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SUMMARY:Digitalisation – The pathway to Net Zero Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub – a solution for UK businesses to reveal the value in their hidden factory data\, backed up by real-world case studies and dynamic Energy Insight/Impact tracker demos. Ready to get involved?\n\nSEHTA are delighted to bring you this webinar session by Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) – a project funded through Innovate UK to support small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data. \nCost to attend:  £25 +VAT for SEHTA & Medilink members\,  £35 +VAT for non-members \n\nPresenter – Simon Coward\, Director\, Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH)  \n \nSimon will explain the SMDH Project and how they can help your business including – \n\nSMDH – The solutions\nWhat is the Value in my data?\nCase Study\nDemo of our Energy Insight/Impact trackers\nHow to get involved
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/digitalisation-the-pathway-to-net-zero-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T100000
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SUMMARY:Health Innovation East Midlands Surgical Innovation Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) would like to invite innovators who provide solutions which can positively impact our local surgical pathways (from initial referral to post operative care) to apply to showcase their innovation at our next Surgical Innovation Exchange.\n\nThe event will take place virtually and will allow innovators to present their solution to an audience of NHS colleagues across the region. \nHealth Innovation East Midlands consulted with patients and stakeholders in the East Midlands to outline the key challenges experienced both working in and navigating through the local surgical pathways. The innovations and innovative solutions that they will be selecting to showcase at this event will directly address these challenges. Presentations from innovators will be followed by a Q&A session with NHS colleagues\, and HIEM can help to facilitate connections between NHS colleagues and innovators following the event. \nClick for more information and to apply for your place.\n*Application window open until Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 12pm.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/surgical-innovation-exchange/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Avoiding FDA holds - import with success into the US
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWebinar hosted by YSDS Life Science \nAvoid FDA Holds \nThe essential steps for importing your FDA related product into the US with success. \nAs thousands of other pharmaceutical companies\, you may be struggling with importing your pharmaceutical products into the US. \nThe FDA (Food & Drug Administration) is an agency with rigorous rules & regulations that acts as a protective wall around North America\, and only allows products to pass that have checked every single box on their long lists. \nJoin our webinar to learn: \n\nAbout the FDA\, their purpose and processes\nThe important steps of meeting FDA regulations\nWhat to do if your product is put on an “FDA hold”\n\nOur speakers will unravel the way towards FDA clearance and give you the best tips & tricks for succeeding with your US imports.  \nPlease click here to register your place.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/avoiding-fda-holds/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
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SUMMARY:Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce we’ll be joining over 500 exhibitors with a presence at MACH24\, as part of the Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024\, co-located in Hall 6 of the NEC. Attendees will also have the chance to hear from InterAct Co-director\, Professor Jan Godsell\, as she discusses all things InterAct. \nInterAct will be based on a stand located at 6-681 on the show floorplan\, by the Seminar Theatre. We’ll be engaging with businesses from across the manufacturing sector\, sharing the latest insights and outputs from the wide range of projects we’ve funded. \nAs part of our participation\, Professor Jan Godsell will be delivering a talk entitled ‘From Human Insight to Human Action – InterAct and the Future of Manufacturing’. Taking place as part of the seminar programme on the Seminar Theatre stage from 14:00 – 14:30\, Tuesday 16th April. This talk will provide an overview of our full programme of research. Professor Godsell will be highlighting some of the key themes of our work and showcasing how our insights can support sustainability\, resilience\, productivity\, and wellbeing. \nTo register your place\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/engineering-supply-chain-show-2024/
LOCATION:NEC Birmingham\, Hall 2\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:Partners and Pastries - Business Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Innovation and Medilink Midlands for the Partners and Pastries Breakfast Networking Event.\nThe event will take place at Charnwood Campus in Loughborough on Tuesday 16th April\, from 8am.\nAttendees can expect: \n\nSpeed networking: Engage with a diverse group of professionals in a relaxed setting\nBreakfast refreshments\nIntroduction by Sam Stephens\, Founding Director\, TBAT Innovation\nBrief overview of Medilink Midlands by Jo Bekis\, Head of Partnerships\, Medilink Midlands\n90-second pitch opportunities from TBAT partners\n\nPlease note: Partners are invited to take a 90-second pitch slot – selected Partners will be advised prior to the event. If you are interested in pitching\, please email jor@tbat.co.uk. \nAttendance is free of charge\, but registration is essential. Please register using code MM15 (limited to one place per organisation).\nClick to book your place.\n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/partners-and-pastries-business-networking-event/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus  Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T130000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Important Regulatory Matters for Medtech Companies
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink as we host a Regulatory event as part of WMHTIA\, created in collaboration with Regulatory experts JensonR+.\nSessions will focus on the following topics: \n\nDesign for Compliance: Early approaches to regulatory compliance in the design phase.\nUK Regulatory Roadmap for Medical Devices – Looking to cover both hardware and software based medical devices.\nAccess to Medical Device Markets: Access to Medical Device Markets: UK\, EU\, Switzerland\, US and China offers significant strategic and growth potential.\n\nSpeaker Information\nTom Wood\, Regulatory Manager\, Medical Devices\, JensonR+\nTom has many years of experience in both medical device companies and in notified bodies as an auditor and technical expert. He has worked in both CE and UKCA marking alongside ISO 13485\, ISO 9001 and MDSAP. Tom joined JensonR+ Ltd in May 2023 to lead their medical device services. Since joining JensonR+ he has worked with many of our clients both new and existing in developing their quality management systems\, preparing regulatory submissions and supporting drug device combination products for our pharma clients. \n  \n \nVictoria Caldy\, Business Development and Marketing Director\, Cisema\nVictoria has over 25 years’ experience in diverse health-related companies including helping to build a class III medical device company from the bottom up which included navigating international regulatory approvals. More recently\, Victoria has been advising Life Sciences\, Cosmetics and Health Food companies worldwide\, from start-ups to MNCs\, on the best regulatory pathways to market in China and how to maintain compliance in such a complex market. \n  \n  \n\nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-important-regulatory-matters-for-medtech-companies/
LOCATION:Scarman Conference Facility at Warwick Conferences\, University of Warwick\, Coventry\, CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:People & Recruitment Workshop - Retaining the best people you can
DESCRIPTION:This free-to-attend online workshop\, running as part of the Innovation Challenge\, is designed to delve into the people and recruitment solutions you need to know in order to support your business growth. Discussion around problems and challenges with opportunities highlighted to reduce the effects of barriers within people and recruitment – supporting you on your journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace. \nThe Innovation Challenge has been designed by a group of well established experts\, to stimulate and support innovation in SMEs by leveraging the expertise of our unique partner network. \nThis event is one of four interactive workshops\, designed to support growing SME’s through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate\, grow and succeed.  All of the workshops are open to the public and free-to-attend\, with no requirement to apply to The Innovation Challenge. If you would like to find out more about the application process\, please click here. \nThis informative People & Recruitment workshop will consist of short presentations\, Q&A’s\, comfort breaks throughout and a panel discussion towards the end.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/people-recruitment-workshop-retaining-the-best-people-you-can/
LOCATION:TBC\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:City of Mentor Lunch Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Mentor\, Ohio\, USA for their SME Delegation Visit to the UK and hear from the CCO of the Cleveland Clinic London.\nThe City of Mentor\, a regional economic hub just 20 minutes east of Cleveland\, Ohio\, USA is integral to the healthcare ecosystem that exists in Northeast Ohio with two-hundred plus manufacturing firms and special emphasis in the Medtech/Biotech space as the home of STERIS Corporation.\n\nThe US delegation will highlight opportunities for business in the United States and will be joined by William Rowberry\, Chief Commercial Officer from the Cleveland Clinic London\, recognised as a world-class health care provider and also has a hospital in Mentor\, Ohio.\nMaximum limit of 20 companies to attend this event – registrations accepted first-come first-serve so apply early  \nTarget audience:  UK SMEs from Lifesciences\,  MedTech\, Healthcare\, Health Technology\, Diagnostics\, Medical  Devices\, Digital Health\, IVD\, Innovators\, Clinicians\, Academics sector\, who are interested in accessing US markets.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/city-of-mentor-lunch-networking-event/
LOCATION:Hill Dickinson\, Broadgate Tower\, London\, 20 Primrose Street\, London\, EC2A 2EW
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SEHTA":MAILTO:info@sehta.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T190000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: City of Mentor Networking
DESCRIPTION:The City of Mentor\, a manufacturing\, professional\, and retail economic hub located just outside Cleveland\, Ohio\, USA that is Ohio’s 5th largest manufacturing center and 6th largest retail center can be your company’s gateway to the US market. \nWith their connections with numerous entities in the United States\, particularly in healthcare\, aerospace\, and precision manufacturing\, the City of Mentor’s concierge-based approach can provide many benefits for small to medium sized firms looking to explore connections and investment opportunities in the North American market. \nThe Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chambers of Commerce and City of Mentor invite you to join them at an exclusive Business Reception at The Alchemist\, Birmingham. \nJoin us for the opportunity to meet with key contacts as part of this delegation that have travelled to the UK to explore business partnerships. \nSchedule \n\n5:00pm: Guest Arrival/Networking\n5:45pm:Welcome from GBTCC/City of Mentor\n6:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm: Event close\n\nRefreshments and canapes will be provided. \nWhy attend?\nSome of our international members will be at this event and you can join us to celebrate our fantastic international partnerships. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to network with your fellow transatlantic members! \n\n\nBooking\nMember Price: Free\nFuture Faces Members: £15\nNon-Member Price: £50 \nBook Here\n\nEvent sponsorship available for just £250+VAT
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/city-of-mentor-networking/
LOCATION:The Alchemist\, Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Making Pharmaceuticals 2024
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s leading free-to-attend Pharmaceutical Exhibition and Conference takes place in person at the Coventry Building Society Area. This annual event brings together expert speakers\, leading suppliers and hundreds of industry professionals from across the whole supply chain\, for two days of new thinking\, new products and new connections. \nKey event features include: \n– 7 conference streams dedicated to GMP and GDP\n– 90+ speakers\n– 100+ Exhibitors with products and services to support your business from discovery to distribution\n– 3 networking zones\n– Awards dinner\n– Free parking and breakfast when you arrive before 10am \nFor more information on attending or exhibiting\, visit www.makingpharma.com
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-making-pharmaceuticals/
LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Judds Lane\, Coventry\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T153000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How a LIMS Supports Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Concerned about your lab data security? Interactive Software are delighted to be hosting a free\, live webinar on Thursday 25th April from 2.30pm – 3.30pm for Laboratory Managers and professionals who would like to understand more about how a LIMS can support cybersecurity. \nThe agenda will include: \nTraining and Awareness\nProtecting User Accounts\nRegular Software Updates and Patch Management\nAccess Control and Privilege Management\nNetwork Security Measures\nBackup and Disaster Recovery Planning\nData Encryption\nContinuous Monitoring and Threat Detection\nVendor and Third-Party Risk Management \nWe will guide you through how a centralised\, secure laboratory information management system that uses modern data encryption methods\, authentication protocols and technology can protect your valuable data while still providing connectivity with your other systems to give scientists what they need to carry out their research and testing activities. \nFor more information and to register your interest\, please visit: https://loom.ly/_dcthJ8
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/how-a-lims-supports-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T220541
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Planning Ahead for Clinical Evidence
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin Medilink and partner Afortiori Development for an in-person event which will be about planning ahead for clinical evidence and preparing adequately for this.\nThe event will cover:\n\nPart 1: Introduction to Commercial Clinical Development. What is a clinical development plan? Why do I need one?\nPart 2: Trials and trial design considerations \, Regulatory requirements & guidelines\, ethical considerations\, trial set up\, trial oversight\, site selection\, systems requirements\nPart 3: Trial oversight\, patient recruitment\, quality assurance\, safety monitoring\, trial data reporting\n\n  \nKey Objectives for attendees:\n\nKnow what your Sponsor responsibilities are where a trial is concerned\nBe clear about what happens and when in planning and undertaking a clinical trial\nIdentifying preliminary project timelines for any project and be able to see how various changes impact overall timelines\n\n  \nSpeaker information\n \nDr. Nicola Wall\, PhD and  Chief Executive Officer at Afortiori Development Ltd\nNicola founded Afortiori Development to address the need for improved clinical trial design\, planning and management to promote efficient and cost effective clinical trials. She has an exceptional background within the pharmaceutical\, medical technology and healthcare sectors with over 20 years of diverse experience. She has managed multiple projects across a range of therapeutic areas for a number of large and small clients spanning all areas of clinical development including regulatory\, data management\, safety\, quality and organisational effectiveness. Nicola has also managed global clinical trials in Oncology and Neurology with responsibility for 29 countries across the entire clinical trial process. She excels in strategic planning\, process re-engineering\, systems implementation and organisational design. She has also worked for a number of years as an independent consultant for the UK national health service working on hospital operational planning\, business cases and ways to implement new models of care.\nNicola is passionate in her desire to work with highly motivated and respected peers in addressing unmet medical need. Nicola believes that integrity\, transparency and efficiency combined with experience and motivation results in the most successful projects and clinical studies.\nShe attained all three of her degrees at the University of Manchester in the UK including her PhD in Economics that focused on patterns of innovation in the pharmaceutical Industry. \n  \n\nLiz Ralph\, BSc and Chief Operating Officer at Afortiori Development Ltd\nLiz has worked in a variety of roles in the industry for over 20 years across clinical operations groups in a global CRO environment. She has monitored and managed a large number of clinical trials in all phases\, healthcare settings and a number of countries before moving to a quality\, process and training role\, which included experience of regulatory inspections. This allowed her to develop a sound and extensive knowledge base to foster a strong embedded quality culture with a focus on continual process innovation and effective training for those working in clinicaloperations roles.\nLiz has additional valuable experience in patient perspectives of participation in clinical trials gained whilst working in a large UK Clinical Research Facility actively delivering hundreds of clinical studies across 2 hospital sites in a large UK teaching hospital. During this time she led in patient and public involvement in clinical research for the Facility and worked nationally as part of a UK wide patient and public involvement network which aimed to ensure that patient and carer voices are prominent in research delivery in the National Health Service in the UK.\nLiz is committed to designing and delivering clinical research with the potential to add significant value to the lives of patients and their families by developing accessible treatments for unmet clinical need. \n  \n \nHelen Hunt\, Assistant Programme Manager – Knowledge Mobilisation at Health Innovation West Midlands\nHelen has worked for Health Innovation West Midlands for 8 years and previous to that she has worked as an operational manager in the NHS acute care setting for 16 years.   During her tenure\, she has undertaken multiple roles\, starting with frontline patient-facing positions right up to senior management positions overseeing large departments. These positions have covered a large cross-section of NHS landscape including cancer services\, operational management\, health informatics and R&D. Helen is a trained Prince 2 practitioner\, with her post graduate certification in Health Management specialising in Quality Improvement & Patient Safety.  She is passionate about connecting people through knowledge mobilisation to allow real world evidence to be generated. \n  \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-planning-ahead-for-clinical-evidence/
LOCATION:Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham\, 245 Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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