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SUMMARY:Webinar: Medicines Management in Professional Sport
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink East Midlands\, in partnership with MedsOnTrack and JensonR+ to discuss Medicines Management in Professional Sport. \nOur speaker\, Steve Simbler\, is a pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience working in elite sport. Steve will share some of his experiences as one of the lead pharmacists for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics\, as well as some of the other events with which he has been involved. He will also describe his work with elite teams in various sports\, including topics such as: \n• the volumes of analgesics and anti-inflammatories taken by players/athletes\n• storage and security issues in training grounds and also associated with travel\n• lack of full time doctors in professional sport and problems associated with other healthcare professionals administering medications to players\n• record-keeping issues\n• controlled drugs issues\n• emergency & trauma medications management in a sports environment\n• lack of regulatory oversight or independent monitoring\n• concerns over doping issues \nDURATION: 1 HOUR \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 \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nSteve Simler MRPharm.s\, MedsOnTrack \nSteve has been working as a pharmacist in elite sport for over 20 years\, initially in a supply capacity\, and for the past 10 years in providing medicines management consultancy and software to teams in the Premier League and English Football League as well as national governing bodies for football\, rugby\, athletics\, tennis\, cricket\, rowing\, and cycling amongst others.\nHe was one of the lead pharmacists for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics\, then again for the London 2017 Athletics and Para-Athletics World Championships.\nAs well as giving talks about vitamin D\, he lectures on various topics pertaining to drugs in sport and the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatories in sport.\nIn 2006\, sport doctors approached Steve to advise on obtaining a reliable source of vitamin D that could pass tests for WADA-prohibited substances\, this prompted an association with Synergy Biologics\, makers of Pro D3\, and this relationship is ongoing\, and stimulated an interest in vitamin D on which he keeps abreast of research\, and reads extensively.\nSince 2016 Steve has been a pharmacist panel member for the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee\, and has recently started as an NHS Test and Trace clinical contact tracer on a part time basis. \n \nJanet Worrell\, Head of Regulatory\, JensonR+ \nJanet is an experienced regulatory affairs professional\, having supported a diverse portfolio of products\, for a number of companies across the East Midlands. Janet’s experience covers early concept development\, food supplements\, over the counter (OTC) medicines\, inhaled therapies and clinical trial applications. Janet enjoys collaborating with companies to develop their regulatory strategy to deliver commercial success. Janet is an independent board member of the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network supporting innovation within NHS.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medicines-management-in-professional-sport/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T100000
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SUMMARY:Developing Better Products for Chronic Disease and Rehab Markets
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 4th Nov 20 \nAGENDA \nThe use of clinical data\, the application of artificial intelligence and the development of digital health have been predicted to revolutionise health care and the management and rehab of chronic conditions. This event will highlight gaps in the current healthcare landscape that require new products and the funded innovation support available to engage with clinicians and the healthcare system. \nAre you developing a medical devices\, medical apps or other interventions designed to manage or prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes\, cardiovascular or respiratory disease or the long term effects of COVID-19. Hear from Clinicians at Leicester hospitals who will be identifying what new products are required to improve proactive health management. \n\n\n\n10.00\nWelcome and Overview of Leicester Biomedical Research Centre \nProfessor Tom Yates\, Professor in Physical Activity\, Sedentary Behaviour and Health\, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre\n\n\n10.20\nUsing AI and data to develop better healthcare products \nChristine Nakatani\, Ph.D. Director of Artificial Intelligence NTT DATA UK \n\n\n10.40\nStand More AT Work– preventing chronic disease in office/home based workers  \nDr Charlotte Edwardson\, Associate Professor in Physical Activity\, Sedentary Behaviour and Health\, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre     \n\n\n11.55\nCollaborating to tackle COVID-19 complications  \nYour COVID-19 recovery ground-breaking NHS online COVID-19 Rehab service Nikki Gardiner\, Clinical Lead for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation\, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust \nPost-HOSPitalisation COVID-19 study – a national consortium to understand and improve long-term health outcomes  \nDr Aarti Parmar\, PHOSP programme Manager\, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre\n\n\n11.15\nElephant Kiosks – Developing COVID-19 screening in the workplace \nProfessor Toru Suzuki\, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine\, University of Leicester\, Honorary Consultant\, Cardiology\, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Annette Walker Managing Director Elephant Kiosks \n\n\n11.25\nPersonalised Space Technology Exercise Platform P-STEP \nProfessor Andre Ng\, Head of Department\, Cardiovascular Sciences\, Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology\, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist\n\n\n11.40\nChallenge workshop – What are your challenges in developing wearables and how can the Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator help \nConference participants can ask the clinical experts or highlight problems they have experienced in the development of wearables \nDr Christopher Brough\, Clinical Lead for Digital Health\, Dr Alex Rowlands\, Diabetes Research Centre\, Dr Lucy Alexander\, LLSA Manager\n\n\n12.30\nClose\n\n\n\nBook your tickets here \nhttps://lbf2020.ticketleap.com/developing-better-products-for-chronic-disease-and-rehab-markets/
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/developing-better-products-for-chronic-disease-and-rehab-markets/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T170000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Medical Devices\, Brexit and the Border
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything MedTech firms need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nThis webinar will cover: \n1. The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia. \n2. How the regulation of MedTech is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system. \n3. How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January; and \n4. Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding. \n  \nThe session will include a Q&A session\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nSpeaker Profiles \n \nAlex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n  \n \n  \nJess Kirby\, Senior Policy Advisor\, International Trade and Medical Devices\, Office for Life Sciences \nJess is a trade and medical device expert\, who has worked in the Business Department for three years – with roles focussed on Brexit and International Trade. \nPrior to this\, Jess trained as an NHS Radiographer and worked in a specialist Medical Device firm. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medical-devices-brexit-and-the-border/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T100000
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - members only
DESCRIPTION:An informal gathering\, hosted by Dr. Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands. \nAn opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nWe’re here to help\, so let Medilink along with the virtual group work together to help each other with any concerns\, issues\, or solution needs you may have. If you have any questions or comments\, please feel free to submit in advance to make sure we cover your needs and meet expectations. \nBOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T143000
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SUMMARY:Brexit/UKCA Marking Webinar
DESCRIPTION:SEHTA and Psephos are pleased to bring you this FREE TO ATTEND webinar on Brexit/UKCA Marking. \nThe UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) Marking is a new UK product marking that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England\, Wales and Scotland).  It covers most goods which previously required the CE Marking\, including medical devices and in vitro diagnostics.  Therefore\, from 1 January 2021\, there will be a number of changes to how companies will be able to place medical devices on the market in Great Britain. \nThursday 5th November 2020 \nTime:   14:00 – 14:30  (BST) \nCost:    Free to attend \nFacilitator:   Jacques du Preez\, Director\, Psephos Biomedica \nThis webinar will be delivered via Webex.\nFrom 1 January 2021\, there will be a number of changes to how companies will be able to place medical devices on the market in Great Britain which will include: \n\nA new route to market and product marking will be available for manufacturers wishing to place a device on the Great Britain market from 1 January 2021\n\n\nFrom 1 January 2021\, all medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) placed on the UK market will need to be registered with the MHRA. There will be a grace period for registering – 4 months for Class IIIs and Class IIb implantables\, and all active implantable medical devices; 8 months for other Class IIb and all Class IIa devices; and 12 months for Class I devices\n\n\nCE Marking will continue to be used and recognised until 30 June 2023\n\n\nIf you are a manufacturer based outside the UK and wish to place a device on the UK market\, you will need to establish a UK Responsible Person who will take responsibility for the product in the UK. Further detail on the UK Responsible Person\n\nTarget audience:  Manufacturers based outside of the UK wanting to access the UK market\, UK based manufacturers wanting to access the EU market\, Medical Technology Entrepreneurs\, Medical Device Software Developers\, Technology Transfer Officers\, Medical Technology University Researchers\, IVD Developers\, Business Owners\, Executives\, Product Owners\, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful. \nPlease note that places are limited & the organisers have the right to review all applications.  \nClick here to book
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/brexit-ukca-marking-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SEHTA":MAILTO:info@sehta.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201110T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T132211
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Value of Digital Health
DESCRIPTION:Digital Healthcare has undergone a dramatic acceleration during 2020. The requirement to deliver care remotely has accelerated adoption of new technologies\, new care pathways and new learning like never before. \nThis event is in partnership with the Digital Health Team at De Montfort University will provide an insight into the latest developments in this area\, supporting the future of healthcare. \nThis webinar will cover: \n-Examples of real-world application of digital technology in health and social care. \n-Examining the challenges and solutions to enhancing equitable access. \n-Exploring the benefits of digital health for patients\, healthcare professionals\, and society. \n-Understanding how partner organisations can demonstrate their digital health intervention delivers value. \nThis webinar is open to all organisations keen to explore and understand the digital health landscape. \nDuration: 1 hour \nThis free to attend webinar will be held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. For further details please click here. 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. \nThe webinar is part of the programme of events for Leicester Business Festival 2020\, De Montfort University are proud to be Headline Partner. For further details on the festival\, please click here. \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nDr Simon Oldroyd\, Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor \nDr Simon Oldroyd is the University’s Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (iDVC).  Simon is Deputy to the Interim Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters.  His responsibilities include day-to-day academic leadership of the university and strategic and operational oversight and line management of the faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor/Deans and three cross cutting Pro Vice-Chancellor portfolios. \n  \n  \n  \n \nProfessor David Mba\, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) \nProfessor David Mba was appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Computing\, Engineering and Media in August 2017. In May 2019\, he also took on the role of PVC (Enterprise)\, and in March 2020 he also took on the role of PVC (Research). \nDavid’s current research is focused on machine condition monitoring\, machine fault diagnosis\, model based prognostics and machine performance prediction. \n  \n  \n \nProfessor Bertha Ochieng\, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care \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  \n  \n  \n  \nProfessor Barnaby Poulton\, MRPharmS FFCI; Hon. Professor of Digital Medicine and Director Digital Health and Care Unit. Digital Health Strategist \nBarnaby is a pharmacist by training who has switched his focus to digital health.  He has built and led multiple digital health companies and co-founded the Digital Health and Care Unit at DMU to support the evaluation of novel technologies\, enabling them to enter market and deliver benefits to patients. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-value-of-digital-health/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T143000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Medicines\, Brexit and the Border
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything firms developing\, manufacturing and selling Medicines need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nIn particular\, they will cover: \n– The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia \n– How the regulation of Medicines is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system \n–  How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January; and \n–  Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding \nThe session will include plenty of time for questions\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nPlease note – this webinar will cover similar material to the webinars run by Medilink Midlands and the Office for Life Sciences on 4 and 23 November. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nDr Robert Reid\, Head of Medicines Regulation and Engagement\, Office for Life Sciences\nRobert works in the Office for Life Sciences\, where he is responsible for Medicines Regulation and Business Readiness for the end of the Transition Period. Rob holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Leicester\, and previously worked at the National Physical Laboratory and Which? \n\nElspeth Bailey\, Policy Advisor\, Office for Life Sciences\nElspeth works in the Office for Life Sciences\, where she leads on the Northern Ireland Protocol and supports work on Business Readiness for the end of the Transition Period. Previously\, Elspeth has taught in China\, and worked in the Government team responsible for the Aerospace Sector.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medicines-brexit-and-the-border-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201112T104500
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Microsoft 365 Tools – a smarter and more productive way to work
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Teams has proven a vital tool to share information securely and support new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic. \nJoin Medilink Midlands and Tim Price\, Train IT Midlands (Microsoft Certified Trainer) on Thursday 12 November to find out how you can improve productivity and enhance collaboration across your organisation and the life sciences and healthcare community. \nThis 45-minute webinar will: \n– Benefit your organisation that requires collaboration tools to communicate with colleagues across the world and share information in real-time.\n– Highlight useful features it contains that individuals may not know\, due to little or no formal training in Office 365.\n– Improve employee and employer skill levels in the way they can work smarter\, faster from administration through to project management underpins increases in development and manufacturing. \nWhat will attendees gain from attending this event? \nThe time saving and cost benefits are significant in several areas across the business. \n– Manage and organise documents more efficiently between co-workers and reduce duplication\n– Reduce the need and cost of third party cloud file storage to share documents and online meeting software across your organisation.\n– Improve remote working capabilities\, using simple chat\, group chat\, and video conferencing.\n– Unify the way you collaborate and share information internally and with third parties. \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE CLICK HERE
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-microsoft-365-tools-a-smarter-and-more-productive-way-to-work/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201112T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201112T113000
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Virtual Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Join EMAHSN for a virtual coffee break on Thursday 12 November at 10:30am\, to have a chat about the digital landscape in the NHS. This informal gathering will be hosted by Mike Watson\, Digital Lead and you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and find out how the EMAHSN can help. \nNetworking opportunities are a key part of Medilink EM events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still restricts face to face events\, this online opportunity enables the life sciences community to still connect with one another. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nIf you have any topics that you’d like to discuss in future AHSN coffee breaks\, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here. \nJoining details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/nov1211/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120
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SUMMARY:Midlands Engine Market Visit to Medica 2020
DESCRIPTION:Are you a life science company looking to showcase your expertise and innovative overseas? Have you never visited the Medica Exhibition before? \nIf you can answer yes to both – then the Midlands Engine market visit to Medica 2020\, the world’s largest medical technology and life sciences exhibition\, could be your next stop. \nAbout the visit \nThe visit will give businesses the opportunity to meet and connect with international buyers and establish valuable contacts. At the exhibition\, companies will be supported by a DIT life sciences sector specialist and have access to the following facilities: \n•  Meeting 1-2-1 programme and/or virtual 121 programme with DIT sector specialists\n•  A wealth of networking opportunities\n•  Access to British Pavilion facilities including internet\, seating and light refreshments\n•  Free use of meeting facilities\n•  Companies will feature in a Midlands Engine e-brochure and the UK@Medica exhibitor directory\n•  Access to a discounted hotel rate at a hotel within walking distance of the exhibition \nYour safety \nDuring these extraordinary times\, the organisers Messe are making provision to ensure social distancing is maintained at the fair with wider aisles between stands and hygiene management on site. To protect stand staff and visitors\, entry into the British Pavilion stand will be managed\, only allowing a limited number of people on the stand at any given time. Visitors will be asked to use the hand sanitiser provided before entering the stand. Meeting tables will be sanitised between visitors. \nMidlands Engine presence and activity at Medica will be in accordance with the most up to date UK guidance as well as that of the German Government. You can also see here for information about visiting Medica. \nCosts & Funding \nThere is a non-refundable commitment fee of £99 plus VAT\, payable upon registration. Funding of £250 per company is available to eligible companies\, which is payable on return. There is a limit of 1 delegate per company and delegates will be responsible for booking flights and accommodation. \nRegister your interest today \nFor more detailed information or to register your interest in this trade visit using the link below. \nClick here to book
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/midlands-engine-market-visit-to-medica-2020/
LOCATION:Dusseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201116T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201119T170000
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SUMMARY:Medica 2020
DESCRIPTION:Medica is the world’s largest healthcare and life sciences exhibition\, attracting over 120\,000 global visitors annually. It has been running for over 40 years and underpins a lot of companies’ annual marketing plans. \nMedica provides an opportunity for over 6\,000 exhibiting companies (from over 60 countries) to showcase the latest healthcare technologies\, products\, equipment and services to a huge variety of global visitors. These include experts and decision-makers from across the healthcare and life sciences sector\, alongside leading individuals from business\, research\, and politics. \nMedilink UK have been involved with Medica for over 20 years and following the phenomenal success and popularity of our UK pavilion at the 2019 event\, exhibition stand space for 2020 is available for booking now. It is the perfect opportunity to network with target visitors\, increase brand exposure and generate new business and it is advised to book sooner rather than later\, as the pavilion is set for significant growth. \nWhy book with Medilink UK? \n\nExcellent location on the British pavilion with other UK companies\n• Access to preferential Medilink accommodation rate with all required transfers provided\n• Exhibition stand space on a high quality\, UK branded pavilion\n• Full spectrum exhibition support before\, during and after the event\n• Onsite assistance from our events and international trade experts\n• A range of packages to suit your exhibiting goals*\n• Hot and cold refreshments on exhibition days\n• Support with freight\, logistics and travel arrangements\n• Access to national and regional funding for eligible companies*To book your exhibition stand \, please complete here.\n\n*For further information or to discuss your requirements\, please click here to email or call: 0114 232 9292.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medica-2020/
LOCATION:Dusseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T132211
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG)
DESCRIPTION:The next Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) will take place online\, join us as we discuss Digital Therapeutics\, Diagnostics and Connected Devices. \nAttend to hear about:\n– Technical challenges in using wearables for depression prevention\, diagnosis\, monitoring and treatment\n– Technological approaches towards dementia diagnostics and safeguarding\n– Using machine learning to predict and diffuse meltdown events in students with autism \nDURATION: 1.5 hours \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 £190\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n\nChaired by: Professor Philip Breedon\, Professor of Smart Technologies\, Nottingham Trent University \nAs well as his role at Nottingham Trent University\, Philip is also a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered IT professional. He is a member of the Department of Health’s National Institute for Health Research invention for innovation funding panel and holds a number of journal editorial positions. His research interests and latest projects centre on new and emerging technologies and materials. This includes wearable technologies\, 3D printing of pathological models\, additive and subtractive manufacturing for medical applications\, surgical robotics\, cardiovascular devices\, augmented /virtual/immersive technologies and environments\, the surgical pathway and investigative research related to the utilisation of ‘smart materials’ for medical applications. Through promoting his work and research activities he now works with a number of surgeons and clinicians across Europe. \n \nProf. David J. Brown – Professor in Interactive Systems for Social Inclusion\, Nottingham Trent University\nDavid is Professor of Interactive systems for Social Inclusion\, with the Department of Computer Science at Nottingham Trent University. Recent grants on which he has acted as PI include 2 EU H2020 projects (MaTHiSiS and No One Left Behind) on affective computing and digital game making for students with learning disabilities and autism\, an EPSRC project (An Internet of Soft Things) on co-design of networked soft textile interfaces to promote mental wellbeing\, and a range of EU Erasmus projects (e.g.\, Pathway+) to use affective computing to provide personalised learning pathways for students with learning disabilities. He is Conference Co-Chair for the International Conference of Virtual Reality\, Disability and Associated Technologies\, and Associate Editor for Frontiers – Virtual Reality and Medicine. \n\nDr John Broulidakis- Research Scientist\, Emteq Labs\nJohn was educated at the university of Sussex where he gained a first-class honours degree in Psychology with Neuroscience. John completed his PhD at the University of Southampton in Cognitive Neuroscience in 2019. He has direct experience of the issues and challenges associated with managing large and complex clinical studies having successfully managed a €2.5million EU funded study. Currently he is working as a research scientist for medical device manufacture Emteq Labs. There he is involved in manufacturing ecologically valid\, “context aware” emotion recognition systems though novel wearable devices\n \n\nProf. Michael Hornberger- (Professor of Applied Dementia Research\, Norwich Medical School\, University of East Anglia) Associate Dean of Innovation\, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences\, University of East Anglia)\nMichael is the Professor of Applied Dementia Research at the Norwich Medical School and the Associate Dean of Innovation\, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His research focuses on improving diagnosis\, disease progression tracking and symptom management in dementia. His research group employs various research methodologies (clinical\, cognition\, sensor technology\, neuroimaging and genetics) as well as disease interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) for their research studies. His current research is particularly focused on spatial orientation and navigation deficits in dementia and how this has an impact on people’s outdoor activities such as driving and walking safely.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medical-technologies-systems-special-interest-group-sig-4-2nov/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201119T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now closed. \nJoin the second of our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshops\, Is your Business Case NHS Ready?\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). \nThe challenge as innovators and companies selling to the NHS is often that when you have a product that improves patient outcomes and saves cost you still cannot get it adopted by the NHS. This is frequently because there isn’t a fully developed business case. \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded 40 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe webinar will cover: \n– What a business case is\, what is its purpose and why is it so important? \n– Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated? \n– How to construct a good business case \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Thursday 19th November. \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.  \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \nThis free to attend virtual event will be held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £222\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \n  \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink East Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \nSPEAKER PROFILE: \n \nNicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \nNick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this\, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers\, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors\, from both the sales and marketing side\, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region – as well as marketed throughout the UK and abroad\, providing wealth creation opportunities across the East Midlands.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-is-your-business-case-nhs-ready-2/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201123T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T132211
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Regulation\, Immigration and Research: What changes at the end of the year
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector\, will present on everything Life Sciences firms need to know about the end of the Transition Period\, and what will happen next. \nIn particular\, they will cover: \n\n-The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union\, as well as the United States and Australia.\n-How the regulation of Medicines and Medtech is changing from the 1 January\, what your business needs to get ready\, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system.\n-How the border\, imports and exports will work from 1 January\n-Action that firms need to take on Data\, Immigration and Global Recruitment\, and EU research funding.\n\nThe session will include plenty of time for questions\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nPlease note – this webinar will cover similar material to the webinars run by Medilink Midlands and the Office for Life Sciences on 4 and 11 November.\nDuration: 1 hour \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE\nSpeaker Profiles \n Alex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n Jess Kirby\, Senior Policy Advisor\, International Trade and Medical Devices\, Office for Life Sciences \nJess is a trade and medical device expert\, who has worked in the Business Department for three years – with roles focussed on Brexit and International Trade. \nPrior to this\, Jess trained as an NHS Radiographer and worked in a specialist Medical Device firm.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-regulation-immigration-and-research-what-changes-at-the-end-of-the-year/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T132211
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Ensuring your Clinical Trial helps you to sell your products
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar to hear from Afortori Development and Pym’s Consultancy\, on tips and advice for ensuring your Clinical Trial helps you to sell your products. \nThe reason for conducting trials is to validate your product or service so that you can enter the market or increase sales.  \nBefore you start planning your trial you need to establish what your long term goals are\, and then how evidence and validation will help you reach those goals. In this way your research and development strategy is embedded into your overall business strategy – in short every element of your business complements the others and your company has a clear road map for the future helping you to maximise your return on investment in all parts of the business. \nIn the sales process a successful trial starts as a talking point\, delivers evidence to support your sales pitch\, and validates your product to the wider NHS environment\, broadening your reach into the market. \nAttend to learn about the above and take the opportunity to get your questions answered by the experts. \nDURATION: 1 hour \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. \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nDr Nicola Wall\, Chief Executive Officer\, Afortori Development\nNicola Wall \, along with Elizabeth Ralph founded Afortiori Development after long careers in clinical research within a variety of roles. Both bring a commitment to well designed and successfully executed clinical trials. \n\nKate Pym\, Managing Director\, Pym’s Consultancy\nKate Pym is Managing Director of Pym’s Consultancy Ltd\, an independent consultancy providing services for SMEs and universities supporting grant applications\, responses to tender and commercialisation\nKate has over 20 years’ experience of working in Health and Social Care for companies\, including Allergan Inc.\, AstraZeneca\, Mitie and Baxter Healthcare. With a focus on innovative products and services. She has worked across the NHS\, public\, private and third sectors to produce patient-centred\, high quality\, outcome based services and facilitate the market entry and growth of new products.\nKate’s experience covers: Product launches\, writing winning bids\, working with commissioners to model population outcomes\, designing\, selling and mobilization of new integrated services. She has a clear focus on outcomes and what is required to demonstrate them\, with a view to extension and expansion of constructive innovation.  Since 2014 Kate has supported over 40 organisations as managing director of Pym’s.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-ensuring-your-clinical-trial-helps-you-to-sell/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T132211
CREATED:20201106T153045Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Medilink East Midlands Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Medilink East Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place online on Wednesday 25th November. \nThis is an opportunity to find out how Medilink East Midlands has performed over the last financial year\, hear about our current plans and the future of Medilink Midlands. \nFollowing the formal presentations there will be a chance to meet the Directors and Executive team of Medilink East Midlands in an informal atmosphere online. \nThis is the final AGM for Medilink East Midlands\, before merging with Medilink West Midlands to form a Medilink Midlands group structure. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM\, but regrettably will not be able to participate in the voting. \n  \nJoining details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-event-medilink-east-midlands-annual-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201126T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T132211
CREATED:20200922T131336Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting the most out of your IP budget
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are only just starting to consider intellectual property (IP) protection or already have multiple patent applications filed\, this webinar is for all cost-conscious SMEs looking to maximise the value of your IP. \nPatent attorneys from the Life Sciences and Medical Devices teams at Adamson Jones IP\, David Gwilliam and Katherine Wright will share key points of the application process with practical tips to help you manage your IP costs. \nThis one hour webinar will cover: \n– Overview of costs and key decision points throughout the patent process\n– Make the most of your IP budget at each stage of the patent process and in the overall maintenance of a patent portfolio\n-Case studies exemplifying how to make the most of an IP budget in different scenarios\n– Q&A \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nDavid Gwilliam\, Partner – Patent Attorney\, Adamson Jones IP \nDavid obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry & Genetics from the University of Nottingham\, followed by a Master of Science degree in Cancer Immunotherapy from the same university. David’s research involved studies into the effect of cytokine signalling on naïve CD4+ T-cell activation.\nFollowing completion of his studies in 2007\, David worked in industry\, for MedImmune UK Ltd\, before joining AdamsonJones in July 2008. He trained with the firm and completed his qualification as both UK and European Patent Attorney in 2012. David is involved in all aspects of patent drafting and prosecution\, predominantly in the areas of biotechnology and healthcare\, and is also a key member of our Trade Marks team\, having qualified as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2014.\nDavid is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys\, and a member of the European Patents Institute. \n\nKatherine Wright\, Associate – Patent Attorney\, Adamson Jones IP \nKatherine graduated with a 1st Class Masters degree in Chemistry from the University of York. During her time there she completed a research project into mummification practices in Ancient Yemen\, focusing on identifying substances used in the embalming process. After graduating\, Katherine spent some time as a Research Assistant within the Physics Department at the University of Birmingham where she was part of a research team developing Positron Emission Tomography for use in industry and research.\nKatherine joined AdamsonJones in April 2010\, and trained with the firm. In April 2011 Katherine was awarded the Moss Prize for the candidate achieving the highest aggregate marks in the patent Foundation Papers of the 2010 qualifying examination\, a year later she followed that success by winning the prize for the best performance in the 2011 Advanced Patent Drafting paper\, and then she won the prize for the top mark in the 2012 Advanced Patent Attorneys’ Practice paper. Katherine qualified as a UK patent attorney in April 2013 and as European Patent Attorney in 2014\, and is involved in the full range of patent filing\, prosecution and advisory work for a variety of clients\, predominantly in the fields of pharmaceuticals\, healthcare and related technologies.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/gettingthemostoutofyouripbudget/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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