Medilink Midlands

WEBINAR: AI and Smart-Tech in the Home
2020-09-24 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Derbyshire
This webinar will explore AI and Smart-Tech in the Home, take the opportunity to hear from Research Associates and Industry on this topic. This event is in partnership with The Open University Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies.
The presenters will cover:
– The MK:Smart programme, a smart city initiative update and future directions for the smart city using the example of a hypothetical smart project using robots to encourage people to engage in active travel, supporting healthy ageing and reducing social isolation
– Hear from Pantri, a company who embed AI into home appliances
– Home assistance robots
– A brief historical overview of robotic assistants plus overview of ‘Gatekeeper’ project including details on the application and it’s functionalities
DURATION: 1.5 hours
This free to attend event is held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £190, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profiles:

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

Miguel Valdez, Lecturer in Technology and Innovation Management, School of Engineering and Innovation – The Open University
Miguel began his career as a software engineer, went on to become a technology journalist and is currently working as a Research Associate in the School of Engineering and Innovation at the Open University. His doctoral research interrogated sustainable transport pilots in Milton Keynes, with a particular focus on the sensemaking activities that took place in organisations. He further developed this understanding of cities as experimental spaces within the transport work package of MK:Smart, a £16 million smart city programme. Through his research, Miguel has explored the role of innovative technologies in envisioned and developing future urban environments. His research has drawn insights from urban geography and innovation studies to interrogate how the experimental spaces in cities may facilitate the development of new knowledge about sustainable innovation, and on how such knowledge coalesce and travel.

Tom Cooper, CEO, Pantri
Tom is the CEO and founder of Pantri – a new platform which aims to make the new breed of WiFi connected kitchen appliances shop for repeat purchases automatically. He is considered a thought leader in the smart kitchen industry, with regular appearances in industry publications where he shares his views on how over the next 10 years, a lot of the weekly shop is going to become a lot easier and automated thanks to exciting new IoT and AI breakthroughs.

Gianluca Bardaro, Research Associate, Knowledge Media Institute – The Open University
Gianluca’s area of research is robotic software development. In particular, he is interested in how to enhance the existing tools and approaches to streamline the development process and achieve more complex, robust and functionality-rich robot applications. Currently, he is involved in the GATEKEEPER European project, as a task leader. As part of this project, his aim is developing a robotic assistant which operates within a smart home environment and which is capable of addressing the healthcare needs of elderly people.

Webinar: Precision Imaging- transforming healthcare and nutrition with pioneering imaging
2020-09-23 11:00 - 12:00
Join this webinar with the University of Nottingham where they will showcase the latest developments and capabilities in precision imaging.
Topics will include innovations in the application of imaging tools to:
-Pharmaceuticals
-Nutrition in food and beverages
-Medical Devices
-Biomarkers for health
There will also be an opportunity to ask your questions directly to the presenters in a Q&A session.
A wide range of available expertise will be explored from medicine, physics, mathematics, psychology, life sciences and computer sciences. Information will also be presented on the facilities dedicated to research full time, so you can find facilities and expertise to help with your product development.
This free to attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £127, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profiles:
Professor Dorothee Auer, Professor of Neuroimaging, MD, PhD
Director, Precision Imaging Beacon of Excellence, Imaging Theme Lead, NIHR ~Nottingham BRC
Dorothee’s research interest is to develop imaging biomarkers in Clinical Neurosciences using advanced MRI techniques. Aims are: (1)understand the pathophysiology of diseases/complex symptoms across diseases, (2)improve diagnostic accuracy, (3)predict and assess therapeutic interventions. Methods include MR proton spectroscopy, diffusion tensor imaging, perfusion, relaxometry, high resolution carotid imaging and combined electrophysiological/fMRI.
Professor Luca Marciani, Precision Imaging Beacon, Industrial Strategy and Business Engagement Lead, University of Nottingham
Luca’s expertise is in imaging the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract using MRI. His research focuses on GI physiology/pathology using MRI combined with other techniques. Luca is interested in in-body imaging of foods, beverages, dosage forms and formulations, intestinal fluid distribution and developing novel MRI tests for GI motility and transit.

Webinar: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
2020-09-22 10:30 - 11:30
Join the second of our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshops, Is your Business Case NHS Ready?, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN).
The challenge as innovators and companies selling to the NHS is often that when you have a product that improves patient outcomes and saves cost you still cannot get it adopted by the NHS. This is frequently because there isn’t a fully developed business case.
PART 1 is a pre-recorded 40 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you.
The webinar will cover:
– What a business case is, what is its purpose and why is it so important?
– Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated?
– How to construct a good business case
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PART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Tuesday 22nd September.
In order to gain access to this live session, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.
The Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team.
Upon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink East Midlands events team. Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.
SPEAKER PROFILE:
Nicholas Brown, Commercial Manager, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
Nick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors, from both the sales and marketing side, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region – as well as marketed throughout the UK and abroad, providing wealth creation opportunities across the East Midlands.

Diagnosing the risk in diagnostics development; man versus machine
2020-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
Series of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics Webinars
September 2020
SEHTA and eg technology are delighted to announce a series of webinars on the topics of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics to enable you to continue to update your skillset and move your medical technologies and companies forward.
Each session will run for 1 hour: 14:00 – 15:00 (UK time)
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
The design and development of Diagnostic devices within the medical industry is a complex process, fraught with usability uncertainties. Many clinicians are reluctant to make a diagnosis without the confirmation of a device, but devices cannot always be used in isolation as they do not have the full picture and patient knowledge of the clinician. This dichotomy makes the development of such devices often difficult. So, how do we develop a diagnostics device which satisfies the product, patient, and clinician requirement specifications? Furthermore, how can we develop a diagnostics strategy that addresses the codependence of diagnostic devices and their user?
This webinar will focus on what it takes to produce a diagnostics device which not only meets requirements but lives up to its marketing. Looking at the user and usability requirements, how your device should be classified and the importance of creating a defined strategy, we will discuss the human factors involved with diagnostics design and how total reliance on the device is not always the best option.
Topics to be covered include:

The key considerations in a diagnostics device development programme
The importance of identifying your product strategy early in your programme
How to keep usability and the end-user in mind throughout
Navigating the regulatory process
Closing the design loop – ensuring your end product does what you say it does!

Target audience for these webinars are: Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Costs to attend:
Early bird rate – book by 31st August 2020
£55 + VAT pp per webinar for members / £65 + VAT non-members
After 31st August 2020
£65 +VAT pp per webinar for members / £75 + VAT non members
Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – https://www.sehta.co.uk/Post/sehta-membership
For more details, and to book your place, click here

WEBINAR: Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group (SIG) - Infection Control during COVID-19: Masks, hands and surfaces
2020-09-17 10:30 - 12:00
The next Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group will take place online and the focus will be on Infection Control during COVID-19: Masks, hands and surfaces.
This event is in partnership with De Montfort University and led by Dr Katie Laird, Reader in Microbiology and also Head of the Infectious Disease Research Group at De Montfort University. Presentations will be given on:
– Masking the masses: Efficacy and controversies of face masks
– Surface Disinfection, hand sanitation and COVID-19. What have we done, and what should we have done?
– Supporting the NHS during COVID-19
DURATION: 1.5 hours
This free to attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £190, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profiles:

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

Dr Maitreyi Shivkumar, Lecturer in Molecular Biology at Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University
Maitreyi is a virologist and lecturer in De Montfort University. Her research has focussed on host-pathogen interactions in the context of entry and transmission of viruses. She has recently established her lab at the Leicester School of Pharmacy, where she is working on developing broad-spectrum antivirals as well as investigating infection control strategies against coronaviruses.

Dr Andrew Kemp, Principal Scientific Officer, Q Technologies
Andrew holds a PhD in surface disinfection and decontamination. His specialist area of research is testing for bio burden, long term disinfection and decontamination. Dr Kemp consults for BICSc, governments, private organisations and companies. He is regarded as a global expert in his specialist area of work, undertaking research at the University of Lincoln and the University of Baltimore. He is a member of the steering group for the UK Infectious Diseases Research group. He recently completed writing the environmental cleaning and disinfection guide and standards for the UK NHS Improvement organisation.

Linda Knight, Training Specialist, Pal International
Linda has worked in medical consumables for over 25 years as a business development manger and specialist trainer primarily in the infection prevention sphere. Linda currently works for Pal International in the MediPal division. She has a keen interest in cooking having trained as a chef and loves to spend time with her grandchildren.

Microfluidics; small technology, big pitfalls
2020-09-16 14:00 - 15:00
Series of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics Webinars
September 2020
SEHTA and eg technology are delighted to announce a series of webinars on the topics of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics to enable you to continue to update your skillset and move your medical technologies and companies forward.
Each session will run for 1 hour: 14:00 – 15:00 (UK time)
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
It is estimated that the Global Microfluidics Market will have a value of over USD 53 billion by the end of 2027, but how much do you really know about Microfluidics and how it fits in to a design programme?
This webinar will look at the various development challenges when working with Microfluidics. Starting with an overview of applications and fabrication technologies, we will then discuss the relationship between single use consumables and multi-use products with examples, the different fluid handling technologies and then move on to the main developmental obstacle; identifying, assessing and overcoming the many pitfalls associated with Microfluidics.
This webinar will cover:

An overview of Microfluidics and how it is incorporated into development programmes
Understanding the different technologies available and identifying the most suitable option for your programme
The importance of identifying and assessing risks early in your programme and overcoming these development challenges

Target audience for these webinars are: Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Costs to attend:
Early bird rate – book by 31st August 2020
£55 + VAT pp per webinar for members / £65 + VAT non-members
After 31st August 2020
£65 +VAT pp per webinar for members / £75 + VAT non members
Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – https://www.sehta.co.uk/Post/sehta-membership
For more details and to book, click here

Webinar: Life Sciences Opportunities in Wallonia, Belgium
2020-09-16 13:00 - 14:30
Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium, is one of the key references in the field of life sciences, as it occupies a pivotal role for the European and global pharmaceutical industry thanks to a unique ecosystem. The ongoing efforts to improve the business environment in the region have allowed companies to improve their competitiveness through lower costs and easier access to facilities and qualified workforce. This is why the region has been chosen to produce the active substance for the AstraZeneca vaccine against covid-19.
If your company wishes to learn about Wallonia’s unique advantages and is thinking about expanding to Mainland Europe, you are welcome to attend this webinar. AWEX, the Walloon Agency in charge of Foreign Trade and Investment, will present the region’s ecosystem.
The webinar will cover:
– The Walloon ecosystem for the life sciences industry
– The Biowin Cluster
– The 6 strategic domains: (bio)pharmacy, cell therapy, radiation applied to health, medical devices and in vitro diagnostics, biomanufacturing, data science
– The Science Parks Network
– The 2 potential partners: BioPark Charleroi & Louvain la Neuve Science Park
-The Belgian tax regime
-Tax incentives for R&D & IP in Belgium
-Financial incentives
– Cash grants
-Subsidies for foreign companies
-Welcome office
There will also be the opportunity to ask questions directly to the speakers.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Speaker Profiles:
Maxime Couvreur, Trade & Investment Counsellor, The Embassy of Belgium – AWEX

Laurence Slangen, Business Relations Manager, SPI Agency (Liège Region)/Representative of the SpoW (Science Parks of Wallonia) Network

Marc Dechamps, Director of International Affairs, Biowin Cluster, Wallonia

Nicolas Honhon, Tax Expert & Brexit Expert – Fiscal Department, Foreign Investment of the Federal Public Service of Belgium. (based in the Belgium Embassy in London)

Régis César, Scientific advisor, department of research & innovation, Walloon administration

The Killer Issue: How to mitigate risk when designing in-vivo devices
2020-09-15 14:00 - 15:00
SEHTA & eg technology
Series of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics Webinars
September 2020
SEHTA and eg technology are delighted to announce a series of webinars on the topics of In-vivo devices, Microfluidics and Diagnostics to enable you to continue to update your skillset and move your medical technologies and companies forward.
Each session will run for 1 hour: 14:00 – 15:00 (UK time)
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
Risk goes hand in hand with medical device design and development – intervening in the human body will always have the potential to go wrong. But what happens when device limitations could result in serious injury or even death? Join egt director, Danny Godfrey as he looks specifically at the design and development of in-vivo devices and how risks are identified, managed, and mitigated to minimize the risk of potentially catastrophic outcomes.
Starting with a brief overview of the medical device development process, this webinar will address the importance of examining the full use cycle of your device and identifying risks early on in your project – including less obvious and sometimes unseen obstacles – whilst ensuring full traceability throughout.
Topics to be covered include:

The key things to consider from the outset of any development programme
How to identify the full spectrum of potential risks
When in your programme this should happen
The importance of device classification and mapping risks against standards
How to mitigate risks to allow you to get on with your design

Target audience for these webinars are: Medical Technology Entrepreneurs, Medical Device Software Developers, Technology Transfer Officers, Medical Technology University Researchers, IVD Developers, Business Owners, Executives, Product Owners, Regulatory Specialists within a company that need to understand the overall regulatory requirements for their medical devices to enable them to place a device on the market and to maintain access. All company sizes will find it useful.
Costs to attend:
Early bird rate – book by 31st August 2020
£55 + VAT pp per webinar for members / £65 + VAT non-members
After 31st August 2020
£65 +VAT pp per webinar for members / £75 + VAT non members
Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – https://www.sehta.co.uk/Post/sehta-membership
For more information and to book, click here

Medilink East Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
2020-09-15 08:30 - 09:30
Join Medilink EM for an early morning virtual coffee break on Tuesday 15 September at 8.30am.
Networking opportunities are one of the many Medilink EM member benefits and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still won’t allow face to face events, we have introduced an online opportunity to enable members to still connect with one another. This is an informal gathering, hosted by Darren Clark, our Chief Executive, where you can share your current challenges and experiences and we can make introductions to those that can help. Or you could also join us just to see a friendly face and take time out from working at home.
The theme of today’s coffee break will be ‘How has your marketing changed?’
Grab a coffee and join us.
Dial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed.
Medilink Members only

Webinar: Introduction to NHS Market Access
2020-09-10 10:30 - 11:30
REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. The next date for this webinar is Wednesday 21st October. To register, please click here.
Join our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshop, Introduction to NHS Market Access, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN).
Combined, the two sessions will give innovators key insights into the complexities of the NHS and wider healthcare ecosystem as well as the support available to help you to introduce your health technology product or service into the NHS.
PART 1 is a pre-recorded 45 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you.
The webinar will cover:
– The NHS Structure
– Understanding pathways and cash flow
– Getting your message right
– What support you can expect from the AHSN
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PART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Thursday 10th September.
In order to gain access to this live session, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.
The Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team.
This free to attend virtual event will be held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £222, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Upon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink East Midlands events team. Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.
SPEAKER PROFILE:
Nicholas Brown, Commercial Manager, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
Nick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors, from both the sales and marketing side, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region – as well as marketed throughout the UK and abroad, providing wealth creation opportunities across the East Midlands.

R&D Tax Credits and Accounting for Development Expenditure
2020-09-10 10:00 - 11:00
Have you recently applied for UK Government funding grant or recently been awarded one? Then this is the webinar for you!
SEHTA and Edwards Chartered Accountants are pleased to launch their first webinar on R&D tax credits and accounting for companies who are engaged in developing new science or technology and who have recently received or in the process of applying for a UK government grant.
Date: Thursday 10th September 2020
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (UK Times)
Costs: SEHTA Members: £65 + VAT per delegate / Non-Members: £75 + VAT per delegate
​Not a member of SEHTA? – it’s free to join
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
Overview of the webinar
R&D tax credits:

Details of the two schemes which are available (Small & RDEC)
Example calculations to demonstrate the tax savings / refunds available to companies
Details of the procedure of making an R&D claim
Details of what costs qualify for R&D tax credits and eligibility criteria
Details of proposed future changes to the scheme and COVID-19 related tips

Accounting for development expenditure:

Details of the two options available to companies
Pros and cons of both options and why a company may want to consider changing their accounting policy for development expenditure
Details of the procedure which can be implemented if a company decides to change its accounting policy for development expenditure including eligibility criteria

Target audience: Any company which is engaged in developing new science or technology, and any company which is currently in the process of applying for or has recently received a UK government grant.
Places are limited so register today to guarantee your place
Click here to book

Webinar: How does the demise of the Privacy Shield impact Life Sciences businesses?
2020-09-08 11:00 - 12:00
We have unfortunately had to postpone this webinar. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and will update our website with further information of a new date as soon as this becomes available. If you have any questions, please email us at info@medilinkem.com, or call us on 0115 822 3154.
At the end of July, the European Court of Justice struck down the US Privacy Shield, and although it focused on EU-US data transfers, the ruling is already causing widespread aftershocks for international personal data transfers within the EEA. International group companies using personal data, or even non-international organisations which are using Cloud or other service providers in non-EEA countries (such as India or elsewhere), need to be aware of the implications arising from the ruling.
For life sciences businesses, the kinds of data that may be affected could be data about individual patients and their treatment, clinical trial data and information about staff, research colleagues and physicians. Organisations have become so used to working digitally that they may not even fully appreciate when international data transfers are taking place.
Jagvinder Singh Kang, International and UK Head of IT at Mills & Reeve considers what steps you can take to protect your organisation following the ruling.
This webinar will be relevant to all organisations involved in international personal data transfers from within the EEA, whether to group companies, service providers or other organisations.
There will also be an opportunity to ask the presenters questions, when Jagvinder will be joined by for a Q&A session byspecialist Life Sciences Lawyer Stephanie Caird.
DURATION: 1 hour
Please note that due to privacy restrictions this webinar will NOT be recorded and the presentation slide will not be available to download.
This free to attend webinar will be held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. For further details please click here. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £127, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Jagvinder Singh Kang – International and UK Head of IT (CIPP/E, CIPM)
Jagvinder is a market leading technology lawyer. He is featured in Legal 500’s official ‘Hall of Fame’ – which Legal 500 confirms: “highlights, to clients, the law firm partners who are at the pinnacle of the profession.” He has been recognised for 9 consecutive years in Legal 500’s ‘Elite List of Outstanding Technology Lawyers Nationwide’, and consistently been ranked number one for IT and technology law by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for the same period. Jagvinder is a specialist technology and GDPR/data protection lawyer (CIPP/E, CIPM), as well as a qualified software engineer (First Class BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Software Engineering) and he has completed the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status as well. Furthermore, he has over 20 years of technology law expertise from having advised on billions of pounds worth of UK and international technology transactions, involving FTSE 100, NASDAQ listed and other world-class corporates. He has also undertaken global, European and UK GDPR compliance projects.

Stephanie Caird – Commercial Lawyer
Stephanie is a lawyer in the life sciences practice, with significant experience in data protection, intellectual property, commercial contracting and regulatory work. She supports a wide range of clients in the pharma and biotech, medical devices and diagnostic sectors. Stephanie has worked in-house in various life sciences organisations, giving her a unique insight into her clients. She uses this experience to deliver pragmatic and commercial advice. A key focus of her work is supporting clients on strategic decisions influenced by the regulatory framework and contracts covering IP, research collaborations and Brexit related intra-group arrangements.

Lifescience Industry News Industry Spotlight
2020-09-04 13:00 - 14:30
Examining the UK response to Covid-19
Ahead of the Lifescience Industry Magazine being published, Lifescience Industry Magazine is hosting a webinar, on 4th September at 1 pm, spotlighting some of the great stories of how the UK has responded to the pandemic.
Showcasing how the life science and health tech sector worked, collaborated and persevered during these challenging times.
Each of Lifescience Industry’s partners will be introducing companies from across the UK, further program details to follow shortly.
Confirmed speakers include:

James Hindley, Executive Director of Indoor Biotech
Dr Roberto Liddi, Senior Vice President Quality Regulatory and IG Compliance at Sensyne Health
Neil Cambell, Chief Executive Officer for Inspiration Healthcare Group
Sven Bunn, Life Sciences Programme Director at Barts Health NHS Trust

Lifescience Industry magazine is a collaboration between regional, national and international life science partners. It includes the latest news and developments from the life science industry, with editorial covering the complete health technology spectrum, as well as funding, trade and collaboration opportunities.
To register for this event, click here

Webinar: How Healthy is Your Business?
2020-09-03 10:30 - 12:00
Join this Medilink Midlands webinar with BHIB Insurance for an insight into the current challenges faced by SMEs during this difficult time.
The webinar will cover:
-Valuable business advice tailored to COVID-19
-How to trade successfully in difficult times
-The cyber risks associated with working from home
-Real life example Cyber-attacks & the importance of Cyber security
-The importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters in a Q&A session.
Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes
Speaker Profiles:

Ian Stutz, Managing Director Brokerbility
Ian Stutz has worked in the UK insurance industry for over 30 years. He spent 22 years at Aon, culminating in a role on the UK Corporate Board.
Ian is on the board of Brokerbility Holdings and Managing Director of Brokerbility. Over the last 12 years he has developed a deep understanding of the issues facing independent community, niche and specialist brokers. He has been able to take the experience gained in the corporate sector and help prepare the brokers he engages with for the challenges they face in a difficult economy to increased competition and the inevitable succession issues as the principal shareholders reach retirement age.

Andy Hall, Corporate Insurance Broker, BHIB Insurance Brokers
Andy has worked in the insurance industry for 22 years and for the last 3 years has headed up the specialist cyber risks division at BHIB insurance brokers working closely with clients and their IT teams to evaluate cyber security risks and recommending the appropriate risk management and insurance solution to meet their needs.

Ed Wright, Partner, Shakespeare Martineau
Ed works with clients on non-contentious contractual, IP, data protection and competition law issues, with a particular focus on the healthcare/life sciences, sport, technology, media and communications sectors.
Ed primarily advises on the creation, ownership and exploitation of IP, including licensing, R&D/technology transfer and agency, distribution, reselling and franchising arrangements.

Adam Noach, Head of Strategic Analytics, Vitality Life
Adam is the Head of Strategic Analytics at Vitality UK, responsible for the analytical aspects of research initiatives, with a particular focus on health and wellbeing in the workplace.
He joined Vitality UK in 2012, after working for the parent company – Discovery – in South Africa for 11 years.

Richard Hewitt, Account Executive, BHIB Insurance Brokers
Richard has worked in the UK Insurance industry for 20 years, dealing with Commercial Risks for a number of leading global & UK insurance brokers. Richard has been with BHIB for 9 years and advises a portfolio of clients on complex insurance matters, ensuring their insurance programme fits their bespoke requirements. During the past 4 years Richard has worked closely with Medilink East Midlands and gained a keen interest in the Life Science sector and the specific insurance needs of the sector.

Medilink EM Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
2020-09-01 13:30 - 14:30
POSTPONED – Unfortunately we have had to postpone today’s virtual coffee break. This has been rescheduled to Tuesday 15th September at 8.30am To register please click here.

Join Medilink EM for a virtual coffee break on Tuesday 1 September at 1:30pm.
Networking opportunities are one of the many Medilink EM member benefits and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still won’t allow face to face events, we have introduced an online opportunity to enable members to still connect with one another. This is an informal gathering, hosted by Darren Clark, our Chief Executive, where you can share your current challenges and experiences and we can make introductions to those that can help. Or you could also join us just to see a friendly face and take time out from working at home.
If you have any topics that you’d like to discuss during the coffee break, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here.
Grab a coffee and join us.
Dial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed.
Medilink Members only

Digital Marketing you can do in your Lab Coat
2020-08-26 09:00 - 10:00
Join Anicca Digital in this webinar designed for marketers or anyone working in medical, health, pharmaceutical or scientific sectors; who are responsible for promoting your brand, products and services.
Ann Stanley will introduce a range of digital marketing techniques that can be used to increase awareness for different target audiences and stakeholders.
The webinar will include
-Some juicy stats from the world of digital marketing!
–Introduction to digital marketing channels
*Introducing the sales funnel
*How does your target audience find your website
*POET – Paid, Owned, Earned and Technical Media
*Understanding your target audience and what channels can you use to get in front of them
*An integrated approach to digital marketing
–Practical digital marketing tactics you can start today
*Examples of audit and competitor research
*What you should do if you have no marketing budget, but time on your hands?
*What channels should you use if you have marketing budget?
–Introducing the A10 Marketing framework
-How can you learn more
There will also be an opportunity to ask your questions in a Q&A session
Speaker Profile:
Ann Stanley – Founder and Managing Director of Anicca Digital
Ann Stanley is the founder and MD of Anicca Digital, with over 18 years’ experience of online marketing. She provides consultancy, training on how to implement this framework across a range of digital marketing channels across Paid, Owned, Earned and Technical media (POET). The technical team at Anicca then provide digital marketing services to implement the strategy.

WEBINAR: Building a health-economic model for the NHS
2020-08-25 11:00 - 12:00
Medilink Midlands and ORCHA invite you to attend a free webinar on Tuesday 25 August at 11am.
ORCHA is the world leading health app evaluation and advisor organisation, helping governments, health and social care organisations to choose and deliver health apps that will safely make the biggest impact to improve outcomes.
Session overview:
This session will cover an introduction to the importance of digital health tools, and the current digital health landscape in the NHS, with Liz Ashall-Payne, CEO at ORCHA. We will then hear from Simon Leigh, Health Economist at ORCHA, on how to build a health-economic model for the NHS. This will include an overview of what is needed, where to obtain data, modelling uncertainty and measuring effectiveness.
Objectives:
– Learn about the digital health landscape in the NHS
– Learn how to build a health-economic model for the NHS
– Ask the presenters any questions you may have
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE

East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Virtual Coffee Break
2020-08-20 10:30 - 11:30
A chance to hear more about the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Digital Health Accelerator and how to apply for the next cohort.
Join EMAHSN for a virtual coffee break on Thursday 20 August at 10.30am.
Networking opportunities are a key part of Medilink EM events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis won’t allow face to face events, we have introduced this online opportunity to enable the life sciences community to still connect with one another. In this informal gathering, hosted by Nick Brown, Commercial Manager at EMAHSN, you will have the opportunity find out how the EMAHSN can help innovators through the Digital Health Accelerator.
Grab a coffee, a biscuit and join us.
Joining details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed.
If you have any topics that you’d like to discuss in future AHSN coffee breaks, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here.
Chair Details:

Nick Brown, Commercial Manager, EMAHSN

WEBINAR: Grant Application Writing Masterclass
2020-08-19 10:30 - 11:30
Join TBAT Innovation Ltd for a Grant Funding Masterclass, delving into how to write a successful grant application for Innovate UK.
Knowing how to write your grant funding application is the most important part of applying for innovation funding.
Many competitions have success rates of below 10%; therefore, your application needs to stand-out, showcase your innovation and demonstrate your knowledge and expertise, all within tight word-limits.
Through years of successfully helping businesses just like yours, apply for Innovate UK funding competitions, TBAT are experts in writing successful funding applications that will capture the assessor’s attention and highlight why your innovative project should be funded!
During this 1-hour masterclass, TBAT will cover:
– The 10-question application form
– How to answer each question
– Their top tips for applying for Innovate UK funding
– What to do if you need help applying
This is great opportunity to learn how to apply for current Innovate UK funding competitions such as the August round of Smart Grants and the Bio-Medical Catalyst and secure up to 70% of your project costs via these opportunities.
DURATION: 1 hour
This free to attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £127, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Please note: this webinar is close to reaching the maximum number of delegates permitted, if you are unable to book on the link below, please email info@medilinkem.com requesting to be added to the waiting list.
Speaker Profiles:
Matt Symonds, Managing Director, TBAT Innovation Ltd
Matt Symonds joined TBAT Innovation in 2007 and shortly after became a Director of the business. He has a mechanical engineering degree and is an experienced project manager as a result of ten years’ experience in the Aerospace, Power Generation and Rail sectors with companies like Rolls-Royce and Bombardier Transportation.

Vincent Seddon, Business Development, TBAT Innovation Ltd
Vincent Seddon joined TBAT in 2019 to head up Business Development for their Oxford office after spending 10 years supporting Corporate clients to plan and grow their businesses as well as mentoring and coaching local business managers with the Barclays Business Bank.

Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Morning
2020-08-18 10:30 - 11:30
Following the recent news of the amalgamation of Medilink West and East Midlands, we bring you the next Medilink Midlands virtual coffee morning.
An informal gathering, jointly hosted by Richard Stone, Chief Executive at Medilink West Midlands and Dr. Darren Clark, Chief Executive at Medilink East Midlands.
An opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help.
A chance to hear from our guest David Hillan, Partner at Grant Thornton Birmingham who will provide a brief overview of the company and how it can help support SME businesses in the life sciences sector.

We’re here to help, so let Medilink along with the virtual group work together to help each other with any concerns, issues, or solution needs you may have. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to submit in advance to make sure we cover your needs and meet expectations.
We hope you can join us.
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE
Please note: Due to limited places, bookings will be restricted to one representative per organisation.

WEBINAR: The COVID-19 catalyst - how the pandemic has optimised the opportunity for digital health
2020-08-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join Medilink East Midlands and Spirit Health Group to see how the COVID-19 pandemic has optimised the opportunity for digital health.
Although the virus has been devastating for so many, it has also accelerated development and adoption of technology across many areas of the healthcare system.
In this webinar, Simon and Nadine will openly discuss the ups and downs of being at the forefront of remote healthcare delivery in Leicestershire. They will share insights about:
– Working with the NHS during lockdown
– How patients respond to change
– The challenge of doing all this without ever having met face to face!
DURATION: 1 hour
This free to attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £127, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profiles:

Simon Applebaum, Managing Director, Spirit Digital
Simon is the Managing Director of Spirit Digital. He joined Spirit Health Group early in 2020 after 15 years of working in digital transformation in the travel and leisure industry and is passionate about the opportunity to transform and improve patient pathways through the use of technology.

Nadine Miles, Director of Market Development, Spirit Health Group
Nadine is Director of Market Development at the 10 year old healthcare company Spirit Health Group. Having graduated from Birmingham with a Business Studies degree and two post-graduate marketing qualifications, she worked in banking, retail, and postal services before joining the NHS 19 years ago. With NHS roles within primary care, secondary care, mental health trusts and in the (now defunct) Strategic Health Authority, she’s now in the independent sector focusing on making health easy for patients and clinicians within the NHS system.

WEBINAR: The EU MDR Deadline Extension, where are we now?
2020-08-06 11:00 - 12:00
This short webinar will explain what the latest timescales are, and what changes have been made to the MDR since it was first published. Peter Rose, Director of PRQR Ltd will go through the main points of change and provide practical advice on what to do in preparation for going live next year. The extension should not be seen as time for a break but more as time to get things right for a smooth and trouble free transition with no interruption to supply of your products to the EU market. The webinar will also briefly discuss Brexit and what we might expect from the new Medicines and Medical Devices Bill.
– New deadline date
– The Changes – 2 corrigenda, a formal M1 revision including significant changes for Class I Devices
– Notified Body Capacity – Act Now!
– The B word (Brexit)
– The new Medicines and Medical Devices Bill including the Cumberlege Review
– Resources
DURATION: 1 hour
This free to attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £127, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profile:

Peter Rose, Director, PRQR Ltd
Peter is the founder and principal consultant of PRQR Ltd. With over 26 years of experience working in the field of Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics, Peter has expertise covering Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Sterilisation, Cleanrooms and Contamination Control.
Peter is a qualified Microbiologist, a Chartered biologist, Member of the Royal Society of Biology, Practitioner Member of the Chartered Quality Institute and a Member of TOPRA. Peter has an abundance of experience and expertise in Quality, Regulatory and microbiological matters for Medical Devices and IVDs across the UK and Europe.
Peter possesses a range of technical and business skills that enable him to provide unique insight to new and emerging businesses. He takes a hands-on approach to challenges and is adept at creative problem-solving. As a highly driven and entrepreneurial business leader, Peter has extensive senior leadership and board-level experience. As a well-regarded voice within the industry, Peters holds the position of Director within Medilink East Midlands, sits on a variety of industry committees and working groups and has been invited to address the European Parliament and Government ministers.
Peter’s extensive experience includes the new Medical Device Regulation, the new IVD Regulation the three established Medical Device Directives. He also has expertise in quality management systems covering ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 (QSR).

Medilink EM Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
2020-08-04 13:30 - 14:30
Join Medilink EM for a virtual coffee break on Tuesday 4 August at 1:30pm.
Networking opportunities are one of the many Medilink EM member benefits and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still won’t allow face to face events, we have introduced an online opportunity to enable members to still connect with one another. This is an informal gathering, hosted by Darren Clark, our Chief Executive, where you can share your current challenges and experiences and we can make introductions to those that can help. Or you could also join us just to see a friendly face and take time out from working at home.
At this coffee break we will be joined by Nadine Miles, Director of Market Development at Spirit Health Group. Nadine will be sharing some of their recent experiences managing recruitment online and introducing new staff members to their culture remotely.
If you have any topics that you’d like to discuss during the coffee break, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here.
Grab a coffee and join us.
Dial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed.
Medilink Members only

WEBINAR: The role of International Trade in COVID-19 recovery
2020-07-30 11:00 - 12:00
Join this Medilink Midlands webinar to hear from Ian Harrison, Head of Exports – Midlands Region. Ian will be talking about how the Department for International Trade is supporting companies post coronavirus in recovery and international opportunities available to Life Science companies.
Attend to find out about:
– Trade support available
– Bounceback support
– FTA Agreements
– COVID 19 Support
– Events
Plus the opportunity to ask your questions in a Q&A session
DURATION: 1 hour

Speaker Profile

Ian Harrison, Head of Exports – Midlands Region, Department for International Trade
Ian’s main responsibilities are to lead on the promotion and delivery of International Trade services of behalf of the Department for International Trade (DIT) across both the East and West Midlands, work closely with and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the UK’s overseas network spanning some 108 countries, liaise with Ministers, and lead a programme of events and an expert team of International Trade Advisers. Ian also represents the DIT Midlands Engine team on Trade matters in Whitehall.
Ian has over 25 years’ experience of dealing with publicly funded business support and has worked in several organisations in roles that have provided advice and expertise to all sizes of business. Before joining DIT Ian worked within the Department for Business, Innovation Foreign & Skills (BIS) where he was an Assistant Director for Business Engagement responsible for areas covering the Government’s Industrial Strategy, business support, Innovation and access to finance agendas.

East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Virtual Coffee Break
2020-07-29 14:00 - 15:00
A chance to meet other businesses, share ideas and hear what’s happening from the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Team.
Join EMAHSN for a virtual coffee break on Wednesday 29 July at 2pm.
Networking opportunities are a key part of Medilink EM events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis won’t allow face to face events, we have introduced this online opportunity to enable the life sciences community to still connect with one another. In this informal gathering, hosted by Nick Brown, Commercial Manager at EMAHSN, you will have the opportunity to share your current challenges and experiences and find out how the EMAHSN can help.
At this coffee break we will be joined by Dr Ayokunmi Ajetunmobi, Venture Development Manager from BioCity Group, join to find out about the BioCity Accelerator Programmes. The programme is specifically for life science entrepreneurs, based upon the Lean- Start Up approach and evidence-based entrepreneurialism. Not just for start-ups and spin-offs, the BioCity Business Accelerator Programme works with entrepreneurs at every stage from idea to exit to help businesses to get off the ground, and continue to grow, entrepreneurially.
Grab a coffee, a biscuit and join us.
Joining details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed.
If you have any topics that you’d like to discuss in future AHSN coffee breaks, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here.

Chair and guest details:

Nick Brown, Commercial Manager, EMAHSN

Dr Ayokunmi Ajetunmobi, Venture Development Manager, BioCity Group

InnovateUK Biomedical Catalyst FREE briefing webinars
2020-07-28 15:00 - 2020-07-31 14:00
InnovateUK launch their next round of funding on the Biomedical catalyst on 27th July.
For your chance to find out more and ask questions join one of SEHTA’s free webinars.
Diagnostics
28th July (focus on Diagnostics) 15:00-16:00 (BST)
Digital Health
31st July (focus on Digital Health) 13:00-14:00 (BST)
Free to attend

£30 million grant funding is available to UK health & life science SMEs for early & late-stage projects with length from 12-36 months and total project costs between £250,000 and £4M.
Innovate UK can provide 70% of total project costs for SMEs.
Open for applications on 27 July 2020 and deadline on 7 October 2020
There are limited places to allow for effective discussion so SEHTA may not be able to host everyone. However, they will record the sessions for later universal download.
For more information on the funding programme click here
These webinars are free to attend. For more information, please click here

WEBINAR: Planning and Conducting an Effective Clinical Trial
2020-07-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join Afortiori Development Ltd for a practical insight into clinical trials. The webinar will explore:
• What is a trial?
• Why do we need a trial?
• What is a good trial?
• What exactly is involved in running a trial?
Join us to hear about the important considerations and common pitfalls as well as gain a good understanding of the tasks and responsibilities involved for Sponsors. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions and benefit from the wide ranging experience of the presenters.
This free to attend meeting will be held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £127, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profiles:
Nicola Wall , along with Elizabeth Ralph founded Afortiori Development after long careers in clinical research within a variety of roles. Both bring a commitment to well designed and successfully executed clinical trials.

Dr Nicola Wall, Chief Executive Officer, Afortiori Development

Charlotte Culver, Clinical Project Leader, Afortiori Development

WEBINAR: How the NIHR can support your route to market
2020-07-22 11:00 - 12:00
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) works in partnership with the NHS to deliver high quality research. Join this webinar to gain an understanding of how the NIHR can support your route to market.
Hosted by the NIHR/CRN, they will cover:
– The role of the NIHR/CRN
– What NIHR can currently offer to companies; Clinical Engagement, Research Funding, Access to the NHS
– Plans for future support/priority areas
– How companies should approach NIHR
– What can Medilink EM and the Academic Health Science Network do to help
DURATION: 1 hour
This free to attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £127, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profiles:

Daniel Kumar, Industry Operations Manager, CRN: East Midlands
Dan has a degree in Business Management Studies and worked for an accountancy firm prior to moving into the NHS in 1996. Currently with over 20 years NHS experience, as a nurse across Malignant Haematology, High Dependency and Coronary Care, Research Nurse, Manager of a Cancer Research Team and then Senior Manager within Research Governance. Dan led on Industry for Trent CLRN since 2011 prior to this post.
As part of the CRNEM leadership team this current role focuses on the development of the commercial research portfolio across all stages of the study lifecycle. This involves a particular focus on recruitment of trials to targets and growth of the sector, working along with SMEs and Medical Technology.

Theo Christie, Business Development Manager (Commercial), CRN National Coordinating Centre
Theo facilitates key discussions between the life sciences industry and the Clinical Research Network and is a point of contact for the life sciences companies engaging with the Clinical Research Network. Theo is able to provide advice to companies on how they are able to tap into the Clinical Research Network study support services to ensure clinical studies are set up efficiently and recruit to time and target.
With a degree in Clinical Sciences, Theo has been with the Clinical Research Network since 2013. Before joining the Business Development and Marketing Team, Theo previously worked within the organisation’s Research Delivery Directorate where he was responsible for supporting interactions between the life sciences industry across 10 therapeutic areas, providing operational support through feasibility, set up and patient recruitment.

Roz Sorrie-Rae, Lead Research Management & Governance Manager, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Rutland Comprehensive Local Research Network
Roz has worked in the NHS for over 28 years in the fields of clinical audit and effectiveness, clinical governance and research. She joined her current role in 2008 and continued in that role when CRN East Midlands was established. From late 2014, she spent a year in Nova Scotia, Canada, and gained an international perspective on health research, having spent her time abroad working in R&D in the Canadian university sector. On her return to the UK, she commenced in the role of HRA Approval Business Lead with the National CRN Coordinating Centre. Alongside this national role, she returned to CRN East Midlands in a senior Research Management & Governance Manager capacity. In November 2016, she took up the role of CRN East Midlands Study Support Service Operations Manager and has in 2020 moved into a Study Support Service Compliance and Assurance Manager role. During her career, Roz has co-authored numerous papers and publications, both as a researcher and subject matter expert, including a chapter on Budget and Funding in An Introduction to Health Services Research (2014; Sage).

Medilink EM Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
2020-07-21 08:30 - 09:30
Join Medilink EM for a virtual coffee break on Tuesday 21 July at 8.30am.
Networking opportunities are one of the many Medilink EM member benefits and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still won’t allow face to face events, we have introduced an online opportunity to enable members to still connect with one another. This is an informal gathering, hosted by Darren Clark, our Chief Executive, where you can share your current challenges and experiences and we can make introductions to those that can help. Or you could also join us just to see a friendly face and take time out from working at home.
If you have any topics that you’d like to discuss during the coffee break, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here.
Grab a coffee, a slice of toast and join us.
Dial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medlink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed.
Medilink Members only

WEBINAR: Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG)
2020-07-16 10:00 - 11:30
The next Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) will take place online, join us as we discuss Digital Health: Current Applications and Future Trends for Mental Healthcare.
Talks at this webinar will include:
– The impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
– Evaluating new technologies for mental health
– Deriving Clinical Outcome Measures from Expression and Speech for use as Clinical Trial Endpoints: Results of a Proof of Concept Study
DURATION: 1.5 hours
This free to attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £190, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profiles:

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

Dr Louise Thomson, Assistant Professor in Occupational Psychology and Practitioner Psychologist, The University of Nottingham
Louise is a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and HCPC-registered Occupational Psychologist specialising in psychological, social and organisational issues in occupational health and job retention. She is currently the Course Director for the MSc in Occupational Psychology at the University of Nottingham, and Lead Academic for the Institute of Mental Health’s Research Support and Consultancy Service. Louise has extensive experience of working in the health and social care sector, but has also worked with other public and private sector clients, as well as the third sector. She has been an expert member of three NICE committees developing guidance on: return-to-work after long-term sickness absence; mental well-being at work; and workplace health quality standards. She currently leads the Well-being of the Workforce Study which is exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of the UK workforce.

Dr Michael Craven, Senior Research Fellow, The University of Nottingham, Institute of Mental Health
Mike is an academic researcher in the NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative, a national centre established in 2013 to focus on developing the evidence and methods needed to bring new technologies for mental health into the National Health Service. He is also a member of University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering’s Bioengineering research group and the Institute of Mental Health’s Centre for Dementia, holds an honorary contract with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and is Health Economist in the Nottingham University Hospitals’ Centre for Healthcare Equipment and Technology Adoption (CHEATA). In MindTech, Mike contributes expertise in design and evaluation of digital health and medical device related interventions and assistive technologies. He has conducted health technology assessments and reviews for NHS organisations and industry and contributes to policy on digital mental health. Currently, he is co-investigator on several of MindTech’s large collaborations and trials of technologies which include evaluation of cognitive training software, remote/mobile mental health and virtual reality therapy, and various co-design projects with patients and healthcare professionals.

Bill Byrom, Vice President of Product Strategy and Innovation, Signant Health
Bill leads product strategy and innovation, and the electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) Science team, at Signant Health. He has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years and is the author of over 70 publications and two industry textbooks on ePRO. His recent scientific work includes the use of wearable technology and ePRO in clinical trials. Bill is an active member of the Critical Path Institute’s ePRO Consortium, is a member of the scientific leadership board of the Digital Medicine Society, and leads a cross-industry working group on wearable technology within the Drug Information Association’s Study Endpoints Community. Bill provides eClinical commentary on LinkedIn and Twitter (@billbyrom).
