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SUMMARY:Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:Medilink UK is working closely with Rapid News\, organisers of Med-Tech Innovation Expo. Plans are continuously being worked on to provide a safe environment for both exhibitors and visitors. We continue to plan ahead\, and continue to monitor all Government guidelines.\n\nMed-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical design and manufacturing technology. Discover the latest machines\, technology\, products and services while networking with designers\, engineers\, innovators and manufacturers from across the medical and healthcare sector.\nHear from industry leaders\nMed-Tech Innovation Conference\, in association with Medilink UK. The Med-Tech Innovation Conference is now the UK’s key annual summit for medical device OEMs\, with a programme that offers high-level thought leadership from the sector’s biggest names.  Produced by Medilink UK\, the Conference stage has played home in the past to leading figures from Boston Scientific\, Roche Diagnostics\, NHS England\, Innovate UK\, and the MHRA to name just a few.\nLearn 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. \nExhibit – increase visibility\, credibility and sales\n– 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. \n– 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. \n– 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.\nMedilink members receive a 15% discount on exhibition stands \nCurrent confirmed Medilink members exhibiting as part of the Medilink UK Pavilion\, B70/B88:\n– Accelerate Associates\n– BHIB Insurance Brokers Ltd\n– Bluefrog Design\n– Commala Ltd\n– Kaleidoscope Data Privacy Consultants\n– Lucid Group\n– Oxford Product Design\n– The Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator \nYou will find many other Medilink members exhibiting throughout the expo\, along with the Medilink UK stand – B80\, so please come along and catch up with the Medilink team. \nClick here to view the current online interactive expo floor plan. \n*****Limited pod spaces still available on Medilink UK Pavillion exhibition stand******* \nTo find out more on exhibiting please click here to email Sarah Orme\, Rapid News. \nFind out more on the show and the benefits click here
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/med-tech-innovation-expo/
LOCATION:NEC Birmingham\, Hall 2\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Medilink UK Healthcare Virtual Business Awards 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next virtual Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2021 and celebrate the very best of UK Life Sciences companies. \nThe awards demonstrate the regional depth and national reach of Medilink UK by recognising the achievements of the regional Medilink awards winners for 2020-2021. \nJoin us for an afternoon of virtual celebrations\, be entertained and take the opportunity to celebrate with the best of the best in the life sciences sector\, whilst forming new connections with leading professionals on a unique virtual networking platform. \nIntroducing our host for the afternoon\, Stuart Goldsmith.\n \nStuart Goldsmith’s infectious\, amiable banter and effortless charm has seen him become an international award-winning comedian and writer. He’s also the host of the hugely popular Comedian’s Comedian podcast in which he interviews some of the biggest names in live comedy on their experiences performing\, the writing process\, and life on the road. \nOften candid\, frequently clever\, but always good-natured\, as well as becoming a fixture on the live circuit\, Stuart has appeared on Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled and ITV’s Show Me The Funny where he reached the semi-finals. He has warmed up for the Graham Norton Show and written for Radio 2’s Out to Lunch. \n  \n  \nWe are proud to bring you these awards in the following categories: \n– Start-Up Award \n– Export Achievement Award \n– Collaboration with the NHS Award \n– Innovation Award \n– Outstanding Achievement Award  \nFor the full list of finalists click here \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \nTimings: 4pm-5:30pm Award Ceremony\, online networking until 6pm \nDial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nNote: These national awards are managed by Medilink Midlands on behalf of Medilink UK\nIf you have any queries relating to the awards\, please click here.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-uk-healthcare-virtual-business-awards-2021/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T110000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: UK Life Sciences – Opportunity to discuss Government policy with the Office for Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team covering the sector\, are eager to hear the views of Life Sciences businesses on what more the Government can do to support the growth and advancement of the sector. \nIn this session\, the Office for Life Sciences will present on current Government policy in relation to the Life Science sector\, and outline the Government’s future plans for the sector. OLS are also very keen to hear from individuals and firms in the sector about what more the Government can do to support the sector. \nThe insights gained from this webinar will be fed back to Government Ministers and inform future Government policy making in relation to the Life Sciences. \nThis is an interactive session\, with plenty of opportunity for questions\, limited presentations\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE\n  \nSpeaker Profile: \n Alex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-uk-life-sciences-opportunity-to-discuss-government-policy-with-the-office-for-life-sciences/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T110000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The final furlong – your clinical trial data and top tips on regulatory submission
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next in the series of our Clinical Trial Special Interest Groups with Afortiori Development\, at this webinar “The final furlong – Your clinical trial data and regulatory submission. Top tips on getting ready for regulatory submission”. \nWhen a trial finishes\, the ultimate goal is to have usable data that can be presented to regulators to make your case for your product’s approval. Join us to understand the key considerations you’ll need to be aware of when getting your data ready for regulatory scrutiny. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nThis free to attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n\nChaired by: Dr Nicola Wall\, Chief Executive Officer\, Afortiori Development\nNicola 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. \n\nGreer Deal\, Director\, Global Regulatory Services \nGreer has over 25 years’ experience in the life science sector and 15 years ago when her husband\, Bobby Deal\, identified a gap in the market\, she co-founded Global Regulatory Services (GRS) and more recently\, as part of the company’s expansion\, they also established Med-Di-Dia in Ireland. Operating at the forefront of technology GRS is a specialist organisation with worldwide coverage providing solutions to the global life science industry focusing on regulatory affairs\, quality compliance and innovation. With a worldwide network of professionals\, GRS is able to support companies with emerging\, novel technologies from foods to herbals\, medical devices to IVDs\, pharmaceuticals to regenerative therapies and borderline medicinal products. Greer is passionate about raising the profile of regulatory professionals and highlighting how regulatory affairs is a critical part of a product’s journey from concept to commercialisation and beyond.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-final-furlong-your-clinical-trial-data-and-top-tips-on-regulatory-submission/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T124500
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Food Supplement Special Interest Group (SIG): Sleep - a holistic approach\, where nutrition and supplementation have a role to play
DESCRIPTION:With COVID-19 restrictions being eased for business events\, we are pleased to be able to offer this in-person event. Please see details below regarding COVID-19 compliance.  \n  \n***Registration for this event is now closed****\nThe next Food Supplements Interest Group (SIG) will take place in-person on Thursday 7th  October.  The SIG will discuss Sleep – a holistic approach\, where nutrition and supplementation have a role to play. \nTopics to be covered: \n*Sleep – some truths and myths explained \n*Differentiation between food supplement claims and medicinal claims \n*Traditional herbal remedies – why are these so different? \n*Botanical food supplements – what are they and how can I use them? \n*What is a systems biology approach? \n*How are the principles of system biology applied in the world of nutrition? \n*A review of known nutrients used for sleep claims using a systems biology lens \n*Melatonin medicine or food supplement? \n*Dietary considerations \nTo book\, please complete the online booking form below. Due to social distancing\, places will be limited. Your application will be reviewed and a member of the events team will be in touch to confirm your place. Unfortunately due to the number of places available\, we are only able to offer one place per organisation. \nThis free to attend event will be held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project.  This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £255\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \n  \nPROGRAMME \nSPEAKER PROFILES \nDELEGATE LIST \nThe venue and all participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times. Please see further information below regarding COVID-19 compliance at the venue. \nWe are Pioneer Group\, Nottingham (formerly BioCity): \nWe are Pioneer Group is accessible by car\, train and bus as it is a City Centre venue\, on-site parking is not available for delegates\, however the Motorpoint Arena Car park is available and located behind the buildings\, for details and the address see here. \nVenue and event – COVID-19 Compliance\n– 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\n– Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms\n– An NHS QR code for delegates to check in on will be available\n– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event\n– The room will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates\n– All rooms will have hand sanitiser nearby\n– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets\n– Individual boxes will be provided for lunch – with options for Meat eaters\, Vegetarian\, Vegan and Gluten Free
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/food-supplement-special-interest-group-sig-sleep-a-holistic-approach-where-nutrition-and-supplementation-have-a-role-to-play/
LOCATION:We are Pioneer Group Nottingham\, Innovation Building\, (formerly BioCity)\, Pennyfoot Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 1GF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T110000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - WEBINAR: The significant risks & trends affecting the life science sector in a post covid world
DESCRIPTION:Join this Medilink Midlands webinar in partnership with BHIB Insurance Brokers for an insight into the current significant risks and trends affecting the life science sector in a post covid world. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nConsidering the risks & exposures of Virtual Care services\n\n–How to manage and mitigate risks. \n\nCyber risks & ransomware\n\n–How to manage the devastating threat of ransomware. \n\nThe covid effect and hard insurance market in 2021\n\n–Explore the latest issues & trends in the insurance market & how best to navigate these. \nYou will also be given the opportunity to ask your questions directly to the panel in a Q&A session. \nDuration: One hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nAndy Hall\, Corporate Insurance Broker\, BHIB Insurance Brokers \nAndy has worked in the insurance industry for 22 years and for the last 3 years has headed up the specialist cyber risks division at BHIB insurance brokers working closely with clients and their IT teams to evaluate cyber security risks and recommending the appropriate risk management and insurance solution to meet their needs. \n  \n  \nFurther profiles to follow
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-significant-risks-trends-affecting-the-life-science-sector-in-a-post-covid-world/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T130000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON Event: Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) showcase & on-site tour
DESCRIPTION:[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]\nWith COVID-19 restrictions being eased for business events\, we are pleased to be able to offer this in person event.  Please see details below regarding COVID-19 compliance. \n[/box] \n**REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED**\n \nThis in-person event in partnership with  MTIF will provide an opportunity to find out more about the services available to companies looking to develop medical technologies and an opportunity to embark on a tour of the newly finished research and development building located at Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus. \nThe event will provide: \n-An overview of MTIF and the capabilities on offer \n-A review of the partnership with Anthony Nolan Cell and Gene Therapy \n-An introduction to one of MTIF’s strategic partners\, the Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit \n-Opportunity to tour the facility – featuring laboratories\, clean rooms and an extensive range of specialist equipment available for use by SMEs \n Nottingham Trent University are Proud Patrons of Medilink Midlands\, to read more please click here. \nPlease Note: Whilst this event is free to attend\, spaces are limited and priority will be given to members of Medilink. \nPROGRAMME \nSPEAKER PROFILES \nDELEGATE LIST \n  \nVenue \nMTIF research facility is based at Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Clifton Campus\, four miles from the city centre. There is a bus route that stops directly outside the facility. On-site parking is available. SAT NAV directions\, please use postcode NG11 8NS. For a map and directions please CLICK HERE. \nVenue and event – COVID-19 Compliance\n– 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\n– Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms\n– An NHS QR code for delegates to check in on will be available\n– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event\n– The room will be laid out with relevant spacing between delegates\n– All rooms will have hand sanitiser nearby \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medical-technologies-innovation-facility-mtif-showcase-on-site-tour/
LOCATION:Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF)\, Clifton Campus\, NTU\, Clifton Lane\, Nottingham\, Nottinghamshire\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T113000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Introduction to NHS Market Access
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\nJoin our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshop\, Introduction to NHS Market Access\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). \nCombined\, the two sessions will give innovators key insights into the complexities of the NHS and wider healthcare ecosystem as well as the support available to help you to introduce your health technology product or service into the NHS. \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded 45 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe webinar will cover: \n– The NHS Structure \n– Understanding pathways and cash flow \n– Getting your message right \n– What support you can expect from the AHSN \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Thursday 21st October. \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.  \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \n\nSPEAKER PROFILE:  \nLive Q&A Chair:\n \nSuzanne Horobin\, Head of Innovation Exchange\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nPre-recorded Webinar:\nNicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \nNick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this\, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers\, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors\, from both the sales and marketing side\, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region . \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-introduction-to-nhs-market-access-3/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211027T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211027T113000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: 10 months on from Brexit- where are we now?
DESCRIPTION:Ten months on from Brexit – we are seeing a set of challenges and opportunities facing the life science sector\, a time of technological change across fields like biotech\, medtech and AI. \nAmong the specific challenges are the new\, dual systems for mainland UK and Northern Ireland\, with NI needing to apply regulations flowing from Brussels. Sales in NI may require new Economic Operator arrangements\, for example.\nAlongside these challenges\, the UK is finding its feet in developing its own systems and structures. Opportunities like a more flexible and permissive regulatory model\, involving acceptance of goods approved elsewhere subject to proportionate\, risk-based controls\, could see a reduced regulatory burden\, especially for smaller innovators. The fresh approach proposed in the Taskforce on Innovation\, Growth and Regulatory Reform report offers a prospect of real benefits to industry. \nBusinesses across the sector also continue to face challenges and opportunities in recruiting and retaining talented staff. These include the new (but continually) evolving points based immigration system\, competition for the best people\, and staff engagement – all in the context of new ways of working as we begin to emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown. \nJoin Mills & Reeve at this webinar to hear from James Fry\, Isabel Teare and Tracy Yates as they consider the above challenges plus providing the opportunity for you to ask questions. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nJames Fry\, Head of Life Sciences and Partner at Mills & Reeve\nJames 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. \n\nIsabel Teare\, Senior Legal Adviser at Mills & Reeve\nIsabel Teare is a Senior Legal Adviser at Mills & Reeve. She started her career in molecular biology\, and focuses on all aspects of life sciences law and regulation. \n\nTracy Yates\, Consultant\, Mills & Reeve \nTracy is an employment lawyer since with a business focused immigration specialism since. She has a wide experience of changing economic\, political and legal environments. She provides support and advice to leading regional organisations including those in the life sciences sector. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-10-months-on-from-brexit/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211102T133000
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SUMMARY:*Cancelled *Virtual Workshop: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. \n  \nJoin the second of our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshops\, Is your Business Case NHS Ready?\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). \nThe challenge as innovators and companies selling to the NHS is often that when you have a product that improves patient outcomes and saves cost you still cannot get it adopted by the NHS. This is frequently because there isn’t a fully developed business case. \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded 40 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe webinar will cover: \n– What a business case is\, what is its purpose and why is it so important? \n– Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated? \n– How to construct a good business case \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Tuesday 2nd November. \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending\, by close of play on Monday 1st November \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \n  \n  \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink East Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \nLIVE Q&A PANEL: \nJulian Patel\, Commercial Manager\, EMAHSN (CHAIR) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nTim Robinson\, Commercial Director\, EMAHSN \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSPEAKER PROFILE (WEBINAR): \n \nNicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \nNick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this\, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers\, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors\, from both the sales and marketing side\, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region – as well as marketed throughout the UK and abroad\, providing wealth creation opportunities across the East Midlands.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-is-your-business-case-nhs-ready-2/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Digital Technology and the Future of Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how digital technologies have been used during the pandemic and consider the potential for driving change in health and social care provision. \nThe potential of ‘big data’ approaches are increasingly being recognised\, and the value of people’s data signatures as indicators of activity\, well-being\, and broader social trends is being explored in various healthcare settings. \nHosted by Medilink Midlands\, this webinar will feature speakers from De Montfort University’s Digital Health research team and partner organisation Howz. Howz is a member of TSA\, the industry body for Technology Enabled Care (TEC)\, representing the largest industry specific network in Europe and bringing together a growing membership of organisations across local government\, health and the private sector. \nKey areas explored at the webinar will include:\n• Findings from an ongoing project on using a smart-meter app to detect electricity usage patterns within the home\, and the potential to identify significant changes in an individual’s physical ability.\n• Capacity for digital technology to enhance health and well-being.\n• The long-term trends of digital technology in healthcare. \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the LLEP area and is open to all. \n  \nSpeaker Profiles \n  \n \n  \nDr Simon Oldroyd\, Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor \nDr Simon Oldroyd became Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor in April 2019. Prior to this he had been PVC/Dean for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences since February 2015 and Deputy Dean to the faculty since October 2011. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nProfessor Bertha Ochieng\, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, DMU \nBertha Ochieng is Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences\, De Montfort University. A key aspect of her research is in examining digital solutions that support development of integrated models of health and social care and community engagement. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nProfessor Ivan Browne\, Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council \nIvan Browne is the Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council and has been spearheading the local response to COVID 19 in the City.  He is a professor of public health practice with De Montfort University and has a particular interest in the potential of digital technologies to improve population health and wellbeing. \n  \n  \n  \n \nLouise Rogerson\, Chief Operating Officer\, Howz \nLouise Rogerson is a physiotherapist with 18 years experience working within the NHS as a frontline clinician\, operational service manager\, and latterly as a commissioner.  As a commissioner Louise was responsible for development of healthcare service pathways at a population level including stroke\, palliative care\, and CVD.  Seeing the data available to her as a commissioner Louise realised that more needed to be done to fill the data gap for older people to enable access to support services before they hit crisis point. \nAs Chief Operating Officer for Howz\, Louise is responsible for the customer experience\, building partnerships\, project management\, and team development. Howz describes the daily routine for an individual through smart meter data and other sensors and aims to detect changes earlier.  Louise is part of the Surrey NHS project management team providing expertise in both development and implementation of remote monitoring.  Louise also continues to run her own practice as a physiotherapist with a special interest in neurology and older people. \n  \n  \n This webinar is part of Leicester Business Festival 8-18th November. For further details please click here. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-digital-technology-and-the-future-of-healthcare/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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SUMMARY:Pharma Integrates 2021
DESCRIPTION:Focused on pharma and healthcare senior leadership \nBroadcast live online on the 16th of November 2021\, Pharma Integrates is a unique event bringing together pharma and healthcare leaders across the pharmaceutical pipeline to address their needs\, to share insights and create debate on crucial topics that influence the future of patient outcomes. \nThis year the three core themes for the event are: \nPeople – How do we ensure our people have the right skills and support to succeed? How do we develop the best partnerships and engage with patients? \nProcesses – How can we adapt our processes to accelerate the development and delivery of medicines? \nPredictions – How can we predict future pharma needs and prevent the next pandemics? How can we use the current focus on pharma to demystify medicines? \nMEDILINK MEMBERS OFFER: As a partner of Pharma Integrates\, Medilink have secured a limited number of complementary tickets for Medilink Members. Please contact us by 17:00 on 11 November 2021 to obtain a promo code to obtain your free ticket – click here. \nPlease note: The complimentary tickets are on a first come\, first served basis. Registrations cannot be accepted after this date of 11 November. \nTo find more information\, register and to view the agenda and high-profile speakers\, please click here.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/pharma-integrates-2021/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday 16 November from 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm. \nHosted at the School of Health Sciences\, at Medilink patron Birmingham City University\, City South Campus. \nFollowing the formal presentations\, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors. \nYou will also hear from our members sharing their recent experiences and how they have benefited from their membership. \nAt 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). \nWe’re looking forward to seeing our members in person and hope you can join us. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. \nTo book your place\, please complete the online booking form below.  \n[popup_trigger id=”2016″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \nOnce your booking form has been received a member of the events team will be in touch to confirm your place\, please note this is not an automated system
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Room SCT153\, Birmingham City University\, Seacold Building\, City South Campus - School of Health Sciences\, Westbourne Road\, Birmingham\, B15 3TN
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T113000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: An update on current changes to MDR\, IVDR & Role of the Person Responsible (PRRC)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nBen 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. \nDuring the presentations\, they will cover: \n– Introduction to current changes to requirements MDR & IVDR\n– ISO13485 minimum Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements\n– Clinical Evidence\n– General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR)\n– Lay Users (individuals who do not have formal education in a relevant field of healthcare or medicine display)\n– Roles of the Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC)\n– 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. \nCLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\nThis 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. \nPlease 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. \nDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutes \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nBen Jacoby\, Director\, Cambridge RA Ltd\nBen 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. \n \nAlexander Pearce\, MBA | Director of Educo Life Sciences\nAlexander 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.\nAlexander 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.\nAlexander has a BSc in Medical Physiology and an MBA from the University of Leicester. \n \nAnne Jury\, Director of Anne Jury Associates\, Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs Consultancy\nAnne 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.\nAnne 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.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-an-update-on-current-changes-to-mdr-ivdr-role-of-the-person-responsible-prrc/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Midlands Health and Life Science Symposium
DESCRIPTION:                                                        \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Midlands Engine Health \n \n  \nThe 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. \nToday\, the Midlands is home to: \n– the highest number of Medical Technologies companies of any region in the UK (pumping £1.6bn into the UK economy pa)\n– 14% of all UK Life Sciences employment (30\,565 jobs)\n– 2 of the 3 largest UK NHS Trusts\n– the 2nd largest Clinical Trials cluster in Europe\n– 7 leading Medical Schools (producing over 20% of the UK’s medical students)\n– a stable\, ethnically diverse population of over 10 million citizens (making it the ideal test bed for global health and multimorbidity interventions) \nThis 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. \nConfirmed keynote speakers: \n– Sir John Peace\, Chairman\, Midlands Engine\n– Professor Dame Anne Johnson\, President of The Academy of Medical Science\n– Professor Andrew Morris\, Director\, Health Data Research UK\n– Dr Louise Wood\, Director of Science\, Research and Evidence\, Department of Health and Social Care and Co-lead of NIHR \nProgramme \nSpeaker Biographies and Breakout Session details\nDelegate List\n \nWhy you should attend:\nIn 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:\n– The work the Midlands is doing to tackle health inequalities and to support the levelling-up agenda\n– 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\n– How academic\, industry and NHS partners across the region are collaborating\, including best practice and opportunities to get involved\n– Investment Opportunities such as the National Rehabilitation Centre and the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus\n– Speakers will be drawn from UKRI\, government departments and the NHS \nCompanies joining us for the exhibition are:\n– Accelerate Associates \n– Achiever Medical \n– Birmingham Health Innovation Campus \n– Callisto Life Science Partners\n– Dignio \n– Fluidigm \n– Guardtech Cleanrooms\n– HORIBA Medical \n– Hospital Services Limited\n– i3 Simulations\n– Life Science Group\n– Medical Technologies Innovation Facility \n– Medilink Midlands\n– MI Health\n– Miltenyi Biotec \n– National Institute for Health Research\n– Wren Healthcare\nPlease note\, all exhibition opportunities have now sold out – view the exhibition floor plan and exhibitor details here.\n \nThe Big Ask 2021 – Pitching Session 1:15-2pm:\nDuring 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. \nThis event is brought to you by MI Health\, event managed by Medilink Midlands.\n\nVenue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance: \n– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times\n– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates\n– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air\n– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day\n– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby\n– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets\n– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event\n– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event\nYou can read the National Conference Centre\, Birmingham’s ‘Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020 and beyond’ document online here.  \nIn addition to the above we will closely monitor any updates/changes from government and will keep delegates and speakers updated \nTravelling to the National Conference Centre\, Birmingham: \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/midlands-health-and-life-science-symposium/
LOCATION:National Conference Centre Birmingham\, Coventry Road\, Bickenhill\, Solihull\, B92 0EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Exploring Digital Innovation & Integration for Health and Social Care
DESCRIPTION: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: \nHelena Zaum\, Industry Solutions Manager from Microsoft will be talking about ‘Digital Innovation in Social Care’: \nTechnology 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. \nPanel discussion\, Chaired by Chris Gledhill\, Chief Executive Officer\, PDMS:\n– Daniel Casson\, Digital Adviser\, Care England\n– Richard Wild\, Chief Information Officer\, Manx Care\n– Helena Zaum\, Industry Solutions Manager\, Microsoft\n– Peter Northrop\, Locality Manager (Yorkshire & Humber/NE)\, Skills for Care\n– Lauren Stacey\, Locality Manager (Midlands)\, Skills for Care \nBreakout sessions x 3:\n– Challenging the ethical dilemmas of the aggregation of personal health and social care data into management information\n– The digital divide – how do we ensure inclusive and accessible health and social care that works for everyone?\n– What are the current barriers preventing technology from enabling the health and social care workforce from achieving their full potential? \nDURATION:  2 hours \nThis free to attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £254\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease 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. \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nProfessor Dean Fathers DL\nDean 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. \n \nHelena Zaum\, Local and Regional Government Industry Lead for Social Care and Integrated Care\, Microsoft UK\nHelena 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. \n\n \nChris Gledhill\, Chief Executive Officer\, PDMS\nChris co-founded PDMS in 1993 with a mission to help organisations get the maximum value from information technology and their associated data assets. His experience lies in recognising the business benefits 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. \n \nDaniel Casson\, Adviser on digital transformation\, Care England\nDaniel 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. \n\nRichard Wild\, Chief Information Officer\, Manx Care\nBorn 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. \n\nPeter Northrop\, Locality Manager (Yorkshire & Humber/NE)\, Skills for Care\nPeter 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.\nPeter’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. \n\nLauren Stacey\, Locality Manager (Midlands)\, Skills for Care\nPrior 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. \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-exploring-digital-innovation-integration-for-health-and-social-care/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED *MPD (HYBRID)Training Course: Product Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances\, this course has now been cancelled.  Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.\nDo 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. \nThis course is designed for those who want to know what the key skills a successful product manager uses in their work.                                \nThe course introduces delegates to:\n– The Basics of the Four Ps: Product; Place; Promotion; and Price\n– The Vital Role of Product Managers and Business Development Managers – planning and creating a future!\n– Where to find and use clinical insights\, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and more with the power of observation and provocative debate\n– Introduction to the work of Professor Robert Cooper – Winning at New Products\n– Market Intelligence System and Sources (MISS) – where to look and what to look for…\n– Knowing the enemy of success – inadvertent bias and how to beat it!\n– The use of SWOT and PESTE Analysis\n– Why Product Launch and Brand Management matter all through the distribution chain\n– Why good marketers can always turn a bad moment into a better moment\n– How to calculate a Worldwide Market and market priorities with confidence!\n– 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\n– 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? \nPlease 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.  \nTo 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: \nEVENT BROCHURE \nDETAILED AGENDA \n\n\n\n\nMEMBER\nNON-MEMBER\n\n\nSTANDARD\n£210\n£300\n\n\nEARLY BIRD OFFER*\n£190\n£270\n\n\nVIRTUAL ATTENDANCE**\n£190\n£270\n\n\n\nAll prices are excluding VAT. \nBooking Details\nOnce 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. \n*EARLY BIRD OFFER – Book before 5pm on Thursday 7 October (please note this offer does not apply to virtual attendance) \n**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. \nYou will have the ability to ask questions directly to our presenter at any point throughout the training course.  \nRefunds 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.  \nHow to find MeetPoint Midlands\nConveniently 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 \nVenue & Event – COVID-19 Compliance \n* 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 \n*Delegates must not attend if anyone they live with have one of the above symptoms \n* The room will be laid out in classroom style with relevant spacing between tables \n*All rooms have a hands free hand sanitiser nearby \n*Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets \n*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 \n*Individual boxes will be provided for lunch – with options for Meat eaters\, Vegetarian\, Vegan and Gluten Free
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/mpd-training-course-product-management-training-4/
LOCATION:MeetPoint Midlands\, Conference Centre\, 28 High Street\, Kegworth\, Derbyshire\, DE74 2DA
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Wearable Technologies in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:The next Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) will take place online\, join us as we discuss Wearable Technologies in Healthcare. \nThis SIG is in partnership with Nottingham Trent University and will be chaired by Professor Philip Breedon\, Professor of Smart Technologies. \nAttend to hear about:\n– Measuring Meaningful Aspects of Health Using Sensors and Wearables\n– Smart Medical Textiles\n– Harnessing body heat to power wearable devices \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE CLICK HERE\nDURATION: 1.5 hours \nThis free to attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.  This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £190\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nSpeaker Profiles:\n \n\nChaired by: Professor Philip Breedon\, Professor of Smart Technologies\, Nottingham Trent University \nAs well as his role at Nottingham Trent University\, Philip is also a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered IT professional. He is a member of the Department of Health’s National Institute for Health Research invention for innovation funding panel and holds a number of journal editorial positions. His research interests and latest projects centre on new and emerging technologies and materials. This includes wearable technologies\, 3D printing of pathological models\, additive and subtractive manufacturing for medical applications\, surgical robotics\, cardiovascular devices\, augmented /virtual/immersive technologies and environments\, the surgical pathway and investigative research related to the utilisation of ‘smart materials’ for medical applications. Through promoting his work and research activities he now works with a number of surgeons and clinicians across Europe. \n\nBill Byrom\, VP\, Product Intelligence and Positioning\, Signant Health\nBill 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. \n \nDr Yang Wei\, Senior Lecturer in Wearable Electronic Engineering\, Nottingham Trent University\nYang 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. \n \nDr Katrina Morgan\, Senior Research Fellow – Optoelectronics Research Centre\, University of Southampton \nWorking 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.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medical-technologies-systems-special-interest-group-sig-6/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185021
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2022
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS GOING AHEAD!\nCOVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE\nMedilink 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. \n***BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED***\n*Please see below for COVID-19 safety measures \nThis 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. \nThe celebration comprises of a drinks reception\, followed by a 3-course dinner with entertainment from our host Justin Moorhouse\, finishing with the awards ceremony. \nThe awards are designed to recognise and promote the excellence that Midlands companies are achieving at the leading edge of the healthcare sector. \nWe have introduced two new categories – for further details  please click here.  Please note the application process is now closed.  \nThe 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. \nCOVID-19 Safety Measures for Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2022\nIn 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: \n\nAlthough not a requirement\, and for the safety of others\, all guests are requested to take a lateral flow test prior to attending the event\nOn arrival at the venue\, face coverings must be worn in all communal areas of the premises\nGuests must wear a face covering when walking to the bar or to use toilets\nFace coverings are not legally required when eating or drinking (standing or seated)\nVenue staff to wear face coverings in all public areas\nHand sanitiser available throughout venue\nTables will be 6ft\, rather than standard 5ft\, with a maximum of 10 guests per table\nReduced capacity/tables in main event room\nBar area for arrival drinks and the main event room both have isolated air conditioning supply\nTo minimise pinch points in both the designated bar area and main event room will be open for the arrival drinks\nTable service available if required for ordering drinks\nTrophies will be handled with gloves on stage\nA lectern mic will be used for winner when receiving their award\nAll attendees are asked to use their discretion when greeting/shaking hands\, and of personal space
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-business-awards-2022/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Nottingham\, Wollaton Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185021
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Biocompatibility\, Practical Applications in the new MDR environment
DESCRIPTION:                                                        \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  \nThe 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. \nRichard will be joined by Philip Clay\, Director and Principal Toxicologist\, Chorley Consulting and they will be covering: \n– Requirements of Annex 1 of the regulation 2017/745\n– A regulatory perspective on existing products\n– ISO 10993 the 2018 issue\n– Biological Evaluation Plans\n– Biological Evaluation reports\n– What Are the interpretations of the requirements being taken by notified bodies?\n– Application and assessment of Biocompatibility for existing products?\n– What are the typical implications for Biocompatibility Rationale and testing?\n– What are the practical constraints?\n– Limitations of existing testing? \nThis 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. \nPlease 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. \nDURATION: 1 hour and 30 minutes \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n \nRichard Young\, Managing Director\, AcclaimBiomedical Consulting Ltd\nRichard 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. \nRichard brings a blend of pragmatism and experience to these disciplines that facilitates insightful problem solving approaches as well as solid solutions. \nRichard’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. \n\nPhilip Clay\, Director and Principal Toxicologist\, Chorley Consulting\nPhilip 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).\nChorley 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. \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-an-update-on-current-changes-to-mdr-ivdr-role-of-the-person-responsible-prrc-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185021
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Thinking Differently for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:                                                        \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n \nInnovation 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.\nThis 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.\nConnect 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. \nBy attending this event\, you will:\n– Learn from some of today’s leading disruptors\, market leaders\, and digital transformers in the life sciences\n– Discover how to create a culture of innovation that extends to all teams\, units\, and levels\n– Engage in highly interactive panel session that connect our speakers to your questions and input\n– Network\, collaborate\, and benchmark with your innovation peers \nProgramme \nSpeaker Profiles \nDelegate List \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £508\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease 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. \nHow to find the venue:\nCharnwood 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. \nVenue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance: \n– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times\n– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates\n– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air\n– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day\n– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby\n– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets\n– Face coverings are not essential\, however anyone who wishes to wear one can do so\n– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/thinking-differently/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T150000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Defining decentralised trials!
DESCRIPTION:                                                        \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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?”. \nThis 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. \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n\nChaired by: Dr Nicola Wall\, Chief Executive Officer\, Afortiori Development\nNicola 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. \n\nCheryl Bailey\, Senior Global Project Manager\, Afortiori Development\nCheryl 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. \n\nTim Davies\, Business Development Manager\, The Medical Research Network\nWith 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. \n\nWessam Sonbol\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Delve Health\nA 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\nmanagement 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.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-defining-decentralised-trials/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185021
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Technical Innovation to support High Quality Care
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar focuses on:\n• Experiences of health and care providers in adopting technology innovation\n• Innovation in action: working in partnership with health and care providers to meet the needs of communities\n• Factors driving change in technology innovation and the implications to health and the care sector \nThis event is part of Leicestershire Innovation Festival. For further details please click here \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n \nStuart Hilton\, Head of Commercial Partnerships\, DMU (Chair) \nStuart 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. \n  \n  \n  \n \nProfessor Bertha Ochieng\, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, DMU \nBertha Ochieng is Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences\, De Montfort University. A key aspect of her research is in examining digital solutions that support development of integrated models of health and social care and community engagement. \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr Tariq Kapasi\, Medical Director –  Willows Health \nTariq 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.” \n  \n  \nSharon Donald\, Business Development Manager\, Medicspot \nAs 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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-technical-innovation-to-support-high-quality-care/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185021
CREATED:20220118T211420Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How the Life Sciences Industry can leverage LinkedIn as a key marketing tool
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nJoin 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’. \nLinkedIn 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. \nThis 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. \nBy attending\, you can learn how to use LinkedIn to help you: \n• Grow an audience of your target customers\n• Create curiosity in your market and build a solid brand reputation\n• Generate hot and engaged leads and enquiries\n• Convert leads into sales FASTER\n• Plus\, much more \nThere will also be an opportunity to put your questions to our presenters in a Q&A session. \nThis free to attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n Robin Bodicoat\, Head of Marketing – Touchlight Genetics \nRobin 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. \n  \n  \n \nCharlie Whyman\, Founder – Curious B2B Marketing \nCharlie 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.\nAn 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.\nCharlie is also an avid adventurer\, cyclist and F1 fan
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-how-the-life-sciences-industry-can-leverage-linkedin-as-a-key-marketing-tool/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Digital Identity Unmasked - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:                                                        \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n\nUnfortunately 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. \nJoin 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 “. \nThe webinar will be chaired by Professor Dean Fathers and will include presentations on: \n– Introduction to Digital Identity\n– NHS Digital – focusing on the NHS login project\, plus a case study\n– Decentralised digital identities\n– Digital identity in action in a digital vaccination system\n– Digital identity in a mental health care app \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £190\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease 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. \nDURATION: 1.5 hours \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nProfessor Dean Fathers DL\nDean 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. \n\n \nChris Gledhill\, Chief Executive Officer\, PDMS\nChris co-founded PDMS in 1993 with a mission to help organisations get the maximum value from information technology and their associated data assets. His experience lies in recognising the business benefits 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. \n\nMatthew Henry\, Senior Project Manager NHS Login\, NHS Digital\nIn 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. \n\nRaja Sharif\, Founder & CEO\, FarmaTrust\nRaja 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. \n\nCliff Kirby\, Founder & CEO\, NeedleSmart\nCliff 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. \n\nPrasannajeet Mane\, Founder & CEO\, Cerina\nPrasannajeet 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. \n\nAdam Wright\, Programme Development Manager\, NHS Providers \nAdam 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.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-digital-identity-unmasked/
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SUMMARY:Surgical Research Society (SRS) Annual Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:All event information can be found at www.surgicalresearch.org.uk\, this page is the facility for online event registrations. \nPlease see rates below: \n\n\n\nTicket Type\nFee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 day Conference + lunch only\n\n\n\n\nMed Student member\n£100\n\n\n\nMed Student non-member\n£120\n\n\n\nTrainee member\n£150\n\n\n\nTrainee non-member\n£170\n\n\n\nConsultant member\n£250\n\n\n\nConsultant non-member\n£350\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference dinner\n£70\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull package (2 days conference\, lunches\, one night hotel\, breakfast\, conference dinner)*\n\n\n\n\nMed Student member\n£250\n\n\n\nMed Student non-member\n£270\n\n\n\nTrainee member\n£300\n\n\n\nTrainee non-member\n£350\n\n\n\nConsultant member\n£400\n\n\n\nConsultant non-member\n£500\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*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. \nRegistration has now closed. \nAdditional hotel information: Should you need to book a stay on Wednesday 23 March at the venues hotel\, please refer to their website here.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/surgical-research-society-srs-annual-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre\, Beeston Lane\, Nottingham\, NG7 2RJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The Future of Data and AI in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:                                                        \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThis webinar; “The Future of Data and AI in Healthcare” is in partnership with The Open University Faculty of Wellbeing\, Education and Language Studies. \nPart 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’. \nThis 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. \nPlease 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. \nDURATION: 1.5 hours \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n\nGaynor Henry-Edwards\, Research Manager\, Faculty of Wellbeing\, Education and Language Studies – The Open University\nGaynor 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. \n\nProfessor Dr Fridolin Wild\, Professor at the Institute of Educational Technology\, The Open University\nIn 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.\nFridolin 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)\nFrom 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. \n\nJames Fry\, Partner – Head of Life Sciences\, Mills & Reeve LLP\nJames 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.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-future-of-data-and-ai-in-healthcare/
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Rehabilitation Technologies: Supporting innovation through Multi-Stakeholder Networks
DESCRIPTION:*Please note that this event is in-person attendance only* \nTechnology 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. \nThis 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. \nProgramme  \nSpeaker Profiles \nDelegate List \nTo 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. \nIn-person attendance only\, this event is not live streamed or available as a recording \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £445\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease 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. \nVenue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance: \n– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times\n– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates\n– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air\n– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day\n– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby\n– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets\n– Delegates/staff are required to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event\n– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-supporting-innovation-through-multi-stakeholder-networks/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Straight to the source – Managing bone infections through non-traditional routes
DESCRIPTION:                                                        \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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”. \nBone 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. \nThis 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. \nPresentations confirmed so far are: \n– Antimicrobial Resistance\, The Silent Pandemic: Academia’s role in managing infections correctly\n– Managing infection correctly: more than prescribing antibiotics\n– Biocomposites: Bringing Calcium to life \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £190\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPlease 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. \nDURATION: 1.5 hours \n\nDr Katie Laird\, Professor of Microbiology and Head of the Infectious Disease Research Group at Leicester School of Pharmacy\, De Montfort University \nKatie 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.\nHer 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. \n~\nDr Ryan Hamilton\, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy\, De Monfort University\nRyan 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.\nIn 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.\nAt 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. \n\nDr Michael Pierides – Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust\nMichael 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.\nHis 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.” \n\nPhillip Laycock\, Technical Research Director\, Biocomposites Ltd\nPhillip 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.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-straight-to-the-source/
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Chasing value in patents - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled \n  \nWe 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. \nJoin 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: \n– what is patentable?\n– where is the value?\n– filing strategies\n– IP management\n– getting a return \nFor further details\, see the programme and biographies: \nProgramme \nSpeaker Profiles \nDelegate List \nHow to find the venue:\nCharnwood 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. \nVenue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance: \n– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times\n– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates\n– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air\n– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day\n– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby\n– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets\n– Face coverings are not essential\, however anyone who wishes to wear one can do so\n– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-chasing-value-in-patents/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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