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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: It's all about the data!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next in the series of our Clinical Trial Special Interest Groups with Afortiori Development at this webinar where we will be discussing data! \nThe clinical data you collect on your product will be what is scrutinised by regulatory authorities and payers in order to allow you to access your market. Data must be ethically obtained\, appropriate\, clean\, managed according to regulatory requirements and ready for analysis. Don’t make costly mistakes and learn too late that your data isn’t acceptable. \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\nChaired by: Dr Nicola Wall\, Chief Executive Officer\, Afortiori Development\nNicola co-founded Afortiori Development after long careers 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\nDavid Baker\, Data Management Lead\, Afortiori Development\nDavid has over 40 years of clinical experience including 30 years research experience within the pharmaceutical industry\, specialising in biometrics and project management. He spent 8 years managing a biometrics department at one of the world’s foremost contract clinical research organisations and has worked as a Global Project Manager overseeing the processes and deliverables on programmes and studies in Asia\, Europe\, Australasia and the Americas for a variety of clients across a wide range of therapeutic areas including respiratory\, diabetes\, oncology\, neonatology\, transplantation and medical devices. \n\nElizabeth Ralph\, Chief Operating Officer\, Afortori Development\nElizabeth has a proven track record spanning 20 years in global clinical trial management\, quality assurance and process management in the pharmaceutical industry. She is the co-Founder and operational leader with Afortiori Development supporting clients who need to obtain clinical evidence for their healthcare product.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-its-all-about-the-data/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T103000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
DESCRIPTION:BOOKINGS FOR THIS WORKSHOP HAVE NOW CLOSED. Please click here to book the next workshop on Thu 5 August.\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 pre-recorded 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 on Wednesday 12th May at 10.30am. \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. \n \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \nSPEAKER PROFILES: \nLive Q&A Session Chair: Julian Patel\, Commercial Manager \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n Mike Watson\, Digital Lead \nMike is responsible for taking forward our approach to supporting change through digital innovations working with a wide range of partners from across the East Midlands to take forward the most promising digital innovations and ways of working. Mike is also responsible for horizon scanning the rapidly evolving landscape for digital and Artificial Intelligence solutions. \n  \n  \n  \n\n \nAisha Ajij\, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer\n \nAisha develops contacts with industry partners and helps ensure the effectiveness of supporting processes such as our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPre-recorded webinar: Nicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (note\, Nicholas no longer works for the EMAHSN) \n Nick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this\, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers\, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors\, from both the sales and marketing side\, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region – as well as marketed throughout the UK and abroad\, providing wealth creation opportunities across the East Midlands.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-is-your-business-case-nhs-ready/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T103000
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break (Members- Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Members-Only Virtual Coffee Break\, taking place on 13 May from 10:30am – 11:30 am. \nThe informal gathering will be hosted by Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands. These online coffee breaks provide an opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nThe theme for this coffee break will be an overview of ‘What now for employers? Life after the Pandemic’  from Rhys Wyborn\, Partner at Shakespeare Martineau.  \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. Click here to submit. \nDial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nMedilink Members only. \nIf you’re interested in becoming a member\, please get in touch info@medilinkmidlands.co.uk \n  \nCHAIR: Dr Darren Clark\, CEO\, Medilink Midlands \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGUEST SPEAKER: Rhys Wyborn\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T140000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Digital Health Special Interest Group (SIG) Working Group
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with PDMS we are delighted to be adding another Special Interest Group (SIG) to our series of SIGs where we provide the opportunity for clinicians\, academics and businesses to forge new partnership and to collaborate. Digital Health is frequently being described as the future of healthcare and it is more important than ever that Digital Health is given the focus needed for the future success. \nTo kick start the working group and to start discussions on what themes/topics should be presented at the future SIGs we are holding a online working group. If you have something to contribute to this group then please join us on Wednesday 19 May online at 2pm to share your ideas. \nThe session will be chaired by Chris Gledhill\, Managing Director\, PDMS and Professor Dean Fathers\, Chair and Non-Executive Board Member\, Mentor and Consultant – see profiles below. \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. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, this event is not restricted to those in the Leicestershire area.  \nDial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nChris Gledhill\, Managing Director\, PDMS\nChris co-founded PDMS in 1993 with a mission to help organisations get the maximum value from information technology and their associated data assets. His experience lies in recognising the business benefits of information technology to make services cheaper\, safer and more convenient. This extends across the whole spectrum of activities associated with software development and the implementation of digital technology in general.\nHe attended Manchester University and Cranfield Institute of Technology and gained his Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and passion for technology\, Chris has recently been re-elected as an SME representative on the techUK Central Government Council. Chris also sat on the Advisory Panel as part of an Independent Review of the Isle of Man health and social care system conducted by Sir Johnathan Michael in 2019.\nChris has a particular interest in digital health and citizen centric services – putting the individual at the core and designing digital services to help improve a patient’s experience and outcomes.\nWith more than 30 years’ experience in Enterprise and Digital technology\, Chris is still passionate about the benefits that organisations and individuals can achieve through good software engineering. However\, he still firmly believes that technology isn’t the best starting point – it’s the problems that need to be solved and the outcomes that need to be achieved. \n  \n \nProfessor Dean Fathers\, Chair and Non-Executive Board Member\, Mentor and Consultant\nDean has a wealth of experience in a range of organisations\, from FTSE/blue-chips in the private sector\, large national Government Departments and Public Agencies\, including over 20 years experience as the Chair of a variety of NHS organisations\, to medium sized private\, entrepreneurial companies. He is an accomplished Director\, having held numerous executive and non executive board positions and also has international experience as an organisational change leader\, practicing as a Board/Executive Development Consultant in fields as diverse as; the automotive industry\, construction\, distribution\, education\, media\, retail\, and pharmaceutical/health sectors in Europe\, North America and Asia Pacific. The development of strategy as a driver for change and sustainable long term success is his forte and this is linked to a deep understanding of best practices principles of board governance which he has honed through a number of visiting professor roles at Cass\, Leeds\, Lincoln and Nottingham Business Schools. Amongst his portfolio of roles Dean Chairs the Centre for Organisational Resilience at Lincoln International Business School which is exploring the relationship between governance and mental health.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-digital-health-special-interest-group-sig-working-group/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T084500
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SUMMARY:Bio Integrates 2021
DESCRIPTION:Focused on the biotech\, start-ups and emerging pharma segment \nFollowing the continued success of last year’s inaugural digital event\, Life Science Integrates is delighted to announce the 3rd Bio Integrates conference. Addressing the needs of innovative companies developing the therapies of tomorrow\, this one-day conference provides a unique forum to discuss the major challenges impacting the sector. \nBroadcast live on 20th May 2021\, Bio Integrates is a unique opportunity to engage with top executives in biotech\, CDMO\, supply chain\, and funding and investment. \nThis year our three core themes are for the event are: \nConnection: Finding the right investors\, partners and vendors is key to accelerating your products. How do you make the best connections? \nReflection: 2020 was an unprecendent year. What impact has it had on biotech funding\, pipelines\, and ecosystem? \nProjection: What does the future hold for life science investment and infrastructure? \nFor more information and to view the agenda and high-profile speakers please go to\nwww.lifescienceintegrates.com/bio-integrates-2021 \nMEDILINK MEMBERS OFFER: We have 25 complimentary tickets for Medilink Members (SMEs only). Please click here to contact us by 17:00 on 17 May 2021 to obtain your promo code to obtain your tickets. \nAdditional Offer: To register for a delegate pass with 25% discount\, please register here by 17:00 on 18 May 2021 and use promo code MLM25 \nPlease note: The complimentary tickets are on a first come\, first served basis. Registrations cannot be accepted after this date of 18th May. \nGet involved and be part of the new Digital Innovation Village at Bio Integrates 2021 \nThis year\, high-quality poster presentations will be an important element of Bio Integrates 2021. \nBio Integrates would therefore like to solicit posters that present recent and late-breaking research on topics relevant to the Biotech Community\, to be displayed in our new Innovation Village. For full details please Click here. Please note that the deadline has been extended to Wednesday 12th May.  \nYou’ll get a complimentary pass to the event if you submit a poster\, the deadline for requesting a place at Bio Integrates 2021 and submitting your information to karen.chapple@lsi-uk.com is Tuesday 5 May.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/bio-integrates-2021/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="0208 667 9551":MAILTO:info@lsi-uk.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: IP: Four things you should be doing right now
DESCRIPTION:These are unprecedented times for all businesses\, with pressure to adapt to a constantly evolving ‘new normal’. With challenges to address on multiple fronts\, there are four areas of focus to help ensure your intellectual property approach is aligned to your immediate business priorities. \nJoin us and Potter Clarkson at this webinar to hear about the four things you should be doing right now. Dr Daniel Hudson\, UK and European Patent Attorney\, Partner at Potter Clarkson will provide tips and insights on the following four areas: \n1. Determining business critical activities \n2. Consider a more collaborative approach \n3. Managing risk \n4. Planning ahead \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker: \n \nDr Daniel Hudson\, UK and European Patent Attorney\, Partner at Potter Clarkson\nDaniel is a partner in the electronics and computing patent group at Potter Clarkson\, an award-winning\, top-tier firm of European patent and trade mark attorneys and IP solicitors. He works with innovative organisations to recognise and protection inventions. Dan drafts and prosecutes UK and European patent applications in the digital heath space\, and works with patent attorneys around the world to manage the international prosecution of families of patent applications. He particularly enjoys addressing the challenges involved with prosecuting related families of patent applications to obtain comprehensive protection for his clients’ inventions in view of their commercial objectives.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-protecting-innovation-in-digital-health-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:20210525T130000
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SUMMARY:My Question is...Networking Lunch: What do Med Tech Companies Need to Thrive?
DESCRIPTION:Following on from a successful collaborative event between One Nucleus and Medilink Midlands on Collaborating to Support Biotech and Med Tech Businesses Across Our Neighbouring Regions we are continuing our collaboration with a dedicated My Question Is…Networking Lunch.  The goal is to keep the dialogue going and to continue amplifying support across the wider region that our respective networks cover\, whilst asking the right questions that can help to identify key areas of support. \nAs with all our My Question Is…Networking Lunches\, we will be selecting questions posed by our network and once selected those individuals will host a breakout room of six people to discuss that question\, feeding back towards the end of the session.  All welcome to join! \nWe welcome your suggestion for questions. To submit a question\, please click here to email Alicia Gaillez of One Nucleus. \nProgramme: \n13.00 Arrive and welcome \n13.10 Move to breakout rooms \n13.40 Breakout rooms close and feedback session \n14.00 Close \nFree to attend and open to all \nTO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE\nYou will be redirected to the One Nucleus booking page. Please note that this event is free of charge to attend.  \nWebinar details will be sent from One Nucleus closer to the date of the event. 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/my-question-is-networking-lunch-what-do-med-tech-companies-need-to-thrive/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia Gaillez":MAILTO:alicia@onenucleus.com
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