Medilink Midlands

WEBINAR: The final furlong – your clinical trial data and top tips on regulatory submission
2021-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Dusseldorf
Join us for the next in the series of our Clinical Trial Special Interest Groups with Afortiori Development, at this webinar “The final furlong – Your clinical trial data and regulatory submission. Top tips on getting ready for regulatory submission”.
When a trial finishes, the ultimate goal is to have usable data that can be presented to regulators to make your case for your product’s approval. Join us to understand the key considerations you’ll need to be aware of when getting your data ready for regulatory scrutiny.
DURATION: 1 hour
This 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.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all.
Speaker Profiles:

Chaired by: Dr Nicola Wall, Chief Executive Officer, Afortiori Development
Nicola co-founded Afortiori Development after a long career in clinical research within a variety of roles. Nicola has extensive experience and a proven track record in global clinical trial management, quality assurance and process management in the healthcare industry. Afortiori have built an impressive global team of clinical trial specialists, clinicians and biostatisticians with experience in adult, paediatric and neonatal clinical research, and both primary and secondary healthcare settings.

Greer Deal, Director, Global Regulatory Services
Greer has over 25 years’ experience in the life science sector and 15 years ago when her husband, Bobby Deal, identified a gap in the market, she co-founded Global Regulatory Services (GRS) and more recently, as part of the company’s expansion, they also established Med-Di-Dia in Ireland. Operating at the forefront of technology GRS is a specialist organisation with worldwide coverage providing solutions to the global life science industry focusing on regulatory affairs, quality compliance and innovation. With a worldwide network of professionals, GRS is able to support companies with emerging, novel technologies from foods to herbals, medical devices to IVDs, pharmaceuticals to regenerative therapies and borderline medicinal products. Greer is passionate about raising the profile of regulatory professionals and highlighting how regulatory affairs is a critical part of a product’s journey from concept to commercialisation and beyond.

WEBINAR: UK Life Sciences – Opportunity to discuss Government policy with the Office for Life Sciences
2021-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Dusseldorf
In this Medilink Midlands webinar, the Office for Life Sciences, the Government’s specialist team covering the sector, are eager to hear the views of Life Sciences businesses on what more the Government can do to support the growth and advancement of the sector.
In this session, the Office for Life Sciences will present on current Government policy in relation to the Life Science sector, and outline the Government’s future plans for the sector. OLS are also very keen to hear from individuals and firms in the sector about what more the Government can do to support the sector.
The insights gained from this webinar will be fed back to Government Ministers and inform future Government policy making in relation to the Life Sciences.
This is an interactive session, with plenty of opportunity for questions, limited presentations, as well as guidance on where to go for further information, support and advice.
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Speaker Profile:
Alex Mclaughlin, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation, Office for Life Sciences
Alex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments.
Prior 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.

Medilink UK Healthcare Virtual Business Awards 2021
2021-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Dusseldorf
Join us for the next virtual Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2021 and celebrate the very best of UK Life Sciences companies.
The awards demonstrate the regional depth and national reach of Medilink UK by recognising the achievements of the regional Medilink awards winners for 2020-2021.
Join us for an afternoon of virtual celebrations, be entertained and take the opportunity to celebrate with the best of the best in the life sciences sector, whilst forming new connections with leading professionals on a unique virtual networking platform.
Introducing our host for the afternoon, Stuart Goldsmith.

Stuart Goldsmith’s infectious, amiable banter and effortless charm has seen him become an international award-winning comedian and writer. He’s also the host of the hugely popular Comedian’s Comedian podcast in which he interviews some of the biggest names in live comedy on their experiences performing, the writing process, and life on the road.
Often candid, frequently clever, but always good-natured, as well as becoming a fixture on the live circuit, Stuart has appeared on Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled and ITV’s Show Me The Funny where he reached the semi-finals. He has warmed up for the Graham Norton Show and written for Radio 2’s Out to Lunch.

We are proud to bring you these awards in the following categories:
– Start-Up Award
– Export Achievement Award
– Collaboration with the NHS Award
– Innovation Award
– Outstanding Achievement Award
For the full list of finalists click here
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Timings: 4pm-5:30pm Award Ceremony, online networking until 6pm
Dial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed.
Note: These national awards are managed by Medilink Midlands on behalf of Medilink UK
If you have any queries relating to the awards, please click here.

Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2021
2021-09-28 09:00 - 2021-09-29 17:00 | NEC Birmingham, Hall 2, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Medilink UK is working closely with Rapid News, organisers of Med-Tech Innovation Expo. Plans are continuously being worked on to provide a safe environment for both exhibitors and visitors. We continue to plan ahead, and continue to monitor all Government guidelines.

Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical design and manufacturing technology. Discover the latest machines, technology, products and services while networking with designers, engineers, innovators and manufacturers from across the medical and healthcare sector.
Hear from industry leaders
Med-Tech Innovation Conference, in association with Medilink UK. The Med-Tech Innovation Conference is now the UK’s key annual summit for medical device OEMs, with a programme that offers high-level thought leadership from the sector’s biggest names. Produced by Medilink UK, the Conference stage has played home in the past to leading figures from Boston Scientific, Roche Diagnostics, NHS England, Innovate UK, and the MHRA to name just a few.
Learn about the regulatory and market access challenges and opportunities from those with senior-level insights. Take the opportunity to question policymakers and influencers, and network with a first-class line up of speakers.
Exhibit – increase visibility, credibility and sales
– Your stand is the platform to generate hot new leads and engage with existing customers; accelerating your sales process and supporting business growth plans. Visitors are highly engaged, many with direct purchasing power and the intention to do business on the day.
– With thousands of visitors from the medical engineering, design and manufacturing community, you will meet decision makers and influencers from designers and project engineers to research and development and production professionals.
– As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to increase brand awareness, boost your profile in the industry, meet suppliers who will help your business grow and learn about innovative new developments in the world of medical technology.
Medilink members receive a 15% discount on exhibition stands
Current confirmed Medilink members exhibiting as part of the Medilink UK Pavilion, B70/B88:
– Accelerate Associates
– BHIB Insurance Brokers Ltd
– Bluefrog Design
– Commala Ltd
– Kaleidoscope Data Privacy Consultants
– Lucid Group
– Oxford Product Design
– The Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator
You will find many other Medilink members exhibiting throughout the expo, along with the Medilink UK stand – B80, so please come along and catch up with the Medilink team.
Click here to view the current online interactive expo floor plan.
*****Limited pod spaces still available on Medilink UK Pavillion exhibition stand*******
To find out more on exhibiting please click here to email Sarah Orme, Rapid News.
Find out more on the show and the benefits click here

WEBINAR: Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group - The Microbiome: Emerging and Innovative Technologies
2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
Join the next online Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group (SIG), this SIG will focus on “The Microbiome: Emerging and Innovative Technologies”.
Recent advances in microbiome research have highlighted the significant influence these microbial populations have on our wellbeing. The upcoming SIG will be focussing on this rapidly accelerating field, looking at the role of the microbiome in human health and how imbalances lead to disease. It will also look at the application of emerging technologies that can be used to better understand the microbiome, and the development of new therapeutic approaches for associated diseases.
This event is in partnership with De Montfort University and led by Dr Katie Laird, Professor of Microbiology and also Head of the Infectious Disease Research Group at De Montfort University.
Confirmed speaker presentations:
– Open Innovation in Biofilms R&D: Translation of Academic Research to Address Industry Needs
– Manipulating respiratory microbiomes: a role for commensals?
– Labskin: Commercial Skin models to understand the microbial/host interaction
– Rapid Prototyping of Microfluidic Systems
DURATION: 1.5 hours
This 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 £190, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire region and is open to all.
Speaker Profiles:

Dr Katie Laird, Professor of Microbiology and Head of the Infectious Disease Research Group at Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University
Katie has a BSc (Hons) in Biology and obtained a PhD in applied microbiology in 2008. During her PhD she developed and patented an essential oil based antimicrobial vapour, whilst her postdoctoral work included the assessment of natural antimicrobials efficacy against post-harvest pathogens.
Her research interests include the use of natural products as antimicrobials in particular to combat hospital acquired infections and biofilms. Her other area of research includes the assessment of healthcare laundry as a potential route of cross contamination in the clinical arena.

Dr Katerina Steventon, Senior Innovation Consultant, National Biofilms Innovation Centre
Katerina is a healthcare specialist with substantial experience of working at the clinical, commercial and research interface. She holds a MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, a PhD in Transdermal Absorptions and over 20 years of global work experience in the personal care and wound care industry. Katerina has an in-depth knowledge of skin biology in both its healthy and diseased states. The strengths Katerina brings to NBIC comprise a comprehensive understanding of the industry and academia, commercialisation of research in a spectrum of healthcare areas and an experience of running an innovation consultancy with a focus on functional skincare.

Dr David Cleary, Career Track Post-Doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton and the Southampton NIHR Biomedical Research Centre
David graduated in Medical Microbiology from the University of Surrey in 2002 and went on to complete his PhD with the University of Warwick whilst employed as a microbiologist at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratories (DSTL), Porton Down. His current research interests include characterising human respiratory tract microbiomes to determine the microbiota-host interactions that determine colonisation and progression to disease, as well as understanding the epidemiology of pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae.

Dr David Caballero-Lima, Head of R&D, Labskin
David received his undergraduate degree in Biology and his PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the Universidad de Extremadura in Spain. David took postdoctoral research positions at the University of Sheffield and the University of Manchester, with both roles focussing on studying human/pathogen interaction via tissue models and obtaining a greater understanding in the regulation of the cell cycle and vesicle transportation during morphological changes.
David was initially Services Manager at Labskin, bringing his 18 years’ experience working with microbiology and host-pathogen interactions. As Head of R&D, David now leads the research department, focusing on the development of new methods for studying the native skin microflora, prebiotic, probiotics and antimicrobial effects of ingredients and formulation for pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical studies. He is also the scientific lead for the development of Labskin new consumers service; Skin Trust Club. David is a key collaborator on international research bids, as a peer with leading international experts from academia and industry.

Paul Marshall, Engineering Consultant, Co-Founder of Rapid Fluidics Ltd
An experienced Chartered Mechanical Engineer, Paul lead the engineering for QuantuMDx Ltd in Newcastle to develop the Q-POC point of care mobile diagnostics system and is now an engineering consultant specialising in Life Sciences. His works covers a wide range of projects from microfluidic instrumentation and consumable systems design for diagnostics through to technical reviews of water, sanitation and health projects for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Dr Raymond Allan, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, De Montfort University
Raymond’s research focusses on the investigation of bacterial biofilms, developing an understanding of the adaptive mechanisms they employ to enable their survival within the human host, and their role in chronic infectious disease. His research also includes the identification of targets for the development and investigation of novel treatment strategies for biofilm-associated infections. He has several years’ experience investigating biofilms at University of Southampton, the National Biofilms Innovation Centre, and Southampton NIHR Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, before joining De Montfort University.

WEBINAR: Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing Special Interest Group (SIG)
2021-09-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
Join the next online Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing Special Interest Group, in partnership with The University of Nottingham – Centre for Additive Manufacturing.
Confirmed presentation topics:
– Medical Product Design for Additive Manufacturing
– How to protect Intellectual Property in Additive Manufacturing innovations
– Additive Manufacturing of Medical Devices
DURATION: 1 hour
This 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.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the D2N2 area and is open to all.
Speaker Profiles:

Chaired by: Ruth Goodridge, Professor in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), The University of Nottingham
Ruth is Professor of Additive Manufacturing (3D-Printing) at the University of Nottingham. She is currently on secondment to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Clinical Engineering. With a degree in Biomaterials and PhD in Bioengineering, she has a particular interest in the medical applications of Additive Manufacturing, including assistive and rehabilitation devices (inc. prosthetics), implants and diagnostics. She has 20 years experience in multidisciplinary research into Additive Manufacturing, including a 2-year JSPS fellowship held at NAIST, Japan. Her expertise lies in material development for AM and advancing understanding of coupled material-processing aspects, in particular for polymer and glass powder bed fusion.

Professor Richard Bibb, Professor of Medical Applications of Design, School of Design & Creative Arts – Loughborough University
Richard is Professor of Medical Applications of Design in the School of Design & Creative Arts, Loughborough University. He has more than 20 years’ experience in research exploring the application of Additive Manufacturing and advanced design technologies in surgery, prosthetics, orthotics and medical devices. He founded the Medical Applications Group at PDR in 1998 and led it for 10 years. He moved to Loughborough University in 2008 and founded the Digital Design & Fabrication research group in 2014.

Gareth Probert, Partner, UK and European Patent Attorney, EIP
Gareth is a partner at the patent firm EIP and heads the EIP HealthTech practice group, an interdisciplinary team specialising in protecting innovations in the medtech and healthcare sectors. He also focusses on contentious proceedings before the European Patent Office, often handling multi-party oppositions for commercially significant patents. During his 20-year career in the profession Gareth has gained substantial experience in the medtech and healthcare space, along with the FMCG, formulations, peptide, food and chemical sectors.

Dimitris Katsanis, Founder & CEO, Metron Additive Engineering
Dimitris is the founder and CEO of Metron Additive Engineering, an ISO 13485 and AS9100 certified company, active in the field of Additive Manufacturing of metallic components.
Since 2015, he leads a team of engineers and scientists working on the design and manufacturing of parts used in a variety of industries. In the field of medical implants, Metron A.E. participated in a variety of custom implants programs together with other world leading companies in the field.

*Cancelled* WEBINAR: The Midlands Ecosystem of Bench to Bedside in the Era of MDR and UKCA
2021-09-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
**Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We anticipate that it will take place in early 2022, details to be released in our fortnightly newsletter in due course**
The MedTech and medical devices market for the UK has changed. Companies large and small, having weathered the impacts of COVID-19, are now faced with further challenges as the EU’s MDR comes into effect and we march towards the time limit on marketing CE marked devices and in vitro diagnostics within the UK and the introduction of the UKCA. These changes present opportunities but companies will have to be prepared if they are to remain profitable, whilst both maintaining compliance and in achieving compliance for their new devices and diagnostics.
Fortunately the Midlands boasts a thriving ecosystem of MedTech organisations, networked to provide end to end support for driving innovations from “bench to bedside”. Companies within the Midlands have a multitude of development services which they can access to help take them from ideation to regulation. This webinar in partnership with the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) aims to highlight these services and map out how to both access them and get the most out of that interaction.
There will be an opportunity to put your questions to the presenters in a Q&A session after the presentations.
Duration 1 hr 30 mins
This 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.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the D2N2 area and is open to all.
Speaker Profiles

Professor Mike Hannay, Managing Director, Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) – CHAIR
Mike is Managing Director of MTIF based in Nottingham. Funded by Nottingham Trent University and D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership MTIF works with partners across the East Midlands to improve the quality of patient care by helping Med-Tech companies accelerate the development and commercial availability of innovative medical technologies and devices

Deanne Hewson, Healthcare Technologies Industry Manager, University of Nottingham
Deanne Hewson has worked with businesses and universities for over 20 years, developing knowledge exchange activities and providing business support. Deanne’s current role with the Centre for Healthcare Technologies focuses on delivery of the INSTILS programme, offering support to SMEs in the D2N2 region to innovate products, services and processes.

WEBINAR: Medtech Regulatory Special Interest Group (SIG) – Product traceability and Unique Device Identification for the EU and Global Use
2021-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Dusseldorf
The next MedTech Regulatory Special Interest Group (SIG), delivered by regulatory affairs expert Richard Young and GS1 standards professional Chris Florey, will explore the requirements for product traceability and Unique Identification for the EU and Global Use, immediate and future considerations for a business.
This webinar will cover:
Richard Young, AcclaimBiomedical Consulting Ltd:
– Regulatory background
– Eudamed
– MDCG guidance so far
Chris Florey, GS1 standards professional, GS1 UK:
– Basic UDI DI (GMN)
– UDI-DI and UDI-PI
– UDI for software as a medical device
– Human Readable Interpretation (HRI)
– Barcode verification
There will be time at the end of the presentations for a Q&A session. Please submit any questions in advance for Richard and Chris to discuss during the presentation on the online booking form.
This free-to-attend event is 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. 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.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the ACTIS programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the SEMLEP area and is open to all.
Duration: 1 hour
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Speaker Profiles:

Richard Young, Managing Director, AcclaimBiomedical Consulting Ltd
Richard has an extensive background in regulatory affairs in addition to GMP (quality assurance), GLP (laboratory testing), and GCP (clinical). Spanning over two decades, these core skill areas have been developed with experience in products ranging from class 3 devices such as Orthopaedic implants (IIb) neurological robots, through electromedical devices such as infusion systems and cardio vascular products.
Richard brings a blend of pragmatism and experience to these disciplines that facilitates insightful problem solving approaches as well as solid solutions.
Richard’s skills and experience includes such areas as the development and implementation of effective quality management systems, auditing to ISO and FDA QSIT standards, and operating at national and international level through industry associations including Eucomed, ABHI and ABHI Technical Policy Group.

Chris Florey, GS1 standards professional, GS1 UK
Chris has over 15 years experience of working with organisations to adopt GS1 standards to meet trading partner and regulatory requirements, and his focus for the past eight years has been within the healthcare industry, assisting medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers in implementing the NHS eProcurement strategy, the FDA UDI rules, the EU MDR and the FMD using GS1 standards. Whilst not a regulatory expert, he is able to share his experience of engaging with the regulators and thousands of manufacturers and distributors that are GS1 UK members.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS for Medical Devices
2021-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Dusseldorf
***REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED***
Join the third of our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshops, Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS for Medical Devices, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN).
This session will provide an overview about the kinds of evidence and evaluation that the healthcare system really wants in order to support their buying decisions.
This is the third part of the 3 session CPD accredited workshop series designed to get you ready to successfully secure business with NHS organisations
PART 1 is a pre-recorded webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you.
The pre-recorded webinar will cover:
• Evidence needed for regulatory purposes
• Principles and models of evaluation and principles of study design for evaluating healthcare interventions, to outline the value proposition of the innovation
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PART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session on Wednesday 15th September 10:00am – 11:00am
In order to gain access to this live session, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.
The 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.

Upon 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.

SPEAKER PROFILES:
Julian Patel, Commercial Manager, East Midlands AHSN

Aisha Ajij, Project Support & Industry Liasion Officer/ITP – AAC Delivery Lead, East Midlands AHSN

Philip Miller, Evaluation Researcher, East Midlands AHSN

Dr Sarah Bolton, Business Manager, The Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption (CHEATA)

WEBINAR: How are you ensuring you're plugging the future skills gap in Life Sciences?
2021-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
In this Medilink Midlands webinar, We are Pioneer Group will discuss whether there is a life science skills and infrastructure gap in the Midlands? Where are the opportunities and What can we do about it?
The life sciences industry is continuing to boom, with new technologies and locations changing not only how professionals are working but where. The health and life sciences sector already provides jobs for nearly 256,000 people across the United Kingdom, but ongoing growth and strategic transformation means demand for new skills and experienced personnel is only expected to grow in the coming years.
Could this mean a life science skills and infrastructure gap for the Midlands? What can we do as a collective to prepare?
The webinar will address:
-How we can ensure we have the talent in place – from clinical pharmacologists, to bioinformaticians to innovators in medicine development?
-How do we capitalise on the hubs we already have for working in and what’s needed in the future?
-What infrastructure is missing?
Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
Speaker Profiles:

Toby Reid, Executive Director, We are Pioneer Group (Chair)
Toby has managed and run life science-focused properties and ecosystems for the last ten years. He has a background in engineering and project management as well as business start-up and venture capital finance. Toby leads on creating the environment that helps tenant companies scale and grow.

Professor Mike Hannay, Managing Director, Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF)
Mike is Managing Director of MTIF based in Nottingham. Funded by Nottingham Trent University and D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership MTIF works with partners across the East Midlands to improve the quality of patient care by helping Med-Tech companies accelerate the development and commercial availability of innovative medical technologies and devices.

Professor Claire Thompson, CEO, Agility Life Sciences
Claire is a multi-award winning scientist, strategist and storyteller with more than 20 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry spanning the large multi-nationals GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, virtual biotech and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs). She is CEO of Agility Life Sciences, an award-winning CDMO, consulting and communications firm which works with organisations across the healthcare space to fast track their products to market, raise investment and help them to convey the benefits of their science through impactful communications.
She is also Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Cambridge. Claire holds an Honorary Professorship from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham, and is Chair of the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s Women in Science and Education (FIP WiSE) initiative.

Robin Weir, Head of China Practice, Facey Associates LLP, Hong Kong
Managing Director, Turkington Tang Limited
Robin is head of the China practice at Facey & Associates LLP, a boutique law firm in Hong Kong, having lived for 13 years in mainland China. He is also managing director of Turkington Tang, a consultancy which advises on international business including cross-cultural management issues.

IN-PERSON EVENT: IP Strategy for Medical Devices
2021-09-09 09:00 - 13:00 | We are Pioneer Group Nottingham, Innovation Building, (formerly BioCity), Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom
With COVID-19 restrictions being eased for business events, we are pleased to be able to offer this in person event. Please see details below regarding COVID-19 compliance.

Attend this event to hear from AdamsonJones, limited spaces available – book early to avoid disappointment.
This event has been designed for companies developing innovative medical devices to learn how to navigate complex patent landscapes in the medical devices sector and to learn about strategies for increasing the value of their own patent applications and other IP.
Topics include:
– Patent searches and R&D
– Navigating patent landscapes
– Identifying inventive concepts
– Patent filing strategies
– Attracting investment
– Enforcement
– Design registrations
– Trade marks
Programme
Speaker Profiles
Delegate List
The venue and all participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times. Please see further information below regarding COVID-19 compliance at the venue.
We are Pioneer Group, Nottingham (formerly BioCity):
We are Pioneer Group is accessible by car, train and bus as it is a City Centre venue, on-site parking is not available for delegates, however the Motorpoint Arena Car park is available and located behind the buildings, for details and the address see here.
Venue and event – COVID-19 Compliance
– Delegates must not attend if they are self isolating or displaying any COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature, new and persistent cough, or a loss of/change in sense of taste or smell), even if these symptoms are mild
– Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms
– An NHS QR code for delegates to check in on will be available
– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event
– The room will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates
– All rooms will have hand sanitiser nearby
– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets
– Individual boxes will be provided for lunch – with options for Meat eaters, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free

VIRTUAL: Fourth Annual Conference on Innovation & Trade: Mentor Means Business
2021-09-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Dusseldorf
The Northeast Ohio region is home to some of the leading medical institutions in the United States, including the Cleveland Clinic, and the region has developed one of the nation’s most important biomedical clusters.
Over 700 biomedical firms are located there, including over 400 medical device manufacturers specialising in imaging, neuro-stimulation, orthopaedics, cardiovascular, and sterilisation.
Internationally recognised clinical research institutions, including the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Case Western Reserve University, provide Mentor biomedical and med-tech companies a world-class platform for research, design, and innovation.
On 8 September, 2021, learn more about the advantages of doing business in Northeast Ohio and the City of Mentor by participating in a virtual conference focused on Ohio’s medtech innovation corridor.
Conference activities include:
– Discussion with experienced legal advisors on setting up your US business operations and positioning your company for success in the North American market
– Guidance from high-level US hospital system personnel on the particulars of getting your products and services into the US healthcare system
– Direct interaction and potential dialogue with US companies and officials that can help you bring your products and services into the United States
View the programme and further details here
To register online, click here

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
2021-08-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
Registration is now closed
Join 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).
The 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.
PART 1 is a pre-recorded 40 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you.
The pre-recorded webinar will cover:
– What a business case is, what is its purpose and why is it so important?
– Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated?
– How to construct a good business case
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PART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session on Thursday 5th August at 10.30am.
In order to gain access to this live session, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.
The 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.
Upon 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.
Speaker Profiles:

Live Q&A Session Chair: Tim Robinson, Commercial Manager, EMAHSN

Mike Watson, Digital Lead, EMAHSN

Live Q&A Session Support: Aisha Ajij, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer, EMAHSN

Pre-recorded webinar: Nicholas Brown, Commercial Manager, EMAHSN (note, Nicholas no longer works for the EMAHSN)

Virtual Workshop: Introduction to NHS Market Access
2021-07-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Dusseldorf
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED

Join our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshop, Introduction to NHS Market Access, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN).
Combined, the two sessions will give innovators key insights into the complexities of the NHS and wider healthcare ecosystem as well as the support available to help you to introduce your health technology product or service into the NHS.
PART 1 is a pre-recorded 45 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you.
The webinar will cover:
– The NHS Structure
– Understanding pathways and cash flow
– Getting your message right
– What support you can expect from the AHSN
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PART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Tuesday 27th July.
In order to gain access to this live session, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.
The 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.
Upon 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.
SPEAKER PROFILE:
Live Q&A Chair:

Tim Robinson, Commercial Director, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network

Pre-recorded Webinar:
Nicholas Brown, Commercial Manager, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
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 .

WEBINAR: BREXIT: Navigating the Maze of Business Travel & Working in the EU
2021-07-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
Join this Medilink Midlands webinar in partnership with Make UK to find out what changes companies need to consider in respect of the UK’s new immigration system and the new relationship with the EU as set out in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
The ability for UK business visitors to travel to the EU on work-related matters has changed.
With the end of freedom of movement business travel between the EU and the UK will no longer be as easy as it once was.
The UK and the European Union have negotiated and agreed a new Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and the transition period ended on 31 December 2020 with the UK leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union. This means there are significant and immediate changes for businesses trading with the EU and Northern Ireland.
New arrangements for UK business visitors to travel to the EU on work-related matters came into effect from 1 January 2021. The UK not being a member of the EU is now a ‘third-country’ and UK employers have to navigate individual EU member state rules for their mobile workforce.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR FREE PLACE
The webinar will cover;
1.UK/EU Trade Agreement
-What does the TCA mean for the UK?
-Trade in services
-People services
2.Movement of people
-Worker definitions under the TCA
-Business visitor for establishment purposes
-Independent professionals
-Contractual service suppliers
-ICT – Intra-Corporate-Transfers
-Short term business visitors
*Permitted activities
-UK employers – self-employed, contractors & agents
3.Professional qualifications
-Mutual recognition of professional qualifications
4.Social Security
-Social security rules
5.Penalties, fees and fines
6.Planning for travel
-Where to start
-What you need to know about your workforce
-What you need to know about EU immigration systems
-Visa free travel to the EU
7.Case study – Germany
8.Working in the UK
9.Routes
Followed by Q&A session
DURATION: 90 minutes
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR FREE PLACE
Speaker Profiles: to follow

WEBINAR: Hospital-based Health Technology Assessment (HTA): What medical device manufacturers should know
2021-07-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
Join this one hour webinar to hear from the team at CHEATA (The Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption) if you want to learn about hospital-based Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
During the webinar Professor Dan Clark OBE and Dr Sarah Bolton will cover:
– What is Hospital-based HTA
– Two case studies from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
– What evidence should medical device manufacturers be thinking about to support HTA
About CHEATA: CHEATA was set up within the Department of Clinical Engineering at NUH NHS Trust in response to the challenge laid out in “Innovation Health and Wealth – Accelerating Adoption and Diffusion in the NHS” to help the NHS become the best health system in the world by rapidly adopting new devices and technologies into practice. CHEATA is hosted by Clinical Engineering service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
DURATION: 1 Hour
This 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.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the D2N2 region and is open to all.
Speaker Profiles:

Professor Dan Clark OBE, CHEATA Director and Head of Clinical Engineering at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH)
Dan leads the Clinical Engineering service at Nottingham University Hospitals, one of the largest in Europe, which provides the full scope of equipment services including: device evaluation, commissioning, service and maintenance, decommissioning and disposal. He has considerable experience of evaluating new technologies and medical devices and introducing them into the healthcare setting. Dan also holds an honorary chair in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham and is co-director of the Centre for Healthcare Technologies, a unique collaborative venture between Nottingham University and NUH NHS Trust specialising in the acceleration of curiosity driven science into adopted medical technology. He also chairs the NUH NHS Trust’s Medical Devices Group and sits on a number of trust-wide risk committees. Finally, Dan was an expert member of the NICE Medical Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC) for 10 years until his “retirement” from the committee in 2019. Dan is a director and founder member of CHEATA since its inception in late 2014. Dan was awarded an OBE for Services to Clinical Engineering particularly during Covid-19 in the 2021 New Years Honours.

Dr Sarah Bolton, CHEATA Business Manager
Sarah has been the Business Manager for CHEATA since August 2016. Prior to joining CHEATA, Sarah was responsible for Healthcare and Medical Devices at Pera Technology, a role which included project delivery, client engagement and management, project planning and management as well as bid writing for major UK and EC funding bodies. Sarah is an experienced research scientist with a background in academic and clinical inflammation research where she undertook her post-doctoral studies on inflammatory mechanisms in the brain and activation mechanisms of eosinophils in asthma. She joined AstraZeneca in 2004 as an Experimental Pathologist in the Respiratory and Inflammation Therapy area, specialising in translation pathology of COPD and asthma. After leaving AZ, Sarah worked as an independent consultant continuing the experimental pathology work for a range of academic and commercial clients.

Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break (Members-Only)
2021-07-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
Join us for our next Members-Only Virtual Coffee Break, taking place on 14 July from 10:30am – 11:30 am.
The 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.
The theme for this coffee break will be ‘How has Brexit impacted your Business?’ . We will be joined by Alex Mclaughlin, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation, Office for Life Sciences, who will provide a short update.
We’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.
Dial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed.
Medilink Members only.

CHAIR: Dr Darren Clark, CEO, Medilink Midlands

GUEST SPEAKER: Alex Mclaughlin, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation, Office for Life Sciences

VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK - East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
2021-07-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Dusseldorf
Join EMAHSN for an informal virtual coffee break on Tuesday 13 July at 12:30pm, we will be joined by Victoria Townshend who is a Lead Change Manager for Lincolnshire Sustainability Transformation Partnership (STP). Victoria will be providing insight in regard to her role and responsibilities from an NHS commissioning and wider NHS landscape perspective as well as tips for innovators who are looking to engage with the Healthcare system. This informal gathering will provide you with the opportunity to share your experiences and ask questions.
Networking opportunities are a key part of Medilink Midlands 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.
Grab a coffee, a biscuit and join us.
Joining details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed.
If you have any topics that you’d like to discuss in future EMAHSN coffee breaks, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here.

Chair: Julian Patel, Commercial Manager EMAHSN

Aisha Ajij, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer, EMAHSN

Guest Speaker: Victoria Townshend, Lead Change Manager, Lincolnshire Sustainability Transformation Partnership (STP)

WEBINAR: The MindTech Method: improving your chance of success in digital mental health
2021-07-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Dusseldorf
Digital mental health is an attractive space for SMEs as it offers not only the potential to do good but to do it in new and innovative ways. Despite digital health being a billion-pound industry, many companies struggle as they face challenges in evaluation and barriers to implementation. On the app store there are thousands of mental health offerings but very few are evidence-based and sustainable. Our mental health system is under immense pressure with a lack of coverage for specific care and long waiting lists. There is both the need and the enthusiasm, so why is it still so difficult?
MindTech is a national centre, funded by NIHR, focusing on the development, adoption and evaluation of new technologies for mental healthcare and dementia. MindTech specialises in applications of digital technologies such as computerised therapies and diagnostics, deployed on smartphone apps, wearables and virtual reality, as well as medical devices and assistive technologies. For the past 8 years, and alongside their Involvement Team who bring expertise by experience, they have been working with industry, academia and the NHS to meet the unmet needs of patients, families and professionals through new technologies.
This webinar will provide an overview of MindTech’s research and will share the lessons they have learned through these collaborations from development all the way through to adoption. It will highlight how researchers and companies can work with each other and the NHS to develop and evaluate high quality evidence-based digital mental health interventions that lead to real world adoption.
MindTech is especially pleased to showcase case study presentations from three of their industry partners:
– BfB Labs: From problem space to solution to implementation can be a long road. BfB Labs will share their journey to rolling out a multi-award winning ‘Digital therapeutic app’ (CE marked medical device)
– ProReal: Avatar therapy and virtual world technology in mental healthcare
– QbTech: Highlighting the support that they had to achieve their many successes
After the presentations there will be a Q&A .
DURATION: 1.5 hours
This webinar is brought to you by the National Institute for Healthcare Research MindTech MedTech Co-operative, organised and delivered by Medilink Midlands and funded through a University of Nottingham Small Business Engagement Award.
Speaker Profiles:

Dr. Michael Craven, Principal Research Fellow, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Mike leads the Technology, Design and User Experience theme within MindTech. At the University of Nottingham he is a member of the Bioengineering research group in the Faculty of Engineering and the Institute of Mental Health’s Centre for Dementia. Mike contributes expertise in design and evaluation of digital health, medical device related interventions and assistive technologies. He conducts health technology assessments for NHS organisations and industry and contributes to policy on digital mental health. Currently, he is co-investigator on several of MindTech’s large collaborations and trials of technologies which include evaluation of cognitive training software, remote/mobile mental health and virtual reality therapy, and various co-design projects with patients and healthcare professionals.

Dr Aislinn Bergin, Research Fellow, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Aislinn is primarily working on the gameChange project – an automated VR therapy for people with psychosis – where her research focuses on the implementation and sustainability of complex interventions.
Aislinn has a PhD in Digital Mental Health and a BA (Hons) in Developmental Psychology. Previous research has covered the use and development of digital mental health which led her to research that could help ensure high quality evidence-based digital mental health is adopted into the health and social care economy. She has previously worked as research manager at a local Healthwatch ensuring that peoples’ voices are heard in health and social care, which provided her with significant insight into how local health economies function.

Rebecca Woodcock, Patient and Public Involvement Co-ordinator: Mental Health & Technology Research, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Informed by a career championing diverse voices in the charity sector and benefiting from a recent MSC in Voluntary Sector Management, Rebecca brings both passion and personal lived experience to supporting patient and public involvement.
Her role involves developing and delivering our Involvement strategy, whilst working with colleagues across the Institute of Mental Health, other Biomedical Research Council (BRC) themes, national bodies and industry partners to support the implementation of best practice within PPI.
As well as working with Researcher to develop and refine their PPI strategies, Rebecca has recently co-produced a framework for supporting digital PPI and worked with PPI colleagues and public contributors to present at the MindTech Annual Conference.

Dr Charlotte Hall, Senior Research Fellow, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Charlotte’s main areas of interest include the implementation of technology to support the assessment, monitoring and treatment of mental health disorders within children and young people, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders.
Charlotte has specific expertise of the design, conduct and management of clinical trials in community child mental health services and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and is interested in the nuances in online trail delivery.
Charlotte is trial manager for the ORBIT study, which is evaluating the remote digital intervention for tics. Amongst other studies, Charlotte is also a co-investigator on the FACT trial, assessing the use of the QbTest for young people in prison (led by Dr Chitsabesan at the University of Manchester), the QUOTA Trial assessing QbTest or medication management (led by Dr Maddie Groom at the University of Nottingham) and the SATURN trial which looks at medication for children with ADHD and tics. Charlotte is also acting as site lead for the OPTIMA Trial, investigating the online delivery of a parent ADHD intervention and is principal investigator on the WAIT study looking at waiting list interventions in CAMHS. She was also the trial manager on the AQUA Trial which investigated the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the QbTest, the findings of which are being implemented in routine practice.

Dr Jen Martin, Senior Programme Manager, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Jen has worked in the healthcare technology field for more than 20 years and is currently MindTech’s Senior Programme Manager. Prior to this, Jen was Senior Research Fellow in Human Factors at the University of Nottingham. Jen’s interests lie in the development, evaluation and adoption of mental health technologies such as Virtual Reality, games and digital interventions.
Jen is a co-investigator on the NIHR-funded gameChange project which is using VR to transform the lives of people with psychosis, and leads the implementation workstream within this. She is a member of NHS England’s Expert Reference Group for Digital Innovation and Adoption and is also an advisor to NICE as part of their work on accreditation of mobile health apps.

Manjul Rathee, CEO, BFB Labs
Manjul is an impact entrepreneur, with deep expertise in service design & product innovation in a variety of sectors (including health tech, youth welfare, wellness travel and more). She is the CEO of BFB Labs, a highly innovative mental health tech company developing cutting edge digital therapeutics for better youth mental health, and the Co-founder of sight loss public health initiative Eye Heroes. She has a Masters in Sustainability, and has led the development of multi-award winning digital products/services and taking them to market nationally and internationally.

Andrew Jackson, Chief Executive, ProReal
As a Partner at PwC and an Executive in IBM, Andrew has over 25 years’ experience supporting organisations and people through change. Curious about coaching and technology, Andrew was the co-founder of ProReal Ltd, a company and a team who believe in a world where relationships and sense-making are built on more than words. They have developed an avatar-based 3D visualisation technology to help people tell their stories and share how they see the world. ProReal’s research programme describes the technology’s adoption in healthcare, prisons, schools, and social care settings, and by several NHS Trusts.

Jo Barosa, Account Director, QbTech and UK & Operational Lead for the National Programme Focus ADHD
Working for over 2 decades in the ADHD arena, 10 of them at Qbtech, Jo is passionate about improving outcomes for children and adults by consulting on ADHD care pathways and supporting clinicians, services and Trusts with business plans, clinical information and governance and procurement considerations to secure additional funding needed to support positive change, including adoption of objective testing (QbTest).

Webinar: How well are you conducting your virtual meetings and webinars?
2021-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Dusseldorf
In a world where the majority are working remotely, the ways we present ourselves has changed. But whether we are talking about delivering client-facing webinars or meetings, or even internal team meetings via video software, it is vital that we continuously improve our approach and performance in order to deliver an inspiring and engaging experience for our audience.
COVID-19 has changed so much in our business lives and online communication has become the norm. From a business perspective we are now spending much of our day talking to colleagues or customers online, and from a marketing perspective, webinars have replaced conferences, and even were conferences are taking place, the virtual partnering platforms often require online video conferencing.
The Life Sciences Marketing Special Interest Group will cover best practice for delivering brilliant presentations and conducting excellent meetings to help you promote yourself and your business. This webinar will be of value to all who have to, or might have to, create and deliver business presentations, webinars or hold meetings as part of their current role – and who want to be the best at it!
The webinar will cover:
-The types of virtual meetings and webinars
-Current industry challenges
-The best approach for delivering engaging meetings and webinars
-The purpose and nature of presentations.
-Knowing what success looks like and the need for clearly defined outcomes.
-It’s all about the audience!
There will also be an opportunity to put your questions to our presenters in a Q&A session.
This 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.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme, this event is not restricted to those in the D2N2 area.
DURATION: 1 HOUR

Robin Bodicoat, Marketing Director at Quotient Sciences
Robin is the CIM qualified, Marketing Director at Quotient Sciences, a leading drug development services organization. He is also an active Board Member of the BMC (Business Marketing Club), which is the independent voice of the B2B marketing industry. He has 15+ years’ experience in Life Sciences, Pharma and Healthcare, with knowledge in marketing campaign planning and strategy, and brand development. In 2017 he managed the global re-brand of Quotient Sciences.

Lizzie Butler, Founder & Creator, LB Communications Ltd
Lizzie Butler is the founder and creator of LB Communications – an exciting business that shares the most essential communication skills for corporate and individual development!
With over 20 years’ experience working for blue-chip companies, not-for-profit organisations and the public and private sectors, she helps individuals and businesses to enhance their skills, grow their businesses and develop their teams through brilliant communication.
As a Licensed Master Practitioner of NLP and a highly experienced Business Development Specialist, Lizzie has worked with Executive Directors, Business Owners, Sales Professionals, Commercial Managers, Lawyers, Event Managers, University Lecturers and Students, creating change, development and corporate and individual growth!

MPD Training Course: Medical Device Regulation in the EU, GB & NI
2021-07-06 09:00 - 17:00 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. To be placed on a waiting list, please click here.
PLEASE NOTE: This course has been designed for an in-person audience, but will also be available as an interactive virtual event to those who are unable to attend in person. WE ARE CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS
The venue and all participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times. Please see further information below regarding COVID-19 compliance at the venue.

This is a one-day course designed for those who need to better understand Medical Device Regulation in Europe, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Comprehensive slides and information will be supplied on the day alongside a wealth of experience, insights, examples and methods.
This one-day course will help you better understand the:
o EU Medical Device Regulation;
o UK & Northern Ireland transitional requirements and timings regarding Brexit;
o How to classify your medical device;
o Gain useful insights into technical documentation and labelling;
o Gain useful insights into clinical evaluation, usability, and what really matters.
o Gain lots of insights into helpful guidance, and white papers.
Plus, you will be able to ask ‘that question’ of one of the UK’s most experienced medical device consultants.
Please note that this course is available as both a face-to-face, and interactive virtual event.
To view the programme and for further information (including target audience, learning outcomes and speaker profile) please click on the Event Brochure or Detailed Course Content links below:
EVENT BROCHURE
DETAILED AGENDA

MEMBER
NON-MEMBER

STANDARD
£200
£300

EARLY BIRD OFFER*
£160
£240

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE**
£180
£270

All prices are excluding VAT.
Once we receive your booking form, you will be sent a confirmation email and invoice. If attending virtually, payment is required at least 3 working days prior to the commencement of the event to receive joining details.
*EARLY BIRD OFFER – Book before 5pm on Tuesday 8th June 2021 (please note this offer does not apply to virtual attendance)
**VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE : This is an interactive session via Microsoft Teams that will require the use of webcam and computer audio at all points throughout the training course. Prior to booking this option please ensure that your system allows the use of Teams, webcam and computer audio. Relevant documents for use on the day will be sent electronically.
You will have the ability to ask questions directly to our presenter at any point throughout the training course.
Refunds are not available for non-attendance.
PLEASE NOTE: When booking, please note in the comments section whether you wish to attend IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY.
How to find MeetPoint Midlands
Conveniently located off Junction 23a/24 offering easy access to Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. The nearest train station is East Midlands Parkway which is 3.4 miles away. To help plan your journey, please click here to visit the venue’s website. Complimentary on-site car parking is available
Venue – COVID-19 Compliance
* The room will be laid out in classroom style with relevant spacing between tables
*All rooms have a hands free hand sanitiser nearby
*Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets
*Delegates will be required to wear a face mask while moving around the venue, but will be able to take them off during the training course
*Individual boxes will be provided for lunch – with options for Meat eaters, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free

Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2021
2021-06-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Dusseldorf
The Medilink Midlands Business Awards for 2021 are a celebration and showcase for the best of the best in the Life Sciences sector for the East and West Midlands.
The Awards are comprised of 6 awards: See who the finalists are here.
The afternoon will provide the opportunity to network, see who the winners are and to be entertained by Chris Turner, Comedian and Freestyle Rapper as he hosts the proceedings for the afternoon – see profile below.
Programme
3pm – Online Networking
3:30pm – Entertainment
3:45pm – Welcome from Professor Martin Levermore, Chairman, Medilink Midlands
3:50pm – One to Watch, Start Up and Export Achievement Awards presented
4:20pm – Entertainment
4:35pm – Delivering Innovation in to Health and Care, Innovation and Outstanding Achievement Awards presented
5:10pm – Closing remarks from Dr Darren Clark, Chief Executive, Medilink Midlands
5:15pm – Online Networking
6:00pm – Close
Online registration has now closed, any queries please email info@medilinkem.com

Our awards would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors, click here to read about the sponsors:
– One to Watch Award, sponsored by Horiba UK
– Start Up Award, sponsored by Nottingham Trent University’s Medical Technologies and Advanced Materials Research Theme and the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility
– Export Achievement Award, sponsored by Midlands Engine
– Delivering Innovation into Health and Care Award, sponsored by the West Midlands and East Midlands Academic Health Science Networks
– Innovation Award, sponsored by Potter Clarkson
– Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Mills & Reeve LLP

In Association with Med-Tech Integrates
Hosted by:
Chris Turner, Comedian and Freestyle Rapper

Chris’s quotable gags and rapid freestyle raps have established him as one of the most in-demand acts on the corporate circuit, and at comedy clubs around the world. He is based in the USA and regularly performs at New York’s world famous Comedy Cellar and LA’s legendary Comedy and Magic Club.
His keen wit and intelligent wordplay have seen him rack up over 30 million views on YouTube; headline for 1 million Dutch comedy fans on RTL4’s flagship stand up show, The Comedy Factory; appear live on BBC Radio and perform sold-out five-star runs at festivals worldwide.
Chris is a sought-after entertainer on the corporate circuit, hosting awards and performing for many of the world’s largest organisations, as well as being a firm favourite of many of the UK’s biggest sports teams. He has worked with Yorkshire Tea to create Blessed are the Teamakers, a tea-centric rap with 6m+ views, and with Coca-Cola to produce comedic content for their mobile media platform.
He speaks at conferences on the applications of improvised rap in business; his performance at tech conference Wired 2016 led to invitations to events across the globe, and in May 2017, appeared at renowned human rights conference the Oslo Freedom Forum. Chris has interviewed Jerry Springer, introduced Garry Kasparov, and rapped for Imogen Heap, and Yasiin Bey. In 2019, he entertained an audience of 2000 during Forbes’ most recent 30 under 30 conference in Detroit, appearing between headline speakers Kevin Durant and rapper Quavo. Throughout 2020 and 2021, he has performed over 200+ virtual shows for companies including Nike, Microsoft, Google, BCG, Bain & Co., McKinsey, IBM, Samsung, and many more.

Medilink Midlands Innovation Day 2021
2021-06-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Dusseldorf
Medilink Midlands is pleased to announced that the 16th annual Innovation Day will be broadcast live online for 2021.
Innovation Day sits proudly in our calendar of events as the most exclusive and must-attend event for anyone involved in Life Sciences.
Albeit in a digital format, the day will bring together companies and delegates from across the sector.
The day will consist of:
-Virtual events with top speakers covering hot topics relating to the sector
‘GOVERNMENT LIFE SCIENCES STRATEGY UPDATE’, Julia Dudley, Deputy Director of Innovation and Growth, Office for Life Sciences
‘DIAGNOSTIC INNOVATION TO MEET UNMET NEEDS’ – Dr Ashton Harper, Head of Medical Affairs – Access & Innovation, Roche Diagnostics Ltd
‘THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF YOUR HOMEWORKERS – HOW THIS AFFECTS YOUR BUSINESS’ Adam Noach, Head of Strategic Analytics, Vitality UK
‘HOW MEDTECH COMPANIES WILL DRIVE THE FUTURE OF HEALTH’ Karen Taylor, Director – UK Centre for Health Solutions, Deloitte UK
‘INNOVATION TO TRANSFORM THE NHS’ Professor Tony Young OBE, National Clinical Lead for Innovation NHS England & NHS Improvement
-Presentations from Spotlight Companies, showcasing their products and services
James Finney, Project Manager – LLSA (Leicester Life Science Accelerator) University of Leicester.
Katherine Bourne, Director, Accelerate Associates
Dr Rouzet Agaiby, Head of Business Development, eg Technology
Vincent Seddon, Head of Business Development, TBAT Innovation
To download a copy of the programme CLICK HERE
To register your interest and for full information on the speakers, please click here
Please note: There are three virtual sessions, you will need to register separately for each of the three sessions. There is no charge for delegates to attend this virtual event.
Innovation Day 2021 is sponsored by Pioneer Group:
Pioneer Group create innovation ecosystems for the business of science. Integrating venture development, investment, real estate and powerful sector-specific business-focused networks, Pioneer Group create the environments in which science and technology businesses are more likely to succeed.
Pioneer Group have the largest innovation ecosystem for the science and technology industries. With 600 companies across our portfolio, we make up 7.5% of the UK innovation ecosystem.
Pioneer Group was founded in April 2021, following the acquisition of BioCity by Trinity Investment Management and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, part of a pre-existing joint venture.
Astellas Venture Management LLC, a wholly-owned venture capital subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc, and Pioneer Group, the UK’s largest ecosystem provider for science and innovation businesses, today announce a new collaborative sponsorship and first of its kind initiative to support early stage science ventures.
https://thepioneergroup.com/

WEBINAR: Maximising your Membership
2021-06-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Dusseldorf
Join us for our second Maximising your Membership virtual event, aimed to showcase the key benefits , events and offers that are included as part of your membership.
In this interactive session, chaired by our CEO Darren Clark, we will be joined by Educo Life Sciences, learning and development specialists providing technical training solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell & gene and medical device industries – who will discuss exclusive member discounts available.
In addition, we will be joined by current member Cambridge Sleep Sciences Ltd, who will provide an insight into how being a member has benefitted their organisation.
Join this event to understand and learn:
• The benefits and value of being a member
• How we can continue to support your business and assist with raising your profile
• Exclusive offers and discounts offered by our Patrons and Members• Details of member-only events
There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions directly to the team at Medilink Midlands.
If you are not currently a member and wish to find out more, we would be delighted if you could join us. If you are

unable to attend but require further information on membership, please click here to contact us and we will get in touch.
Dial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed.
Book Now
Speakers:

Darren Clark, CEO Medilink Midlands

Dr. Julian Stone, CEO, Cambridge Sleepp Sciences
Julian has extensive global experience working across software, med-tech, electronics and manufacturing, holding a senior position at $28bn turnover business MiTAC inc. He holds various NED positions and has successfully grown SME businesses over the last 30+ years.

Educo Life Sciences to follow

WEBINAR: Surviving the Times: Legal update for Life Science and Healthcare Organisations
2021-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
Join Shakespeare Martineau on Wednesday 23 June and find out the latest legal updates for Life Science and health care organisations.
With recent trends in the healthcare and life sciences sector of companies seeking advice on agreements governing channels to market (particularly cross-border), e.g. territory-based marketing agent, sales agent, distributor, and reseller arrangements, this webinar provides the opportunity to hear from the team of experts at Shakespeare Martineau, who will cover:
– Different types of commercial agent
– Agents, distributors, and resellers
– Why outsource your marketing and distribution arrangements?
– What is the difference between an agent, a distributor, and a reseller?
– Advantages & disadvantages of agency vs. distribution/reselling
Plus:
– Round-up of recent HR changes and a look ahead to future changes expected
– Case law update – recent cases of note
– What next for employers – life after the pandemic.
In addition to the presentations, there will be plenty of time to put your questions to the speakers.
Please feel free to submit any questions in advance, at the time of event booking. Alternatively, you can ask at any point during the live broadcast.
TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE
Speaker Profiles:
Rhys Wyborn, Partner, Shakespeare Martineau
Rhys is an employment law specialist helping employers manage their staff and HR issues from recruitment through to termination of the employment relationship, with everything in between! Specialisms include: – handling disciplinary and grievance issues; defending unfair dismissal and discrimination claims; redundancy and business reorganisations; TUPE transfers and corporate support; drafting bespoke employment contracts and HR policies. He is also regularly instructed to advise on severance agreements for senior executives and other employees, including the drafting of terms and negotiating matters to a conclusion. Rhys also provides training on HR issues via seminars and forums and bespoke training events for clients including Mock Tribunals and managing investigations.

Ed Wright, Partner, Shakespeare Martineau
Ed works with clients from all sectors including life sciences and technology, media and telecoms on wide-ranging non-contentious commercial, contractual, IP, ICT, e-commerce, data protection, competition and public procurement law issues. He advises on IP creation, ownership, protection and exploitation, including technology transfers, R&D collaborations and agency, distribution/reselling and franchising arrangements. Ed has a keen interest in drafting/advising on IP licensing arrangements and, whenever possible, presents and writes on topical commercial and/or IP matters.

MedTech Integrates 2021
2021-06-22 08:45 - 16:00 | Dusseldorf
Focused on technology, diagnostics, devices, therapeutics organisations, and regulators
Inspired by the success of the inaugural MedTech Integrates in last October, Life Science Integrates is delighted to announce the second Medtech Integrates conference. This one-day gathering of technology, diagnostics, devices and therapeutics organisations, as well as clinicians and regulators, provides a platform to discuss the major challenges impacting the MedTech sector.
Broadcast live on 22 June 2021, Medtech Integrates addresses the needs of the MedTech community to overcome the challenges needed to achieve a transformation of diagnostics and devices in healthcare.
This year our three core themes are for the event are:
Detection: Disease detection is key to diagnosis and treatment. How are we accelerating the clinical translation of MedTech, and is it impacting wealth as well as health?
Reflection: 2020 was an unprecedented year. What impact has it had on medtech development and commercialisation?
Projection: What does the future hold for virtual clinical consultations and trials, data sharing and disease prediction? And how will regulations change?
Networking: You will also have the opportunity to network amongst the exhibition area during specific times of the day. Be sure to say hello to the Medilink team.
For more information and to view our agenda and high-profile speakers please go to
www.lifescienceintegrates.com/medtech-integrates-2021
MEDILINK MEMBERS OFFER:
We have 25 complimentary tickets for Medilink Members (SMEs only). Please click here to contact us by 17:00 on 18 June 2021 to obtain your promo code to obtain your tickets. Please note: The complimentary tickets are on a first come, first served basis. Registrations cannot be accepted after this date.
In addition, to register for a delegate pass with 25% Medilink Member discount, please click here to contact us by 17:00 on 18 June 2021 to obtain your promo code. Please note: Registrations cannot be accepted after this date.

WEBINAR: The Application of Digital Technology in a Pandemic
2021-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Dusseldorf
Digital Health solutions are understandably now at the forefront of health care initiatives. Join De Montfort University’s Digital Health Team for this webinar to discuss the latest research, innovation and developments in technology which supports the future of health and social care.
This webinar will cover:
-Digital technologies in the public health response to Covid-19: contact tracing and communication with communities
-Digital technologies used by individuals and groups to promote wellbeing
-The effects of using digital technologies with diverse communities during the pandemic
-Artificial intelligence and Covid-19 vaccination process.
This webinar is open to all businesses keen to explore and understand the digital health landscape.
This 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 £190, but is delivered completely free of charge to participant
Please note: Whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the LLEP area.
DURATION 1 hour 30 minutes

Speaker Profiles:

Stuart Hilton, Head of Commercial Partnerships, DMU
Biog to follow

Professor Bertha Ochieng, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care, DMU
Bertha 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.

Professor Ivan Browne, Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council
Ivan Browne is the Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council and has been spearheading the local response to COVID 19 in the City. He is a professor of public health practice with De Montfort University and has a particular interest in the potential of digital technologies to improve population health and wellbeing.

Q& A Panel

Dr Fabio Caraffini, Associate Professor in Computer Science, DMU.
Fabio Caraffini is the programme lead for the MSc Intelligent Systems/Intelligent Systems & Robotics and the institute head of research students for the Institute of Artificial Intelligence. He has extensive research experience in designing and applying heuristics for optimisation, Computational Intelligence for classification problems, and their joint use to optimally address real-world problems.

Dr Mario Gongora is Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science and Informatics at De Montfort University (DMU), he is the Faculty Enterprise Lead and a senior member of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. Dr. Gongora is a leading researcher in the subject of applied computational intelligence, particularly in the fields of Data analysis in large and complex datasets and modelling Natural Phenomena, including identification, simulation, and optimisation.

Professor Francisco Chiclana is a Professor of Computational Intelligence and Decision-making with the Institute of Artificial Intelligence and School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University, Leicester, U.K. Prof. Chiclana is currently a Highly Cited Researcher in Computer Sciences (according to Essential Science Indicators by Clarivate Analytics). He is an Associate Editor and a Guest Editor for several ISI indexed journals. His research interest includes fuzzy preference modelling, decision support systems, consensus, recommender systems, social networks, rationality/consistency, and information fusion.

Dr Raymond Moodley is currently a visiting researcher at the Institute of Artificial Intelligence, DMU. He is an expert in Applied AI with a primary focus on AI for Societal Enhancement and has led research, developed AI algorithms, and published papers in several aspects of societal enhancement including in Education, Health, Crime Prevention, and Consumer Retail. Dr Moodley also has over 20 years of commercial experience including in business strategy and in the design and implementation of large-scale IT projects.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS for Medical Devices
2021-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Dusseldorf
REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS SESSION. The next live Q&A will take place on Wednesday 15 September. To register please click here
Join the third of our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshops, Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS for Medical Devices, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN).
This session will provide an overview about the kinds of evidence and evaluation that the healthcare system really wants in order to support their buying decisions.
This is the third part of the 3 session CPD accredited workshop series designed to get you ready to successfully secure business with NHS organisations
PART 1 is a pre-recorded webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you.
The pre-recorded webinar will cover:
• Evidence needed for regulatory purposes
• Principles and models of evaluation and principles of study design for evaluating healthcare interventions, to outline the value proposition of the innovation
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PART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session on Tuesday 15th June 1:00pm – 2:00pm
In order to gain access to this live session, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.
The 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.

Upon 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.
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Julian Patel, Commercial Manager, East Midlands AHSN

Aisha Ajij, Project Support & Industry Liasion Officer/ITP – AAC Delivery Lead, East Midlands AHSN

Philip Miller, Evaluation Researcher, East Midlands AHSN

Dr Sarah Bolton, Business Manager, The Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption (CHEATA)

Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG)- Concept to Launch of your food supplement
2021-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Dusseldorf
Supplements and nutrition is one sector that continues to grow. Innovation and new concepts are key drivers for the increase in consumer spend in this area. Have you ever wondered what you need to consider to create your own food supplement and drive new business into this sector and for your company?
Join us online for our next Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG) to hear about what you should consider. We will cover the nutrients, additives, container closure (your pack), your claims (what you can and cannot say), pilot scale manufacture, validation, commercial scale manufacture, stability and customer complaints.
As part of this brief overview, you can take part in a question and answer session, with the panel, Nick Bennett (Chrysalis Health & Beauty) and Janet Worrell (Jenson R+ Limited).
DURATION: 1 Hour
This 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.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the D2N2 region and is open to all.
Speaker Profiles:

Chair: Janet Worrell, Head of Regulatory, JensonR+
Janet 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.

Nick Bennett, Technical Director, Chrysalis Health & Beauty
A registered Nutritionist since 2003, Nick joined Chrysalis Health and Beauty as Technical Director in May 2021.
His extensive career spans over 25 years in the supplement industry including time spent in combined technical, regulatory and development roles in both small manufacturers as well as some of the world’s largest organisations.
Nick started his career after completing a BSc in Nutritional Biochemistry at Nottingham university where his final year project explored how nutrition affects behaviour. Most recently, Nick helped to lead the industry for 5 years as chair of the Council for Responsible Nutrition UK.
Nick values the benefits of appropriate supplementation and is always keen to help choosing legally compliant supplements become easier for the average consumer.

How cyber safe is your organisation & supply chain?
2021-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Dusseldorf
Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break – members only
Our June virtual coffee break will take place on Tuesday 8 June from 1 pm – 2 pm.
This month we will be discussing cybersecurity, and we will be joined by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which was set up in October 2016 in support of a national ambition, outlined in the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy, to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.
During the session, representatives from NCSC will provide an insight into what we should be doing to protect ourselves against cybercrimes that target business owners, and also the many support streams available to SME businesses.
In addition, we have invited some of our member experts in the field of cybersecurity who will be able to contribute to our discussions.
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.
We’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.
Dial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed.
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Medilink Members only.
If you’re interested in becoming a member, please get in touch info@medilinkmidlands.co.uk
Speaker profile:
The NCSC helps to manage and mitigate the impact of cyber attacks. Our other ambitions are to better understand cyber threats; reduce the attacks that get through; respond when they do; and nurture a culture where cyber security can thrive in the future.
As the national authority on cyber security, the NCSC provides timely, accessible and consistent advice to individuals and organisations, empowering them to take action to protect themselves online.
