Medilink Midlands

WEBINAR: Clinical Trials, Data Protection and You
2022-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
The next Afortiori Special Interest Group, “Clinical Trials, Data Protection and You”, will take place online on Thursday 23rd June.
Clinical trials, by their very nature, usually involve a large amount of sensitive personal data. The control and processing of personal and sensitive data means that specific data protection laws apply to Sponsors of clinical trials. Join us alongside leading experts Nicola Wall and Amy Ford to learn more about what this means in practice as you plan and implement your clinical trial.
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Speakers:

Dr. Nicola Wall is the founder and CEO of Afortiori Development, a clinical trials company that addresses the need for improved clinical trial design, planning and management to promote efficient and cost effective clinical trials for all types of products. She has an exceptional background within the pharmaceutical, medical technology and healthcare sectors with over 22 years of diverse experience across a range of therapeutic areas for a number of large and small clients spanning all areas of clinical development. She has worked closely with a number of emerging companies providing guidance and support for the clinical development journey. Afortiori Development 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.

Amy Ford is a highly skilled and experienced information governance practitioner. She is passionate about using new, innovative digital solutions to make the best use of Big Data in a lawful and secure manner. Before joining Kaleidoscope, Amy held a number of information governance roles in the health sector. Most recently, she was the Head of Information Governance for NHS NEL Commissioning Support Unit. Amy leads the team to ensure delivery and project management of consultancy services are running smoothly and she deputises for the managing director.
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 area and is open to all.
DURATION: 1 hour and 30 minutes

IN-PERSON EVENT: Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG)
2022-06-16 09:30 - 13:00 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
*Please note that this event is in-person attendance only*
The next Food Supplements SIG in partnership with JensonR+ is taking place at Charnwood Campus and will cover the following:
– Marketing Oversights – Over the Counter Food Supplements
– Cannabidiol (CBD)
– Probiotics
– Impact of Brexit – Updates since Oct 2021
Full programme and speaker biographies to follow.

To book your free place, please complete the online booking form below. Please note the booking system is not automated and a member of the events team will confirm your place to you soon.

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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 £445, 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 Derby/Derbyshire/Nottingham/Nottinghamshire area and is open to all.

WEBINAR: EU Interreg AiBle: Rehabilitation in Robotics Design
2022-06-14 12:30 - 15:00
AiBle is a 3-year cross-border EU Interreg project about an upper-limb rehabilitation exoskeleton robot based on AI and cloud computing.
The workshop objective is to create a discussion platform on intersections between the fields of rehabilitation, robotics, and human-computer/robot interaction.

12:30 – 12:40
Welcome and Introduction to AiBle
Prof Zhaojie Ju, University of Portsmouth (UK)

12:40 – 13:05
Designing human gait patterns in rehabilitation: methods & results
Matthieu Masselin, CEO, Wandercraft

13:05 – 13:30
Robotic systems for rehabilitation and neuroscience: Complex to simple, to very complex
Prof. Etienne Burdet, Professor of Human Robotics, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London

13:30 – 13:40
Screen Break

13:40 – 14:05
Exoskeleton interfaces and movements coordination
Dr Nathanaël Jarrassé, CNRS Research Associate, Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Sorbonne University, Paris

14:05 – 14:30
Robo K: Gait Rehabilitation Device
Dr Pauline Harmon, BA Healthcare, Pacè

14:30– 14:55
Rehabilitation robotics design and control problematics: From ABLE 7D Reference Design to AiBLE Rehabilitation product
Philippe Garrec & Alexandre Verney, CEA List

14:55 – 15:00
Closing Comments

To book your place at this free online event, click here.

In-Person Event: Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2022
2022-06-08 19:00 - 23:30 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PP
The prestigious Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards, held in association with Med-Tech Innovation, celebrates the outstanding business achievements, international successes and innovative breakthroughs made across the life sciences and healthcare technology sectors in the past year.
Finalists earn nomination to the national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Innovation Awards through victory at the regional awards, making the national awards ceremony the thrilling culmination of a year-long competition. During the awards ceremony, we also celebrate the Med-Tech Innovation Awards which commend innovations in medical technology across six exciting categories.
The winners will be announced at the special black tie awards ceremony, taking place on 8th June 2022 and includes a drinks reception followed by a three-course gala dinner, drinks at your table and entertainment throughout. As in previous years, this will be a sell-out event so keep an eye out for the announcement of ticket sales!
For further information please click here.

Med-Tech Innovation Expo & Conference 2022
2022-06-08 - 2022-06-09 | NEC Birmingham, Hall 2, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
8-9 June 2022

Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical design and manufacturing technology.
Experience live demonstrations of the latest machines, technology, products and services while networking with more than 4,000 designers, engineers, innovators and manufacturers from across the medical and healthcare sector.
Be inspired by thought-leaders across three conference stages as they discuss the hottest topics in med-tech, including regulation, market access, start-ups and more.
Discover new solutions, materials, machines, applications and suppliers. Join the fastest growing event in med-tech.
All Medilink Members are invited to showcase their organisation at the expo as part of the Medilink UK Pavillion. A prestigious location within the expo, with easy access to Medilink UK staff who will be on hand throughout the show to make introductions and signpost visitors to the Pavillion. The Pavillion pods are priced at £1,300+VAT – for further information, please contact victoria.dunsmore@rapidnews.com
Hear from industry leaders

The Med-Tech Innovation Conference, in association with Medilink UK, is now the UK’s key annual summit for medical device OEMs, with a CPD-accredited 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.
You can access the full speaker list and conference programme by registering for the event. Once registered, you can favourite the sessions that interest you and manage your diary for the show. Registration is free and takes minutes.

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 discount on exhibition stands – To find out more on exhibiting please direct enquiries to victoria.dunsmore@rapidnews.com

Find out more on the show and the benefits here https://med-techexpo.com/

Creating a Healthier Future
2022-05-26 09:00 - 12:00
Silverstone Technology Cluster
Join us for our next Wearable Technology Special Interest Group event at Silverstone Technology Park.
We have an exciting panel of speakers who will share their insights into the future of Wearable Technology and its varied application in the medical sphere. From smart sensing solutions, new materials and human technologies, this event will delve into ways wearable technology can be applied to create new healthcare/medical solutions.
We are thrilled to announce we will be joined by:

Zeke Steer, CEO at Milbotix who will be talking about the progress he’s made towards commercialising his academic research and cover the importance of engaging with end users to identify unmet needs, the mindset of ‘Research versus Engineering’ and raising early investment.
Stuart Wells, Director at Location Extreme who will be presenting their new GPS safeguarding solution; ‘Meili GPS Safe’ – a next generation GPS tracking system with SOS and GeoFencing features that enables carers to be alerted when a patient or loved-one wanders, and to be routed directly to their location via the Meili App.
Simon McMaster, CEO at Footfalls & Heartbeats who will present ‘Prehabilitation and rehabilitation in the 21st Century’, focusing on the use of wearable technologies to increase the time provided for clinical prehab and rehab whilst allowing the patient to continue in their normal lives.

and recently announced:

Dr Laura Salisbury founder of KnitRegen and Dr Gopika Rajan, postdoctoral researcher soon to join the Royal College of Art, present their revolutionary patent-pending smart textiles as a form of wearable physiotherapy for stroke rehabilitation. The audience will learn how this technology aims at addressing current problems with post-stroke treatment while prioritising end-user comfort, identity and general well-being.

Book your place today to be the first to find out how wearable technology can change the future of medical care and join the conversation with leaders and specialists from the industry.
This is a hybrid event held at the Silverstone Park Innovation Centre, so please ensure you book the appropriate ticket.
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE.
Timings 9.00am – 12.00 noon.

POSTPONED: MPD (HYBRID) Training Course: Medical Device Regulation in the EU, GB & NI
2022-05-25 09:00 - 17:00 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
**Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been postponed**
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 an in-person or interactive virtual event. When booking please state your preference in the comments section of the booking form.
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
£210
£300

EARLY BIRD OFFER*
£190
£270

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE**
£190
£270

All prices are excluding VAT.
Booking Details
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 Friday 25 March 2022 (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. Changes made to bookings less than 3 working days prior to the course date will result in the loss of the early bird discount (if applicable) and a standard charge will apply. We reserve the right to charge an admin fee to any changes to a booking.
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 & 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
* 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

EMAHSN Innovation Academy MODULE E Live Q&A: Budget Impact & benefit analysis – understanding and communicating the value of an innovation to an organisation
2022-05-19 10:30 - 11:30
The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to anyone to register. Once registered, participants will have access to a range of modules, each including a webinar, live Q&A session with the experts and online resources.The webinars are on demand, so can be accessed at any time, with the live Q&A session for each module being scheduled throughout 2022
For further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to Sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.
In this module, you will explore the importance of understanding value, along with understanding the desirability and affordability of your innovation. It helps to understand the perspective of an organisation considering your innovation and what they would be looking for, knowing this helps you to identify the benefits of your innovation as well as the value versus financial savings.
An often ‘ignored’ element in many analyses is the ‘cost’ of change and the ‘cost’ of an innovation, this is explained and detailed here to articulate why and how these should be calculated to ensure accuracy and also credibility. Desirability and affordability are key traits for your innovation to be a success, and this webinar makes you think about what traits your innovation has in order to be desirable to customers.
Presenter / expert
Glen Howard – Health Analytics Programme Manager, EMAHSN

WEBINAR: Usability Engineering for IVDR and MDR compliance
2022-05-18 10:00 - 11:30
The next MedTech Regulatory Special Interest Group (SIG), hosted by regulatory affairs expert Richard Young, from AcclaimBiomedical Consulting Ltd, will cover the importance of the inclusion of the usability engineering process as part of the development and maintenance of medical products, which right now has never been more important.
As companies transition to compliance with the revised European Regulations, the importance of this process for the success of the design and conformity assessment activities of an organisation are critical.
Richard will be joined by Greg Thay, Managing Director and Human Factors Consultant, THAY Medical and they will be covering:
– The regulatory requirement for Usability
– General Safety and Performance Requirements
– Integration with risk Management
– Usability Engineering IEC62366 as a process based standard in product design
– Documentation required
– Common pitfalls
Plus there will be time for the audience to ask questions.
TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE, CLICK HERE
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 £190, 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 and 30 minutes
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.
Greg Thay, Managing Director and Human Factors Consultant, THAY Medical – profile to follow

IN-PERSON: Medilink Midlands Innovation Day 2022
2022-05-12 09:00 - 16:15 | DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry, Paradise Way, Walsgrave Triangle, CV2 2ST, United Kingdom
Innovation Day proudly sits in our calendar of events as the must-attend event for those in the Life Sciences sector and this year will mark the first Medilink Midlands wide Innovation Day following the successful merger of the East and West Midlands Medilink organisations, meaning more reach across the Midlands and the expectation of this event becoming bigger, better and of greater significance than before.
The day will be hosted by Science writer and Broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE and will include:
– A conference programme of innovative, insightful keynote speakers, plus hear from our members
– A table top exhibition of over 30 suppliers/service providers and more
– Ample networking opportunities
To view the programme, speakers, exhibitors and more click here.

EMAHSN Innovation Academy - Module C: Attracting Private Investment
2022-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to anyone to register. Once registered, participants will have access to a range of modules, each including a webinar, live Q&A session with the experts and online resources.The webinars are on demand, so can be accessed at any time, with the live Q&A session for each module being scheduled throughout 2022
For further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to Sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.
This module supports innovators looking for private investment. You learn in this module the different types of investors around, along with the rounds and mechanisms into obtaining funding.
Non-dilutive grants and awards are discussed within the module, emphasising the different types of funding one could potentially obtain. Venture capital is also covered with the entire venture capital and the due diligence process is explained.
In this module you’ll learn how to approach investors strategically, to give you the optimum chance of success. Finally, the module puts prominence on why research is so important with securing investment and covers how to keep a targeted approach during your journey to attracting investment.​
Presenter / expert details:
Gemma Sturt, Venture Building & Venture Capital Investment, We are Pioneer Group

EMAHSN Innovation Academy MODULE D Live Q&A: Understanding stakeholders & developing an effective value proposition
2022-04-26 13:30 - 14:30
The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to anyone to register. Once registered, participants will have access to a range of modules, each including a webinar, live Q&A session with the experts and online resources.The webinars are on demand, so can be accessed at any time, with the live Q&A session for each module being scheduled throughout 2022
For further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to Sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.
This module delves into starting up a business, as well as the main reasons why many new businesses may fail.
With this in mind, we emphasise the importance of making sure there is a market need for your innovation and how to do this effectively.
Key stakeholders are explored in more detail during this webinar, including the different types that you may come across (and we know in the NHS there could be more than a few) and you’ll understand each of their specific drivers and requirements to add real value to your innovation journey.
You’ll also find out more about value proposition, teaching you how to get your business’s value to potential customers. Tried and tested methodologies will be explained and explored to ensure you have the best chance of getting this part of your crucial planning done correctly.
Presenter / expert

Ayokunmi Ajetunmobi (AJ) ​ – Venture Development Manager, We Are Pioneer Group

IN-PERSON EVENT: Chasing value in patents - CANCELLED
2022-03-31 09:00 - 13:00 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled

We are delighted to bring this in-person event to you, alongside one of our valued Patrons – AdamsonJones. Spaces at this event are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Join this free to attend event, designed specifically for life science/hi-tech companies to hear from Simon Cooper, Partner and Cory Stobart, Chartered UK Patent Attorney from AdamsonJones as they discuss:
– what is patentable?
– where is the value?
– filing strategies
– IP management
– getting a return
For further details, see the programme and biographies:
Programme
Speaker Profiles
Delegate List
How to find the venue:
Charnwood Campus is conveniently located on the outskirts of Loughborough, for travel information please see their website here. Please enter the site using the main entrance, off Bakewell Road, LE11 5RB. Once on site, if you are travelling by car complimentary car parking is available in car park E – see site map here. The event is taking place in the Conference Centre, which is in Building 21, Innovation Centre.
Venue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance:
– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times
– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates
– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air
– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day
– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby
– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets
– Face coverings are not essential, however anyone who wishes to wear one can do so
– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event

WEBINAR: Straight to the source – Managing bone infections through non-traditional routes
2022-03-30 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for the next in the series of our Infectious Diseases Special Interest Groups at this webinar; “Straight to the source – Managing bone infections through non-traditional routes”.
Bone infections are extremely challenging to treat and patients often require weeks of intravenous antibiotics, which often cause side effects and impact on quality of life. Antimicrobial resistant infections are also becoming increasingly common, which can make these challenging infections even more difficult to treat safely and effectively. This session will hear from clinical and scientific experts on difficult to treat bone infections and how antimicrobial resistance impacts on this, and current and future alternatives to managing these infections.
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.
Presentations confirmed so far are:
– Antimicrobial Resistance, The Silent Pandemic: Academia’s role in managing infections correctly
– Managing infection correctly: more than prescribing antibiotics
– Biocomposites: Bringing Calcium to life
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 area and is open to all.
DURATION: 1.5 hours

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.
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Dr Ryan Hamilton, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy, De Monfort University
Ryan is a clinical academic pharmacist spending time as a senior lecturer at De Montfort University School of Pharmacy and as a clinical pharmacist at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
In academia, he teaches specialist and generalist pharmacy practice to undergraduate pharmacy students and is clinical lead for the Antimicrobial Resistant and Stewardship module of the postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. He is an active researcher within the Infectious Diseases Research Group with projects spanning all areas of practice from bench to bedside.
At Kettering General Hospital he is one of the lead pharmacists for microbiology & infectious diseases and chairs the Northamptonshire Antimicrobial Medicines Optimisation Group. He has specialised in antimicrobials since 2015 with expertise in managing patients with complex and difficult to treat infections, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy, guideline and policy development, and stewardship interventions. Outside of these roles, Ryan has developed award-winning outreach and engagement programmes relating to hygiene, infection, and antimicrobial resistance.

Dr Michael Pierides – Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Michael is a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinolog, having trained in the East and West Midlands. He has an interest in education and completed a MSc in Medical Education at Warwick Medical School. He has been educational lead for the department since 2013, as well as a faculty member of the international surgical training course: ESMSC (since 2015). Beyond traditional delivery of education he is also involved in developing high fidelity simulation training.
His main role centres around diabetic foot medicine. He is the regional lead for the multidisciplinary diabetic foot service in Northamptonshire. From the beginning he was interested in diabetic foot disease and started a multidisciplinary foot round with a vascular consultant and specialist podiatrist, in 2015. Since then the service has progressed to be a full Multidisciplinary Countywide service for 2 hospitals and the county of Northamptonshire, with a podiatry delivered service feeding in to the diabetic foot service, Virtual ‘Rapid access clinics’ and specialist high risk foot clinics with Orthopaedics, all supported by Specialist Pharmacists, specialist nurses, Radiologists and Microbiology. “This is a true Team Effort and I am proud to be part of it.”

Phillip Laycock, Technical Research Director, Biocomposites Ltd
Phillip is the Technical Research Director at Biocomposites, an international medical device company that engineers, manufactures and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele, UK, it has global operations across Europe, USA, Canada, China and India. Biocomposites is a world leader in the development of innovative calcium compounds for surgical use. Its products regenerate bone and target infection risks across a variety of specialties, including musculoskeletal infection, orthopaedics, trauma, spine, foot and ankle, podiatry and sports injuries. Biocomposites products are now used in over 120,000 procedures per annum and sold in more than 40 countries around the world.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Rehabilitation Technologies: Supporting innovation through Multi-Stakeholder Networks
2022-03-29 09:30 - 13:00 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
*Please note that this event is in-person attendance only*
Technology has an increasingly important role to play in rehabilitation where it can support skilled healthcare professionals, reduce hospital stays and improve engagement with rehabilitation programmes. The East Midlands is well placed to support growth in this sector with the new National Rehabilitation Centre due to open at Stanford Hall, Nottinghamshire in 2024 and three new EPSRC funded networks being launched in the region to support the development and adoption of rehabilitation technologies.
This event in partnership with the Centre for Healthcare Technologies will provide you with an update on the vision and delivery of the National Rehabilitation Centre and explain how you can join and benefit from the three new NetworkPlus EPSRC funded initiatives. Members of these networks will be able to draw on the knowledge and expertise of academics, clinicians, industry and other stakeholders to develop new, disruptive technologies for rehabilitation including innovations in advanced materials, patient-specific devices and therapy, closed loop & autonomous systems, robotic solutions for healthcare as well as assisted living products and services.
Programme
Speaker Profiles
Delegate List
To book your free place, please complete the online booking form below. Please note the booking system is not automated and a member of the events team will confirm your place to you soon.
In-person attendance only, this event is not live streamed or available as a recording
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 £445, 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 Derby/Derbyshire/Nottingham/Nottinghamshire area and is open to all.
Venue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance:
– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times
– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates
– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air
– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day
– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby
– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets
– Delegates/staff are required to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event
– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event

WEBINAR: The Future of Data and AI in Healthcare
2022-03-24 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar; “The Future of Data and AI in Healthcare” is in partnership with The Open University Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies.
Part of the webinar will include presentations from academics at the Open University and they will discuss their work in the fields of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its relevance to the medical field. Discussion will include the ways in which Artificial Intelligence can enhance the use of data as well as innovative uses of AI and data for patient interactions and training. Mills and Reeve will also present at the webinar on ‘Legal issues around AI enabled technologies’.
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 £190, 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 South East Midlands and is open to all.
DURATION: 1.5 hours
Speaker Profiles:

Gaynor Henry-Edwards, Research Manager, Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies – The Open University
Gaynor manages the Health and Wellbeing Strategic Research Area at The Open University. The Strategic Research Area supports, coordinates and promotes health and wellbeing research across the university. Open University researchers conduct research in health and wellbeing across various disciplines and areas including healthcare management, ageing studies, reproductive and sexual rights, assistive technologies, patient data management, mental health and biological health sciences. The scope of University expertise ranges from the science underpinning health and disease through to the medical humanities. The Open University is committed to working towards social justice specialising in participative and inclusive research methods with marginalised and vulnerable communities.

Professor Dr Fridolin Wild, Professor at the Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University
In addition to his role at The Open University, Fridolin is also leading the Performance Augmentation Lab (PAL). Fridolin seeks to close the dissociative gap between abstract knowledge and its practical application, researching radically new forms of linking directly from knowing something ‘in principle’ to applying that knowledge ‘in practice’ and speeding its refinement and integration into polished performance.
Fridolin leads the Special Interest Group on Wearable-Enhanced Learning (SIG WELL) of the European Association of Technology Enhanced Learning (EATEL). He chairs the working group on Augmented Reality Learning Experience Models (ARLEM) of the IEEE Standards Association as well as the Natural Language Processing task view of the Comprehensive R Archive Network (CRAN). He is convenor of a key standards working group, WG 11, for future-proofing AR/VR in a joint technical committee of the International Standards Organisation (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), part of the sub chapter for computer graphics, image processing, and environmental data representation (SC24)
From 2015 to 2020, Fridolin was Senior Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes University. From 2009 to 2016, he was at the Knowledge Media Institute of the OU. Fridolin also worked as a researcher at the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria from 2004 to 2009. He studied at the University of Regensburg, Germany, with extra-murals at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and the University of Hildesheim.

James Fry, Partner – Head of Life Sciences, Mills & Reeve LLP
James heads the firm’s fast growing, multi-disciplinary life sciences practice and focuses exclusively on this sector. The practice supports clients in the pharma and biotech, medical device, diagnostic, medtech and digital health sub-sectors. James’ own practice focuses on intellectual property, commercial contracting and regulatory work.

Surgical Research Society (SRS) Annual Meeting 2022
2022-03-24 08:45 - 2022-03-25 17:15 | De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ, United Kingdom
All event information can be found at www.surgicalresearch.org.uk, this page is the facility for online event registrations.
Please see rates below:

Ticket Type
Fee

2 day Conference + lunch only

Med Student member
£100

Med Student non-member
£120

Trainee member
£150

Trainee non-member
£170

Consultant member
£250

Consultant non-member
£350

Conference dinner
£70

Full package (2 days conference, lunches, one night hotel, breakfast, conference dinner)*

Med Student member
£250

Med Student non-member
£270

Trainee member
£300

Trainee non-member
£350

Consultant member
£400

Consultant non-member
£500

*if you do not wish to attend the dinner as part of the full package, please state in the ‘Additional Information’ section on the booking form and £40 will be reduced from the fee stated above.
Registration has now closed.
Additional hotel information: Should you need to book a stay on Wednesday 23 March at the venues hotel, please refer to their website here.

WEBINAR: Digital Identity Unmasked - POSTPONED
2022-03-09 09:30 - 11:00
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this webinar has been postponed, all registered delegates will be notified of the new date. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Join us for the next in the series of our Digital Health Special Interest Groups with PDMS at this webinar; “Digital Identity Unmasked – how digital identity is key to empowering the patient and the healthcare provider “.
The webinar will be chaired by Professor Dean Fathers and will include presentations on:
– Introduction to Digital Identity
– NHS Digital – focusing on the NHS login project, plus a case study
– Decentralised digital identities
– Digital identity in action in a digital vaccination system
– Digital identity in a mental health care app
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 area and is open to all.
DURATION: 1.5 hours
Speaker Profiles:

Professor Dean Fathers DL
Dean has held a portfolio career for over twenty five years combining senior roles across the commercial, public and University sectors. Dean started his commercial career in logistics with Pioneer, TNT and Abbey Hill BMW before becoming a serial entrepreneur and developing an international business base. He continues to hold a portfolio of commercial roles, currently being the Chair of Progress Care, a Non-Executive Director of NeedleSmart and an advisor to the Boards of several organisations primarily in the health and digital technology sector like OxeHealth and PDMS. A commercial mentor on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur’s programme, Dean further supports commercial healthcare organisations through his role on the Board of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, where he Chairs the Healthcare Strategic Advisory Board, sits on the Innovation Council and also represents the GLLEP on the Midlands Engine’s Health Board. Dean became a Professor in the Practice of Healthcare Management at Cass Business School in 2010 and Chaired the Centre for Healthcare Enterprise. He is currently Chair of both the Centre for Organisational Resilience and the Lincoln International Institute for Rural Healthcare at the University of Lincoln where he is a Professor of Resilience. He is also a Professorial Fellow of the Institute of Mental Health and an Honorary Professor in Healthcare Leadership at the Nottingham University Business School. In addition to being the Chair of separate Acute, Community and Mental Health NHS Trusts, Dean has also Chaired NHS commissioning bodies. With a strong interest in leadership, workforce development and digitisation, Dean has held roles on ancillary NHS bodies such as the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network, NHS Providers and the NHS Leadership Academy, supporting numerous national and regional initiatives. He remains an Independent Director of the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman, is a Lay Member of the Academy of Health and Care Science’s Regulatory Board, where he is also a Life Science Industry Registry Council member too, and finally is Chair of the Midlands Medilinks’ Digital Health Special Interest Group.

Chris Gledhill, Chief Executive Officer, PDMS
Chris co-founded PDMS in 1993 with a mission to help organisations get the maximum value from information technology and their associated data assets. His experience lies in recognising the business benefits that can be achieved by effective use of information technology to make services cheaper, safer and more convenient. He attended Manchester University and Cranfield Institute of Technology and gained his Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and passion for technology, has recently been re-elected as an SME representative on the techUK Central Government Council. Chris also sat on the Advisory Panel as part of an Independent Review of the Isle of Man health and social care system conducted by Sir Johnathan Michael in 2019. Chris has a particular interest in Digital Health and citizen centric services – putting the individual at the core and designing digital services to help improve a patient’s experience and outcomes. Chris is passionate about the benefits that organisations and individuals can achieve through good software engineering. However, he believes that technology is rarely the best starting point, it’s all about understanding the problems and achieving positive outcomes.

Matthew Henry, Senior Project Manager NHS Login, NHS Digital
In 2019, after serving 24 years in British Army, Matt joined NHS Digital to work within the HR and Organisation Transformation Directorate; managing the core team supporting an organisational wide restructure programme. During the pandemic Matt moved into a variety of positions, working flexibly to support several different programmes during an extremely busy period. Matt was delighted to move into a permanent role with NHS Digital in August 2021 as the Senior Partner Onboarding Manager for NHS login, helping to provide a re-usable way for patients to access multiple digital health and social care services with a single NHS login.

Raja Sharif, Founder & CEO, FarmaTrust
Raja is Founder and CEO of FarmaTrust, who are driving the company’s vision and mission of creating innovative, digital solutions for the personalised medicine and healthcare sector to protect patients and creating efficiencies in the cell and gene therapy industry. Using IoT and blockchain technology, FarmaTrust is creating a transparent, auditable, secure, global solution to give confidence to patients, clinicians and regulators worldwide. Raja is a UK qualified barrister, with over 25 years legal and business experience in multinationals including Guardian IT PLC, Globix, BT plc, COLT and Al Jazeera.

Cliff Kirby, Founder & CEO, NeedleSmart
Cliff is the founder and CEO of NeedleSmart, who have offices in Knowsley. Having the original idea in 2008, Cliff successfully developed the business to proof of concept, obtained intellectual property and attracted seed capital. Subsequently, he lead multi-million pound investment into the business which produces patented needle-destruction devices. NeedleSmart is now a thriving entity with an exciting suite of products being delivered to healthcare markets globally. Cliff now has a number of business interests in the Liverpool City Region (LCR) and sits on the board of Knowsley Chamber, the LCR board of Health and Life Sciences and is an active member of the LCR Engineering landscape.

Prasannajeet Mane, Founder & CEO, Cerina
Prasannajeet is the Founder and CEO of Cerina, an early-stage digital health startup venture which is bringing digital interventions to treat anxiety disorders and depression. The origin of the venture is rooted in Prasannajeet’s own personal experiences of surviving a clinical psychological disorder. The research experience of studying different mental health conditions, long experience of using traditional and digital platforms, and business training at London Business School made him familiar with the clear gaps that are present in the existing mental health landscape. Prasannajeet is a graduate of London Business School and Indian Institute of Technology. Previous to his masters from London Business School, Prasannajeet worked as a mental health researcher for where he helped building an award-winning digital intervention and his research work got published in Nature.

Adam Wright, Programme Development Manager, NHS Providers
Adam is a programme development manager at the membership body NHS Providers. He is currently working on the Digital Boards programme, which aims to support trust boards lead the digital transformatino agenda. Prior to this he was part of NHS Providers’ policy team.

WEBINAR: How the Life Sciences Industry can leverage LinkedIn as a key marketing tool
2022-03-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join us online for the next Life Sciences Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) webinar, where our presenters will focus on ‘How to leverage LinkedIn as a key marketing tool in your business to win more sales’.
LinkedIn is an incredible asset for any marketer and business working in a complex industry such as life sciences. It’s much more than a lead generation tool. In this Life Sciences Marketing Special Interest Group, Charlie Whyman, founder of Curious B2B Marketing, will show you how she has personally grown audiences across multiple industries including mining, surveying, commercial shipping and tech, and how the principles she has developed can be applied to a Life Sciences business.
This webinar will be hosted by Robin Bodicoat, Head of Marketing at Touchlight Genetics, who will provide his own industry specific thoughts and insights on using LinkedIn to generate success in the life sciences industry.
By attending, you can learn how to use LinkedIn to help you:
• Grow an audience of your target customers
• Create curiosity in your market and build a solid brand reputation
• Generate hot and engaged leads and enquiries
• Convert leads into sales FASTER
• Plus, much more
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.
DURATION: 1 hour
Speaker Profiles:
Robin Bodicoat, Head of Marketing – Touchlight Genetics
Robin is the CIM qualified, Head of Marketing at Touchlight Genetics, a London-based biotech focused on the discovery and development of DNA-based genetic medicines, including DNA vaccines and gene therapies. 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 20+ 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.

Charlie Whyman, Founder – Curious B2B Marketing
Charlie Whyman, founder of Curious B2B Marketing is the creator of the OTTER marketing framework, helping businesses turn leads into sales with easy to apply systems and approaches. She’s the host of The Curiosity Key Podcast and founder of The Curious Marketing Club for ambitious SME businesses looking to improve marketing performance.
An engineer by background, Charlie discovered she had a talent for sales and marketing when selling her homegrown Sardinian olive oil on a Yorkshire market stall, selling laser scanners down one of the world’s deepest mines, telemedicine solutions to the commercial shipping industry and moving rapidly from marketing assistant to Global Head of Sales and Marketing for a major player in the Geospatial sector.
Charlie is also an avid adventurer, cyclist and F1 fan

Webinar: Technical Innovation to support High Quality Care
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace at which we can adapt technology in health and care sectors, working together flexibly in adopting new technology focused on users’ needs. Many health and care providers across the UK and globally have adopted technology innovation to enable faster treatment options and prevention services. Join De Montfort University’s Digital Health Team in partnership with Willows Heath and Medicspot, for an insight into the latest developments in this area supporting the future of healthcare.
This webinar focuses on:
• Experiences of health and care providers in adopting technology innovation
• Innovation in action: working in partnership with health and care providers to meet the needs of communities
• Factors driving change in technology innovation and the implications to health and the care sector
This event is part of Leicestershire Innovation Festival. For further details please click here
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.
DURATION: 1 hour
Speaker Profiles:

Stuart Hilton, Head of Commercial Partnerships, DMU (Chair)
Stuart has over 30 years’ experience in developing commercial solutions to technical challenges that support project requirements across a range of different industries and business sectors both internationally and within the UK. Stuart is an experienced professional commercial manager with expertise in building connections between higher education and external organisations.

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.

Dr Tariq Kapasi, Medical Director – Willows Health
Tariq is Co-Chair and Honorary Associate Professor at the Centre of Primary Care Research. He is passionate in developing governance processes to improve clinical outcomes for over 45,000 patients. Tariq is forever appraising innovative methods by which they can help to engage, educate, and empower their patients.”

Sharon Donald, Business Development Manager, Medicspot
As a former A&E sister and hospital manager, Sharon became a Business Development Manager in 1999 and is passionate about digital technology. For the last 14 years she has been working in digital health, assisting customers to transition to a digital health service in areas including Liverpool, Hull and Newham.

WEBINAR: Defining decentralised trials!
2022-02-23 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for the next in the series of our Clinical Trial Special Interest Groups with Afortiori Development, at this webinar “Defining decentralised trials! What actually defines a decentralised trial and how do they work in reality?”.
This webinar will focus on what it means to run a ‘decentralised trial’ in the real world! Hear from our panel of experts as they discuss key aspects of what it means to actually run a decentralised trial and how or if they can work for your study and product. Our speakers will discuss various tools and methodologies and then a discussion will follow that examines the importance of the right approach overall as the defining factor for study success.
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.
DURATION: 1 hour
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.

Cheryl Bailey, Senior Global Project Manager, Afortiori Development
Cheryl has worked in numerous roles in the clinical research industry for over 11 years and is the Senior Global Clinical Project Leader at Afortiori, responsible for the management and delivery of clinical trial activities within the company. She has gained an extensive range of key skills including project management, ethics and regulatory, monitoring, financial management, budgets, protocol writing, skills training, quality management and laboratory experience. Cheryl has had a varied range of therapeutic experience:– mental health disorders, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and MCI, renal disease, sickle cell disease, healthy population studies, medical devices, dermatitis and psoriasis. She has managed a wide range of studies across various phases of research both in NHS settings and in CRO/CRF settings, allowing for the development of a sound knowledge base, an understanding of necessary operational processes and the skills to drive clinical trials forward.

Tim Davies, Business Development Manager, The Medical Research Network
With over 25 years in research and development with large pharma and over 8 years decentralised clinical trial services for speciality, orphan and biodiversity medicines especially in the provision of specialised decentralised Nursing.

Wessam Sonbol, Co-Founder & CEO, Delve Health
A proven biopharmaceuticals and healthcare solutions strategist focusing on life science process improvement, Wessam has nearly 20 years of experience in Phase I-IV, IDE and 510(K) clinical research and healthcare business operations. He’s successfully managed a data
management organisation and worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Medtronic, Abbott Vascular and J&J. Through breakthrough strategies, Wessam helps achieve notable results in improving clinical trial outcomes.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Thinking Differently for Business Growth
2022-02-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
This event is part of the Leicestershire Innovation Festival, organised by Medilink Midlands in partnership with Charnwood Campus. Charnwood Campus is a science, technology and enterprise park based in Loughborough and is the first Life Sciences Opportunity Zone in the UK.

Innovation is the cornerstone of success. Using innovation to adapt to changing markets and disruptive external factors not only helps ensure business continuity but also gives competitive advantage over competition.
This event will expose you to business leaders who were not afraid to do things differently, who successfully embraced innovative solutions to streamline processes, gain new customers, enter new markets, increase profitability during the process.
Connect to our life science business cluster – entrepreneurs, public and educational sector, networking organisations and health and social care organisations to support the development of an innovation culture within your business.
By attending this event, you will:
– Learn from some of today’s leading disruptors, market leaders, and digital transformers in the life sciences
– Discover how to create a culture of innovation that extends to all teams, units, and levels
– Engage in highly interactive panel session that connect our speakers to your questions and input
– Network, collaborate, and benchmark with your innovation peers
Programme
Speaker Profiles
Delegate List
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 £508, 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.
How to find the venue:
Charnwood Campus is conveniently located on the outskirts of Loughborough, for travel information please see their website here. Please enter the site using the main entrance, off Bakewell Road, LE11 5RB. Once on site, if you are travelling by car complimentary car parking is available in car park E – see site map here. The event is taking place in the Conference Centre, which is in Building 21, Innovation Centre.
Venue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance:
– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times
– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates
– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air
– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day
– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby
– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets
– Face coverings are not essential, however anyone who wishes to wear one can do so
– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event

WEBINAR: Biocompatibility, Practical Applications in the new MDR environment
2022-02-02 10:00 - 11:30
The next MedTech Regulatory Special Interest Group (SIG), hosted by regulatory affairs expert Richard Young, from AcclaimBiomedical Consulting Ltd, will provide a review of regulatory requirements and the application of biocompatibility in the new environment.
Richard will be joined by Philip Clay, Director and Principal Toxicologist, Chorley Consulting and they will be covering:
– Requirements of Annex 1 of the regulation 2017/745
– A regulatory perspective on existing products
– ISO 10993 the 2018 issue
– Biological Evaluation Plans
– Biological Evaluation reports
– What Are the interpretations of the requirements being taken by notified bodies?
– Application and assessment of Biocompatibility for existing products?
– What are the typical implications for Biocompatibility Rationale and testing?
– What are the practical constraints?
– Limitations of existing testing?
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 £190, 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 and 30 minutes
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.

Philip Clay, Director and Principal Toxicologist, Chorley Consulting
Philip is a UK and European registered toxicologist and specialises in safety assessment with over 30 years experience. He has published and presented widely in his expert field of genetic toxicology and also in the wider area of safety assessment. Chorley Consulting designs safety assessment programmes for medical devices and also provides toxicological advice for a range of product types. Philip is presently a BSI committee member for CH/194 (Biological evaluation of medical devices).
Chorley Consulting works with a number clients ranging from multinational manufacturers to single product start-ups. They have experience with assessing the biological safety of a wide range of devices including cosmetic surgery products, surgical implants, anaesthetic gas devices, catheters and invasive patient monitoring systems as well consumer healthcare products ranging from Class 3 devices down to Class 1. Their biological safety assessments have formed part of technical file submissions to a number of notified bodies without comment as well as supporting clinical trial applications. They also have experience with medical device submissions to regulatory authorities around the world including US FDA and China NMPA.

Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2022
2022-01-27 19:00 - 23:30 | Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Wollaton Street, Nottingham, NG1 5RH, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS GOING AHEAD!
COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE
Medilink Midlands are delighted to announce that the 2022 Business Awards are back IN-PERSON!* The 2022 awards will take place on Thursday 27th January at the Crowne Plaza Nottingham.
***BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED***
*Please see below for COVID-19 safety measures
This will be the first opportunity since the merger of our East and West Midlands regions for Medilink Midlands members to gather together to celebrate and network. Each year the awards location will be alternated between the two regions, with the 2022 awards taking place in Nottingham.
The celebration comprises of a drinks reception, followed by a 3-course dinner with entertainment from our host Justin Moorhouse, finishing with the awards ceremony.
The awards are designed to recognise and promote the excellence that Midlands companies are achieving at the leading edge of the healthcare sector.
We have introduced two new categories – for further details please click here. Please note the application process is now closed.
The Awards would not be possible without the tremendous support from our sponsors, for the full list and details of how to sponsor, please click here.
COVID-19 Safety Measures for Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2022
In line with Government guidance and in liaison with the Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham, Medilink Midland has put the following safety measures in place to manage the risks of COVID-19 for guests opting to attend the 2022 Business Awards:

Although not a requirement, and for the safety of others, all guests are requested to take a lateral flow test prior to attending the event
On arrival at the venue, face coverings must be worn in all communal areas of the premises
Guests must wear a face covering when walking to the bar or to use toilets
Face coverings are not legally required when eating or drinking (standing or seated)
Venue staff to wear face coverings in all public areas
Hand sanitiser available throughout venue
Tables will be 6ft, rather than standard 5ft, with a maximum of 10 guests per table
Reduced capacity/tables in main event room
Bar area for arrival drinks and the main event room both have isolated air conditioning supply
To minimise pinch points in both the designated bar area and main event room will be open for the arrival drinks
Table service available if required for ordering drinks
Trophies will be handled with gloves on stage
A lectern mic will be used for winner when receiving their award
All attendees are asked to use their discretion when greeting/shaking hands, and of personal space

WEBINAR: Wearable Technologies in Healthcare
2021-12-08 10:00 - 11:30
The next Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) will take place online, join us as we discuss Wearable Technologies in Healthcare.
This SIG is in partnership with Nottingham Trent University and will be chaired by Professor Philip Breedon, Professor of Smart Technologies.
Attend to hear about:
– Measuring Meaningful Aspects of Health Using Sensors and Wearables
– Smart Medical Textiles
– Harnessing body heat to power wearable devices
TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE CLICK HERE
DURATION: 1.5 hours
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.
Speaker Profiles:

Chaired by: Professor Philip Breedon, Professor of Smart Technologies, Nottingham Trent University
As well as his role at Nottingham Trent University, Philip is also a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered IT professional. He is a member of the Department of Health’s National Institute for Health Research invention for innovation funding panel and holds a number of journal editorial positions. His research interests and latest projects centre on new and emerging technologies and materials. This includes wearable technologies, 3D printing of pathological models, additive and subtractive manufacturing for medical applications, surgical robotics, cardiovascular devices, augmented /virtual/immersive technologies and environments, the surgical pathway and investigative research related to the utilisation of ‘smart materials’ for medical applications. Through promoting his work and research activities he now works with a number of surgeons and clinicians across Europe.

Bill Byrom, VP, Product Intelligence and Positioning, Signant Health
Bill serves as Vice President at Signant Health, a clinical trials technology solution provider. He has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 30 years and is a recognised thought leader in clinical trials technology product strategy. Bill is the author of over 70 publications and two industry textbooks on electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO). He leads a number of industry research groups developing methodology in the use of sensors and wearables, including participants from the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory bodies and academia. Bill is a member of the scientific leadership board of the Digital Medicine Society, and a senior visiting research fellow at Nottingham Trent University.

Dr Yang Wei, Senior Lecturer in Wearable Electronic Engineering, Nottingham Trent University
Yang is a senior lecturer with the Department of Engineering Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and is currently the research lead of the Smart Wearable Research group. Yang is also the academic expert on smart medical textiles at the Medical Technology Innovation Facility (MTIF), a leading smart medical textiles lab. His research interests include electronic textiles (e-textiles), medical devices and technologies, sensors and actuators, and printing technologies. He is an active steering group committee member of the EPSRC E-Textile network and a member of the IPC Electronic-textile initiative committee, actively participating in the development of e-textiles standards in interconnections, design and washability. Yang has been PI/Co-I on a number of electronic textile projects focusing on the development of alternative treatments through novel designs, materials and fabrication. This allows electronic textiles to be seamlessly and invisibility integrated within the daily garments, thus maximising the wearability and comfort.

Dr Katrina Morgan, Senior Research Fellow – Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton
Working in state-of-the-art cleanrooms for over ten years, Dr Morgan is an expert in developing novel materials for electronic and photonic devices. Working closely with over ten industrial partners in a European wide project, Smart2Go, Dr Morgan has been developing wearable thermoelectric generators that can harvest energy from body heat for low-power devices, such as sensors. More recently Dr Morgan is leading a project, working with BAE Systems Ltd, to investigate using such a system to monitor human body temperatures which can then be logged remotely using low-power long-range wireless techniques.

*CANCELLED *MPD (HYBRID)Training Course: Product Management Training
2021-12-07 09:00 - 16:30 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, this course has now been cancelled. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Do you want to understand what an MBA can teach you? If you are short on time but want to understand why Product Management is so important then come along to this one-day course.
This course is designed for those who want to know what the key skills a successful product manager uses in their work.
The course introduces delegates to:
– The Basics of the Four Ps: Product; Place; Promotion; and Price
– The Vital Role of Product Managers and Business Development Managers – planning and creating a future!
– Where to find and use clinical insights, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and more with the power of observation and provocative debate
– Introduction to the work of Professor Robert Cooper – Winning at New Products
– Market Intelligence System and Sources (MISS) – where to look and what to look for…
– Knowing the enemy of success – inadvertent bias and how to beat it!
– The use of SWOT and PESTE Analysis
– Why Product Launch and Brand Management matter all through the distribution chain
– Why good marketers can always turn a bad moment into a better moment
– How to calculate a Worldwide Market and market priorities with confidence!
– How to determine your Unique Selling Propositions (USPs) and use them to target your customers and key influencers with confidence – the importance of an evidence-based approach
– Market penetration in diverse markets, the use of the bundle of benefits, lockout specifications and tender surveillance to win more business. Do you really know your FABs?
Please note that this course is available as both an in-person or interactive virtual event. When booking please state your preference in the comments section of the booking form.
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:
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Booking Details
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 Thursday 7 October (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. Changes made to bookings less than 3 working days prior to the course date will result in the loss of the early bird discount (if applicable) and a standard charge will apply. We reserve the right to charge an admin fee to any changes to a booking.
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 & 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
* 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

WEBINAR: Exploring Digital Innovation & Integration for Health and Social Care
2021-12-02 09:30 - 11:30
Join us online for the first Digital Health Special Interest Group (SIG) with PDMS, the topic for this SIG is ‘Exploring Digital Innovation & Integration for Health and Social Care’. The SIG will be chaired by Professor Dean Fathers and will include a presentation by Microsoft, a panel discussion, breakout groups plus the opportunity to feedback following the breakout sessions, please see further details below:
Helena Zaum, Industry Solutions Manager from Microsoft will be talking about ‘Digital Innovation in Social Care’:
Technology has transformed the world around us, but as yet it has only had a relatively small influence on how we experience care and healthcare. The opportunities presented by technology to provide more personalised support for people and to underpin services which are oversubscribed are substantial, however critical issues around ethical innovation, digital inclusion and workforce skills remain largely unbroached. During the course of her presentation, Helena will cover some of the potential technology offers to meet the challenges we face, but will also highlight some of the opportunities to take a responsible and inclusive approach to technology in social care.
Panel discussion, Chaired by Chris Gledhill, Chief Executive Officer, PDMS:
– Daniel Casson, Digital Adviser, Care England
– Richard Wild, Chief Information Officer, Manx Care
– Helena Zaum, Industry Solutions Manager, Microsoft
– Peter Northrop, Locality Manager (Yorkshire & Humber/NE), Skills for Care
– Lauren Stacey, Locality Manager (Midlands), Skills for Care
Breakout sessions x 3:
– Challenging the ethical dilemmas of the aggregation of personal health and social care data into management information
– The digital divide – how do we ensure inclusive and accessible health and social care that works for everyone?
– What are the current barriers preventing technology from enabling the health and social care workforce from achieving their full potential?
DURATION: 2 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 £254, 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:

Professor Dean Fathers DL
Dean has held a portfolio career for over twenty five years combining senior roles across the commercial, public and University sectors. Dean started his commercial career in logistics with Pioneer, TNT and Abbey Hill BMW before becoming a serial entrepreneur and developing an international business base. He continues to hold a portfolio of commercial roles, currently being the Chair of Progress Care, a Non-Executive Director of NeedleSmart and an advisor to the Boards of several organisations primarily in the health and digital technology sector like OxeHealth and PDMS. A commercial mentor on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur’s programme, Dean further supports commercial healthcare organisations through his role on the Board of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, where he Chairs the Healthcare Strategic Advisory Board, sits on the Innovation Council and also represents the GLLEP on the Midlands Engine’s Health Board. Dean became a Professor in the Practice of Healthcare Management at Cass Business School in 2010 and Chaired the Centre for Healthcare Enterprise. He is currently Chair of both the Centre for Organisational Resilience and the Lincoln International Institute for Rural Healthcare at the University of Lincoln where he is a Professor of Resilience. He is also a Professorial Fellow of the Institute of Mental Health and an Honorary Professor in Healthcare Leadership at the Nottingham University Business School. In addition to being the Chair of separate Acute, Community and Mental Health NHS Trusts, Dean has also Chaired NHS commissioning bodies. With a strong interest in leadership, workforce development and digitisation, Dean has held roles on ancillary NHS bodies such as the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network, NHS Providers and the NHS Leadership Academy, supporting numerous national and regional initiatives. He remains an Independent Director of the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman, is a Lay Member of the Academy of Health and Care Science’s Regulatory Board, where he is also a Life Science Industry Registry Council member too, and finally is Chair of the Midlands Medilinks’ Digital Health Special Interest Group.

Helena Zaum, Local and Regional Government Industry Lead for Social Care and Integrated Care, Microsoft UK
Helena is passionate about the positive impact which technology, sensitively applied, can have on communities and cities of the future. Technology embedded in the fabric and infrastructure of our lives should help improve our day to day experiences, but it must do so in a way which helps us build a strong sense of community with those around us, and encourages a shared sense of ownership about our immediate environment, and our impact on those further afield. Digital technologies can also transform our ability to deliver person centred care and health in the community and at home. Helena’s remit at Microsoft involves looking at how technology can help transform public services, particularly integrated health and social care. During her ten years at Microsoft, Helena has worked in various public sector focused roles, working with a mixture of start ups and major commercial organisations serving the public sector and with local government customers in the UK on their digital transformation activities. Prior to Microsoft, Helena managed a number of large change programmes and is well versed in the importance of the people side of change and transformation.

Chris Gledhill, Chief Executive Officer, PDMS
Chris co-founded PDMS in 1993 with a mission to help organisations get the maximum value from information technology and their associated data assets. His experience lies in recognising the business benefits that can be achieved by effective use of information technology to make services cheaper, safer and more convenient. He attended Manchester University and Cranfield Institute of Technology and gained his Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and passion for technology, has recently been re-elected as an SME representative on the techUK Central Government Council. Chris also sat on the Advisory Panel as part of an Independent Review of the Isle of Man health and social care system conducted by Sir Johnathan Michael in 2019. Chris has a particular interest in Digital Health and citizen centric services – putting the individual at the core and designing digital services to help improve a patient’s experience and outcomes. Chris is passionate about the benefits that organisations and individuals can achieve through good software engineering. However, he believes that technology is rarely the best starting point, it’s all about understanding the problems and achieving positive outcomes.

Daniel Casson, Adviser on digital transformation, Care England
Daniel is Care England’s social care transformation and partnership building consultant. He was for 12 years head of business development at Jewish Care, a social care organisation which provides a broad spectrum of care from nursing and residential care to home care and social work services. His focus is on integration with a special interest in digital pathways for integration of health and social care. He woks with innovators, social care providers, local authorities, the NHS, regulators and other health bodies to embed digital transformation and innovation in their everyday work. He is also part of the Digital Social Care Team, working on the NHS Digital-financed programme to support care providers to transform digitally, and recently drafted the PPP paper The future of social care: Turning rhetoric into reality under the chairmanship of Damian Green. He writes a regular blog for Care England and co-hosts the Talking Care podcast. He is a governor of the Alder Hey Foundation Trust.

Richard Wild, Chief Information Officer, Manx Care
Born and raised on the Isle of Man, Richard Wild graduated from the University of London with an MSc in Advanced Computer Science and began his career at Demon Internet in 1994 as a computer programmer. With expertise in internet development, he subsequently moved to California and worked with one of the world’s largest e-retailers as Chief Technical Architect. Returning to the UK in 2002, Richard became the Lead Security Architect at the Cabinet Office and moved to the Department of Health in 2004. In this role, he became a respected expert in confidentiality, privacy and information risk management. He was a trusted advisor to Dame Fiona Caldicott, the National Data Guardian, and was the Director of her two Caldicott reports on confidentiality and data security. Returning to the Island in 2015, Richard joined the Department of Health and Social Care and was lead author of its ‘Health and Social Care in the next five years’ strategy published that year. He moved to the Cabinet Office in 2017 as Executive Director of Government Technology Services, before joining Manx Care in January 2021 as Chief Information Officer.

Peter Northrop, Locality Manager (Yorkshire & Humber/NE), Skills for Care
Peter is one of Skills for Care’s Locality Managers, working to support adult social care employers to deliver what the people they support need and what commissioners, and regulators expect. We do this by helping employers get the best from their most valuable resource – their people. Our practical support helps leaders and managers recruit, develop and lead their staff, retaining them from entry level through to senior leadership and management roles. Skills for Care’s role is to work with employers, Government, and partners to ensure social care has the right people, skills, and support required to deliver the highest quality care and support, now and in the future. Our role is to respond and adapt to the emerging trends and needs within social care, using data and evidence to drive forward widescale change. We provide best practice, tools, resources, and intelligence to support workforce recruitment, capabilities, and culture. All of our work is collaborative.
Peter’s background is as a registered social worker, having qualified in 1982 and he maintains his registration to date. He has worked with children and families, older people, and as an approved social worker in Mental Health. Peter has worked at Skills for Care for the past 15 years engaging with employers from Local Authorities and the Private, Independent, and voluntary sectors.

Lauren Stacey, Locality Manager (Midlands), Skills for Care
Prior to joining Skills for Care, Lauren worked in various roles in further and higher education before discovering her passion for adult social care while working as a support professional in community services for adults with learning disabilities. Lauren then worked as part of the external workforce team at Leicestershire County Council where she specialised in social care recruitment and retention, with a special interest in digital marketing for recruitment. Lauren now volunteers at a community service for adults with learning disabilities alongside her role as a Locality Manager for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire at Skills for Care.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Midlands Health and Life Science Symposium
2021-11-24 09:00 - 16:30 | National Conference Centre Birmingham, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EJ, United Kingdom
Sponsored by Midlands Engine Health

The Midlands Health and Life Science Symposium event will shine a light on the powerhouse of Health and Life Sciences research strength that is the Midlands, as well as the role it can play in supporting the delivery of national innovation policies, achievement through the place agenda and adoption/innovation within the NHS. The incredible collaborations that delivered over £53 million of cutting-edge research in the fight against COVID-19, will bring together stakeholders from across the Midlands region with interests in Health and Life Sciences research, local strategies, innovation.
Today, the Midlands is home to:
– the highest number of Medical Technologies companies of any region in the UK (pumping £1.6bn into the UK economy pa)
– 14% of all UK Life Sciences employment (30,565 jobs)
– 2 of the 3 largest UK NHS Trusts
– the 2nd largest Clinical Trials cluster in Europe
– 7 leading Medical Schools (producing over 20% of the UK’s medical students)
– a stable, ethnically diverse population of over 10 million citizens (making it the ideal test bed for global health and multimorbidity interventions)
This event will bring together academic, business and clinical experts, alongside civic and regional leaders from the Midlands and beyond to highlight what the region has to offer and to explore how excellence can be harnessed to address global healthcare challenges for increased wellbeing and productivity.
Confirmed keynote speakers:
– Sir John Peace, Chairman, Midlands Engine
– Professor Dame Anne Johnson, President of The Academy of Medical Science
– Professor Andrew Morris, Director, Health Data Research UK
– Dr Louise Wood, Director of Science, Research and Evidence, Department of Health and Social Care and Co-lead of NIHR
Programme
Speaker Biographies and Breakout Session details
Delegate List

Why you should attend:
In addition to learning about our exciting Health and Life Sciences expertise and the role that innovation can play in levelling up the economy, we are also expecting 300 delegates, providing an excellent networking opportunity with those in Health and Life Sciences. Delegates will hear about:
– The work the Midlands is doing to tackle health inequalities and to support the levelling-up agenda
– The nationally leading cutting-edge Health and Life Sciences research being delivered in the Midlands in topics such as Diabetes, Imaging, Advanced Therapies and Biobanks
– How academic, industry and NHS partners across the region are collaborating, including best practice and opportunities to get involved
– Investment Opportunities such as the National Rehabilitation Centre and the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus
– Speakers will be drawn from UKRI, government departments and the NHS
Companies joining us for the exhibition are:
– Accelerate Associates
– Achiever Medical
– Birmingham Health Innovation Campus
– Callisto Life Science Partners
– Dignio
– Fluidigm
– Guardtech Cleanrooms
– HORIBA Medical
– Hospital Services Limited
– i3 Simulations
– Life Science Group
– Medical Technologies Innovation Facility
– Medilink Midlands
– MI Health
– Miltenyi Biotec
– National Institute for Health Research
– Wren Healthcare
Please note, all exhibition opportunities have now sold out – view the exhibition floor plan and exhibitor details here.

The Big Ask 2021 – Pitching Session 1:15-2pm:
During the lunch and networking break the stage will be open for booked 5-minute pitches with your Big Ask. We have some dynamic and interesting requests from our community to present, as we are hoping we can get relevant connections and link-up’s which will lead to some great collaborations and partnerships. Details of which will be shared soon.
This event is brought to you by MI Health, event managed by Medilink Midlands.

Venue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance:
– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times
– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates
– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air
– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day
– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby
– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets
– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event
– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event
You can read the National Conference Centre, Birmingham’s ‘Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020 and beyond’ document online here.
In addition to the above we will closely monitor any updates/changes from government and will keep delegates and speakers updated
Travelling to the National Conference Centre, Birmingham:
The conference centre is centrally located at J6 of the M42, follow signs to The National Motorcycle Museum from all approach roads. Using postcode B92 0EJ, there are 1000 free parking spaces on site, including charge points for electric cars and disabled parking. If travelling by train Birmingham International is a 5 minute taxi drive. For full travel details, please see here.

WEBINAR: An update on current changes to MDR, IVDR & Role of the Person Responsible (PRRC)
2021-11-17 10:00 - 11:30
The next MedTech Regulatory Special Interest Group (SIG), hosted by regulatory affairs expert Ben Jacoby, from Cambridge RA Ltd, will provide a comprehensive update on the current Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) landscape, plus an overview of the requirements and practical considerations needed within a company to meet regulatory compliance.
The next MedTech Regulatory Special Interest Group (SIG), hosted by regulatory affairs expert Richard Young, from AcclaimBiomedical Consulting Ltd, will provide a comprehensive update on the current Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) landscape, plus an overview of the requirements and practical considerations needed within a company to meet regulatory compliance.
Ben will be joined by Anne Jury, a regulatory affairs consultant with over 18 years experience in the medical and diagnostic healthcare products industries, and Alexander Pearce, Educo Life Sciences, well experienced in helping medical device professionals develop their skills and knowledge through learning and development.
During the presentations, they will cover:
– Introduction to current changes to requirements MDR & IVDR
– ISO13485 minimum Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements
– Clinical Evidence
– General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR)
– Lay Users (individuals who do not have formal education in a relevant field of healthcare or medicine display)
– Roles of the Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC)
– There will be time at the end of the presentations for a Q&A session. Please submit any questions in advance for the panel to discuss during the presentation on the online booking form.
CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
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 £190, 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 and 30 minutes
Speaker Profiles:

Ben Jacoby, Director, Cambridge RA Ltd
Ben is an experienced regulatory consultant who has worked with clients in the diagnostic, medical device and pharmaceutical industries to help them bring innovative products to market. He provides regulatory and strategic guidance on EU, UK and US issues to clients. Core competencies include technical files, Clinical studies; EU and UK legislation including IVD’s, companion diagnostics and medical devices; EU legislative requirements for instruments; and classification of devices. With more than 25 years of experience in regulatory affairs, he was a European-authorized representative at Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics (a Johnson & Johnson company at the time). He is an effective partner in project management and in achieving goals and deadlines. He is a skilled and persuasive communicator with clients and colleagues at all levels; and flexible and adaptable to changing environments and business needs. Ben has a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of London.

Alexander Pearce, MBA | Director of Educo Life Sciences
Alexander is the Director of Educo Life Sciences, designing learning programmes to meet the needs of life science professionals. He is a specialist in learning product development and was previously Product Manager for a leading Life Science training organisation. He has extensive knowledge of learning pathways, content creation and digital training solutions and was responsible for managing a portfolio of over 300 courses. He was instrumental in designing and delivering online learning solutions.
Alexander is a firm believer that technical training can be delivered in an interactive and impactful way to avoid it being repetitive and boring. He believes training solutions that combine online learning tools and techniques with face-to-face learning delivers greater improved skill retentions and performance.
Alexander has a BSc in Medical Physiology and an MBA from the University of Leicester.

Anne Jury, Director of Anne Jury Associates, Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs Consultancy
Anne Jury is a consultant and trainer in medical devices EU & UK regulatory compliance and quality assurance systems. Starting out as a company microbiologist for Smith & Nephew Textiles Anne went on to work for Notified Bodies, BSI and then TÜV Product Service as a lead auditor and later as UK Regional Manager.
Anne has run her own consultancy business since 2000 providing medical device regulatory support to companies ranging from research institutes and start-up companies to SMEs and multi-national market leaders. Anne was one of the founders and visiting lecturers to the MSc in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs run by TOPRA and Cranfield University where she was also an external examiner from 2009 to 2012. Anne is also a course leader for Educo Life Sciences, the learning and development specialist, since 2020. Anne is Vice-President of Team-PRRC, a non-profit organization set up in March 2020 to support individuals in the role of PRRC under the EU medical device regulations.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2021-11-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Room SCT153, Birmingham City University, Seacold Building, City South Campus - School of Health Sciences, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TN
The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday 16 November from 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm.
Hosted at the School of Health Sciences, at Medilink patron Birmingham City University, City South Campus.
Following the formal presentations, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors.
You will also hear from our members sharing their recent experiences and how they have benefited from their membership.
At the end of the formal proceedings, guests will have the opportunity for an optional tour of the School of Health Sciences facilities (4pm-4:30pm).
We’re looking forward to seeing our members in person and hope you can join us.
Please note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM.
To book your place, please complete the online booking form below.
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