health & Wellbeing Innovation Network\nWMG at the University of Warwick
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-new-health-tech-support-for-the-midlands/
LOCATION:Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre\, 53 Edgbaston Park Road\, Birmingham\, B15 2RS
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,Project Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Net Zero Healthcare: Embracing Sustainability for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:As the world grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation\, the healthcare industry has a crucial role to play in adopting sustainable practices and achieving net zero emissions\, particularly in light of upcoming NHS and UK government regulations that will mandate healthcare organisations to take concrete action to reduce their carbon footprint. \nThis event will delve into the compelling reasons why environmental sustainability is essential for healthcare innovators\, highlighting the significant business advantages and opportunities that arise from embracing greener practices. \n\nUnderstand the compelling reasons why environmental sustainability and net zero are essential for healthcare organisations.\nExplore the business benefits of adopting eco-friendly practices\, including cost savings\, risk mitigation\, and enhanced brand reputation.\nDiscover how your technological advancements can empower healthcare providers to achieve their sustainability goals.\nLearn from clinical experts about the support they offer in helping healthcare organizations transition to greener practices.\nGain insights from non-profit organisations about the advantages and opportunities that sustainability presents for businesses.\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). \n \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nWebinar Chair: Dr Ben Roberts\, Innovation Adviser and Sustainability Lead\, Medilink Midlands\nBen joined Medilink in 2022 as an Innovation Adviser in the West Midlands\, after graduating with a PhD in Biomedical Research at the University of Warwick. Ben is utilising his knowledge currently in delivering activity under the West Midlands AHSN industry gateway. With a particular focus on sustainability\, he aims to support SMEs in the health and life science sector on their journey to Net Zero. \n\nSiân Dunning\, Programme Manager\, Medical Devices Testing & Evaluation Centre\nAs well as being Programme Manager\, Sian is responsible for the £7M facility within the Institute of Translational Medicine and hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NFT. Siân has extensive experience in the management of programmes and projects\, having worked with UKRI and NIHR for the past 10 years. Prior to this appointment Siân worked in higher education within Innovation and managed various growth programmes including leveraged investment. She has worked within management roles throughout her career and has extensive commercial experience in research innovation\, consultancy\, sales and marketing\, and training\, with notable expertise in medical technologies\, healthcare and ceramics. Siân’s specialisms are programme & project management\, business growth\, fund management\, innovation\, and commercialisation.\nPresentation title: Sustainability considerations when innovating for healthcare \n\nThorsten Kampmann\, Supply Chain and Organisational Transformation Consultant\, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)\nHe started his career with a PhD in Molecular biology and has extensive experience in supporting healthcare start up companies. Thorsten is leading the engagement of the MTC Transformation Team with the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation Accelerator (WM-HTIA). Thorsten and his team provide supply chain and manufacturing capability gap analysis\, and development of capability development interventions. In addition to financial and technical performance optimisation the team is developing solutions for Environmental\, Societal and Governance (ESG) optimisation of supply chains. Over the last decade\, Thorsten has worked in a range of sectors\, including biomedical\, healthcare\, aerospace\, defence\, nuclear\, construction\, general manufacturing\, and supply chain improvement.\n\nFlorah Waithaka\, Research Engineer\, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)\nFlorah has an MSc in Civil Engineering and Environmental Management and primarily supports research projects in the MTC that fall in the sustainability field. Florah is involved in the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation Accelerator (WM-HTIA) project to develop solutions for SME’s working with the NHS. This includes supply chain & ESG capability gap analysis as well as capability development interventions for SMEs involved. In addition\, Florah has experience working in\, Construction\, STEM curriculum development and Carbon accounting.\nThorsten and Florah will present together and their presentation title is: Communicating your Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments to the healthcare sector and achieving ESG ratings like the NHS-Evergreen \n \nMorgan Roberts\, Project Officer\, Sustainability West Midlands\nMorgan’s work ranges from producing climate change adaptation support for organisations including the NHS\, to running the West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge\, a free initiative involving organisations committed to reducing carbon emissions and supporting them on this journey. Morgan will be sharing an overview of the wide range of business support available in the region\, providing guidance on how to identify and get involved in the best opportunities for your business.\nPresentation title: Sustainability West Midlands on the wider support available for creating a sustainable and climate resilient business. \n \nBev Fawdington\, Co-Founder/Creator\, Rainbow Trays \nBev is the co founder and creator of Rainbow Trays\, organisational and colour coded anaesthetic drug trays that support anaesthetists to identify and reduce the incidence of anaesthetic error and reduce cognitive loads. Human factor engineered\, Rainbow Trays are recommended by the Association of Anaesthetists as a technical solution for medication error in anaesthesia.\nAn innovator aligned to sustainability in anaesthesia and healthcare\, Bev has been awarded a number of UK Innovate projects that specialise in the use and sustainable end of life recycling of medical plastic waste.\nShe also specialise in carbon accounting\, decarbonisation and climate alignment for business. Partnering with VÖR consulting\, we provide a full service to support PPN06/21 compliance with Carbon Reduction Plans\, carbon strategy\, ESG reporting and verifiable offset programmes.\nPresentation title: Carbon Accounts – Are they worth it? \n \n \nDanny Harrison\, Innovation Manager\, WMG University of Warwick\nDanny is an Innovation Manager at WMG\, University of Warwick\, where he specialises in micromobility supply chains. He is a passionate advocate for innovation and has a proven track record of helping businesses to succeed.\nIn his current role at WMG\, Danny leads a team of experts who are working to develop new and innovative solutions for supply chains. He is also responsible for managing a number of research projects and initiatives\, and he works closely with industry partners to help them to implement new technologies and processes.\nPresentation title: WMG Net Zero Innovation Network \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-net-zero-healthcare-embracing-sustainability-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,Project Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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