Medilink Midlands

WEBINAR: Regulation, Immigration and Research: What changes at the end of the year
2020-11-23 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
In this Medilink Midlands webinar, the Office for Life Sciences, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector, will present on everything Life Sciences firms need to know about the end of the Transition Period, and what will happen next.
In particular, they will cover:

-The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union, as well as the United States and Australia.
-How the regulation of Medicines and Medtech is changing from the 1 January, what your business needs to get ready, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system.
-How the border, imports and exports will work from 1 January
-Action that firms need to take on Data, Immigration and Global Recruitment, and EU research funding.

The session will include plenty of time for questions, as well as guidance on where to go for further information, support and advice.
Please note – this webinar will cover similar material to the webinars run by Medilink Midlands and the Office for Life Sciences on 4 and 11 November.
Duration: 1 hour
TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE
Speaker Profiles
Alex Mclaughlin, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation, Office for Life Sciences
Alex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments.
Prior to his current role, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer.

Jess Kirby, Senior Policy Advisor, International Trade and Medical Devices, Office for Life Sciences
Jess is a trade and medical device expert, who has worked in the Business Department for three years – with roles focussed on Brexit and International Trade.
Prior to this, Jess trained as an NHS Radiographer and worked in a specialist Medical Device firm.

Webinar: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
2020-11-19 10:30 - 11:30
Registration for this event is now closed.
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 Thursday 19th November.
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 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 £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.

WEBINAR: Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG)
2020-11-18 10:00 - 11:30
The next Medical Technologies & Systems Special Interest Group (SIG) will take place online, join us as we discuss Digital Therapeutics, Diagnostics and Connected Devices.
Attend to hear about:
– Technical challenges in using wearables for depression prevention, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment
– Technological approaches towards dementia diagnostics and safeguarding
– Using machine learning to predict and diffuse meltdown events in students with autism
DURATION: 1.5 hours
This free to attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses, the value of which is £190, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants.
Speaker Profiles:

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

Prof. David J. Brown – Professor in Interactive Systems for Social Inclusion, Nottingham Trent University
David is Professor of Interactive systems for Social Inclusion, with the Department of Computer Science at Nottingham Trent University. Recent grants on which he has acted as PI include 2 EU H2020 projects (MaTHiSiS and No One Left Behind) on affective computing and digital game making for students with learning disabilities and autism, an EPSRC project (An Internet of Soft Things) on co-design of networked soft textile interfaces to promote mental wellbeing, and a range of EU Erasmus projects (e.g., Pathway+) to use affective computing to provide personalised learning pathways for students with learning disabilities. He is Conference Co-Chair for the International Conference of Virtual Reality, Disability and Associated Technologies, and Associate Editor for Frontiers – Virtual Reality and Medicine.

Dr John Broulidakis- Research Scientist, Emteq Labs
John was educated at the university of Sussex where he gained a first-class honours degree in Psychology with Neuroscience. John completed his PhD at the University of Southampton in Cognitive Neuroscience in 2019. He has direct experience of the issues and challenges associated with managing large and complex clinical studies having successfully managed a €2.5million EU funded study. Currently he is working as a research scientist for medical device manufacture Emteq Labs. There he is involved in manufacturing ecologically valid, “context aware” emotion recognition systems though novel wearable devices

Prof. Michael Hornberger- (Professor of Applied Dementia Research, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia) Associate Dean of Innovation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia)
Michael is the Professor of Applied Dementia Research at the Norwich Medical School and the Associate Dean of Innovation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His research focuses on improving diagnosis, disease progression tracking and symptom management in dementia. His research group employs various research methodologies (clinical, cognition, sensor technology, neuroimaging and genetics) as well as disease interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) for their research studies. His current research is particularly focused on spatial orientation and navigation deficits in dementia and how this has an impact on people’s outdoor activities such as driving and walking safely.

Medica 2020
2020-11-16 08:00 - 2020-11-19 17:00 | Dusseldorf, Germany
Medica is the world’s largest healthcare and life sciences exhibition, attracting over 120,000 global visitors annually. It has been running for over 40 years and underpins a lot of companies’ annual marketing plans.
Medica provides an opportunity for over 6,000 exhibiting companies (from over 60 countries) to showcase the latest healthcare technologies, products, equipment and services to a huge variety of global visitors. These include experts and decision-makers from across the healthcare and life sciences sector, alongside leading individuals from business, research, and politics.
Medilink UK have been involved with Medica for over 20 years and following the phenomenal success and popularity of our UK pavilion at the 2019 event, exhibition stand space for 2020 is available for booking now. It is the perfect opportunity to network with target visitors, increase brand exposure and generate new business and it is advised to book sooner rather than later, as the pavilion is set for significant growth.
Why book with Medilink UK?

Excellent location on the British pavilion with other UK companies
• Access to preferential Medilink accommodation rate with all required transfers provided
• Exhibition stand space on a high quality, UK branded pavilion
• Full spectrum exhibition support before, during and after the event
• Onsite assistance from our events and international trade experts
• A range of packages to suit your exhibiting goals*
• Hot and cold refreshments on exhibition days
• Support with freight, logistics and travel arrangements
• Access to national and regional funding for eligible companies*To book your exhibition stand , please complete here.

*For further information or to discuss your requirements, please click here to email or call: 0114 232 9292.

Midlands Engine Market Visit to Medica 2020
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-19 | Dusseldorf, Germany
Are you a life science company looking to showcase your expertise and innovative overseas? Have you never visited the Medica Exhibition before?
If you can answer yes to both – then the Midlands Engine market visit to Medica 2020, the world’s largest medical technology and life sciences exhibition, could be your next stop.
About the visit
The visit will give businesses the opportunity to meet and connect with international buyers and establish valuable contacts. At the exhibition, companies will be supported by a DIT life sciences sector specialist and have access to the following facilities:
• Meeting 1-2-1 programme and/or virtual 121 programme with DIT sector specialists
• A wealth of networking opportunities
• Access to British Pavilion facilities including internet, seating and light refreshments
• Free use of meeting facilities
• Companies will feature in a Midlands Engine e-brochure and the UK@Medica exhibitor directory
• Access to a discounted hotel rate at a hotel within walking distance of the exhibition
Your safety
During these extraordinary times, the organisers Messe are making provision to ensure social distancing is maintained at the fair with wider aisles between stands and hygiene management on site. To protect stand staff and visitors, entry into the British Pavilion stand will be managed, only allowing a limited number of people on the stand at any given time. Visitors will be asked to use the hand sanitiser provided before entering the stand. Meeting tables will be sanitised between visitors.
Midlands Engine presence and activity at Medica will be in accordance with the most up to date UK guidance as well as that of the German Government. You can also see here for information about visiting Medica.
Costs & Funding
There is a non-refundable commitment fee of £99 plus VAT, payable upon registration. Funding of £250 per company is available to eligible companies, which is payable on return. There is a limit of 1 delegate per company and delegates will be responsible for booking flights and accommodation.
Register your interest today
For more detailed information or to register your interest in this trade visit using the link below.
Click here to book

East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Virtual Coffee Break
2020-11-12 10:30 - 11:30
Join EMAHSN for a virtual coffee break on Thursday 12 November at 10:30am, to have a chat about the digital landscape in the NHS. This informal gathering will be hosted by Mike Watson, Digital Lead and you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and find out how the EMAHSN can help.
Networking opportunities are a key part of Medilink EM events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still restricts face to face events, this online opportunity enables the life sciences community to still connect with one another.
Grab a coffee, a biscuit and join us.
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.
Joining details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed.
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WEBINAR: Microsoft 365 Tools – a smarter and more productive way to work
2020-11-12 10:00 - 10:45
Microsoft Teams has proven a vital tool to share information securely and support new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Join Medilink Midlands and Tim Price, Train IT Midlands (Microsoft Certified Trainer) on Thursday 12 November to find out how you can improve productivity and enhance collaboration across your organisation and the life sciences and healthcare community.
This 45-minute webinar will:
– Benefit your organisation that requires collaboration tools to communicate with colleagues across the world and share information in real-time.
– Highlight useful features it contains that individuals may not know, due to little or no formal training in Office 365.
– Improve employee and employer skill levels in the way they can work smarter, faster from administration through to project management underpins increases in development and manufacturing.
What will attendees gain from attending this event?
The time saving and cost benefits are significant in several areas across the business.
– Manage and organise documents more efficiently between co-workers and reduce duplication
– Reduce the need and cost of third party cloud file storage to share documents and online meeting software across your organisation.
– Improve remote working capabilities, using simple chat, group chat, and video conferencing.
– Unify the way you collaborate and share information internally and with third parties.
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WEBINAR: Medicines, Brexit and the Border
2020-11-11 13:30 - 14:30
In this Medilink Midlands webinar, the Office for Life Sciences, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector, will present on everything firms developing, manufacturing and selling Medicines need to know about the end of the Transition Period, and what will happen next.
In particular, they will cover:
– The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union, as well as the United States and Australia
– How the regulation of Medicines is changing from the 1 January, what your business needs to get ready, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system
– How the border, imports and exports will work from 1 January; and
– Action that firms need to take on Data, Immigration and Global Recruitment, and EU research funding
The session will include plenty of time for questions, as well as guidance on where to go for further information, support and advice.
Please note – this webinar will cover similar material to the webinars run by Medilink Midlands and the Office for Life Sciences on 4 and 23 November.
DURATION: 1 hour
Speaker Profiles:

Dr Robert Reid, Head of Medicines Regulation and Engagement, Office for Life Sciences
Robert works in the Office for Life Sciences, where he is responsible for Medicines Regulation and Business Readiness for the end of the Transition Period. Rob holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Leicester, and previously worked at the National Physical Laboratory and Which?

Elspeth Bailey, Policy Advisor, Office for Life Sciences
Elspeth works in the Office for Life Sciences, where she leads on the Northern Ireland Protocol and supports work on Business Readiness for the end of the Transition Period. Previously, Elspeth has taught in China, and worked in the Government team responsible for the Aerospace Sector.

Webinar: The Value of Digital Health
2020-11-10 10:30 - 11:30
Digital Healthcare has undergone a dramatic acceleration during 2020. The requirement to deliver care remotely has accelerated adoption of new technologies, new care pathways and new learning like never before.
This event is in partnership with the Digital Health Team at De Montfort University will provide an insight into the latest developments in this area, supporting the future of healthcare.
This webinar will cover:
-Examples of real-world application of digital technology in health and social care.
-Examining the challenges and solutions to enhancing equitable access.
-Exploring the benefits of digital health for patients, healthcare professionals, and society.
-Understanding how partner organisations can demonstrate their digital health intervention delivers value.
This webinar is open to all organisations keen to explore and understand the digital health landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
This free to attend webinar will be held as part of the SoLSTICE 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.
The webinar is part of the programme of events for Leicester Business Festival 2020, De Montfort University are proud to be Headline Partner. For further details on the festival, please click here.
Speaker Profiles:

Dr Simon Oldroyd, Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Dr Simon Oldroyd is the University’s Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (iDVC). Simon is Deputy to the Interim Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters. His responsibilities include day-to-day academic leadership of the university and strategic and operational oversight and line management of the faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor/Deans and three cross cutting Pro Vice-Chancellor portfolios.

Professor David Mba, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)
Professor David Mba was appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Computing, Engineering and Media in August 2017. In May 2019, he also took on the role of PVC (Enterprise), and in March 2020 he also took on the role of PVC (Research).
David’s current research is focused on machine condition monitoring, machine fault diagnosis, model based prognostics and machine performance prediction.

Professor Bertha Ochieng, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care
Bertha Ochieng is Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University. A key aspect of her research is in examining digital solutions that support development of integrated models of health and social care and community engagement.

Professor Barnaby Poulton, MRPharmS FFCI; Hon. Professor of Digital Medicine and Director Digital Health and Care Unit. Digital Health Strategist
Barnaby is a pharmacist by training who has switched his focus to digital health. He has built and led multiple digital health companies and co-founded the Digital Health and Care Unit at DMU to support the evaluation of novel technologies, enabling them to enter market and deliver benefits to patients.

Brexit/UKCA Marking Webinar
2020-11-05 14:00 - 14:30
SEHTA and Psephos are pleased to bring you this FREE TO ATTEND webinar on Brexit/UKCA Marking.
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) Marking is a new UK product marking that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE Marking, including medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. Therefore, from 1 January 2021, there will be a number of changes to how companies will be able to place medical devices on the market in Great Britain.
Thursday 5th November 2020
Time: 14:00 – 14:30 (BST)
Cost: Free to attend
Facilitator: Jacques du Preez, Director, Psephos Biomedica
This webinar will be delivered via Webex.
From 1 January 2021, there will be a number of changes to how companies will be able to place medical devices on the market in Great Britain which will include:

A new route to market and product marking will be available for manufacturers wishing to place a device on the Great Britain market from 1 January 2021

From 1 January 2021, all medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) placed on the UK market will need to be registered with the MHRA. There will be a grace period for registering – 4 months for Class IIIs and Class IIb implantables, and all active implantable medical devices; 8 months for other Class IIb and all Class IIa devices; and 12 months for Class I devices

CE Marking will continue to be used and recognised until 30 June 2023

If you are a manufacturer based outside the UK and wish to place a device on the UK market, you will need to establish a UK Responsible Person who will take responsibility for the product in the UK. Further detail on the UK Responsible Person

Target audience: Manufacturers based outside of the UK wanting to access the UK market, UK based manufacturers wanting to access the EU market, 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.
Please note that places are limited & the organisers have the right to review all applications.
Click here to book

Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - members only
2020-11-05 10:00 - 11:00
An informal gathering, hosted by Dr. Darren Clark, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands.
An opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help.
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.
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE

WEBINAR: Medical Devices, Brexit and the Border
2020-11-04 16:00 - 17:00
In this Medilink Midlands webinar, the Office for Life Sciences, the Government’s specialist team that sponsors the sector, will present on everything MedTech firms need to know about the end of the Transition Period, and what will happen next.
This webinar will cover:
1. The latest on Trade Negotiations with the European Union, as well as the United States and Australia.
2. How the regulation of MedTech is changing from the 1 January, what your business needs to get ready, and how the UK will develop a new sovereign system.
3. How the border, imports and exports will work from 1 January; and
4. Action that firms need to take on Data, Immigration and Global Recruitment, and EU research funding.

The session will include a Q&A session, as well as guidance on where to go for further information, support and advice.
Speaker Profiles

Alex Mclaughlin, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation, Office for Life Sciences
Alex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments.
Prior to his current role, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer.

Jess Kirby, Senior Policy Advisor, International Trade and Medical Devices, Office for Life Sciences
Jess is a trade and medical device expert, who has worked in the Business Department for three years – with roles focussed on Brexit and International Trade.
Prior to this, Jess trained as an NHS Radiographer and worked in a specialist Medical Device firm.

Developing Better Products for Chronic Disease and Rehab Markets
2020-11-04 10:00 - 12:30
Wednesday 4th Nov 20
AGENDA
The use of clinical data, the application of artificial intelligence and the development of digital health have been predicted to revolutionise health care and the management and rehab of chronic conditions. This event will highlight gaps in the current healthcare landscape that require new products and the funded innovation support available to engage with clinicians and the healthcare system.
Are you developing a medical devices, medical apps or other interventions designed to manage or prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular or respiratory disease or the long term effects of COVID-19. Hear from Clinicians at Leicester hospitals who will be identifying what new products are required to improve proactive health management.

10.00
Welcome and Overview of Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
Professor Tom Yates, Professor in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Health, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre

10.20
Using AI and data to develop better healthcare products
Christine Nakatani, Ph.D. Director of Artificial Intelligence NTT DATA UK

10.40
Stand More AT Work– preventing chronic disease in office/home based workers
Dr Charlotte Edwardson, Associate Professor in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Health, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre

11.55
Collaborating to tackle COVID-19 complications
Your COVID-19 recovery ground-breaking NHS online COVID-19 Rehab service Nikki Gardiner, Clinical Lead for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Post-HOSPitalisation COVID-19 study – a national consortium to understand and improve long-term health outcomes
Dr Aarti Parmar, PHOSP programme Manager, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre

11.15
Elephant Kiosks – Developing COVID-19 screening in the workplace
Professor Toru Suzuki, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Leicester, Honorary Consultant, Cardiology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Annette Walker Managing Director Elephant Kiosks

11.25
Personalised Space Technology Exercise Platform P-STEP
Professor Andre Ng, Head of Department, Cardiovascular Sciences, Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist

11.40
Challenge workshop – What are your challenges in developing wearables and how can the Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator help
Conference participants can ask the clinical experts or highlight problems they have experienced in the development of wearables
Dr Christopher Brough, Clinical Lead for Digital Health, Dr Alex Rowlands, Diabetes Research Centre, Dr Lucy Alexander, LLSA Manager

12.30
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Webinar: Medicines Management in Professional Sport
2020-11-03 11:00 - 12:00
Join Medilink East Midlands, in partnership with MedsOnTrack and JensonR+ to discuss Medicines Management in Professional Sport.
Our speaker, Steve Simbler, is a pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience working in elite sport. Steve will share some of his experiences as one of the lead pharmacists for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, as well as some of the other events with which he has been involved. He will also describe his work with elite teams in various sports, including topics such as:
• the volumes of analgesics and anti-inflammatories taken by players/athletes
• storage and security issues in training grounds and also associated with travel
• lack of full time doctors in professional sport and problems associated with other healthcare professionals administering medications to players
• record-keeping issues
• controlled drugs issues
• emergency & trauma medications management in a sports environment
• lack of regulatory oversight or independent monitoring
• concerns over doping issues
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:

Steve Simler MRPharm.s, MedsOnTrack
Steve has been working as a pharmacist in elite sport for over 20 years, initially in a supply capacity, and for the past 10 years in providing medicines management consultancy and software to teams in the Premier League and English Football League as well as national governing bodies for football, rugby, athletics, tennis, cricket, rowing, and cycling amongst others.
He was one of the lead pharmacists for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, then again for the London 2017 Athletics and Para-Athletics World Championships.
As well as giving talks about vitamin D, he lectures on various topics pertaining to drugs in sport and the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatories in sport.
In 2006, sport doctors approached Steve to advise on obtaining a reliable source of vitamin D that could pass tests for WADA-prohibited substances, this prompted an association with Synergy Biologics, makers of Pro D3, and this relationship is ongoing, and stimulated an interest in vitamin D on which he keeps abreast of research, and reads extensively.
Since 2016 Steve has been a pharmacist panel member for the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, and has recently started as an NHS Test and Trace clinical contact tracer on a part time basis.

Janet Worrell, Head of Regulatory, JensonR+
Janet is an experienced regulatory affairs professional, having supported a diverse portfolio of products, for a number of companies across the East Midlands. Janet’s experience covers early concept development, food supplements, over the counter (OTC) medicines, inhaled therapies and clinical trial applications. Janet enjoys collaborating with companies to develop their regulatory strategy to deliver commercial success. Janet is an independent board member of the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network supporting innovation within NHS.

Webinar: Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG)- CBD and the latest developments
2020-10-29 11:00 - 12:00
Join us online for our next Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG) to hear about how, within the space of a couple of years, CBD ingestibles have transitioned from a lightly regulated consumer product to potentially being classified as a narcotic and banned from the shelves of retail outlets in Europe. How did this happen and what’s the impact on the CBD industry?
We invite you to hear some of the facts around CBD, providing clarity about its current status and the future challenges and opportunities for companies operating in this sector. All of this will be presented by our speakers, Janet Worrell, Head of Regulatory at JensonR+ and Greer Deal, Director of Global Regulatory Services
As well as the opportunity to hear some facts about CBD you can take part in a question and answer session.
DURATION: 1 Hour
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE CLICK HERE
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:

Janet Worrell, Head of Regulatory, JensonR+
Janet is an experienced regulatory affairs professional, having supported a diverse portfolio of products, for a number of companies across the East Midlands. Janet’s experience covers early concept development, food supplements, over the counter (OTC) medicines, inhaled therapies and clinical trial applications. Janet enjoys collaborating with companies to develop their regulatory strategy to deliver commercial success. Janet is an independent board member of the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network supporting innovation within NHS.

Greer Deal, Director, Global Regulatory Services
Greer has over 25 years’ experience in the life science sector and 13 years ago she co-founded Global Regulatory Services with her husband, Bobby Deal. One of their first projects involved medicinal cannabis and since then the company has become increasingly involved in plant-derived products whether medicinal, food or cosmetics. Since January 2019, Global Regulatory Services has become known as the leading advisers to companies in the cannabis industry with particular expertise in navigating the EU Novel Foods Regulation.

Making Pharmaceuticals Digital Week: Medilink UK Session
2020-10-28
Medilink UK are delighted to be presenting during the Making Pharmaceuticals Digital Week

On Wednesday, 28 October Dr. Nicola Wall and Dr. Richard Weaver will present a live webinar on behalf of Medilink UK:

Working with your CRO: Creating perfect research partnerships in an imperfect research world

Dr. Nicola Wall
Afortiori Development

Bridging The Gap Between Discovery and Development – DMPK Influence

Dr. Richard Weaver
XenoGesis Ltd

The webinar is free to attend and will start at 11.00 GMT (12.00 CET | 06.00 EST)
You can register to attend using the button below.

Register for free here

View the Full Digital Week Programme Here

Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
2020-10-27 08:30 - 09:30
Join Medilink Midlands for an early morning virtual coffee break on Tuesday 27 October at 8.30am.
Networking opportunities are one of the many Medilink Midlands 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.
Grab a coffee, a biscuit and join us.
Dial-in details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink EM events team once the online registration form has been completed.
Medilink Members only

Accessing the German HealthTech Markets Webinar
2020-10-22 14:00 - 15:00
In cooperation with Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) SEHTA would like to invite you to a webinar highlighting market access and opportunities in Germany within the field of digital health.
Date: Thursday 22nd October 2020
Times: 14:00 – 15:00 (BST)
Cost: Free to attend
Webinar Platform: WEBEX

For many years, the digitalization of the German healthcare system was slow on the uptake. The Covid-19 crisis has given a significant boost to digital health solutions, which are now seen as an imperative. The pandemic has been a true catalyst for segments such as telemedicine services in Germany. And since the German E-Health Act took effect in January 2016, a framework has been in place for the integration of information and communication technology within the German healthcare system, making Germany’s digital health market increasingly attractive.
The session will provide insights into Germany’s digital health market, including the latest market developments, the legal framework for expanding your business to Germany, and how GTAI can assist with this process.
Agenda

EST Time
BST Time
Webinar Programme

15:00 – 15:30
14:00 – 14:30
Market Opportunities in Germany – Digital Health
Julia Pietsch, Senior Manager of Investor Consulting, Digital Health, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)

15:30 – 15:40
14:30 – 14:40
Legal Framework for expanding your business into Germany
Christina Schön, Senior Manager of Tax & Legal Services, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)

15:40 – 16:00
14:40 – 15:00
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16:00
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WEBINAR: The Nottingham Recovery from COVID-19 Research Platform (NoRCoRP) - Developing New Approaches to Treatment
2020-10-22 10:30 - 12:00
Researchers in Nottingham have launched a new study platform for the next generation of COVID-19 clinical research: The Nottingham Recovery from COVID-19 Research Platform (NoRCoRP).
The platform will bring together projects examining the impacts and lasting effects of COVID-19, translating findings from patients who are known to have contracted the virus into new approaches to treatment to support their recovery. To read about the background on all of the Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre’s COVID-19 research, click here.
Attend this webinar to find out about NoRCoRP plus:
– Background to COVID-19: clinical presentations, pathophysiology
– Existing treatment strategies
– Review of Nottingham portfolio of existing clinical trial and planned clinical studies in patients with COVID-19
– PHOSP-COVID and NoRCoRP: follow up studies of patients who have had COVID-19
– Opportunities for engagement with the NIHR Nottingham BRC for COVID related work
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 Profile:

Professor Ian Hall, Director, NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre
Professor Ian is the Director of the NIHR Nottingham, Biomedical Research Centre. He is a chest physician based at NUH NHS Trust and the University of Nottingham, and has a long track record of research into the mechanisms underlying the development of a range of lung diseases. He currently chairs the national BRC Director’s forum, sits on NIHR Strategy Board, and is a member of UK-CTAP.

MediWales: Finance and Funding Webinar
2020-10-21 13:00 - 14:30
21st October, 1pm
Final call to register!
Join us for the first in our Business Support webinar series, focusing on finance and funding.
This event will highlight sources of grant funding and advice on applications, as well as fund raising, pitching and working with investors.
Hear from experts across the sector and first hand company case studies.
MediWales partners GS Verde will be introducing their new investment platform – Elevate Investment Network. Elevate connects businesses seeking investment, with a network of experienced business investors.
You can find out more about the platform during the webinar, including how a business seeking investment can apply and also how investors interested in joining the network can register.
Speakers include:

Verde Corporate Finance – Craig Blackmore, Director
Development Bank of Wales – Richard Thompson, Senior Investment Executive
Knowledge Transfer Network – Matt Chapman, Knowledge Transfer Manager
Capital Kinetics – Christian Kumar, Managing Director
The Thought Disruptor – Tony Sedgwick
Rescape – Matt Wordley, CEO

There will also be time for a panel discussion, Q&A and virtual networking.
This webinar is free to members and £50 + VAT for non members.
Find out more and register here

Webinar: Introduction to NHS Market Access
2020-10-21 10:30 - 11:30
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 Wednesday 21st October.
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.

WEBINAR: Supply Chain - improving resilience and agility for challenging times
2020-10-20 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar alongside Mills & Reeve will consider how supply chains are evolving and adapting in these difficult times, and what you can do to improve your crisis-resilience.
For all businesses, the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis and the forthcoming end of the Brexit transition period present particular difficulties. For life sciences business, an additional set of considerations arise. With multinational clinical studies, complex global supply chains and multi-component products a well-planned approach is essential. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought these issues into sharp focus, as countries battle for scarce supplies of active ingredients, medicines, reagents and equipment to enable them to support the effort to combat the outbreak.
Jayne Hussey and Stephanie Caird from Mills & Reeve will cover:
– How businesses can build supply chain resilience and agility
– Offer some tips on how to get ahead of a crisis before it happens
– How some businesses are adopting new ways of working to tackle some of the financial difficulties of disrupted supply chains
– How to build really effective relationships with your key suppliers
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:

Stephanie Caird, Principal Associate, commercial lawyer specialising in the life sciences sector, Mills & Reeve
Stephanie is a lawyer specialising in the life sciences practice with experience in intellectual property, data protection, commercial contracting and regulatory work. She supports a wide range of clients in the pharma and biotech, medical devices and diagnostic sectors.
Stephanie has also worked in-house for 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 collaboration and Brexit intra-group arrangements.

Jayne Hussey, Partner, commercial contracts specialist, Mills & Reeve
Jayne is a commercial contracts specialist lawyer with a wealth of experience in advising businesses on complex supply chain arrangements, including outsourcing contracts, contract manufacturing arrangements and long term supply and purchasing arrangements. Jayne has international contracting expertise and has worked on a significant number of cross-border arrangements.
Jayne is highly regarded by clients for providing straightforward legal advice and support and ensuring that contractual arrangements are structured to deliver objectives. She is trusted by clients to assess proposed contracts in the context of a client’s appetite for risk and its governance framework.

WEBINAR: Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing Special Interest Group (SIG)
2020-10-14 10:00 - 11:30
The Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing Special Interest Group (SIG) is back and we have a great online event lined up for you on “Where are we now?”.
This event is in partnership with The University of Nottingham – Centre for Additive Manufacturing. The webinar will cover:
– “Where are we now?”
– The national additive manufacturing strategy: unleashing the potential in the medtech sector
– Regulatory considerations for Additive Manufactured Medical Devices
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

Ruth Goodridge, Professor in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), The University of Nottingham
Ruth is Professor of Additive Manufacturing (3D-Printing) at the University of Nottingham. She is currently on secondment to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Clinical Engineering. With a degree in Biomaterials and PhD in Bioengineering, she has a particular interest in the medical applications of Additive Manufacturing, including assistive and rehabilitation devices (inc. prosthetics), implants and diagnostics. She has 20 years experience in multidisciplinary research into Additive Manufacturing, including a 2-year JSPS fellowship held at NAIST, Japan. Her expertise lies in material development for AM and advancing understanding of coupled material-processing aspects, in particular for polymer and glass powder bed fusion.

Paul Unwin, Industrial Chair, Additive Manufacturing Strategy Steering Group (AM UK)
AM UK is an independent, government-backed collaboration, positioned to help drive the UK’s AM strategy. The national strategy published in September 2017 provides recommendations to enable UK industry to unlock the full commercial potential of additive manufacturing and presents the output of 5 years of work undertaken by the UK AM community.
Previously, Paul was the founding CEO of the Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd, who are a world renowned specialist orthopaedic implant service provider. Paul was the creator and architect of a ground-breaking patient-specific implant system that integrated patient imaging, implant design, implant manufacture utilising Additive Manufacturing and placing the implants with the aid of robotics, culminating in the successful surgical placement – a world first. Paul and his team began investigating additive manufacturing for orthopaedic implants in 2006 and after following an extensive development programme built and implanted one of the first additive manufactured mega bone replacements in 2011.

Ashley Stratton-Powell, Senior Medical Device Specialist, MHRA
Ashley is Technical Lead for Orthopaedics at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). He leads a team of Medical Device Specialists who are responsible for investigating trends in adverse incident reports, issuing patient safety alerts and producing guidance on regulatory issues. He has a PhD in Medical Engineering from the University of Leeds and is a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Medilink East Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - Members Only
2020-10-13 13:30 - 14:30
Join Medilink EM for an afternoon virtual coffee break on Tuesday 13 October 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.
Grab a coffee, a biscuit 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
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Omnia Health Live: Virtual Trade Missions to Africa & Americas
2020-10-12 - 2020-10-16
Join the Department for International Trade (DIT) for Omnia Health Live, which will provide you with the opportunity to do business remotely and network with healthcare and life sciences professionals from anywhere in the world.
About Omnia Health Live Africa
This expo will be the largest virtual healthcare tradeshow of its kind in Africa and will be ideal for companies in the following subsectors: medical devices, woundcare, diagnostics (point of care) and infection control.
About Omnia Health Live Americas
Focused on Latin America, South America and the southern states of the United States of America (USA), this expo will be ideal for companies in the following sub-sectors: medical devices, surgery and orthopaedics, maxfac and plastics, digital health and healthy ageing.
Why join?
• Be part of a high-profile digital exhibition and conference
• Access to overseas buyers and industry leaders
• Book meetings with visitors and other exhibitors
• Meet prospective buyers via the dedicated app which enables video calling and
the sharing of files
• Pre-mission briefing and advice
• Support from our dedicated healthcare and life sciences sector specialists

Costs & Funding
There is a non-refundable commitment fee of £99 plus VAT, payable upon final registration.

How to register
Spaces are limited so register your interest today and don’t miss out on this great opportunity to explore the global demand for your products and services.
For more detailed information or to register your interest in one (or both) of these virtual trade visit please
use the link below.
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Medilink UK Healthcare Virtual Business Awards 2020
2020-10-08 15:30 - 17:30
Join us for the very first virtual Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2020 and celebrate the very best of UK Life Sciences companies.
Hosted by Chris Turner, Comedian and Freestyle Rapper, join us for an afternoon of virtual celebrations, be entertained and take the opportunity to celebrate with the best of the best in the life sciences sector, whilst forming new connections with leading professionals on a unique platform of virtual networking.
The awards demonstrate that regional depth and national reach by recognising the achievements of the regional Medilink awards winners for 2019-2020 categories;
– Start Up, sponsored by HORIBA
– Export Achievement, sponsored by Morningside Pharmaceuticals
– Collaboration with the NHS, sponsored by the AHSN Network
– Innovation, sponsored by Kallik
– Outstanding Achievement, sponsored by Mills & Reeve
Medilink UK are delighted to announce that Grant Thornton are the headline sponsor for these prestigious awards and we are proud to bring you these awards in association with Med-Tech Innovation and MedTech Integrates.

To read more about our sponsors and the finalists, please click here.
Note: These national awards are managed by Medilink East Midlands on behalf of Medilink UK

East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Virtual Coffee Break
2020-10-08 10:30 - 11:30
Join EMAHSN for a virtual coffee break on Thursday 8 October at 10.30am.
Networking opportunities are a key part of Medilink EM events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still restricts face to face events, this online opportunity enables 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.
The theme for this virtual coffee break will be Patient Public Involvement (PPI), Shahnaz Aziz, PPI and Inclusion Lead from the EMAHSN will be attending to explain the importance of PPI, how do do it well and the offers the AHSN have to support companies in this activity.
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 Panel details:
Nick Brown, Commercial Manager, EMAHSN

Shahnaz Aziz, PPI and Inclusion Lead, EMAHSN

Aisha Ajij, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer, EMAHSN

Medilink Midlands Virtual Autumn Networking
2020-10-05 17:00 - 18:00
Join Medilink Midlands for our virtual Autumn Networking event, in association with the City of Mentor, USA.
Networking opportunities are one of the many Medilink Midlands member benefits and as the current COVID-19 restricts the opportunity for face to face events, our Autumn Networking event will now be virtual.
This is an informal gathering and will provide an opportunity for both members and non-members to engage with one another as well as their US counterparts.
Because of our growing relationship with the City of Mentor, Ohio, we have moved our autumn networking to the 5th October, and it will now be incorporated within the B2B International Networking at the annual trade mission made by the City of Mentor. The networking will take place towards the end of the conference. As well as the B2B International Networking , they are hosting an afternoon’s conference. This will provide a chance to learn more about the advantages of doing business in Northeast Ohio and the City of Mentor .
To book your place and for further details please click here.
Open to both Medilink members and non-members. There is no charge for attending this event.
Please note: When booking, you will be registered for the whole conference, however you have the option to join at any time, including just the B2B International Networking opportunity.
Bookings are being managed by The City of Mentor International Trade Initiative, via Eventbrite. Delegates will receive login credentials and instructions in the week prior to 5 October.

Mentor Means Business - Conference and Networking
2020-10-05 13:30 - 2020-10-06 21:00
The Northeast Ohio region is home to some of the leading medical institutions in the United States, including the Cleveland Clinic, and the region has developed one of the nation’s most important biomedical clusters.
Over 700 biomedical firms are located there, including over 400 medical device manufacturers specializing in imaging, neuro-stimulation, orthopaedics, cardiovascular, and sterilization. Among these are world leaders such as General Electric Healthcare, Siemens, Toshiba, Hitachi, Philips Healthcare, and STERIS. STERIS Corporation was founded in Mentor in 1985. Today, STERIS is a global leader in infection prevention, contamination control, surgical and critical care technologies, and more. Other top Mentor biomedical companies include Volk Optical, Frantz Medical Group, SourceOne Merry X-Ray Corporation, and Integrated Medical Solutions.
Internationally recognized clinical research institutions, including the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Case Western Reserve University, provide Mentor biomedical and med-tech companies a world-class platform for research, design, and innovation.
Ohio’s commitment to supporting investment in the biotech industry and these centres of excellence and innovation have driven Ohio’s biomedical industry to grow by 59% since the year 2000, now employing over 80,000 experienced workers.
Mentor, Ohio is strategically located in the heart of this cluster and ready to assist international biomedical and MedTech companies to invest for success.
On 5 October 2020, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn more about the advantages of doing business in Northeast Ohio and the City of Mentor by participating in a virtual conference focused on Ohio’s Medtech innovation corridor.
Conference activities include:

Discussion with experienced legal advisors on setting up your US business operations and positioning your company for success in the North American market.
Guidance from high-level US hospital system personnel on the particulars of getting your products and services into the US healthcare system.
Direct interaction and potential dialogue with US companies and officials that can help you bring your products and services into the United States.
A company panel talk on doing business in MedTech and BioMed in the US, featuring TWO Medilink EM Members, Uvamed and eg Technology.
Medilink Autumn Networking will be incorporated into the B2B International Networking towards the end of the Conference, providing an opportunity for both members and non-members to engage with their US counterparts.

For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Development at business@cityofmentor.com or visit www.mentormeansbusiness.com.
To register for the conference, click here
CONFERENCE AGENDA
8:30 AM EDT / 13.30 BST / 14.30 EST
Welcome and Presentation
Northeast Ohio and the City of Mentor – Discovering the competitive advantage for international companies, particularly in the biomedical and medtech sector, impacts of COVID-19.
9:15 AM EDT / 14.15 BST / 15.15 EST
Presentation
Setting up your US business operation – things to keep in mind, effective strategies, and pitfalls to consider
Howard Goulden, Howard Kennedy
Steven Howard Roth, Associate, Roetzel and Andress
10:00 AM EDT / 15.00 BST / 16.00 EST
Brief Break
10:10 AM EDT / 15.10 BST / 16.1- EST
Presentation
The Healthcare/BioTech/MedTech Ecosystem in the US/State of Ohio
Tyler Allchin, Director, Healthcare, JobsOhio
10:35AM EDT / 15.15 BST / 16.15 EST
Presentations
Accessing the business operations of US medical centres, strategies for success.
David Sylvan, President, UH Ventures, University Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic Personnel
11:15AM EDT / 16.00 BST / 17.00 EST
Panel Discussion
Doing business in biomedical/medtech in the United States, particularly in a COVID and post-COVID environment
Steve Norton, STERIS Corporation
Justin Bloyd, RB Sigma
Keith Fawdington and Jon Snyder, UVAMED/Rainbow Trays
Dr. Rouzet Agaiby, EG Technology
11:45AM EDT / 16.45 BST / 17.45 EST
Presentation
Cleveland Clinic UK Operations from London
Travis Laird, Chief Business Operations Officer
12:00PM EDT/17.00 BST/18.00 EST
Virtual B2B Networking
Opportunity to talk real-time with biomedical and medtech companies from both sides of the Atlantic.
12:30PM EDT / 17.30 BST / 18.30 EST
Conclusion
Closing remarks
Tuesday, 6 October
9:00AM EDT / 2:00PM BST / 3:00PM EST
Cleveland Clinic Innovation Summit 2020 – Virtual
To register for the Cleveland Clinic Summit go to: https://innovations.clevelandclinic.org/Summit/Overview.aspx

SEHTA & eg Technology Series of Medical Devices Product Design & Development Webinars November 2020
2020-10-05 08:00 - 17:00
SEHTA and eg Technology are delighted to be running a second series of Medical Devices Product Design & Development Webinars to enable you to continue to update your skillset and move your medical technologies and companies forward.
Each session will run for 45 mins max at 14:00 – 14:45 (BST)
These webinars will be run via WEBEX – details on application
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:
£50 +VAT pp per webinar for SEHTA Members
£60 +VAT pp per webinar for Non-members
Not a member of SEHTA – it’s free to join – https://www.sehta.co.uk/Post/sehta-membership
Below is a list of all available webinars with dates – you can choose as many webinars as you wish to take part in.

Webinar
Session Title
Date

1
New Product Development – First things First

Whether you are a first-time entrepreneur or part of a large medical company, starting a new product development programme can feel like a daunting task. So where should you start? What things do you need to consider at the outset to turn your idea into reality? Starting with an overview of the product development process, this webinar will move onto the most important, and often the most overlooked aspect of product development – understanding the user.

Topics to be covered include:

· The key things to consider from the outset of any development programme
· The importance of putting the user first
· How to obtain useful user insights
· How to leverage those insights to make a better product

Tuesday 10th November 2020

Facilitator
Danny Godfrey, Co-Founder, eg Technology
In 2002, Danny and Andrew founded eg technology ltd, a product design engineering company based in Cambridge UK. They have grown the company organically since then, and now employ over 30 engineering and commercial staff.
Danny’s role is to provide corporate leadership, develop new business opportunities and oversee the technical and strategic direction of projects. He remains involved with the work that eg does, from the initial proposal writing, technical & creative input, design implementation, review processes and the early identification of development risks. Motivating staff and nurturing client relationships are important aspects of Danny’s day-to-day work – valuing and developing our team of bright, can-do people and ensuring clients are satisfied with what eg does have been the foundations of success for the company.
Danny is also a member of the MedTech Accelerator Awards Committee. This organisation supports and finances projects for early-stage companies in the medical sector to create future spin-out companies that aim to bring new life-enhancing technologies to market.

Webinar
Session Title
Date

2
Defining User and Product Specifications During Product Development

This webinar will cover what User Requirement Specification (URS) and Product Requirement Specification (PRS) are, how they differ and how to define them during the product development process. The webinar will end with an interactive quiz.

Topics to be covered include:

· What is a URS and PRS and how do they differ?
· What do the standards ask for?
· Where do the URS and PRS sit in the product design and development process?
· Writing the URS and PRS – best practices
· Things to watch out for
· Interactive quiz

Tuesday 17th November 2020

Facilitator
Kella Kapnisi, Project Manager, eg Technology
Kella works as part of the project management team. She is responsible for delivering projects from concept through to production, on time and within budget. Working closely with clients to ensure successful projects across a wide range of products, including medical devices, IVDs, lab equipment & consumer products.

Kella is also involved in strategic reviews of project operations, to ensure efficiency in our internal engineering design processes. She led the implementation of the requirement specification process at eg technology, which forms part of our Quality Management System and she delivered the resultant company-wide training sessions.

Kella has a background in polymer chemistry and a PhD in biomaterial engineering, under Prof Molly Stevens at Imperial College London, where she developed tissue engineered cardiac patches for treating heart attacks. Prior to joining eg technology, Kella was part of a start-up developing implantable heart assist pumps.

Webinar
Session Title
Date

3
Software Design for Medical Devices

This webinar will cover Software Design for Medical Devices, starting with a quick overview to medical device classification, international standards and the role of IEC 62304. This webinar is intended to look in more detail at some practical applications of the software development processes and what it actually means for the engineers

Topics to be covered include:

· Medical Device Classification & IEC 62304 – a quick refresher
· What makes software development different?
o Software Development
o Software Testing
o Software Updates
· Structuring software development in practise
o How to limit the scope of large software projects?
o Where to draw a boundary around the software components?
o How to maintain flexibility to update without major retesting/resubmission
o Software decomposition of safety critical items
· Software maintenance considerations
o What are the regulators worried about?
o When is a bug not a bug?

Tuesday 24th November 2020

Facilitator
David Warwick, Director, eg Technology
David joined eg in 2009 and was appointed as a Director of the company in 2019. As a Director, he has an overall responsibility for bringing in new business to eg technology and works with the senior management team to constantly evaluate how the business operates to ensure that the company’s strategies support the future growth of eg.

David’s technical background is in Software Engineering and Electronic Design with over 15 years’ experience in developing medical and IVD device software. During his time at eg technology he has helped numerous clients with the compilation of their technical files and the CE marking and FDA approval of medical devices and IVDs as well as outsourcing final product manufacture. His experience with software development includes extensive experience working with IEC 62304 across all software safety classifications.

For more information on each webinar and to register please click below
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