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SUMMARY:UL: Human Factors Engineering Workshop
DESCRIPTION:UL is a global independent safety science company with more than a century of expertise in standards development\, testing and certification. Today\, UL offers a comprehensive range of services to help manufacturers gain the compliance credentials they need to launch products successfully in key target markets around the world. UL provides the knowledge and expertise to help manufacturers navigate growing complexities across the supply chain from compliance and regulatory issues to trade challenges and market access. \nJoin UL and MedilinkWM as we explore Human Factor Engineering (HFE) and the need to apply HFE to medical technology. With the introduction of the new regulations\, this workshop will identify the global regulations\, standards and guidelines. \nCovered topics will include: \n  \n\nDeveloping User Interface Requirements\nIdentifying Potential use Errors\nPerforming a User Interface Inspection\nPerforming a Summative Usability Test\nDocumenting HFE Activities (including writing an HFE Report for the FDA)\n\nThere will be a Q&A session at the end of the workshop. \nDelegate Fees: \nMembers: £45\nNon-members: £65 \nTo find out more information or register your place\, please click here. 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/ul-human-factors-engineering-workshop/
LOCATION:Mercure Whately Hall Hotel\, Banbury Cross\, 17-19 Horse Fair\, Banbury\, OX16 0AN
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa Bailey":MAILTO:vanessab@medilinkwm.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170509T170000
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SUMMARY:Funding for Innovation and Growth
DESCRIPTION:Funding for Innovation and Growth is a free event for small-medium sized\, high growth businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. \n\nLearn how to access the £2.5 billion annual funding and support programmes for developing innovative products and services and get help to grow your business\nSpeak to experts for advice and arrange follow-up one to onw business support sessions\n\nAgenda \n7:30-8:00 Reception & Breakfast\n8:00-8:10 Introduction: Ejaz Qureshi\, University of Nottingham\n8:10-9:00 Guest Speaker- Innovation at Amey- Adrian Talbot\, Principle Technology Consultant\, Amey plc\n9:00 Funding Support: \n\nInnovate UK & Enabling Innovation Funding: Ejaz Qureshi\, University of Nottingham\nGrowth Hub: John O’Donnell- Business Finance Manager\nForesight/Nottingham Fund: Seb Saywood- Foresight Group\nR&D Tax Credits: Ian Davie- TBAT\n\n\n10:00-10:50 Drop-in Surgeries\n10:50-11:00 Plenary & Close \nThis event is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is hosted by the D2N2 Growth Hub in Partnership with The University of Nottingham. \nTo find out more or register your free place\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/funding-for-innovation-and-growth/
LOCATION:The University of Nottingham\, Sir Colin Campbell Building\, Triumph Road\, Nottingham\, NG7 2GG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170510T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T123451
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SUMMARY:Wearable Technologies Special Interest Group (SIG)
DESCRIPTION:This first Wearable Technologies Special Interest Group will focus on identifying opportunities for SMEs to apply university expertise to help develop solutions for real-world challenges in the design\, application and uptake of wearable technologies. \nThe event will showcase to SMEs the innovative world-leading expertise of The Open University’s Wearable Technology group. \nThe group is a cross disciplinary collaboration of computer\, biomedical and social scientists specialising in the development of novel solutions to challenges faced by organisations working in the field of wearable technologies. \n​\nThere will be the opportunities for delegates to discuss the challenges their organisations face in this field and to identify opportunities where working with the Wearable Technology group would benefit their organisation. \nThe programme and speaker biographies are available on the links below. \n​\nThis free to attend event is being held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.\n\nThis event has limited availability and is currently fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list\, please click the ‘book online now’ form below\, and we will be in touch to let you know the status of your booking. 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/wearable-technologies-special-interest-group-sig/
LOCATION:Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre\, Swallow House\, Timbold Drive\, Milton Keynes\, MK7 6BZ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Brown":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170511T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170511T170000
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SUMMARY:Making Global Goals Local Business
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer business an opportunity to rebuild trust with society and strengthen business strategy. This free event\, hosted by Nottingham University School\, is part of an SDG Roadshow. \nThe SDG Roadshow is organised by the United Nations Global Compact UK Network and the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education. The event will bring together businesses and non-profit organisations to build understanding of the mega trends related to the SDGs and their relevance to business. The event will feature speakers\, a discussion panel and interactive activities to enable attendees to address questions of how their organisations can contribute to and benefit from engagement with the SDGs. \nFor details and enquiries please contact secretariat@unglobalcompact.org.uk or visit http://www.sdg-roadshow.org.uk. To register for the event\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/making-global-goals-local-business/
LOCATION:The University of Nottingham\, Sir Colin Campbell Building\, Triumph Road\, Nottingham\, NG7 2GG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170515T170000
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SUMMARY:China Masterclass Series: Chinese Business Culture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Following the signing of a Friendship Agreement between Nottinghamshire and the Chinese province of Zhejiang a free event is offering local firms the opportunity to learn more about doing business in China. \nThe China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) training event provides an awareness of China and Chinese business culture and an insight into how misunderstandings can arise (and be overcome) during business interactions with Chinese people. Trainees will also learn about practical skills that can make business interactions with China more successful. \nThe session is aimed at companies on the verge of exporting to China for the first time or those looking to increase their China business. \nAttendees will gain: \n\nAn increased understanding about China and the mind set of Chinese people\nAn increased understanding of Chinese culture and its influence on doing business\nAn increased confidence and effectiveness in communicating and maintaining relationships with Chinese\n\nThe half-day training session will be facilitated by CBBC\, hosted by Nottinghamshire County Council and supported by the Department for International Trade. \nTo book online\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/china-masterclass-series-chinese-business-culture-workshop/
LOCATION:Newark Beacon\, Beacon Hill Office Park\, Cafferata Way\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 2TN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170516T080000
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SUMMARY:Natural Compounds and Drug Development Day
DESCRIPTION:After the successful launch of our Natural Compounds Special Interest Group last year we are running our second event in collaboration with Neem Biotech\, the Medicines Discovery Catapult and Innovate UK. \nThe focus of these Special Interest Groups will be on taking natural compounds that have already been identified and for which research data already exists\, to market. The group will share advice on developing routes to market\, managing regulatory requirements\, achieving relevant product certifications and running clinical trials. \nDraft Programme \n9-9:30 Registration \nGwyn Tudor\, CEO\, MediWales\nMichael Graz\, Managing Director\, Neem Biotech\nHeike Stier\, Senior Consultant\, Strategic Consulting & Innovation\, analyse & realise\nChris Molloy\, CEO\, Medicines Discovery Catapult \n11-11:30 Break \nKatie Beckett\, Enforcement Team Leader\, Department for Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy \nCompany showcase: \nAndrew Gallagher\, Chief Operating Officer\, Phynova Group\nNew from old: transforming traditional Chinese medicine into modern healthcare products \nRoss Burn\, Co-Founder & Managing Director\, CatSci\nRobert Nash\, CEO\, PhytoQuest \nFurther showcase spaces available \n12:45-13:45 Lunch \nInnovate UK/KTN\nSimon Haslam\, Senior Associate\, Abel and Imray \nAcademic Showcase \nAndrew Thomas\, Principal Lecturer\, Cardiff Metropolitan University\nDr Geertje Van Keulen\, Associate Professor\, Swansea University Medical School\nExploring ancient Welsh texts for antimicrobials \nAlex White\, Pharmacy Programme Director\, Cardiff University School of Pharmacy \nFurther showcase spaces available \n16:00 Close \nThis event is free to attend; to find out more information or register your place please click here. \nThere are also a few exhibition stands available\, please contact Isabelle if you would like to find out more.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/natural-compounds-and-drug-development-day/
LOCATION:Mercure Holland House Hotel\, Newport Road\, Cardiff\, CF24 0DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170516T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170516T170000
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SUMMARY:Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG)
DESCRIPTION:The next Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) is taking place on Tuesday 16 May in Nottingham.  The theme for this SIG is “Robotic technology & potential medical applications”. \nPresentation topics will include: \n\nCorobotics for surgical applications\nKeyhole surgery in jet engines; applying it to medical situations\nTowards robotic bone drilling\nAutonomous control in medical applications\n\nThe programme and speaker profiles are available on the PDF links below. \nThis free to attend event is being 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. \nTo book your free place\, please complete the ‘book online now’ form below. 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medical-technologies-systems-special-interest-group-sig-3/
LOCATION:Park Inn Nottingham\, Mansfield Road\, Nottingham\, NG5 2BT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Brown":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170517T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170517T170000
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SUMMARY:LATi 2017 Life Sciences Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The LATI 2017 Life Sciences Conference is to look at the commercial realities of personalised healthcare\, why personalised medicine has become such a hot topic\, and the opportunities for life sciences SMEs. In particular\, the event will look at the innovative and pioneering work being done locally to advance cancer research. \nOutline Agenda \n13:30-15:30\nExhibition in NTU Pavilion \n15:45-16:00\nConference registration and refreshments \n16:00-18:00 \nTalks in New Lecture Theatre:\n16:00 Welcome\n16:10 Dr Kath Mackay\, Innovate UK\n16:35 Aamir Butt\, CEO\, Tumour Trace\n17:00 Prof Graham Pockley\, John Van Geest\n17:25 Dr Alasfair Gaw\n17:50 Q&A\n18:00 Networking \nThe LATi Life Sciences Exhibition is open to the public and free to attend- please register your place here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/lati-2017-life-sciences-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, Clifton Lane\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170523T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170523T170000
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SUMMARY:MPD Training Course: European Union Intermediate/Advanced Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
DESCRIPTION:Medilink East Midlands\, together with Medical Device Consultancy (MDC) are offering a one day training course which will provide delegates with an intermediate to advanced understanding of regulatory affairs for Medical Devices in the European Union. \nThis course will provide answers and practical methods by answering the following questions: \n– Do you use the ‘Blue Guide’? What is it and why is it important?\n– What matters more: Best practice\, regulations or legal requirements\, and why?\n– Do you know how to determine the ‘Direction of Travel’ for medical device regulation?\n– What else does a CE mark really mean?\n– Does usability really matter? What is ‘Human Factors Engineering’?\n– How do you handle software? Are you compliant?\n– How do you undertake clinical evaluations and investigations that make a difference?\n– What is in the new Regulation and what matters to you? \nBy attending this course you will improve your day-to-day management of regulatory affairs\, learn about the changes to roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and understand where to find and use guidance that helps you achieve full compliance. \nTo view the programme and further information click on the Event Brochure PDF below. \nTo register your place\, please complete the ‘Book Online Now’ form below.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/mpd-training-course-european-union-intermediateadvanced-regulatory-affairs-for-medical-devices-2/
LOCATION:EMLC.space at Fresh Pharma\, Downing Road\, Derby\, DE21 6HA
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Brown":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170524T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T123451
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SUMMARY:Impact and Assessment of European Medical Device Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Devices Regulations are due for significant update with areas such as Post Market Surveillance and Economic Operators being major areas of change. The final form of the regulations is now set and due to be voted into European Law. \nThe new regulations need to be considered now at all organisational levels as they will be impacting on decisions made today. \nThis course is designed to review critical elements of the new regulations. This training course will be an interactive in-depth 1 day session. \nCourse Content and Key Topics \n  \n\nEconomic Operator Responsibilities\nClinical Evidence\nTechnical Documentation\nPost Market Requirements\nConformity Assessment and the Scrutiny Process\n\nLearning Objectives \nProvide attendees with the tools and insight to plan and implement their organisations strategy\, for continued access to the European Market by the deadlines set in the new regulations. \nTo have gained a better understanding of the new regulations and the impacts the new regulations will have. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone wanting to advance their current understanding of how medical device regulatory affairs work in the EU and what regulators expect. \nBusiness owners\, financiers and entrepreneurs working with medical devices companies are also likely to find this course interesting. \nDelegate Fees \nMembers: £140\nNon-Members: £190 \nTo register or find out more information please contact Vanessa Bailey by email or by calling 0121 452 5630. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/impact-and-assessment-of-european-medical-device-regulations/
LOCATION:MedilinkWM\, 4 Greenfield Crescent\, Edgbaston\, West Midlands\, B15 3BE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170525T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170525T170000
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SUMMARY:MPD Training Course: Your NICE submission for devices & diagnostics- what you need to know
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the Scientific Advice Programme team at NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) we have a one day training course on your NICE submission for devices and diagnostics- what you need to know. \nThis introductory course will be the perfect opportunity for developers of devices and to find out how NICE assess value. \nThis interactive full day course will cover; how NICE evidence can enhance your offer to the NHS\, diagnostics\, what value means to NICE\, generating evidence\, cost effectiveness\, decision making at NICE and how you can engage with NICE. \nThis event is being sponsored by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN)\, Nick Brown\, who is the Commercial Manager at EMAHSN will be presenting at the course on ‘How NICE evidence can enhance your offer to the NHS’. \nFurther information including the full agenda and speaker profiles can be found on the event brochure below. \nTo register your place\, please complete the ‘Book Online Now’ form below. 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/mpd-training-course-your-nice-submission-for-devices-diagnostics-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Park Inn Nottingham\, Mansfield Road\, Nottingham\, NG5 2BT\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Brown":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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