Medilink Midlands

Med in Ireland 2017
2017-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Royal Dublin Society, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Med in Ireland is Ireland’s largest medical technologies event and a high-profile showcase for the entire spectrum of the Irish medical technologies sector. On the day, companies which serve the MedTech sector through medical devices, sub-supply, precision engineered components, diagnostics, connected health, healthcare providers, and research & development will exhibit to an International audience.
Who will be there?

70 indigenous Medical Technology companies from Ireland
Government agencies and academic institutions supporting the Irish MedTech sector
Over 250 international companies coming to meet Irish MedTech companies
High calibre Keynote speakers from organisations such as Boston scientific, Medtronic, Numerof & Associates, The Dubai Health Authority and Partners Healthcare System
Senior executives from the largest MedTech companies in the world

What to expect

Network with a range of exhibiting Irish MedTech companies

An opportunity to conduct site visits with exhibiting companies
Arrange one-to-one meetings with Irish MedTech companies
Get an insight into the trends in the MedTech sector from our keynote speakers
A showcase of the Irish MedTech Sector and the support available to Irish companies
Hear about exciting innovations in Irish MedTech companies
Learn about medical technology research in Ireland’s Higher Education Institutes

You can find out more about Med in Ireland by visiting the event website.
This event is by invitation only. Medilink members are invited to attend Med in Ireland free of charge, with all travel and accommodation costs also covered.
For eligibility and booking enquiries please contact Sheila O’Loughlin.

STERIS AST Ireland Sterilisation Training
2017-10-17 09:30 - 2017-10-18 16:30 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Northgate street, Co. Atholne, Ireland
Join STERIS this Autumn for their Sterilisation Training, where industry experts will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of the medical device sterilisation process, including guidance on understanding the technology processes, compliance & regulations, and validation for routine processing.
These two exclusive events have limited places available to enable opportunities for audience participation, workshops and networking/speaking to the experts.
17th OCTOBER 2017 – Ethylene Oxide Training Day
EO Seminar Topics Include:

Introduction to Ethylene Oxide
Application of Technology
Cycle Design
Validation & the EO Process
Routine Processing
Regulations
Practical aspects of product validation

18th OCTOBER 2017 – Irradiation Training Day
Irradiation Seminar Topics include:

Choosing the correct technology (from design concept to market)
Introduction to Radiation
Radiation Units
Compliance
Gamma
Electron Beam
Qualification (sterilisation dose validation, establishing maximum acceptable dose)
Routine Processing & Maintenance of validated Process

The need to understand and compare the available technologies and take into account the regulatory requirements is essential for any manufacturer of sterile devices. The relationship between manufacturers and sterilisation providers is an important element in assisting with the production and supply of products to Customers. With over 40 years experience, STERIS, a global supplier of outsourced sterilisation services, is uniquely positioned to provide expert insight into sterilisation technologies.
Seminar Fee:

Ethylene Oxide Training Day: €500 + VAT per person
Irradiation Training Day: €500 + VAT per person
Two Day Sterilisation Training: €800 + VAT per person

Bookings must be secured by Purchase Order to be supplied at least 4 weeks prior to seminar date.
The deadline for booking is Friday 29th September.
Cancellations after 13th October will be charged.
To find out more about the event or register your place, please click here.

How to fund and protect your R&D
2017-10-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Potter Clarkson LLP, The Belgrave Centre, Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG, United Kingdom
Potter Clarkson and TBAT Innovation invite you to attend their interactive breakfast seminar, providing you with topical information in the form of three bitesize presentations:
1. Maximising your R&D Tax claim – Hints and Tips
Sam Stephens, Director of TBAT Innovation Ltd, will guide youthrough the key aspects of the UK R&D Tax scheme for both large organisations and SMEs, providing hints and tips to help you maximise your claim.
2. Accessing the right grants for product development – Did you know £450m in UK grant funding is available for SMEs?
Sam Stephens will also discuss the UK’s highly competitive grant funding scene, forthcoming Innovate UK grants and how you can increase your chances of securing them and, equally as important, what not to do. With £450m in UK grant funding available for SMEs, this session is a “must attend” for anybody looking to fund a new and exciting project.
3. Top Tips for an effective IP strategy
Deborah Maxwell, Associate Patent Attorney at Potter Clarkson will be discussing how an effective IP Strategy can help you attract further investment, whilst taking full advantage of R&D tax relief benefits and ensuring you choose the right IP protection available to you.
Networking and 1-2-1 Q&A sessions
Following the seminar, the specialist team from Potter Clarkson LLP and TBAT Innovation Ltd will be on hand to help answer any questions. If you would like to book a 1-2-1 Q&A session with the specialists, please register your interest when booking your place and a representative will be in touch regarding the topics you would like to discuss.
Event Timings
8:00 – Registration and light breakfast
8:30 – Seminar begins
9:30 – Networking and 1-2-1 Q&A sessions
10:00 – Close
To register your free place, please click here to be taken to the booking site.

Healthcare UK Roadshow
2017-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | University of Birmingham, Winterbourne House, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
The Healthcare UK Roadshow will highlight the commercial opportunities available internationally for UK healthcare suppliers. The Roadshow will put you in direct contact with healthcare experts that can help you to navigate global markets and explore the feasibility of exporting.
The Roadshow event programme will include:

an introduction to Healthcare UK, their work and how they can support you to take a commercial approach to enter international markets
tailored break-out sessions in the core healthcare areas of; digital health, infrastructure, education & training and clinical (cancer, diabetes, mental health and integrated & primary care) – to identify your capacity and capability for successful entry to international markets
cultural and local market considerations – what you need to know when doing business abroad showcasing success stories from other healthcare providers who are already exporting
1-2-1 meetings with trade experts to find out about commercial opportunities relevant to your organisation

Tailored breakout sessions
As part of the event delegates will be given the opportunity to join tailored sessions covering:

Clinical (Cancer, Diabetes, Mental Health, Integrated and Primary Care)
Digital Health
Infrastructure
Education and Training

Who should attend?
Senior decision-makers from UK healthcare organisations, either currently exporting or considering exporting for the first time.
Register Now
High levels of demand are expected so please book your place soon- click here to register.

Rehacare Düsseldorf 2017
2017-10-04 09:00 - 2017-10-07 17:00
The Rehacare is one of the world’s leading international trade fairs for rehabilitation, prevention, care and inclusion. It takes place once a year in Dusseldorf and looks back on 30 years of expertise. The fair is the information and communication platform for people with disabilities, with need of nursing care, for the elderly and the chronically ill people. Whether mobility and daily living aids, outpatient or inpatient care aids, communication equipment, barrier-free living concepts or sports, travel and leisure ideas, visitors of the Rehacare will find everything under one roof.
It forms an ideal platform and communication and information gathering place for industry leaders, innovative newcomers of products and services as well as for social organizations, self-help groups and non-profit institutions that want to received detailed information regarding the latest developments, products, services and trends of the industry, to develop new business relationships and to establish business contacts. A rich program with a congress, various forums and topic areas and a world for children round off the exhibition offer perfectly.
To find out more about Rehacare and register as an exhibitor or delegate, please click here.
There is the opportunity to exhibit at a fraction of the cost under the Medilink UK pavilion. There are also government grants available to eligible companies; to find out more about this opportunity please click here.

Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG)
2017-10-04 09:00 - 13:30 | The Nottingham Belfry, Mellors Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY, United Kingdom
The next Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) is taking place in Nottingham. The theme for this SIG is “technologies for rehabilitation”.
This free to attend event is being 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.
The programme includes presentations on:
– Using gaming technology to produce low cost interventions for independent rehabilitation post stroke
– Using motion-based gaming platforms to measure objective health outcomes: application in clinical trials
To find out more, see the programme and speaker biographies on the links below.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

European Forum for Procurement of Healthcare Innovation
2017-09-28 08:30 - 2017-09-29 16:30 | Centre Etoile Saint Honoré, 21-25 rue Balzac, Paris, 75008, France
Business to Business meetings, conferences and workshops between European buyers and innovative companies in the healthcare sector.
Programme
Thursday 28th September
8:30-12:00 Conference- Healthcare: Innovation public procurement in Europe
EHPPA (European Health Public Procurement Alliance) and its members presentation
Purchasing, innovation, R&D projects: feedback from organisations’ members
12:00-14:00 Cocktail- Networking lunch
14:00-18:30 Business to Business meetings: buyers to suppliers
Technical workshops: Innovation in healthcare
Country specific workshops
18:30 Networking drink
Friday 29th September
8:30-12:00 Business to Business meetings: buyers to suppliers
12:00-14:00 Cocktail- Networking lunch
14:00-16:30 Business to Business meetings: buyers to suppliers
To see the full event information including booking fees and how to register, please click here.

Big Data Corridor: Drop-in data surgery for business series
2017-09-27 16:30 - 19:00 | 134B New Street, Birmingham, B2 4NS
Big Data Corridor is a grant funded support programme that aims to accelerate businesses use of data to drive growth and development. Whether you are looking to increase productivity, improve your competitiveness or develop new products and services, Big Data Corridor provides access to specialist support.
Why Visit?

Meet the experts and discuss how your business can take advantage of a bespoke support package to innovate using data and be a part of tomorrow’s business world today.
Little or no experience of using data? Assistance to develop knowledge and skills. Learn how to use information to benefit your company.
Already know what you are doing? Technical expertise and business advice to accelerate your product development and/or business plans.
Programme
16:30-16:35 Registrations
16:35-16:40 Welcome and introduction from Birmingham City Council’s new CIO, Peter Bishop
16:40-16:45 An overview of Google’s Digital Garage
16:50-17:20 Find out more about the Big Data Corridor
17:20- close Speak to the experts to find out how you can receive expert support and benefit from this opportunity, followed by pizza and drinks, sponsored by our partners GoogleUK
For more information or to register your place, please click here, or email bigdatacorridor@birmingham.gov.uk

STERIS UK Technical Seminar
2017-09-26 09:30 - 16:30 | The Woodland Grange Hotel, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6RN
Join STERIS for a one day seminar where their industry experts will help attendees gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between sterilization and medical device design, validation, manufacturing and packaging.
This exclusive event has limited places available to enable opportunities for audience participation, workshops and networking/speaking to the experts.
To mark the relaunch of STERIS Laboratories, we are offering a FREE 15 minute laboratory consultation for attendees to discuss your validation or analytical needs.
Seminar Topics Include:

Keynote speaker Anne Jury, Anne Jury Associates: New EU Medical Device Regulations and priorities/implications for manufacturers
Mary Rijksen, STERIS AST Quality Director: ISO13485:2016 – top priorities to consider
Mark Botting, STERIS Laboratories Director: STERIS Laboratories/ISO 17025
Jenni Tranter, STERIS AST Senior Marketing Manager: Workshop 1 – Dose establishment and routine monitoring
Tony Sollis, STERIS AST TechTeam Technical Manager: Workshop 2 – Radiation (Gamma/EO) validation challenges
Keith Beaumont, STERIS AST TechTeam Manager: Workshop 3 – EO validation challenges

The need to understand and compare the available technologies and take into account the regulatory requirements is essential for any manufacturer of sterile devices. The relationship between manufacturers and sterilization providers is an important element in assisting with the production and supply of products to Customers.
With over 40 years experience, STERIS, a global supplier of outsourced sterilization services, is uniquely positioned to provide expert insight into sterilization technologies. This sterilization seminar will provide a valuable overview of the available technologies as well as guidance on understanding the factors needed to take into account when considering sterilization.
Seminar Fee:

£250 + VAT if you register by 31 August
£295 + VAT if you register by 22 September

To find out more information or register your place, please click here.

Refocus on Recovery 2017
2017-09-18 12:00 - 2017-09-20 13:00 | Nottingham Conference Centre, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
Refocus on Recovery 2017 is the largest regular scientific conference in the world on recovery for people with mental health problems. This truly international conference will present world-leading research about how people can live well with illness. Its aims are to advance the field of recovery research and to offer you the opportunity to become part of an international community of influence.
With keynote speakers from across the world:

UK (Steve Gillard, Isabella Goldie, Jayasree Kalathil, Anu Singh, Mike Slade)
India (Manoj Kumar)
Canada (Kwame McKenzie)
Germany (Jasna Russo)
Norway (Mark Hopfenbeck)

We will also hear from Jenny Edwards (Chief Executive, Mental Health Foundation) and Ruth Hawkins (Chief Executive, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust).
For the three previous London conferences, around 500 people came from 25 countries. This year it’s coming to Nottingham, right in the middle of the country with great road, rail and air links. It will even be opened by the world-famous Sheriff of Nottingham!
It will be a great opportunity for learning and networking. As well as hearing from world-class keynote speakers and a choice of over 100 parallel talks, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in the lively creative and social programme, which features exciting opportunities such as the boomwhacker percussion energiser event, a ‘Story Shop’ offering a range of stories from people with lived experience, the Nottingham People’s Choir, the MAD space, a Gala Dinner and lots more.
Main conference themes:

Recovery for different groups
Prevention of mental ill-health
Re-situating recovery
Allocating resources

Before the conference, there is also the chance to attend Expert Workshops: Developing a national transformation programme; using co-development techniques to shape digital projects in mental health; Coaching for recovery; drums and spears – decolonising recovery; and building on cultures of peer support. These are held on the morning of 18th September.View the full programme here.
For booking information or to register your place, please click here.

Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group (SIG)
2017-09-13 09:00 - 13:30 | Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 6DL, United Kingdom
The next Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group (SIG) is taking place on Wednesday 13 September in Nottingham. The theme for this SIG is: Hands, Surfaces and Devices: Let’s Decontaminate!
This free to attend event is being 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.
The programme includes presentations on:
– Surface decontamination – Time for change? Every generation needs a new revolution
– The piercing cost of pseudomonas
– Decontamination of Reusable Medical Devices
– Plus 5 minute presentations during the collaboration forum
To find out more, see the programme and speaker biographies on the links below.

Event Documents:

Progamme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

MediWales GDPR & Cyber Security Workshop
2017-09-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Swansea University, School of Management, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea, Wales, SA1 8EN, United Kingdom
Join MediWales and Geldards for this workshop providing key advice on the new GDPR framework.
Event Programme
9:30am
Registration
10:00am
“Data Protection & GDPR Overview for the Life Sciences Sector” – Lowri Phillips & Helen Snow, Partner and Senior Associate at Geldards LLP
So what is the GDPR? The Information Commissioner has called it a “game changer for everyone”. The GDPR is the new EU data protection framework which harmonises standards across all Member States. The GDPR will directly apply in the UK from 25 May 2018. As an organisation in the Life Sciences Sector you will not only be dealing with personal data but you are also likely to be processing sensitive personal data or special categories of data such as genetic, biometric or health data, which is given additional protection under the GDPR. Although May 2018 may seem like a long way off, there is much to be done in terms of preparation. Once it comes in it will have an immediate impact and certain breaches could result in fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover. It is, therefore, something that should be on your radar now.
11:15am
Coffee Break
11:45am
“The role of the Data Protection Officer, Cyber Security and Data Breach Reporting” – Matthew Phillips, Data Protection Officer at Alert Logic
Under the GDPR it is a requirement for organisations whose core activities consist of processing special categories of data on a large scale to appoint a DPO. Matthew Phillips, Data Protection Officer at Alert Logic, will discuss the responsibilities and requirements of the DPO under the GDPR and will consider the importance of Cyber Security in the post GDPR era of mandatory breach reporting.
12:30pm
Lunch & Close
This workshop is free to attend, for more information or to register your place, please click here.

Medilink East Midlands Summer BBQ
2017-09-07 16:00 - 22:00 | Welbeck Hall, Welbeck Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QW
Our annual Summer BBQ will provide excellent opportunities for members and non-members to network in a relaxed environment.
Timings and format for the event are:
4pm – Registration, Drinks and Networking
5pm – Welcome by Darren Clark, Chief Executive, Medilink EM
5:15pm – Sponsor presentation by Shakespeare Martineau
5:30pm – Food will be served
Our Summer BBQ is sponsored by Shakespeare Martineau, who are Patrons of Medilink EM. Shakespeare Martineau have one of the few life sciences specific legal teams in the country. To find out more visit www.shma.co.uk.
Event Documents:
Delegate List

MPD Training Course: Risk Management
2017-09-07 09:30 - 16:30 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
Risk Management has been a recurring theme over the last 20 years and the MedTech sector has matured. We have now reached a stage where risk management has become a central mechanism for systems operating in this industry sector.
Risk Management is a fundamental step for medical device manufacturers to demonstrate compliance to the EU Medical Device Regulations, ensuring the safety of patients and users. Since the introduction of the ISO14971:2012 there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the implementation of the new standards, by medical device manufacturers.
This course will explore the requirements of ISO14971:2012, also touching upon what documentation is required.
Join this course to find out more about:

The methodology in design and product management
What considerations should be taken when running this process?
How this vital information should be used, along with other critical elements

This course is aimed at leading Risk Management Teams, Quality Regulators, Senior Managers and those that want to develop their knowledge in Risk Management.

To find out more information or register your place, please click here.

bioConclave 2017
2017-09-06 08:00 - 2017-09-07 17:00 | Pennington Manches Cooper LLP, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Big Challenges need Big Ideas, therefore this year we are bringing new exciting projects, case studies, technologies and Innovations which are creating impact in the field of Genomics, Big Data, Connected Care and Healthcare Games Globally.
bioConclave 2017 will explore how these ideas are driving R&D, the diagnostics and treatment of diseases today and in the future.
The audience will hear views from industry leaders, experience technologies in the exhibition demonstrations, meet and network with leading academics, investors and industry innovators.
The programme, taking place in London, will include:

6th September 2017- Main event in London
7th September 2017- One say delegation visit to major healthcare and Life Sciences hub in Birmingham, hosted by Alta Innovation, BioHub Birmingham and University of Birmingham

To find out more about this event or book your ticket, please click here.

*MEDILINK MEMBER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE*
To receive 25% off the ticket price, please email info@medilinkem.com and copy in rekha@economicpolicygroup.com. Medilink EM will then confirm your membership.

Leicester Executive Development Workshop: Winning in the Crowd Economy
2017-09-05 09:00 - 2017-09-06 17:00 | College Court Conference Centre, Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3UF
The School of Business are pleased to introduce the Leicester Executive Development Workshop series, bringing contemporary issues facing managers into focus.
Crowd based assets, accessed through techniques like crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, open innovation and other disruptive models of engagement outside of the organisation, are increasingly demonstrating sustained value. Some regard them as the business models of both the now and the future, but to win and thrive in this new circumstance requires that we develop new understandings, adopt new approaches and acquire new competencies.
This workshop is for you if you are interested in how our engagement with social media is changing the way we innovate, manage resources, support communities and develop businesses.

You are invited to the first workshop in the series ‘Winning in the Crowd Economy’ – for further information including fees or to register your place, please click here.

MPD Training Course: European Medical Device Directive (MDD) Basics and Transition to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
2017-09-05 09:00 - 16:30 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
This one day training course by Medilink East Midlands together with Medical Device Consultancy (MDC) will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the European MDD and MDR basics and the differences between the two.
Find out what impact the MDR will have and the key considerations you need to be aware of, including all timescales.
This training course will also cover:
– How to classify your Medical Device
– How to choose the Conformity Assessment Routes under the MDR
– Compiling your technical documentation for a Medical Device
– How to label your Medical Device
– Clinical Evaluations of Medical Devices in the EU
The final session of the course will cover key considerations for the MDD to MDR Transition, including suitable action plans.

To view the programme and further information click on the Event Brochure PDF below.
Event Documents:
Event Brochure
Delegate List

Accessing European Research & Innovation Funding
2017-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Austin Court Conference Centre, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP
EEN in partnership with Innovate UK invites you to participate in an Accessing European Research & Innovation Funding event to find out how European funding programmes can help take your innovation to the next level.
This FREE event will offer targeted information on EU funding for innovation, as well as advice and top tips from experts to help you write your application with confidence.

What’s in it for your business?

Learn about the opportunities currently available
Listen to UK companies on how they have benefited
Get the best possible advice from experts on writing a strong application
Learn first-hand about what the evaluators are really looking for

Programme Overview:

Introduction to European funding programmes- Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and Eurostars
Programme overview, key considerations for applying, National Contact Point support
Top tips for success- Understanding the evaluation process and financial implications for SMEs
Innovation support- Funding advice, internationalisation support and unlocking innovation management potential through the Innovate2Succeed programme
Share your experiences and ask questions to the panel of experts

For further information on this event or to register your interest, please click here.

Technology Collaboration Workshop: SBRI Healthcare Funding for Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
2017-07-26 09:30 - 13:45 | Park Inn Nottingham, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT, United Kingdom
Attend this interactive Technology Collaboration Workshop in Nottingham and find out about the SBRI Healthcare Funding for Cancer Screening & Diagnosis. This workshop will provide:
– An introduction to SBRI Healthcare
– Details of the cancer call
– Sandpit discussion
– Summary and discussion on possible SME bids
– The opportunity to hear about the support that is available to SMEs through Medilink East Midlands from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
This free to attend event is being 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.
For more information, click on the programme and speaker profiles below.
The workshop will be delivered in partnership with SBRI Healthcare and the East Midlands Academic Health Network.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

Tapping into the Chinese Market
2017-07-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
This International Trade workshop will provide you with the opportunities and information to make entering the Chinese market possible. The workshop will present a model for how businesses can access the Chinese market whilst keeping risk to a minimum. This model will help to identify appropriate Chinese partners and investors, provide advice and support on the medical sector and give access to office, R&D and manufacturing facilities.
Covered topics will include:

An introduction to the Chinese medical sector
The drivers (central and regional policy, demographics etc) behind the expanding medical sector
Opportunities for British companies
Doing business in China
Identifying the support available

Delegate Fees:
Medilink members: FREE
Non-members: £25
This workshop is designed for companies interested in exploring business opportunities in China. To book onto this event and for more information please click here.

Preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation - What you should be doing now
2017-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Shakespeare Martineau Offices, Waterfront House, 35 Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3DQ
All businesses need to prepare themselves for when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes in to force in 2018 and it will completely change how companies can use their business data.
Join us at this breakfast event for a great opportunity to find out about what you should be doing.
This event will be hosted and presented by one of our patron members; Shakespeare Martineau, the event will specifically include:
– Reasons for the new Regulation
– Key concepts provided for by the new Regulation
– Differences with DPA regime
– Practical impact on businesses/employersSee the confirmed programme and speaker profile on the links below.

Event Documents

Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

NHS England's Innovation & Technology Payment (ITP) - A clear route to market for industry
2017-07-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Canalside, The Cube, Mailbox District, Birmingham, B1 1RN
Find out how the NHS can fast-track commissioning of YOUR MedTECH, diagnostic or digital technology and gain accelerated uptake for your innovation.
Following the announcement of NHS England’s new ‘Innovation & Technology Payment (ITP)’ that will help NHS Trusts and CCGs to quickly spread new evidence-based innovations from the MedTech, diagnostic and digital sectors across primary, secondary and mental health care from April 2018 for a period of one year, this event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the ITP and the clear ‘route to market’ it will provide for industry.
Why should I attend?
-Find out how your product might become an ITP product
-Find out how your business can apply to the ITP
-Meet the successful ITT NIA Fellows
-Hear from Rob Chesters Innovation Lead at NHS England, lead for the ITP programme
-Learn more about the medical devices and digital platforms that will be eligible to apply
To find out more and to book your free place, please click here.

MediWales 25th Anniversary Party
2017-07-14 18:00 - 23:00 | Novotel Cardiff, Schooner Way, Cardiff, CF10 4RT
MediWales members and invited guests are very welcome to join MediWales for their Silver Anniversary. The party will be held at the Novotel in Cardiff on Friday 14 July from 6pm until late.
It’s free to attend but please register online – you can do so here.

ON Helix
2017-07-13 08:00 - 18:30 | Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA
One of the key issues described by many researchers is how to overcome the innovation gaps on the translational research pathway. This includes identifying barriers on which to concentrate, finding funding and meeting the right networks.
ON Helix is a must-attend translational research conference for the life science industry and academia. This one day event aims to inform delegates of how to turn early stage inventions and ideas into innovative health treatments. It will present the UK landscape of the business environment, funding, scientific and clinical research excellence and will be a unique knowledge-sharing environment between academia and business. It will combine keynote presentations from high profile global leaders, practical information, exceptional world class case studies and plenty of space for networking.
Why should I attend?
As the largest membership organisation in Europe for the sector, One Nucleus has very strong engagement with the life science and healthcare sector nationally and internationally so is perfectly placed to ensure the attendance and engagement of key stakeholders in translational research. The feedback both from our exceptional Advisory Board and widely throughout the business and academic community has been unanimously positive about this event – its concept, objectives and the platform it will create.
Who should attend?

Biotech and healthcare company senior executives
Academic technology transfer executives
Pharma business and research development directors
Life science investors
Technical and professional service providers
Scientists working in translational research or medicine

The following key-note speakers have been announced:

Sharon Vosmek, CEO, Astia
David Tapolczay, CEO, MRC Technology
Sara-Jane Dunn, Microsoft

To view further information including the full event programme, delegate fees and how to regsiter, please click here.
*SPECIAL OFFER* Medilink members can receive a 10% off the standard ticket price; please contact us here for a discount code.

Enhancing wellbeing, transforming lives together
2017-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 | King Power Stadium, Leicester City Football Club, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL, United Kingdom
Attend this exciting event to develop new research ideas to improve older people’s wellbeing.
Who is the event for?
Anyone with an interest in transforming the lives of older people: researchers, clinicians, older people and their carers and companies/organisations who provide support and services.
What will happen?
You will work together in interdisciplinary teams to develop ideas for new research to improve the health and wellbeing of older people. These ideas will be judged by an expert panel, and at the end of the day the successful people will be awarded seed-corn funding to begin this research.
To register for this event or you would like further information, please email Katie Bell or call 0116 201 3881.

Regmed Europe
2017-07-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, 17 Boulevard Jourdan, Paris, 75014, France
Get registered to meet key European stakeholders in the field of regenerative medicine!
Why participate?

Get information about the ongoing regenerative medicine issues
Learn about the major European ecosystems
Get the chance to present your innovative projects
Meet the European actors in your field and build international partnerships

Target audience: companies, universities, research organisations and patient assoiations from Europe and beyond
Main topics: Cell therapy, gene therapy, biomaterials and tissue engineering
To find out more information or register your free place, please click here.

Webinar: The importance of dose prediction for early drug development
2017-07-06 15:00 - 16:00
XenoGesis is joining forces with Juniper Pharma Services to present a webinar on the importance of dose prediction for early drug development.
Gaining a thorough understanding of the chemical and pharmacological attributes of a drug substance through preclinical studies is paramount for providing an effective dosage form for first-in-human clinical trials. Yet often insufficient consideration is given to ‘knowing the compound’ before selecting a presentation for clinical evaluation. In particular, an accurate prediction of an appropriate dose range is vitally important for adopting the most appropriate formulation strategy for the compound. If the formulation is not suitable to deliver the required quantity of the drug then the outcome of the clinical trial may be compromised.
Juniper Pharma Services and XenoGesis work together successfully to provide an integrated biopharmaceutics service offering. The unique combined approach helps to remove the gap between ‘chemical’ and ‘biological’ to provide the most effective drug delivery solutions.
Graham Trevitt joins Rob Harris to provide an insight into how our joint, consultative approach to drug development can help in understanding the absorption and clearance characteristics of a drug substance and how these properties will influence dose prediction and selection of an appropriate formulation strategy.
To find out more or register for the webinar, please click here.

MPD Training Course: The Challenges and Heartaches of Clinical Trials
2017-07-06 09:30 - 13:30 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
Join Medilink West Midlands and industry expert Alex Toft for an insight into Clinical Trials, scientific advice and the challenges that you may come up against. This workshop will help you to overcome these challenges, so come along with any questions you may have for the Q&A session at the end.
Covered topics will include:

A brief overview of the various phases of clinical trials
Scientific advice and the different approaches of the FDA and EMA- mitigating strategies
The pitfalls and challenges with your hospital selections and appointments; here and overseas
The curved balls from your toxicological programme and the challenges
Making sure you are CMC ready to support your trials
Anecdotal ethical committee challenge in overseas markets
Your CRO – friend or foe

Booking
Medilink Members: £10
Non-members: £25
For more information or to register your place, please click here.

The Ear Foundation Annual Open Day
2017-07-01 13:00 - 16:00 | The Ear Foundation, Marjorie Sherman House, 83 Sherwin Road, Nottingham, NG7 2FB, United Kingdom
Join the Ear Foundation for their family open day- an opportunity to learn more about their services, meet the team and meet the manufacturers whilst enjoying food, entertainment and games!
The day will include:

BBQ
Magic Show
Cakes
Raffle
Arts and Crafts
Tombola
Bouncy Castle
Face Painting

Plus FREE Hearing screening and Hearing aid repairs.
If you are able to donate anything to help on the day, or you’d like to attend, please contact Jo Collinson at The Ear Foundation.

Power Up! General Data Protection Regulation- are you ready?
2017-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Building, BioCity Nottingham, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF
In 2018, new data protection rules will completely change how companies can use their marketing data. Join V Formation for an informative seminar covering the new rules, along with practical guidance on how to ensure your marketing data is ‘GDPR-ready’.
This Power Up event will explore topical issues to help you understand how your organisation can remain competitive. Join this seminar to understand:

What does GDPR mean for marketing?
Planning for GDPR- best practice ideas and what should you be doing now?
How marketers can use GDPR as a force for good
GDPR from a legal perspective

During the event, there will also be the opportunity to share challenges and ideas with your peers.
This event is free to attend: for further information or to register your interest, please email Jemma.
