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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Business Support & Impact Celebration: What's Next
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us to celebrate the fantastic work and achievements that the collective ERDF Projects (INSTILS\, ACTIS and SoLSTICE) have provided by supporting over 400 companies across the region in the last eight years. \nDelivered through Medilink Midlands\, these ERDF Projects have had significant positive impact on the region and the economic growth.  We invite you to join us at Space Park\, Leicester to share the findings and highlight some of the success stories\, built on the funding\, support and advice these companies have received. \nAs part of this celebratory event\, you will hear from: \n\nInterim Chief Executive Officer\, Melanie Davidson on how the three ERDF projects have impacted the region\nCase Study examples of SMEs who have benefited from the project\nMedilink Midlands Innovation Advisers will present on future/current funding opportunities\nLewis Stringer from British Business Bank will present on Finance options from the British Business Bank (see profile below)\nDr Helen Compton from NIHR Coordinating Centre will present on Available NIHR MedTech funding (see profile below)\nPlus more to be confirmed\n\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. \nSpeaker Profiles \n \nLewis Stringer\, Senior Manager\, UK Network – East & South-East Midlands\, British Business Bank\nLewis joined the British Business Bank in October 2016 as the MEIF Senior Relationship Manager\, covering the East and South-East Midlands. The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) is a £250m ‘fund-of-funds’ launched in February 2018 and providing equity\, debt\, small business loans and early stage\, proof-of-concept funding for SMEs across the Midlands. He transferred to the UK Network Team in the Bank as Senior Manager\, covering the East & South-East Midlands and supporting demand-side initiatives\, in October 2018. And has more recently worked on the Bank’s high-profile Covid-19 response initiatives. Lewis has 25 years’ experience in economic development including two years at Capital for Enterprise Limited (the Bank’s predecessor)\, where he worked in the Debt Team on the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme and former RDA legacy funds\, ten years at East Midlands Development Agency (emda) in the Business Investment Team and five years at Nottingham City Council\, where he managed a team and a series of grant\, loan and equity funds\, and investment readiness programmes. Lewis also has over five years commercial and personal banking experience with Lloyds Banking Group. \n \nDr Helen Compton\, Stakeholder Engagement Manager\, NIHR Coordinating Centre\nHelen joined the NIHR in 2016 to lead on stakeholder engagement activity with the charity and medtech communities and provide leadership and delivery for a number of high profile strategic and operational projects across NIHR.  Helen has led business/ governance changes at the science-policy interface with > 9 years research programmes commissioning experience. She developed applied research programmes from end to end to address pressing government and industry needs and has extensive experience working across government departments. Helen has developed the evidence supporting a number of national strategies and presented evidence-based findings at all organisational levels and internationally through the OECD.  Helen is an innovation advisory board member to CW Innovation\, the partnership between Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and the Trust’s charity\, CW+. CW Innovation aims to develop the Trust into a leading real world environment test bed for digital and med tech innovation through partnership with others. \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-business-support-impact-celebration-whats-next/
LOCATION:Space Park Leicester\, 92 Corporation Road\, Leicester\, LE4 5SP\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Harlow: New Horizons in Health Technology & Data
DESCRIPTION:As we move into the second phase of our partnership project with Arise Innovation Hubs at Anglia Ruskin University\, we invite you to join us next month for this online event. \nThe importance of place and how this impacts our ecosystems and places of work is a question of increasing importance. Featuring talks by local experts and key stakeholders\, this session explores the novel opportunity around Harlow and West Essex for innovation and the convergence of data and health technology. In doing so\, we ask: how can we maximise the regional\, national and global impact of our unique combination of location and resources? \nThe session will highlight several projects that are underway and planned for the town\, including the Kao Data Centre which houses the NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer\, the ambitious\, digitally focused redevelopment of the Princess Alexandra Hospital\, and the potential relocation of the UKHSA (formerly Public Health England). The session will consider how these and other local developments make Harlow an exciting prospect and a shrewd choice for innovators and entrepreneurs working at the intersection of data and health technology. \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nBeverley Vaughan\, Innovation Hubs Director\, Anglia Ruskin University \nDr Beverley Vaughan joined the Arise Innovation Hubs as Director in June 2021\, with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector. \nBeverley trained as a clinical scientist in Haematology and worked at Cambridge and London University Hospitals. Beverley has worked in the innovation sector for the last 10 years with roles in Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC)\, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT) and the University of Oxford. \nWhilst at SBC Beverley supported the development of translational research facilities and raised funding from multiple pharma and biotech companies for the Open Innovation Challenge in Neurodegeneration.  At CGT Beverley managed a wide portfolio of project from novel drug discovery spin outs to NHS-led delivery of cell therapy products.  Most recently she was responsible for the delivery of a drug discovery consortium-UKSPINE- pivoting traditional pathways to meet the demands of healthy aging with partners\, Universities of Oxford\, Dundee and Birmingham\, Medicines Discovery Catapult\, The Francis Crick Institute and Sanger Centre Cambridge. \nSince joining Arise as Director\, Beverley has been working on building the life science strategy for their newest hub located on the Harlow Innovation Park\, leading on strategy\, fund raising and partnering activities to build a cluster of expertise within this synapse of the London-Cambridge corridor.  She is also a member of the NC3Rs CRACKIT advisory panel. \n \nNadia Shivji-Brown\, Senior Business Development Manager\, UK Health Security Agency \nPresentation title: Introduction to the UKHSA \nNadia is a Senior Business Development Manager at the UK Health Security Agency. She has a strong background in the life sciences and has worked both in industry and academia. Nadia has a PhD from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from the University of Warwick. \n \nKerry Cella\, Public Health Analysis Team Lead\, UK Health Security Agency \nPresentation title: How the UKHSA uses data to understand the impact of Covid and other infectious disease on the healthcare system \nKerry is the Public Health Analysis Team Lead at the UK Health Security Agency within the All Hazards Intelligence directorate. With a background in crime science\, Kerry has worked across a diverse range of fields in government from Crime to Education and Healthcare. Substantively a Data Scientist\, Kerry leads a team of Health Analysts\, Epidemiologists and Data Scientists analysing health data to understand the impact of infectious diseases on the healthcare system. Kerry is passionate about using data to tell stories that help senior decision makers understand what the current picture is around infectious disease to help them respond effectively. \n \nRod Faul\, Senior Client Director\, Kao Data \nRod Faul started his professional career as a Secondary School Teacher having gained a BEd Hons in Sports Science and Mathematics. His love of teaching\, however\, didn’t go hand in hand with the somewhat meagre financial rewards for such an important role! As such\, Rod has been in IT/Telecoms ever since…through local access services to switchless global networking and latterly the data centre world. Kao Data has given Rod the opportunity to work more closely with the life sciences of OCP/HPC ready deployments\, allowing research to thrive without being hamstrung by the inability to scale! \n \nChris Cook\, Clinical Effectiveness\, Research and Innovation Manager\, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust \nChris has worked in the Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust for 33 years. Her first role was as the Personal Assistant to the Director of Pharmacy & Sterile Services where she focused on governance and helped to set up Clinical Risk Management in the Trust in the 1990s. Chris was subsequently involved in research supported by Culyer funding\, enabling researchers to take their work from the laboratories to the patient bedside. \nSince 2001\, Chris has developed from Research Facilitator through to Research & Development Manager before taking on her current role. Chris has grown the function from a team of just herself and two nurses to a team of nearly 20.  Originally having just five studies on their portfolio to currently having 58 studies open to recruitment and many more with patients in follow up. \nWith a new hospital imminent\, the Trust’s hopes for the future include a wholly digitalised hospital for the patients and the people. \n \nKrishna Gandhi\, Founder\, Psimonix \nKrishna Gandhi is the CEO of Psimonix\, a neurotech R&D company that provides a non-invasive screening method for hormones and neurotransmitter levels. Their method produces nearest to real-time results\, requiring just 2 minutes of EEG data. Psimonix was set up as the result of a discovery made in Krishna’s MSc dissertation project looking at EEG\, neurofeedback\, stress and cortisol in 2008. Since then\, multiple pilot studies have been carried out to investigate the proof of concept of the EEG’s capacity to measure hormones\, neurotransmitters and biomarkers.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-harlow-new-horizons-in-health-technology-data/
LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
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SUMMARY:EMAHSN Innovation Academy – Live Q&A – Module E: Budget Impact and Benefit Analysis
DESCRIPTION:The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to anyone to register. Once registered\, participants will have access to a range of modules\, each including a webinar\, live Q&A session with the experts and online resources. The webinars are on demand\, so can be accessed at any time\, with the live Q&A session for each module being scheduled throughout 2023. \nFor further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to Sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.\nIn this module\, you will explore the importance of understanding value\, along with understanding the desirability and affordability of your innovation. It will help you to take into account the perspective of an organisation considering adopting or supporting your innovation\, including what they would be looking for. This perspective helps you to identify the benefits of your innovation as well as the value versus financial savings. \nAn often ‘ignored’ element in many analyses is the ‘cost’ of change and the ‘cost’ of an innovation\, this is explained and detailed here to articulate why and how these should be calculated to ensure accuracy and also credibility. Desirability and affordability are key traits for your innovation to be a success\, and this webinar makes you think about what traits your innovation has in order to be desirable to customers. \nPresenter\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGlen Howard – Health Analytics Programme Manager\, EMAHSN 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/emahsn-innovation-academy-live-qa-module-e-budget-impact-and-benefit-analysis/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
CREATED:20230531T170829Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How to Develop and Deliver a Successful Marketing Strategy for Life Science Companies
DESCRIPTION:Does your promotional material lack direction and focus? Are you pressured into going straight into tactics without giving real thought to marketing strategy and ‘big picture’ planning? In this Life Sciences Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) webinar\, we will be discussing the core elements of a marketing plan. \nA marketing plan is essential\, not only to help you organise everything that you need to do\, but also to ensure that you think about what you want to achieve. It will help you identify your target audience\, outline what differentiates you from competitors\, ensure your messaging is aligned to your audience needs\, and help you to select the right tactics and channels. Ultimately\, your marketing plan is a roadmap to guide you towards your goals and objectives. Delivered by Robin Bodicoat\, Head of Marketing for Touchlight\, this session will provide you will the tools to develop the most impactful route. \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. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Derby/Notts area and is open to all. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker profile \n \nRobin Bodicoat\, Head of Marketing\, Touchlight Genetics \nRobin is the CIM qualified\, Head of Marketing at Touchlight Genetics\, a London-based biotech company 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.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/how-to-develop-and-deliver-a-successful-marketing-strategy-for-life-science-companies/
LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
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SUMMARY:Why Measurement Matters: How Metrology Supports Commercial and Clinical Impact
DESCRIPTION:SEHTA are very pleased to be working with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) the UK’s National Metrology Institute and a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science\, engineering and technology to bring you this webinar session. \nDate: Wednesday 28th June 2023 \nTime: 11:00 – 11:45 (BST) \nPlatform: Teams \nCost to attend: FREE for SEHTA & Medilink members (including partner Medilink members) \nNon-members: £75+VAT pp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeasurement is critical in enabling companies to innovate\, respond to challenges\, and drive to increase productivity. NPL is responsible for the nation’s measurement infrastructure\, an invisible glue that binds together science and technology and enables progress. \nJoin us to find out more about:  \n– NPL and the role of metrology\, measurement and standards in innovation \n– How NPL expertise and capability can accelerate products and services getting to market \n–  A UK healthtech SME’s experience of collaborating with NPL\, and what this achieved \nAGENDA \n\n\n\nTime\nProgramme\n\n\n  \n11:00 – 11:05\nWelcome & Introduction \nNeil Roberts\, CEO\, SEHTA\n\n\n  \n11:05 – 11:15\n  \nIntroduction to NPL \nLouise Earley\, Strategic Business Development Manager\, NPL & \nMark Hodnett\, Strategic Business Development Manager\, NPL\n\n\n  \n11:15 – 11:30\n  \nSME Case Study \n \n\n\n  \n11.30 – 11.40\n  \nQ & A \n \n\n\n  \n11:40 – 11:45\n  \nConclusions \n \n\n\n  \n11:45\n  \nClose\n\n\n\nSEHTA / Medilink members – click here to register\nNon-members – click here to register
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/why-measurement-matters-how-metrology-supports-commercial-and-clinical-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SEHTA":MAILTO:info@sehta.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Workshop: Transformative Technologies for Neurological Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation Rehabilitation Technologies Network (RTN) is funded through an EPSRC Healthcare Technologies Network Plus award. Its activities are directly connected to the new National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) at Stanford Hall\, which is due to open to patients in 2024. \nThey work with academic and non-academic stakeholders to build and strengthen the Rehabilitation Technologies community and identify requirements and promising new directions for research in this area. If you are interested in joining their Network\, you can become a member by completing the form on their website here. \nThey are pleased to invite members to apply to attend a Grand Challenge Workshop on “Transformative Technologies for Neurological Rehabilitation”. Participants will help identify research priorities and questions of central interest\, as well as potential disruptive technologies and solutions to clinical challenges. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY\nWorkshop Theme: Transformative technologies for neurological rehabilitation \nDate: 5th and 6th July 2023 \nLocation: Jubilee Hotel and Conferences\, Nottingham \nApplication deadline: 5pm\, 8th May 2023 \n  \nUp to £100\,000 of RTN funding will be made available to fund interdisciplinary feasibility studies arising from this workshop. \nTo find out more about their workshops and to apply to attend\, please visit their website. \n  \nIf you have any questions or would like to get in touch\, please contact their Network Manager\, Ginny Birney at rehabtech@nottingham.ac.uk. \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-workshop-transformative-technologies-for-neurological-rehabilitation/
LOCATION:Jubilee Hotel and Conferences\, Triumph Road Jubilee Conference Centre\, Nottingham\, Nottingham\, NG7 2TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: New Health-Tech Support for the Midlands
DESCRIPTION:If you’re involved in the development of emerging healthcare technologies and are working toward commercialisation\, then make sure to join this webinar and hear about upcoming support. \nMedilink Midlands\, Ben Roberts Innovation Adviser will lead the webinar and share details of a UK-wide programme of funding for three regional Innovation Accelerator clusters.  Ben will be joined by Derek Sear\, Business Engagement Manager (School of Chemical Engineering) at the University of Birmingham \nThe programme is focused on addressing the challenges associated with bringing new medical and healthcare technologies into the UK market. It aims to unite universities\, hospitals\, industry and government-funded ‘catapults’ for manufacturing innovation\, helping companies to navigate ‘pinch points’ in the commercialisation process. \nThe purpose of this dynamic programme is to create a cluster of commercial activity\, helping drive economic growth and enhance resilience. They will also ensure that local patients will benefit first from new medical technologies targeted at reducing healthcare inequalities in the region. \nSpeakers \n \nDr Ben Roberts\, Innovation Adviser and Sustainability Champion\, Medilink Midlands \nBen is an Innovation Adviser based in the West Midlands\, specialising in Medtech and Healthtech. Armed with a PhD in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research\, he possesses a strong scientific foundation and a keen understanding of the industry. With one year of experience at Medilink Midlands\, Ben has honed his expertise in driving innovation in healthcare. He is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance patient care while also promoting sustainability in the Medtech and Healthtech sectors. \n\nDerek Sear\, Business Engagement Manager\, University of Birmingham\nAs Business Engagement Manager for the WMHTIA\, Derek fosters relationships between the programme consortium and pioneering Health Tech businesses – helping boost innovation across the region.  Having previously led the University of Birmingham’s DemandHub project\, he has a wealth of experience supporting SMEs in navigating the complexities of the sector and bringing new technologies to the market. \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-new-health-tech-support-for-the-midlands/
LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T130000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Charnwood Innovation Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Companies in the region developing new healthcare technologies can join a series of face-to-face workshops utilising the expertise of the Charnwood Campus team\, Medilink Midlands and the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). Hosting these workshops collaboratively enables companies to have individual confidential discussions regarding the development of new products\, from advice on funding all the way through to engaging with the NHS\, without having to engage with each organisation separately. These workshops have proved extremely popular\, so early booking is advised. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-charnwood-innovation-surgery/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus  Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
CREATED:20230704T095929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T095940Z
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SUMMARY:Managing the Generations: Baby Boomers and Generation X
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing is facing an acute skills shortage with an increasing number of the workforce now being defined as inactive. The sector historically has experienced a higher than average median workforce age\, so it is unsurprising that half of manufacturing businesses expect between 6% and 20% of their workforce to retire within the next ten years. It is critical\, now more than ever\, to that you are managing your experienced staff. \nThis online event will provide unique insight into how to successfully manage baby boomer and Generation X colleagues in your workforce. In this session you will hear expertise from Make UK\, our partners and manufacturing business exemplars. Sharing personal experience and success on this topic. \nAttend this event to understand… how to successfully manage an ageing workforce and your more experienced staff. \nIdeally suited for… business leaders in manufacturing and those responsible for managing people and workplaces. \nThe event will be held via Zoom and the link will be sent out to delegates upon registration. Make UK reserves the right to prioritise bookings for members and manufacturers. All delegates registered will receive a recording and a copy of the presentations. \nBOOK YOUR SPOT HERE
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/managing-the-generations-baby-boomers-and-generation-x/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
CREATED:20230704T100237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T100336Z
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SUMMARY:NICE is Transforming: An Update on Our Progress and Future Ambitions
DESCRIPTION:Hear directly from NICE’s Chief Executive\, Dr Sam Roberts\, about how we’re ensuring our guidance is relevant\, timely and helps practitioners and commissioners get the best care to people\, fast\, whilst ensuring value for the taxpayer. \nDiscover more about NICE’s plans to continue to support a system under pressure by focusing on what matters most\, providing useful and useable advice\, as well as learning from data and implementation. \nThe event is free to attend. For further information please contact events@nice.org.uk \nBOOK YOUR PLACE HERE\nSpeakers \n• Dr Sam Roberts\, Chief Executive of NICE \n• Professor Jonathan Benger\, Chief Medical Officer and Interim Director of the Centre for Guidelines at NICE \n• Dr Jennifer Dixon\, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/nice-is-transforming-an-update-on-our-progress-and-future-ambitions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
CREATED:20230704T121454Z
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SUMMARY:Cracking the Code: NHS Supplier CRP
DESCRIPTION:This complimentary 45-minute webinar is delivered by Innovative Energy Consultants and is designed to provide you with more information on: \n\nWhat a CRP is\nWhat it entails\nWho needs to publish one\nHow to make your CRP stand out\n\nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE \nFor more information\, contact info@innovative-energy.org.\n \nOnce you’ve signed up\, you’ll receive a link to the meeting. \nCan’t make it? Sign up anyway and we’ll send you a recording of the session.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/cracking-the-code-nhs-supplier-crp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230713T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220620
CREATED:20230704T094320Z
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SUMMARY:Dragons Den for Serendip Incubator and Accelerator Innovators
DESCRIPTION:The WMAHSN are holding an event for the Serendip Incubator & Accelerator to assist with the facilitation of the Serendipity philosophy of shared learning and developing innovation with the aim to evolve innovation to potentially became market ready for adoption and spread. \nFor External stakeholders – This is a fantastic opportunity for the regional ecosystem to come together to drive the possibilities for the future. \nWMAHSN staff – Have the opportunity to meet the tenants and come together to support face to face pitch sessions and share knowledge to drive innovation. \nSerendip tenants – This is your opportunity to showcase your innovation and take advantage of the diversity of knowledge within the network. \n  \nBOOK YOUR SPOT HERE\n  \nDraft Agenda: \n9:30 Arrival & welcome \n10:00 -11:00 – Section 1 – Pitches commence /1.1 sessions \n11: 00 – 13:00 – Section 2 – Pitches commence /1.1 sessions \n13:00 – 13:45 – Lunch \n13:50- 15:00 – Section 3 – Pitches commence /1.1 sessions \n15:00 – 16:00 – Networking \nClick here to read a short introduction for each of the tenants. You can click on their names to explore more detail about their innovations on Meridian\, our online health innovation exchange. \n  \nWho should attend and why? \nExternal stakeholders \nAs a part of the Serendip Incubator & Accelerator program on-going support\, we are looking for the wider ecosystem team and support services across the Network to come together and support a face-to-face event that will be mixed of innovator pitches of 5 minutes with asks\, 5 minutes for feedback with extended conversations to continue in the surgery style area set up as mini support surgeries on the day where your insight would be valued. \n  \nWMAHSN staff \nThe WMAHSN Incubators are part of our enhanced offer. As a part of the program on-going support\, we are arranging for the wider team and support services across the WMAHSN to come together and support a face-to-face event that will be mixed of innovator pitches of 5 minutes with asks\, and time for feedback and mini support surgeries on the day. \n  \nSerendip Tenants \nAs an Innovator on the WMAHSN Serendip Program we are arranging for the wider ecosystem team and support services across the Network to come together for a face-to-face event that will be mixed of your pitches\, opportunities for networking and meeting the wider teams and mini support service surgeries on the day to drive forward your innovation. \n  \nThis event is by invitation only. If you would like further details of future events of this nature\, please contact I.C@wmahsn.org
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/dragons-den-for-serendip-incubator-and-accelerator-innovators/
LOCATION:iCentrum\, Innovation Birmingham\, Holt Street\, Birmingham\, B7 4BB\, Holt Street\, Birmingham\, B7 4BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:Make UK and Amazon Web Services: Demystifying the Digital Journey - Step by Step
DESCRIPTION:Digital transformation has a huge impact on competitiveness and efficiency\, however many manufacturers have questions about the complexity\, cost and relevance – especially smaller businesses. Join our partners Make UK at a digital manufacturing sites to discuss how to execute digitalisation\, maximise its capabilities\, and seek financial support. \n\n12th July at Apollo Tyres in London\, 10:30 – 14:30. Register here\n13th July at Photocentric in Peterborough\, 10:30 – 15:00. Register here\n19th July at AkzoNobel in Ashington\, Northumberland\, 10:30 – 15:00. Register here\n\nThe events will include lunch\, *factory tour\, and panel with Q&A discussing: \n\nWhat is cloud computing and how to get started?\nWhat are the simple steps to progress a digital journey?\nManufacturers sharing their own lessons learnt\, benefits\, and best practice on the route to digitalisation\n\n*The 12 July event will be a virtual tour.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/make-uk-and-amazon-web-services-demystifying-the-digital-journey-step-by-step/
LOCATION:Photocentric\, Peterborough\, Titan House\, Peterborough\, PE1 5XN
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SUMMARY:EMAHSN Innovation Academy – Live Q&A – Module F : Constructing a Business Case and Pathway Mapping
DESCRIPTION:The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to anyone to register. Once registered\, participants will have access to a range of modules\, each including a webinar\, live Q&A session with the experts and online resources.The webinars are on demand\, so can be accessed at any time\, with the live Q&A session for each module being scheduled throughout 2023. \nFor further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to Sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.\nThe on-demand webinar was originally delivered by Vic Townshend (Lead Change Manager) and Sally Robinson (Head of Contracts and Partnerships)\, both formerly of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Since Vic and Sally have both moved on from these roles in recent months\, we’re delighted to welcome Joop Tanis\, Director of MedTech Consulting at Health Tech Enterprise\, for our Live Q&A session. \nJoop will be answering your questions arising from the on-demand content and will also be sharing his insights into what a business case is and the integral role they play for innovators to provide decision makers\, stakeholders and the public with a management tool for evidence-based\, transparent decision making. \nThis module also touches on ‘the five case model’\, which you will be able to use when creating your own NHS business case. Many people know how to create a standard ‘business case’\, but very few understand how to create an NHS/healthcare ‘business case.’ \nFinally\, the pathway mapping section of this module is a key part for you to think about how your proposal contributes to the achievement of NHS policy/priorities and trust objectives and plans. \nLive Q&A Speaker Profile \n \nJoop Tanis\, Director of MedTech Consulting\, Health Tech Enterprise \nJoop Tanis is Director of MedTech Consulting at Health Tech Enterprise (HTE)\, delivering technology advisory services and innovation management to industry and the NHS. \nHTE’s MedTech Consulting team provide tailored advice and support for medtech companies\, healthcare organisations\, universities and government programmes. They understand markets\, provide insights\, investigate health economics\, facilitate connections\, manage IP and advise on funding and regulation and conduct impact evaluations. \nTrained as a Chartered Physiotherapist\, Joop’s clinical and managerial career in the NHS have given him a deep understanding of the clinical\, organisational and financial levers that drive innovation in this complex healthcare environment. His experience connects clinical practice\, organisational demands\, medical technology and industry\, to enable successful commercialisation of innovative solutions. \nPrevious roles include Head of Innovation at Health Enterprise East and Director of The Young Foundation’s Health Launchpad innovation fund. Joop has founded several businesses in healthcare and outside. He is a business mentor at the Wayra/Telefónica digital incubator.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/emahsn-innovation-academy-live-qa-module-f-constructing-a-business-case-and-pathway-mapping/
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T153000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Grow Your Business Overseas with Innovate UK
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for some expert guidance to help you innovate and grow your business’ offer overseas? Innovate UK\, the UK’s national innovation agency\, can support you by providing specialist advice on scaling up and expanding internationally through business-led innovation across all sectors\, technologies\, and UK regions. Expect to hear how Innovate UK can help you scale and expand overseas\, introducing you to the full range of programmes and support that Innovate UK provide to businesses. \nClick here to sign up for the UK Export Academy\, view the full programme of events and register for this session.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/online-grow-your-business-overseas-with-innovate-uk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230721T170000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: AI4SE@STAF 2023
DESCRIPTION:Software Technologies: Applications and Foundations (STAF) is a federation of leading conferences on software technologies. It was formed after the end of the successful TOOLS federated event in 2012\, providing a loose umbrella organisation with a steering committee that aims to provide continuity. \nThe STAF federated event runs annually. The conferences that participate may vary from year to year\, but all focus on practical and foundational advances in software technology. The conferences address all aspects of software technology\, from object-oriented design\, testing\, mathematical approaches to modelling and verification\, transformation\, model-driven engineering\, aspect-oriented techniques\, and tools. \nMuch of today’s business runs on software\, depends on IT systems and data to perform their daily operations\, innovate\, and grow. For many companies\, the lack of software products that meet their specific needs is a major obstacle to their development. \nSoftware Engineering (SE) as a discipline aims at making software development an efficient\, reliable\, and predictable engineering process. AI is increasingly part of SEs ever-growing toolbox as both a solution component in the systems developed and to support the development process itself. \nModel-based low- or no-code methods based on domain-specific languages have gained popularity in recent years by taking a more business-oriented approach\, hiding technical complexity\, making software development more productive and less error prone. They are natural companions to AI which is often intrinsically model-based or can work more effectively at model level. \nThe workshop will bring together a community of solution experts from business and academia with experts in the problem domains to exchange pose questions exchange ideas. Hosted as part of the STAF multiconference\, workshop participants will be able to attend STAF events on the same day\, including conference and workshop keynotes\, to network and develop new collaborations\, business and research opportunities across a range of topics represented by the individual events. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY\nThe aim of this workshop is to explore and present the challenges and solutions businesses encounter in the application of AI in software engineering. We are especially interested in \n\nmodel-based\, low- or no-code methods\, and domain-specific languages\nsoftware engineer tools for developing or supported by AI solutions\nAI for code generation\, debugging\, testing\, documentation\, and error correction\ndesign and process optimisation and prediction based on AI\, e.g.\, in digital twins\napplications of AI and model-based methods in application domains such as manufacturing\, health\, transport\, energy\, etc.\n\nCompanies and researchers are invited to submit extended abstracts of up to two pages relevant to the workshop’s topics and their application in industry. Abstracts could describe or suggest solutions or pose open challenges. Selected contributions will be presented at the workshop in plenary and discussion sessions. \nPlease click here to check the agenda of the day
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-ai4sestaf-2023/
LOCATION:College Court\, Leicester\, UK\, Leicester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230718T095530Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Start your Journey with the UK Export Academy
DESCRIPTION:Jump into the world of exporting and let us support you with the essential knowledge and tools you’ll need to sell overseas. Join this session to start your journey with UK Export Academy (UKEA) Advisers\, Mark and Robin\, who are also seasoned former exporters! They will talk you through how to access Government support\, exploring the opportunities and challenges of exporting ensuring you’re prepared to overcome any hurdles. Plus\, we’ll also guide you through the range of UKEA training events which could help fulfil your global ambitions! \nClick here to sign up for the UK Export Academy\, view the full event programme and register for this event.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/online-start-your-journey-with-the-uk-export-academy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T110000
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CREATED:20230718T094049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T094049Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Co-creating the Next Generation of Rehabilitation Technologies Research
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to help develop and/or participate in (through offers of time\, sponsorship\, equipment etc) a PhD research and training programme\, aligned to the new National Rehabilitation Centre located on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate (www.nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk)? If so then we would be delighted to hear your views and suggestions on a proposal for a Centre for Doctoral Training in Rehabilitation Technologies being developed by The University of Nottingham\, Loughborough University\, the National Rehabilitation Centre and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. \nTo register your interest please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-creating-the-next-generation-of-rehabilitation-technologies-research-tickets-671513052617?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/online-co-creating-the-next-generation-of-rehabilitation-technologies-research/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230817T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230817T200000
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Medilink Midlands Summer Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to invite the Medilink Midlands network to join us for an evening with friends\, colleagues and collaborators from across the region. The evening will include updates from Medilink Midlands\, a talk from Dr Rebecca Biddle\, Director of Conservation for the National Science Conservation Centre\, as well as a drinks reception and food. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up and connect with innovators and collaborators across the region in a unique setting. \nAre you a Medilink Member? Your membership benefits entitle you to one free ticket for your organisation plus a discounted rate of 30% applies to all additional member tickets.. Tickets are also available to purchase for non-members – further details below. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY\nAgenda\n\n\n\n4:00pm\nGuest arrival and welcome drinks\n\n\n4:30pm\nWelcome from Medilink Midlands\n\n\n4:45pm\nIntroduction to the National Science & Conservation Centre\n\n\n5:00pm\nWalk & Talk – Free entry to the zoo\n\n\n6:00pm\nReconvene at Windows on the Wild for street-food style buffet dinner\n\n\n7:00pm\nNetworking continues\n\n\n8:00pm\nEvent closes\n\n\n\nTickets\n1 x free ticket per member organisation \nNon-member tickets: £50 \nAdditional Member tickets: £35 (includes 30% discount) \nNB. Medilink Members will have received an email with details of how to access your exclusive member discounts. Please let us know on info@medilinkmidlands.com if you experience any difficulties when purchasing your tickets.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-summer-networking-event/
LOCATION:Twycross Zoo
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T140000
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CREATED:20230718T080949Z
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: New Health Tech Support for the Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Following on from our webinar in July\, this in-person session provides another opportunity to hear about the latest support available if you’re involved in the development of emerging healthcare technologies and are working toward commercialisation. \nHeld at the Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre\, this event will provide you with the resources and support you need to: \n\nUnderstand your company’s needs and assess your strengths and weaknesses.\nIdentify the key challenges facing the NHS and the healthcare industry and develop a strategy to address these challenges.\nCreate and test new products and develop innovative solutions to healthcare problems.\nTest new products in real-world conditions.\nExpand your company’s market\,  network of suppliers\, and develop new skills and services to meet the needs of the healthcare providers.\nShow how your company’s work is making a positive impact on the local economy and health.\n\nThis event is the perfect opportunity to learn from experts\, network with other health tech companies\, and get the support you need to take your business to the next level. \nAs well as a welcome presentation from Dr Ben Roberts from the Medilink Midlands Innovation Adviser team\, we’ll also hear presentations from: \n\nAston University\nBruntwood SciTech\nCity-REDI\nMD-TEC\nPrecision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA)\nUniversity Hospitals Birmingham\nWest Midlands Health & Wellbeing Innovation Network\nWMG at the University of Warwick
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-new-health-tech-support-for-the-midlands/
LOCATION:Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre\, 53 Edgbaston Park Road\, Birmingham\, B15 2RS
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230906T123000
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UID:25318-1693992600-1694003400@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:The Future of UK SPF Business Support in Nottingham City Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, 6th September 2023\, Nottingham City Council\, and partners will be hosting the Nottingham City UK Shared Prosperity Fund Business Support Launch event. \nThe occasion will celebrate the success of the European Funded projects and present the future of UK SPF Business Support in Nottingham. \nThis event holds significant importance for Nottingham City’s business community and provides the opportunity for businesses to learn all about Nottingham City Council’s SPF delivery plan and the opportunities available to support business growth. \nThe event is aimed at all businesses in Nottingham City and delivers a full of agenda of engaging presentations\, success stories\, and project showcases; all aimed at supporting businesses and fostering collaboration within the community. \nWe are delighted to announce that Mark Goldby\, DL\, Chair of the Nottinghamshire Manufacturing Network will be joining us as our keynote speaker for the event. Mark has over 30 years of leadership and manufacturing experience ranging from well-known industry high tech and electronic giants Siemens and GPT to founding his own award winning businesses in Nottingham. His business background and experience allow him to provides insight and support to business leaders and senior executives and his passion to champion and strengthen the diversity of industry will surely make for an interesting and captivating presentation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from industry partners and leaders\, including the Nottingham City Business Growth Hub and SPF Teams\, the University of Nottingham (UON)\, Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, Medilink\, NBV Enterprise Solutions\, and Visit Nottingham. Representatives from Innovate UK and the East Midlands Chamber will also be in attendance. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/the-future-of-uk-spf-business-support-in-nottingham-city-launch-ev/
LOCATION:Advanced Manufacturing Building\, Jubilee Campus\, Unversity of Nottingham\, 522 Derby Road\, Lenton\, Nottingham\, NG7 2GX
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T170000
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UID:25756-1694597400-1694710800@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:IN PERSON: ARU Health & Medical Technology Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual conference from Anglia Ruskin University’s Medical Technology Research Centre will return for its second year\, taking place across two days on 13 & 14 September at Hughes Hall\, Cambridge. Highlights include presentations from Professor Wei Chen\, from the University of Texas Arlington\, speaking on nanotechnologies and Professor Michael Sutcliffe\, from Cambridge University\, speaking on biomedical engineering. The first day will focus on Research Presentations and collaborations. The second day will focus on Industrial collaborations\, Networks and Early Career researcher Presentations. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit the Eventbrite page.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-aru-health-medical-technology-research-conferences/
LOCATION:Hughes Hall\, Cambridge\, CB1 2EL
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230913T113000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Bridging the Digital Gap: Key Learnings from the NHS Digitisation Report
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual Report of the House of Commons\, evaluating the Government’s commitment to the digitisation of the NHS and Social Care examined nine commitments across four broad policy areas outlined below. These included important and measurable ambitions. \nThis webinar\, run by Medilink Midlands in collaboration with the Midlands Engine\, plans to discuss the Report’s findings and explore what needs to happen next to bridge the digital gap between current reality and the further ambitions of the health and care system. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE\nWe’re delighted to be joined by a fantastic line-up of speakers for this session\, including three distinguished members of the Report’s Expert Panel: \n\nProfessor Dean Fathers DL\nProfessorial Fellow\, IMH; Visiting Professor of Healthcare Leadership\, The University of Nottingham; Visiting Professor of Resilience\, The University of Lincoln\nChris Gledhill\nCEO\, PDMS & TechUK Central Government Council Member\nDr Caroline Johnson\nMBBS MRCPCH\, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham\, Consultant Paediatrician\, Member of the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee\, Report Panel Expert\nSir David Pearson CBE\nChair of TEC Quality\, Chair of the Advisory Board for the social care research programme in England\, Integration Adviser – NHS\, Report Panel Expert\nProfessor Maureen Baker CBE\nChair Professional Record Standards Body\, Report Panel Expert (Health and Social Care Workforce Specialist Member)\n\nKey policy areas that will be discussed in this session include: \n\nThe care of patients and people in receipt of social care\nThe health of the population\nCost and efficiency of care\nWorkforce literacy and the digital workforce\n\nSpeaker Profiles\n \nProfessor Dean Fathers DL \nDean has held Board appointments across the private\, public and civic sectors and developed an international career with experience working on Boards in the UK\, Europe\, Australasia and North America. \nChair of the Midlands Engine Health Care and Life Science Board\, Dean is also Independent Chair of Quality Safety and Risk at Voyage Care\, a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman (where he chairs the Quality Committee) and a Non-Executive Director for the Academy of Health Care Science (where he is Chair of the Life Science Industry Steering Group). He is also an investor or advisor to digita/health organisations ATMPS\, Blum Health\, CAL International\, Cerina\, GreenKite\, NeedleSmart\, Oxehealth\, PDMS\, Sekoia and Tuli Health and co-chairs the Midlands Medilink Digital Health Special Interest Group. \nFormerly Chair of various commissioning and provider organisations and past board roles with the NHS Confederation\, the NHS Leadership Academy and NHS Providers\, Dean has been recognised with Honorary Professorial roles at Cass (now Bayes)\, Leeds\, Nottingham and Lincoln Business Schools. \nHe also holds Trustee appointments with charities Portland College and Care After Combat. \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 \nDr Caroline Johnson\, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham \nDr Caroline Johnson\, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham\, is on Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee and chairs the 1922 Health & Social Care Backbench Committee. She has previously served as Minister for Mental Health and Public Health. Caroline also works part time as a Consultant Paediatrician\, having first qualified as a doctor in 2001. \n \nSir David Pearson CBE \nDavid has a wide range of experience and expertise in social care and Health\, nationally and locally. He was the Director of Adult Social Care and Health for 14 years and the Deputy Chief Executive for Nottinghamshire County Council. He was elected the President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in 2014/15. He was the Chair of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Health and Care System between 2016 and 2021. \nIn 2017\, he was appointed as an independent advisor to the Government on the Social Care Green Paper in England. In June 2020 David was asked to lead the Government Taskforce on COVID 19 in the social care sector. In January and February of 2022\, he chaired another Government Taskforce on the delivery and take up of vaccine boosters in social care. He was the Co- Chair of a Commission on the future of housing with care and support conducted by SCIE. \nDavid is the Chair of TEC Quality\, that has the only externally validated Quality Service Framework in the UK for technology enabled care. \nDavid is a System Transformation Advisor on the integration of health and social care for NHS England and is the co- Chair of the National Multidisciplinary Professional Leaders Network. He is also a Senior Intervenor for the NHS in situations where people with a learning Disability and Autism are in segregated settings on a long-term basis. He is the Chair of the Advisory Board for the social care research programme in England. \nDavid was appointed to the Expert Panel of the Parliamentary Health and Social Care Select Committee in November 2022. \nDavid was awarded a CBE in 2016 for services to adult social care and a Knighthood in the 2021 New Year’s Honours for services to health and social care integration. \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/bridging-the-digital-gap-key-learnings-from-the-nhs-digitisation-report/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230913T130000
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Charnwood Innovation Surgeries
DESCRIPTION:         \n  \nAre you developing new products or services? Looking to understand how the approach the NHS? Want to know what funding is available? Need guidance on PPI\, value proposition\, and/or cost/benefit analysis? \nCompanies in the region developing new healthcare technologies are able to join a series of face-to-face workshops utilising the expertise of the Charnwood Campus team\, Medilink Midlands and the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). For those unable to attend in person\, virtual appointments are available. \nIf you would like to discuss your innovation project\, new product development or understand the landscape\, please contact us via this link. \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-charnwood-innovation-surgeries/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus  Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T150000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Association to Horizon Europe: Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Horizon Europe is the current EU €95 billion research and innovation Framework Programme for 2021 to 2027. The Programme funds scientific excellence\, research and development in key sectors and technologies\, supporting international collaborations to address global challenges in areas such as net zero\, energy\, health\, agriculture\, digital technologies\, space and transport. \nFollowing the UK government announcement on 7th September to associate to Horizon Europe\, we are delighted to invite you to this webinar\, which will offer information on the UK Horizon Association deal and details on the support available to UK organisations to take advantage of the funding and collaboration opportunities under Horizon Europe. \nThis webinar will be recorded and will be made available via the Horizon Europe Hub webpage shortly afterwards. \nTo register for this session\, please click here. \nAgenda (UK timings) \n\n14:00 – Innovate UK introduction\n14:05 – UK Association to Horizon Europe – Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) – UK Government\n14:15 – Support available to UK organisations to engage with Horizon opportunities\n14:30 – Q&A Panel Session\n15:00 – Close
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-association-to-horizon-europe-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: ARU & EPUT Joint Research Conference: Digital Innovations in Practice
DESCRIPTION:  \nColleagues within HEMS & FSE have programmed the second annual ARU & EPUT Joint Research Conference\, with this year’s theme announced as Digital Innovations in Practice. The conference will take place at Hughes Hall\, Cambridge on 15 September and include research updates from ARU colleagues within HEMS & FSE and their joint research with EPUT clinical partners\, updates on the Digital Technology Research Centre and a keynote session from Professor Andrew Bateman (University of Essex) speaking on digital innovations in rehabilitation. \nFor more information and to register for the event\, please click here.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-aru-eput-joint-research-conference-digital-innovations-in-practice/
LOCATION:Hughes Hall\, Cambridge\, CB1 2EL
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:EMAHSN Innovation Academy – Live Q&A – Module G : Building Evidence for Your Health Tech Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to anyone to register. Once registered\, participants will have access to a range of modules\, each including a webinar\, live Q&A session with the experts and online resources.The webinars are on demand\, so can be accessed at any time\, with the live Q&A session for each module being scheduled throughout 2023. \nFor further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to Sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.\nThis webinar makes innovators aware of the regulatory compliance that needs to be followed within the NHS. \nIt highlights why having evidence for your innovation is vital and goes into detail on how you can obtain the relevant evidence that the NHS needs. It further devolves on how ones’ device can be deployed or incorporated in a patient or hospital pathway along with how to make a health economic case. This module will cover value proposition\, what applies to digital technology and the differences within this sector. Finally\, it will walk you through gathering evaluation evidence for your customers. \nPresenters\n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPhilip Miller – Evaluation Researcher\, EMAHSN \n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr Sarah Bolton – Business Manager CHEATA
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/emahsn-innovation-academy-live-qa-module-g-building-evidence-for-your-health-tech-innovation/
LOCATION:Online – GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T140000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Innovative Leicestershire: A Life Sciences Success Story
DESCRIPTION:This event\, delivered by Medilink Midlands and Charnwood Campus\, will showcase Leicestershire’s unwavering entrepreneurial spirit that has led to the creation of 3\,700 jobs across the life sciences sector since 2010 and continues to generate £900M of GVA per annum. Its aim is to showcase and celebrate the considerable contribution that the Leicestershire life sciences community makes to the UK’s wider success in the fields of medical and clinical research\, innovation\, health data\, AI and digital health. \nThe life sciences sector strengthens every year through the continuous formation of strong and successful partnerships. The value of these collaborations was demonstrated during the pandemic\, and entrepreneurs and facilitators within our region continue to accelerate innovation through the commercialisation of products and services. Life science innovation clusters such as Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park and the Charnwood Campus Science\, Innovation and Technology Park play an integral role within the Leicestershire life sciences community. This network has expanded further still through the formation of the Leicester Precision Medicine Institute\, the Leicester Life Sciences Translational Research Partnership\, and via the recent funding awarded by the Life Science Innovative Manufacturing Fund to Kindeva for the development of green inhalers. \nLeicestershire is certainly ‘one to watch’ as a key location within the UK for experts in economics\, science and innovation\, as well as springboarding entrepreneurs. \nAttend this event to celebrate success stories from across the region\, hear updates on new projects\, and to network with like-minded businesses. \nConfirmed presenters are: \n– Gosia Khrais\, Commercial and Marketing Director\, Charnwood Campus\n– Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands\n– Professor Dean Fathers\, Chair of the Midlands Engine Health Care and Life Science Board\n– Christopher Grace\, Head of Economic Development & Regeneration\, Charnwood Borough Council\n– Dr Arash Ghadar\, Chief Operating Officer\, Nemaura Medical\n– Nadine Miles\, Director of Market Development\, Spirit Health Group\n– Mike Phillips\, Design Development Director\, Renfrew Group International\n– Katie Michaels\, Founder\, MotiMe\n– Dr Adam Peall\, Principal Scientist\, Charnwood Molecular\n– Paul Bennett\, Innovation & Growth Specialist\, Innovate UK EDGE\n– Alison Mlot\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network\n– Dr Lucy Alexander\, Head of Business Development\, Charnwood Campus\n– Christian Kumar\, Founder & Managing Director\, Capital Kinetics (pre recorded presentation) \nProgramme\, Speaker Profiles & Exhibitor Details\nDelegate List  \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE\, PLEASE CLICK HERE \nExhibitors\nDuring the event there will be plenty of opportunities to network and visit the following exhibition stands. \nAdamson Jones\nAmies Technical Plastics\nBluefrog Design\nBlüm Health Ltd\nCharnwood\nCharnwood Molecular \nClaric Legal Services\nDepartment for Business and Trade \niMed Consultancy \nInnovate UK Edge\nMedilink Midlands\nMumPod\nPHC Europe BV\nPingBit Health\nRenfrew Group International\nRobotics for Good\nSmallfry\nSMC\nThe Brand Strategy \nThistle Scientific \nThe table top exhibition spaces are free of charge on a first come first served basis.  If you would like to enquire regarding a space please email info@medilinkmidlands.com.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-innovative-leicestershire-a-life-sciences-success-story/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Talent Retention & Development in the Midlands
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands is a thriving hub for the health and med tech sector\, with a wealth of talent and expertise. However\, with competition for talent increasing\, it is more important than ever for companies in this sector to invest in talent retention and development.  \nThis webinar will discuss ways in which companies can engage with universities and colleges to attract talent and increase their workforce. We will explore partnership opportunities that can benefit both companies and students\, and discuss ways in which you can further the professional development of young professionals currently within your team.  \nWe’re delighted to welcome a diverse panel of speakers for this event\, who will consider this subject from perspective ranging across the sector. Join us to hear presentations from: \n\nMona Rajput\, Employer Engagement Consultant\, Birmingham City University\nSophie Poduval-Morrell\, Future Faces Manager\, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce\nDr Lucy Alexander\, Head of Business Development\, LSTSI at Charnwood Campus\nChristian Kumar\, Chief Executive Officer\, MedTech Makers Lab & Capital Kinetics Ltd\nMick Westman\, CEO & Founder\, Digital Innovators Ltd\nProfessor Alicia El Haj\, Founder of MICA Biosystems.\n\nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE\nTopics to be covered:  \n\nThe importance of talent retention and development in the Midlands health and med tech sector\nWays to engage with universities and colleges to attract talent and partnership opportunities. \nCase studies of successful partnerships between companies and universities or colleges.\nWays to further the professional development of current young professionals\nThe specific challenges facing the health and med tech sector in the Midlands when it comes to talent retention and development. \n\nCompany Profiles\n\nMona Rajput\, Birmingham City University\nFocus: Opportunities for student engagement\nBirmingham City University (BCU) is a large and multidisciplinary university with a focus on practice-based learning. It has a strong track record of working with businesses in the health and life science sector\, and offers a variety of opportunities for engagement between businesses and students. BCU facilitates engagement between businesses and students in the health and life science sector through Placements and internships\, industry-led projects\, knowledge transfer partnerships and Graduate recruitment.  \nSophie Poduval-Morrell\, Manager\, Future Faces – Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce \nFocus: Developing young professionals\nFuture Faces is the Chamber of Commerce network for young professionals in Greater Birmingham. It provides a platform for young professionals to network\, develop their skills and knowledge\, and connect with business leaders. Future Faces hosts a variety of events throughout the year\, including professional development workshops\, social networking events\, and mentoring programs. \nChristian Kumar\, Founder & CEO\, MedTech Makers Lab & Capital Kinetics\nFocus: Talent retention from an investment perspective\nChristian Kumar is a business strategist\, lecturer\, and charity worker. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed and emphasizes the importance of having a strong support network. Kumar has a background in finance and is dedicated to helping people achieve their dreams. \n\n\nMick Westman\, Founder & CEO\, Digital Innovators \nFocus: College-level engagement and challenge creation\nDigital Innovators is a UK-based award-winning training provider that specializes in giving young people access to fulfilling career opportunities. Working alongside further education colleges\, schools\, and local authorities\, they provide ambitious students the opportunity to learn life skills\, work on live business projects\, and unlock their innate digital and problem-solving skills. \nProfessor Alicia El Haj\, University of Birmingham \nFocus: Case study of University of Birmingham spin out that benefitted from student engagement\nMICA Biosystems is a company that uses nanobiotechnology to develop new medical treatments\, with a focus on regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. MICA Biosystems was established as a spin-out from the University of Keele. MICA Biosystems is a shining example of how successful spin-outs can be created through close collaboration between universities and businesses. The company’s engagement with students and the university has been essential to its success\, and it is a model for other spin-outs to follow. \nDr Lucy Alexander\, Business Manager\, Charnwood Campus\nCharnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute (LSTSI) is a case of best practice for company engagement with local talent in a number of ways. The campus provides a centralized location for companies and local talent to interact\, offers a variety of programs and events to facilitate engagement between companies and local talent and has a strong focus on collaboration between companies and academic institutions. LSTSI Charnwood Campus is a model for how companies can engage with local talent in a meaningful and productive way. The campus’s focus on collaboration\, education\, and training helps to ensure that the local talent pool is well-equipped to meet the needs of the life science sector 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/online-talent-retention-development-in-the-midlands/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:US Market Access and Reimbursement- How do I get paid?
DESCRIPTION:The third US market access webinar focusing on reimbursement for medical device manufacturers expanding into the US market\, with Timothy Bubb\, Technical Director at IMed Consultancy Ltd and Robert Russel\, President & CEO at RJR Consulting\, Inc. – New Albany\, OH. \nClick here to book \nA previous IMed US Market access webinar is available below:  \nWEBINAR: Taking Your Medical Device to the US – It’s Not As Hard As You Think\n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/us-market-access-and-reimbursement-how-do-i-get-paid/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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