BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Medilink Midlands - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Medilink Midlands REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212254 CREATED:20220623T111225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T072206Z UID:19499-1668506400-1668511800@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creating a Secure Future for your Life Sciences Company through Robust Business Strategy and Planning DESCRIPTION:****Please note this event will now take place online **** \n  \nThis event\, organised with patron Shakespeare Martineau in partnership with Ampa\, will now take place online. \nIf you are selling into the NHS or other healthcare providers\, no matter what your product or service\, the security of your business is critical. This session offers guidance on creating a secure future for your life sciences company through robust business strategy and planning. \nThe online session will cover: \n\nHow to secure your business and supply chain against cyber attacks\, and how to mitigate risk\nHow to ensure solid fundamentals are in place throughout the lifecycle of the business – inception\, growth and exit\nFunding and investment for growth;\nExit strategy and valuation and exit options i.e.\, trade or PE sale\, management buyout of Employee Ownership Trust.\n\nThe case study-led event looks at a real-life example of a business lifecycle\, from raising finance and receiving investment to reviewing strategic options\, preparing for sale and how to achieve maximum value while also considering how to minimise associated risk and avoid potential pitfalls. Follow the links below to read the case study material in advance and to view full speaker profiles. \nCase Study \nSpeaker Profiles \nThe Ampa team of experts will be offering one-to-one advisory appointments\, and will provide advice and guidance on: \n\nFunding – outsourced contracts\, site acquisitions\, product development\, refinancing existing debt (over draft and property term loans)\, lending and additional funding; Potential investors\, investment.\nManagement – share options\, discretionary bonuses.\nCommercial – contractual\, IP\, Employment and cyber security/data considerations.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nShakespeare Martineau are proud Patrons of Medilink Midlands. To read more\, please click here. \n  URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/protectingyourlifesciencesbusiness/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20210505T113125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T151824Z UID:20575-1668594600-1668598200@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Grant Application Writing Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Innovation Ltd for a Grant Funding Masterclass\, delving into how to write a successful grant application for Innovate UK. \nKnowing how to write your grant funding application is the most important part of applying for innovation funding. \nMany 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. \nThrough 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! \nDuring this 1-hour masterclass\, TBAT will cover: \n\nThe Innovate UK application form\nHow to answer each question\nTheir top tips for applying for Innovate UK funding\nWhat to do if you need help applying\n\nThis is great opportunity to learn how to apply for current Innovate UK funding competitions such as the Smart Grants and the Bio-Medical Catalyst and secure up to 70% of your project costs via these opportunities. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY\nSpeaker Profiles \nVincent Seddon – Commercial Director \nVincent Seddon joined TBAT in 2019 to head up business development 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. \nEsther Lawrence – Business Development Manager \nEsther joined TBAT in May 2021 having spent 25 years working in technology sales helping take products and services to market. She’s worked with start-ups\, manufacturers\, distributors\, and Go-to-markets specialist. She’s witnessed first-hand the struggles companies go through to gain funding to develop and innovate their new tech and services\, which is why she’s excited to be part of TBAT to help guide innovative organisations through the R&D funding landscape. \nTBAT Innovation\nTBAT Innovation Ltd are a value-led independent consultancy with over 19 years’ experience working with technology & research and development organisations all over the UK to fund their innovation. Their innovation support services include; Grant Funding\, R&D Tax Credits\, Video Game Tax Relief\, Capital Allowances\, SEIS/EIS and Patent Box. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-grant-application-writing-masterclass-22/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221110T133740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T133740Z UID:21202-1668673800-1668706200@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: NIHR Biomedical Research Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands will be exhibiting at this year’s NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Conference\, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre. \nThe NIHR Biomedical Research Conference returns in 2022 to celebrate the BCR’s achievements since 2017. We will also be launching our new programme of research up to 2027. \nOur world-leading researchers will present their latest findings and impacts. \n\nyou can hear from national and international speakers on what’s coming next for research in the UK\nwe’ll engage the delegates and social media users in a live Research Lounge debate on the future of translational research\nwe’ll discuss what we have learned from COVID-19 research that could improve all translational research\nwe’ll showcase the work of our research Themes and introduce our new Themes\n\nIn addition to the above\, the programme includes keynote presentations from: \n\nProfessor Ian Hall\, Director\, NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre\nProfessor Matt Brown\, Genomics England\nNatalie Owen\, Head of NIHR Infrastructure Research Capacity and Growth Science\, Research and Evidence Directorate\, Department of Health and Social Care\nProfessor Sir Martin Landray\, Oxford Population Health\n\nAs well as optional workshop sessions\, panel discussions and a panel discussion. \nFor more information and to book your place\, click here. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-nihr-biomedical-research-conference-2022/ LOCATION:East Midlands Conference Centre\, University Park\, Beeston Lane\, Nottingham\, NG7 2RJ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20220812T082132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T094043Z UID:19955-1668679200-1668700800@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Connected Healthcare Programme (Modules 4-6) DESCRIPTION:Split into 6 modules the Connected Healthcare Programme is brought to you by West Midlands 5G and designed for healthcare organisations. Join us to discover how to accelerate connectivity\, innovation and benefit adoption to transform the Healthcare Industry. \n\n\n\nThis second session covers Modules 4-6. The first three modules are covered in the session running on Thursday 10th November. \nBOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY\nModule 4 – Business Cases \n• Working with partners & channels to accelerate growth \n• Overcoming engagement challenges in the NHS \n• ROI (Return on Investment) – Adherence to the principles of the Ansoff Matrix \nModule 5 – Culture of the NHS• Introduction of The Healthy Living Lab Business Partners \n• The relationship to customer culture and attitudes \n• ORCHA \nModule 6 – Putting it together• How does tech affect employees? \n• Final presentations \n* SME qualifying criteria \n\n\n\n\nThis programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). In-order to qualify for a free space on the programme\, an organisation needs to satisfy the following criteria:Organisation Size: Be a Start-up or SME (A small and medium-sized enterprise covers enterprises which employ fewer than 250 persons and which have an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million Euro\, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43 million Euro) \nLocation: Registered or trading in the Black Country LEP region or the Coventry & Warwickshire LEP region. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-connected-healthcare-programme-modules-4-6/ LOCATION:Friars House\, Manor House Drive\, Coventry\, CV1 2TE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20211013T080011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T143803Z UID:20807-1668693600-1668700800@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 17 November from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. \nHosted at Medilink Patron offices\, Mills & Reeve\, Birmingham. \nFollowing the formal presentations\, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors. \nYou will also hear from our members sharing their recent experiences and how they have benefited from their membership. \n  \nAgenda: \n14:00 – Arrival refreshment & networking \n14:20 – Welcome & notices – Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL\, Chair\, Medilink Midlands \n14:35 – Medilink Midlands update – Simon Himsworth\, Chief Executive\, Medilink Midlands \n14:55 – Member spotlight – Dave Seaward\, Projects Director\, 3P innovations \n15:10 – Member spotlight – Adam Townsend\, VUIT \n15:25 – Sustainability vision – Ben Roberts\, Innovation Advisor\, Medilink Midlands \n15:35 – Closing comments – Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL \n15:40 – Networking & refreshments \n16:00 – AGM close \n  \nWe’re looking forward to seeing our members in person and hope you can join us. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. \nTo book your place\, please complete the online booking form below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOnce your booking form has been received a member of the events team will be in touch to confirm your place\, please note this is not an automated system. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-annual-general-meeting-agm-2/ LOCATION:Mills & Reeve\, 78-84 Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2AB CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221012T141046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T155415Z UID:20834-1669107600-1669136400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Silverstone Technology Cluster Annual Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:Silverstone Technology Cluster will be holding their Annual Conference at The Stables\, Wavendon\, Milton Keynes. The event is run in association with Silverstone Park\, supported by Hexagon\, and additional event partners Partner Electronics and Silverstone Composites.   \nAs the STC is all about bringing people together the day will feature extensive networking opportunities as well as a networking lunch. \nSTC are thrilled to announce the following leading industry experts will be joining us on the day: \n\nChiara Bontadini\, Territory Manager\, Amazon Web Services. As the lead cloud computing platform\, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the primary profit driver for Amazon. AWS provides servers\, storage\, networking\, remote computing\, email\, mobile development\, and security.\nLewis Stringer\, Senior Manager UK Network – East & South-East Midlands\, British Business Bank\, the UK’s national development bank and experts in small business finance\, working with a broad range of partners to help businesses like yours.\nGreg Smith\, MP. Previously deputy leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council\, he has been the Member of Parliament for the Buckingham constituency since the 2019 general election.\nPatrick Fowler\, PhD. Patrick is a US Army Civilian motivated by working closely with end users to find the most relevant technical solutions to daily problems.\nRichard Collins\, CEO\, CSR Accreditation. A keynote speaker and presenter who inspires\, motivates\, and educates his audiences through his energy\, positivity\, and most of all – his determination that we can build a better world for future generations.\nDr. Cristiana Pace\, Enovation Consulting Limited. Founded in 2018\, a strategy and sustainability consulting focusing on the sport and motorsport sector which also delivers STEM and legacy projects nationally and internationally.\n\nAdditional presenters and contributors will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information\, and to book your place today\, click here. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-silverstone-technology-cluster-annual-conference-2022/ LOCATION:The Stables\, Milton Keynes CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221102T151916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T180158Z UID:21135-1669296600-1669307400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Introduction to the Facility for Omics Research in Metabolism DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the opening of their new £1.75 million Facility for Omics Research in Metabolism\, University of Derby invite you for an afternoon of networking\, presentations and a tour of this state-of-the-art facility\, designed to revolutionise diet and medication research\, by bringing together biomedical and data science expertise under one roof. \nDr Sally Akehurst\, Head of School of Human Sciences for the University of Derby\, will be leading a series of presentations and case studies showcasing the work that is currently underway at the centre\, and will be joined by guest speakers\, including: \n\nProf Gyan Tripathi: Facility for Omics Research in Metabolism: An Overview\nDr Stella Ademowo: Nutrition and Oxylipidomics\nDr Ali Kermanizadeh: Next Generation in vitro 3D Liver Models\nDr Urvashi Gunpath: Digitised Manufacturing of Sustainable Custom-Made Devices for the NHS\nDr Tom Illingworth: Synthetic Antibodies: An Alternative Diagnostic Approach\n\nFollowing the presentations\, you will be taken on a tour of the facility and the specialist equipment available there. The event will also provide ample time for networking. \nBook your place today for your chance to discover and connect with the innovative research taking place at this exciting new facility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-introduction-to-the-omics-research-centre/ LOCATION:Kedleston Campus\, University of Derby ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221128T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221012T124301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T092548Z UID:20812-1669626000-1669640400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: BDI Showcase: Shaping Future Health through Biotechnology DESCRIPTION:  \n \nModern healthcare and biotechnology present challenges that require innovative\, collaborative approaches to build solutions. By bringing together researchers from across traditional disciplinary boundaries\, the Biodiscovery Institute (BDI) aims to use\, or support\, scientific endeavour to deliver change for societal benefit. This in-person event\, organised together with the BDI\, will provide an opportunity to hear about a diverse range of projects and about opportunities to access the facilities\, technologies and expertise as part of new partnerships. \nThe event will provide: \n\nAn overview of the research and commercial projects being carried out in BDI and of the underpinning research culture.\nA discussion of how we engineer microbes to make useful products from greenhouse gases\, waste products and low-cost feedstocks.\nPresentations on the development and implementation of AI for cancer diagnostics.\nAn overview of how deep mechanistic understanding of cell-surface proteins can lead to innovation in drug design.\nAn opportunity to tour BDI – featuring robotic cell and liquid handling\, large-scale cell culture suites\, high field NMR and super resolution imaging with many facilities available for use by SMEs.\n\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL EVENT PROGRAMME \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Derby/Derbyshire/Nottingham/Nottinghamshire area and is open to all. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-interdisciplinary-research-shaping-the-future-of-health-and-biotechnology/ LOCATION:Biodiscovery Institute\, University of Nottingham ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20201221T141516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T081806Z UID:21040-1669716000-1669719600@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Your Healthcare app reviewed and accredited DESCRIPTION:          \n  \nThis event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nThe WMAHSN\, Medilink Midlands and ORCHA invite you to attend a free digital health webinar on Tuesday\, 29 November at 10:00 am – 11:00 am. \nORCHA 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. \nThis session will cover an introduction to the importance of digital health tools\, and the current digital health landscape\, with Paul Weston\, Review & Accreditations Director at ORCHA. \nIncluding: \n\nUpdate on the current digital health landscape\nThe importance of getting app reviews and accredited\nWhat it involves\nGetting yourself ready to do it a\nHow to make sense of it all!\nSources of support\n\nThere will be time at the end of the presentation to ask Paul questions. \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\n\nPaul S Weston is passionate about keeping people out of hospital. As Review & Accreditations Director at ORCHA he gives healthcare professionals and consumers the confidence to recommend and benefit from digital health products that are safe\, effective and secure. Paul and his team of Digital Health Assessors develop and maintain Reviews in 11 countries and continually monitor and assess over 3000 products a year. \nPrior to joining ORCHA\, Paul was Chief Operating Officer at Tiny Medical Apps (Developer of top ORCHA rated asthma app the Digital Health Passport). His work led to inclusion on healthcare frameworks (LPP\, G-Cloud\, HSSF); maintaining quality assurance certification (ISO 27001/13485\, Cyber Essential Plus\, DSPT); and product deployment to over 1000 patients in 16 healthcare organisations. \nPaul’s commitment to improving health outcomes started with delivering regulation-heavy primary care developments – a journey that impacted over 275\,000 patients over 19 years leading ISO9001 certified Architecture businesses. Having seen the growing\, untenable demands of in-person healthcare provision\, in 2018 he made the decision to explore the role that digital health technology can play in reducing demand on the built environment. \nPaul is a London Tech Advocate and One HealthTech (Diversity & Inclusion) Fellow focusing on international partnerships. \n\n\n  URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-getting-your-healthcare-app-reviewed-and-accredited-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20220901T074608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T103358Z UID:21431-1670320800-1670324400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE SESSION: Understanding the recent R&D changes and how they will impact you DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nThis event\, brought to you in partnership between Medilink Midlands and Patron member TBAT Innovation\, has been created in relation to the recent Autumn budget announcement\, the R&D Tax relief scheme will be impacted across both schemes. \nJoin this event to find out how these changes may affect you and your business. \nEvent to cover: \n\nFull overview of funding options available both competitive and non- competitive\nReview of recent changes to the R&D Tax Relief scheme\, what will happen and when?\nHow might these changes impact the scheme and what will it mean for you?\nLive Q&A panel session with panellists\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMeet the panel: \nIan Davie – Senior R&D Consultant\nIan has been with TBAT for over six years and brings a wealth of experience to the team. Ian is passionate about guiding manufacturers with advice\, consultancy support\, R&D tax credits and grant support that TBAT Innovation offers to their clients. \n  \n  \nMark Robbins – R&D Consultant\nMark joined TBAT last year\, coming from an innovation background having held roles in renewable energy\, space exploration\, thermal management\, automotive energy harvesting\, microwave and radio frequency processing and plastics recycling. \n  \n  \nYasmin Dalton – R&D Consultant\nYasmin joined TBAT this year and developed a keen interest in innovation while studying for her master’s degree. This involved being part of the 2030 ‘Agenda for Sustainable Development’ at the United Nation’s HQ in New York. \n  \n  \nCaroline Sykes – Innovation Advisor\, Medilink Midlands \nCaroline has over 15 years’ experience of supporting inventors and companies within the healthcare sector working at the interface between academia\, clinicians and industry. With a broad knowledge of innovation funding for healthcare organisations and has worked with start-up companies navigating the innovation pathway and funding options. With a PhD in chemistry\, Caroline has a passion to support the development of healthcare innovations from bench-to-bedside\, with the ultimate focus being positive patient benefit. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/autumbudgetrandd/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20220901T074608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T185959Z UID:21074-1670491800-1670508000@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Sustainability – What it Means for the Health Care Supply Chain DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nEvent overview: \nGovernment and the NHS have set out their sustainability goals\, with ambitious targets to reach by 2040. Every organisation needs to recognise the scale of impact to the sector and understand how to adapt their business to meet the requirements of the customer. In addition to the environmental benefits to net zero pledge\, businesses and organisations should not miss out on the ‘competitive edge’ and opportunities. \nEvent to cover: \n\nWhat does sustainability /Net Zero mean in the health and life science sector\nExisting and coming legislation – what are the standards that your product must meet\nSolutions on best ways to measure\, benchmark and monitor\nWhat do your customers expect (NHS)\nHow does your supply chain effect you\, plus contractual\, legal & KPI’s\nWhat is expected by the NHS and what this means for the supply chain\nWhat are the other business benefits of a sustainability driven SME\nWhat tools and support are available for SME’s\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWith presentations including: \n\nAnna Edwards – Innovation Project Manager (Greener NHS- Environmental Sustainability of Medicines) at the WMAHSN\nClark Crawford – Innovation & Commercial Services Lead at the WMAHSN\nSimon Rollason\, Regional Greener NHS Lead\, NHS England\, South East Region – ‘Engaging with the NHS on the net zero journey’\nMichelle Sullivan\, Head of Public Affairs at Boston Scientific – ‘How to make Net Zero Healthcare a reality’\nBen Roberts – West Midlands Innovation Advisor & Sustainability Champion at Medilink Midlands. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/sustainabilitynhs/ LOCATION:Conference Aston\, Aston University Aston Street\, Birmingham\, B4 7ET\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20200624T132813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T071749Z UID:21066-1670925600-1670929200@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How the NIHR can support your route to market DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nThe National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) 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. \nHosted by the NIHR\, they will cover: \n\nThe role of the NIHR\nWhat NIHR can currently offer to companies; Clinical Engagement\, Research Funding\, Access to the NHS\nPlans for future support/priority areas\nHow companies should approach NIHR\nWhat can Medilink Midlands and the WMAHSN do to help\n\nDURATION: 1 hour \nClick here to secure your free place\nSpeaker Profiles:\nPhoto to follow. \nBio to follow.\nIan Newington\, Head of Special Projects\, Innovation Programmes and IP\, NIHR CCF URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-how-the-nihr-can-support-your-route-to-market-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221215T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20220916T121429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T110634Z UID:20356-1671098400-1671102000@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Using data and AI to help tackle obesity in Leicester DESCRIPTION:De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and Leicester City Council have been working with local communities and stakeholders to look at ways to make physical activity and a healthy diet easier across our local population. \nJoin us for this webinar\, organised in partnership with De Montfort University. Our expert panel will share how artificial intelligence and machine learning have supported the analysis of local health data to find “hidden trends” in the lifestyles of people across Leicester. \nThe project team includes experts from psychology\, sport\, AI and public health\, alongside senior leaders from the university and Leicester City Council – who you will hear from during the event. \nPlans to continue this work will provide business opportunities for local partners and providers through the need to inform\, design and develop interventions that help to maximise nutrition and physical activity for the future. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE\nThis webinar will cover: \n\nThe importance of working collaboratively to tackle the health challenges that we face as a community.\nProject outcomes and the impact so far (working closely with local providers to share the data and findings of this project).\nThe future of digital health research and its role in informing public health planning.\n\nThis webinar will be chaired by Stuart Hilton\, and will feature speakers from De Montfort University’s Digital Health research team and Leicester City Council. Our panel will include: \n\nProf Ivan Browne\, Director of Public Health\, Leicester City Council\nProf Bertha Ochieng\, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, De Montfort University (DMU)\nDr Mario Gongora\, Associate Professor\, School of Computer Science and Informatics\, DMU\n\n\nThis free-to-attend event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. \nPlease note: whilst this event is held as part of the SoLSTICE programme\, attendance is not restricted to companies in the Leicester/Leicestershire area and is open to all. \nSpeaker Profiles \n \nStuart Hilton\, Head of Commercial Partnerships\, De Montfort University \nStuart has more than 30 years’ experience working with businesses and universities\, across a range of industries and business sectors\, building connections and spotting opportunities for companies to work with academic to support innovation. \n \nProfessor Ivan Browne\, Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council \nIvan Browne is the Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council and has been spearheading the local response to COVID 19 in the City.  He is a professor of public health practice with De Montfort University and has a particular interest in the potential of digital technologies to improve population health and wellbeing. \n \nProfessor Bertha Ochieng\, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, DMU \nBertha Ochieng is Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care\, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences\, De Montfort University. A key aspect of her research is in examining digital solutions that support development of integrated models of health and social care and community engagement. \n \nDr Mario Gongora\, Associate Professor\, School of Computer Science and Informatics \nDr Mario Gongora is the Faculty Enterprise Lead and a senior member of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Computing\, Engineering and Media. Dr. Gongora is a leading researcher in the subject of applied computational intelligence\, particularly in the fields of Data analysis in large and complex datasets and modelling Natural Phenomena\, including identification\, simulation\, and optimisation. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/tackling-obesity-in-leicester/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20201112T074241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T084532Z UID:18432-1673344800-1673350200@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: So you want to make a digital medical device? beginners guide DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nThe following course has been devised and presented by AcclaimBiomedical Consulting\, Medilink Midlands and the WMAHSN to offer a rich and rewarding training experience. \n\nSoftware is playing an increasingly important role in the medtech sector\, we see developments in smart devices\, embedded software and wearable healthcare technology. We also see that European Regulations are developing to address this technology with increased scrutiny and specific requirements for these products .\nThis webinar training session is aimed at all companies developing and maintaining these types of products and explores the pathway to compliance .\n\nThe top 10 tips \nThe course will cover the following focus areas \n\nPlanning is Critical\nUnderstand thoroughly the intended use\, user and use environment\nRisk Classify your product\nConsider local requirements (GSPR)\nFollow a documented process for product development IEC62304\nAppropriate selection of development environment\nConsider user interface (Usability)\nHow will this be maintained\nConnections\nCyber security\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nWorking with quality and regulatory teams including demonstration of design process control:\nStudy the application of recognised standards and good practice as well as documentation expectations.\nExplore the need for risk management and human factors engineering in this product sector.\n\nCLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR FREE PLACE\nSpeaker Profile: \n\nRichard Young\, Managing Director\, AcclaimBiomedical Consulting Ltd\nRichard has an extensive background in regulatory affairs in addition to GMP (quality assurance)\, GLP (laboratory testing)\, and GCP (clinical). Spanning over two decades\, these core skill areas have been developed with experience in products ranging from class 3 devices such as Orthopaedic implants (IIb) neurological robots\, through electromedical devices such as infusion systems and cardiovascular products. \nRichard brings a blend of pragmatism and experience to these disciplines that facilitate insightful problem-solving approaches as well as solid solutions. \nRichard’s skills and experience includes such areas as the development and implementation of effective quality management systems\, auditing to ISO and FDA QSIT standards\, and operating at national and international level through industry associations including Eucomed\, ABHI\, and ABHI Technical Policy Group. \n  URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/digitalmedicaldevices-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230121 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20220826T094252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T133440Z UID:20154-1674000000-1674259199@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Medical Japan\, Osaka DESCRIPTION:Japan’s leading medical B2B trade show!\nWith an ageing population and vast healthcare expansion\, Japan has become the World’s 3rd largest medical market. This means that\, combined with a free trade agreement with the UK\, it is a great time for British companies to export to this region. \nMedical Japan is a B-2-B exhibition and conference\, covering a wealth of products\, services and technologies from the healthcare sector. \nThe 2023 event is expected to attract 500 exhibitors from 21 countries and almost 15\,000 global visitors\, with a strong percentage from Asia. Visitors include distributors\, importers\, hospitals\, nursing and elderly care facilities and pharmacies.  The event is also supported by many industry organisations\, including the Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare Japan. \nFor more details and to book\, click here URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medical-japan-osaka/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221129T132610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T102603Z UID:21445-1674046800-1674050400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Maximising Impact through Academic and Industry Collaboration DESCRIPTION:    \nThe next in our series of events organised in partnership with Arise Innovation Hubs\, part of Anglia Ruskin University\, focuses on the key role that academic and industry partnership can play in maximising the impact of your research and/or innovation. \nThe benefits are\, of course\, considerable for both sides of the partnership. This online webinar explores these benefits\, providing tangible guidance for those keen to collaborate\, as well as case studies from those who have already established successful partner projects. \nBOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY\nThe session will open with a talk from Caroline Sykes from the Medilink Midlands Innovation Adviser team. Drawing on her extensive experience across the sector\, Caroline will be highlighting both the reasons and routes for establishing\, developing and making the most of academic and industry collaborative opportunities. \nWe’ll also hear a joint presentation from Jenny Murray\, CEO of Life Science Group (LSG) and Abhimanyu Bose\, Knowledge Exchange Executive for Coventry University\, who will be sharing the story of their successful Knowledge Exchange Partnership (KEP)\, through which they co-developed CellShip\, a cell transport system without a cold chain requirement. The project was ratws ‘Outstanding’ by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) – the highest rating – and also secured them a finalist spot in the in Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2022. \nOur final presentation will be delivered by Joe Lillis and Jorge Madeira Marques Pinto\, lead researchers on a collaborative project between Anglia Ruskin University and Italian company\, La Fattoria la Vialla\, exploring the potential health\, performance and sustainability benefits of olive oil products developed at their organic-biodynamic farm. \nAs well as an opportunity to showcase current successful projects\, this session lays the foundations for a series of support sessions that Medilink Midlands will be running in partnership with the Arise Innovation Hubs and will be your opportunity to find out more information. \nClick the link above to secure your place for this practical and informative online session. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/arise-academic-and-industry-collaboration/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20201221T141516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T165304Z UID:21456-1674554400-1674559800@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Grant Funding for your Innovation DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nThis event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nThe WMAHSN\, Medilink Midlands and TBAT Innovation invite you to attend this free Grant Funding webinar. \nTBAT Innovation Ltd provide an in-depth look at the Grant Funding landscape\, to fund the development of new technology in the Health & Life Sciences sector. \nGrant Funding is available through many funding bodies – including Innovate UK\, NIHR and SBRI Healthcare – to accelerate innovation in the UK by de-risking highly innovative research and development projects. \nCurrent opportunities have up to £25 million available for businesses to apply for\, but the competition can be fierce – knowing how to apply is essential. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nGrant Funding Landscape\nRegular competitions for Health & Life Sciences technology\nHow to find funding\nApplication best practice\nTop Tips\nHow TBAT can help\n\nFollowing the presentation\, TBAT will be available for an open forum Q&A session\, and the opportunity to book one-to-one consultations\, for any follow-on or confidential questions about applying for Grant Funding. \nCLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\nSam Stephens – Director\n\nSam founded TBAT in 2002\, evolving the business over a five-year period into the innovation-driving consultancy it is today. \nWith a passion for engineering\, as well as a background as an Aerospace engineer\, Sam’s deep experience within innovation has played a huge role in growing various businesses\, as well as TBAT. \n\nTBAT Innovation\nTBAT Innovation Ltd are a value-led independent consultancy with over 19 years’ experience working with technology & research and development organisations all over the UK to fund their innovation. Their innovation support services include; Grant Funding\, R&D Tax Credits\, Video Game Tax Relief\, Capital Allowances\, SEIS/EIS and Patent Box. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/grantfundinginnovation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221220T104000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T103133Z UID:21627-1674725400-1674739800@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Health Data Science: The Real-World Opportunities and Challenges DESCRIPTION:          \n  \nOur next event organised in partnership with the Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator (LLSA) at the University of Leicester focuses on the sector’s hot topic of 2023 – health data science. The event will be held at Space Park\, Leicester and brings together academics\, clinicians and industry to explore the breadth of opportunities in this field\, as we move increasingly towards digital solutions. Yet the session also unpacks the significant challenges in this area\, considering the barriers to gaining access to health data and utilising this data to develop successful digital solutions or service improvements in the real world. \nOur first panel will include researchers and decision makers in this area\, who will outline the latest academic and clinical health data science contexts. The second panel of presentations will feature talks from companies working in and with health data science\, to extend our discussion of its real-world applications and opportunities for industrial and commercial partners. \nProgramme\n09:30 – Delegate arrival\, registration & refreshments \n09:55 – Introduction to the LLSA from Professor Toru Suzuki\, Academic Lead for the LLSA and Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist\, University of Leicester (Video) \n10:00 – Panel 1 – Professor Tim Coats\, Dr Rob Free\, Dawn Plummer + Q&A and Panel discussion \n11:00 – BREAK – Refreshments and networking \n11:30 – Panel 2 – SME Showcase – Methods Analytics (Richard Oakley)\, iethico (Debra Ainge)\, Vuit Online (Clare Higgins)\, CheckUp Health (Fungai Ndemera) + Q&A and Panel discussion \n12:30 – Lunch and networking \n13:30 – Close \n  \nSpeaker Profiles\n \nProfessor Tim Coats\, Professor of Emergency Medicine\, University of Leicester \nPresentation Title: “NHS Data: What\, Where and How” \nTim Coats trained in Emergency Medicine in Leeds and London\, developing a particular interest in pre-hospital trauma care\, and completing an MD thesis in 1996 on using AI methods to incorporate of patterns of change in physiology in a predictive model of outcome following injury. He trained in prehospital care with the London Helicopter Emergency Medical Service from 1990 to 1996 \nFollowing appointed as a Senior Lecturer at Barts and The London in 1996 with consultant responsibility for the London HEMS service\, he moved to the University of Leicester as Professor of Emergency Medicine in 2003. He is a past Chair of the College of Emergency Medicine Research Committee\, past Chair of the NIHR National Specialist Group for Injuries and Emergencies\, and currently Chairs the Trauma Audit and Research Network (TARN). In 2022 he became a NIHR Senior Investigator. His research interests are changes in coagulation following major trauma\, artificial intelligence in healthcare ‘big data’ applications\, and non-invasive monitoring in the diagnosis of sepsis in emergency care. \n \nDr Rob Free\, Lecturer in Health Data Science at University of Leicester and Director of Informatics at Leicester Biomedical Research Centre \nPresentation Title: “Data Science Opportunities in the Leicester BRC” \nRob Free is a Lecturer in Health Data Science at the University of Leicester and the Director of Informatics for the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). His own research focuses on the use of advanced data science (including artificial intelligence and machine learning) to develop and translate models and technologies into data-driven approaches for improving healthcare outcomes. As Director of Informatics\, he is overseeing the BRC’s new Health Informatics Platform which endeavours to facilitate and develop exciting multi-disciplinary collaborations and partnerships. \n \nDawn Plummer\, Digital Lead\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \nPresentation Title: “EMAHSN – Who we are\, how we support innovators and current digital trends in local NHS” \nDawn Plummer is the Digital Lead at the EMAHSN\, working within the Innovation Pipeline Delivery team\, seeking to match innovations with known needs in our local networks. Dawn has experience supporting innovators to partner with NHS organisations to trial solutions\, with an overall aim to support embedding innovations as ‘business as usual’ whilst collecting evidence and data to support adoption and spread into other local Trusts. The digital team deliver EMAHSN’s Digital Health Accelerator programme\, which for 2023 is focussing on workforce innovations as a key focus locally\, based on conversations with key stakeholders. \n \nRichard Oakley\, Director of Data Science and AI\, Methods Analytics \nPresentation Title: TBC \nRichard is Director of Data Science and AI at Methods Analytics. By background a technical architect with over a decade’s experience in the public and private sector\, overseeing all of Methods Analytics’ data science and AI work including that in health & care. \nHe specialises in healthcare improvement projects that utilise or advance data-orientated decision-making\, architecting solutions in a variety of open-source and proprietary technologies. He is an advocate for greater application of data science in health & care\, working to promote the use of machine learning\, predictive modelling\, simulation and population health management techniques in forms that are accessible and sustainable within the NHS. \nHe has worked with central\, regional and local health organisations across primary\, secondary and tertiary care across the UK and internationally. His recent project work incorporates the full suite of information science from helping to implement and embed new data science functions within large organisations through to ontology creation\, semi-clinical NLP classifiers\, risk modelling and capacity & flow simulations. \n \nDr Debra Ainge\, CEO\, iethico \nPresentation Title: Drug Shortages: A Global Crisis \nDebra combines broad international experience in the healthcare industry in R&D\, Technology\, and the pharmaceutical service sector across UK and internationally\, with a record of delivering growth both organically & through M&A. She has led organisations from start-up to +5000 staff and has an extensive industry network built through the development of strong relationships across pharma\, biotech & technology. Debra is a certified member of the Institute of Directors\, holds several non-executive roles and has a PhD from Newcastle University. \n \nClare Higgins\, Marketing and Sales Manager\, VUIT Online \nPresentation Title: Actionable Insights – A Rare and Precious Thing \nFor many years\, Clare enjoyed a successful career in the drinks industry\, working up from PA to the MD through to Operations Manager\, leading a team of 7 staff rising to a maximum of 450 staff over the period.  Clare joined VUIT in May 2021 as Marketing and Sales Manager\, tasked with commercialising the platform and developing the company structure. To date\, VUIT has received considerable interest and recognition within the sector\, and continues to open new sales channels. \n \nFungai Ndemera\, Nurse\, Multi-entrepreneur\, Health Tech Disruptor and Founder\, CheckUp Health  \nFungai is the tech founder of CheckUp Health\, the only health AI-driven NHS approved hybrid multilingual care delivery platform combining remote monitoring in-home offering connectivity points to clinicians and professionals. Empowering the patient to take control with a culturally competent secure app for personal health tracking and monitoring​ and ​BAME engagement metrics\, helping healthcare organisations\, from GP practices to corporate organisations\, monitor proactively and effectively support patients from various backgrounds by offering multilingual options​.​ She is the creator of the ‘all dots’ digital transformation model. \nHer health tech brand\, CheckUp health\, received £43k support from the UK government’s highly competitive sustainable innovation fund. Through this company\, Fungai helps individuals have access to a user-friendly app and desktop versions for all ages to start managing their health and reduce the need to see a GP. Some of her initiatives were supported by the president’s office of the Zimbabwe Ministry of Information. Fungai’s goal is to improve digital healthcare knowledge transfer with CheckUp Health UK. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/llsa-healthdatascience/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221220T095559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T144606Z UID:21625-1675157400-1675171800@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Designing DNA: Exploring the Possibilities of the BioXp 3250 DESCRIPTION:    \nIf you were able to print genetic code\, what opportunities would be open to you? How could you use this technology to further develop your innovation and improve future health outcomes? \nThese are the questions we’re inviting you to consider at our latest event\, organised in partnership with the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF). Join us on-site at MTIF \, located on Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus\, where the MTIF team\, alongside the BioXp’s developers at Telesis Bio\, will introduce you to their latest piece of kit\, the BioXp 3250. This state-of-the-art machine\, in the words of its developers\, “supports applications ranging from building\, cloning\, and amplifying gene fragments to constructing DNA“. \nThis free-to-attend morning event aims to bring together innovators\, researchers and facilitators to explore the potential applications of this equipment.  An invaluable asset for the life sciences community in our region and beyond\, the BioXp 3250 is available now for collaborators looking to push the boundaries of the possible – let’s open those conversations! \nThis is intended to be an open forum and you are welcome to propose potential applications for the BioXp 3250 in any field. However\, we’re particularly keen to hear your ideas relating to the following areas: \n\nmRNA as vaccines\nmRNA as cancer treatments\nDNA code for genetic modification\n\nBOOK YOUR FREE SPOT NOW\nThe event will begin with a tour of the facility including a showcase of the BioXp 3250. This will be followed by a couple of short presentations providing an overview of its capabilities and highlighting some of its current applications. Then it’s over to you\, as we open a discussion of the opportunities the device opens up\, aiming to spark collaborative connections that develop beyond the session. \nSecure your place today for an event that will not only consider the potential of the BioXp 3250\, but will also further strengthen the collaborative networks within the region. \nEvent details\n\n09:30 – Registration and refreshments\n10:00 – Welcome and introductions from Medilink and MTIF\n10:05 – Tour and BioXp 3250 demo\n11:00 – Networking and refreshments\n11:30 – Presentation from Telesis Bio on current applications of the BioXp 3250\n11:45 – Q&A + Break-out sessions + Group discussion on potential future applications\n12:30 – Lunch & networking\n13:30 – Close URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/designing-dna/ LOCATION:Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF)\, Clifton Campus\, NTU\, Clifton Lane\, Nottingham\, Nottinghamshire\, NG11 8NS CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20230112T111512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T111512Z UID:21896-1675764000-1675767600@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Life Sciences Legal Forum: Competition Law DESCRIPTION:  \n \nMedilink Midlands member company\, Mills & Reeve\, invite you to attend the first webinar in their Life Sciences Legal Forum series. This first online session provides sector-specific guidance on key competition law (anti-trust) issues relating to the life sciences sector. \nThe Forum will take place on Tuesday 7 February via Zoom. \nMills & Reeve’s Head of Life Sciences\, James Fry will be joined by Kate Newman who heads their Competition Law Practice to discuss: \n\nEnforcement activity by the UK and EU competition authorities – what types of conduct have been scrutinised and what will the authorities focus on next?\nThe expanding reach of merger control and what it means for the life sciences sector\nNational Security and Investments Act – sector themes we’re seeing\nHorizon scanning – what’s coming up?\n\nTo book your place\, please click here. \nUpon confirmation of your place\, you will have the opportunity to send questions to the speakers so they can be covered if possible\, during the webinar. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/life-sciences-legal-forum-competition-law/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221216T083732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T114611Z UID:21607-1675936800-1675940400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide to developing and releasing a new Medical Device or IVD DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nThis free-to-attend event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nMedical devices and IVDs are a highly regulated industry\, and the regulatory considerations should be considered at the earliest stages of your strategic planning to help ensure that your products can be successfully approved and commercialised. \nThe webinar will provide a high level overview of the critical considerations and overview of the key steps needed from initial planning through to successfully selling the product after regulatory approval. \nThe webinar will cover the following focus areas; \n\nRegulatory planning as part of your product get-to-market strategy\nConsiderations for product design and development\nNavigating the regulatory approval process\nCommercial launch and beyond – demonstrating continuing safety\, performance and compliance to keep your product approval.\n\n CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\nTarget audience \n\nThis webinar training session is aimed at companies looking to or currently developing a new medical device and explores the critical strategic\, operational and industry specific considerations necessary for successful commercialisation of a medical device or IVD product\, with a focus on the regulatory and legal compliance environment.\nThis webinar is aimed at business leaders\, product developers\, software developers\, technical managers\, quality and regulatory professionals.\n\n  \nTimothy Bubb\, Technical Director\, IMed Consultancy \nTim Bubb is a Principal Consultant and heads up the medical device consulting team at IMed Consultancy. Tim specialises in high-risk active therapeutic medical devices\, software\, digital health\, and AI/ Machine learning\, such as defibrillators\, ventilators\, and clinical decision support software. Tim has a wealth of experience in medical device quality\, regulatory\, clinical\, and design engineering fields\, having held senior industry positions in both multinational and SME manufacturers with overall responsibility for ensuring product legal compliance from concept through to regulatory approval\, and successful commercialisation. \nIMed Consultancy is a Medical Device and IVD specialist Regulatory and Quality consulting company\, helping manufacturers achieve and maintain regulatory approvals for their products and quality management systems through a variety of consulting and representation services. \n  URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/beginners-guide-to-developing-and-releasing-a-new-medical-device-or-ivd/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221220T120157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T120905Z UID:21643-1675936800-1675940400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Value of Implementing an ISO 13485 Compliant QMS DESCRIPTION:SEHTA and IVDeology Ltd a leading regulatory company specifically within the in vitro diagnostic medical device industry\, are delighted to offer this webinar to start-up companies who want to know more about quality management systems and how they impact an organisation. The session will be led by Nancy Consterdine\, Director of Training and Compliance Services\, IVDeology. \nPlease click here to book your free place today. \nAgenda \n10:00 – 10:05  Welcome & Introduction \n10:05 – 10:50: \n\nComponents of and timing of initiating a quality management system\nAdvantages of early implementation for device development\nGlobal regulatory requirement for a QMS\nMeasurable value to a well maintained QMS\n\n10:50 – 11:00  Q&A \n11:00   Close URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/iso-13485-compliant-qms/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221220T115428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T115621Z UID:21641-1676367000-1676379600@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Innovation\, Resilience and Productivity: New Methods to Future Proof your Business Growth DESCRIPTION:The next Charnwood Campus Cluster event\, sponsored by Weiss Technik UK\, is focused on how innovation can drive productivity\, something very important in the current business climate. You may already be focusing on ways to improve your productivity by looking at operations optimisation\, distribution of work\, automation and rationalisations\, however harnessing the power of innovation can make a real difference. Join our local leaders and experts to explore how to increase productivity in new ways by focusing on innovating and building resilience in your business at an organisational\, social and mental health level. \nSpeakers already confirmed include: \n\nProfessor Dean Fathers\, Centre for Organisational Resilience\nJennifer Turner\, Founder and Director\, JT Rehab\nMichael Watts\, Managing Director\, Blum Health\nMalcolm Youll\, Managing Director\, Weiss Technik UK\n\nTo book your ticket\, click here. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/innovation-resilience-and-productivity/ LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20221220T113854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T123021Z UID:21633-1676484000-1676491200@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Midlands Meet-Up Networking Event DESCRIPTION:    \nWe are delighted to announce details of the OBN Midlands-focused networking evening on 15 February 2023\, organised in collaboration with our sponsor Penningtons Manches Cooper​ and co-promoted by ourselves and The West Midlands Healthtech Cluster. \nThe purpose of the evening is to showcase the West Midlands’ strong and growing life sciences ecosystem and get to know some of the most innovative R & D companies in the region. \nIf you would like to find out more and build your Midlands network\, please click here to book your complimentary ticket. The event starts at 18.00\, with a drink on arrival and Pizza during the evening. \n  URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/obn-midlands-meet-up/ LOCATION:Lost and Found\, Birmingham\, B2 5RS CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,Medilink Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20230124T080337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T111733Z UID:21978-1676541600-1676545200@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The Future of AI in Life Sciences DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nThis online event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nAI is firmly on the agenda within the life sciences sector\, whether it’s mining data for new drug/target interactions\, or collaborating to improve the diagnostic capability of HealthTech solutions. \nIn this ever moving landscape innovators need to keep ahead of the legal landscape and know whats coming. \nJoin James Fry\, Head of Life Sciences and Partner\, Mills & Reeve on how we are seeing Artificial intelligence (AI) being applied within the life sciences sector and what’s on the horizon. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE\nThis session will cover: \n\nHow we are seeing advanced technologies e.g. AI\, being applied within the life sciences sector;\nThe legal landscape e.g. IP and regulatory issues; and\nHorizon scanning (what’s coming up).\n\nFollowing the presentation\, you will have the chance to put your questions to James. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles: \n \nJames Fry\, Head of Life Sciences and Partner at Mills & Reeve \nJames heads the firm’s fast growing\, multi-disciplinary life sciences practice and focuses exclusively on this sector. The practice supports clients in the pharma and biotech\, medical device\, diagnostic\, medtech and digital health sub-sectors. James’ own practice focuses on intellectual property\, commercial contracting and regulatory work. \n  URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/aifuturelifesciences/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20230112T102132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T102251Z UID:21887-1677574800-1677603600@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Energy-Smart Places: Delivering Net Zero DESCRIPTION:Innovate UK and the EPSRC are holding a one-day hybrid event\, taking place in-person in Manchester and online. \nThe Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme\, delivered by Innovate UK and EPSRC\, has invested over £100m in developing and demonstrating local approaches to energy\, with over 80 projects involving hundreds of organisations. \nThis one-day conference and exhibition will help tell the projects’ stories and give insight into what has been learnt and achieved. The event will bring people together from across the energy landscape\, to look at how the potential of local smart energy systems can be realised on the journey to net zero. \nJoining this event will be a great way to learn more about the opportunities and issues around place-based approaches to energy\, to share experiences with others to take inspiration and key insight back to your area’s net zero delivery plans. \nTo register for this event\, click here. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/energy-smart-places-delivering-net-zero/ LOCATION:Manchester & Online CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20230214T135008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T142302Z UID:22214-1678181400-1678188600@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: A Practical Guide to Achieving Net-Zero – What it Means for the Healthcare Supply Chain DESCRIPTION:This online event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \n  \nFollowing on from the face-to-face event held in December\, this online event will continue to examine the ambitious sustainable goals set out by the government and the NHS\, and how you\, as a life sciences or health care organisation\, need to adapt to meet the requirements of the customer (NHS). Plus\, it will explore how you can lead the way to achieving net zero and a sustainable organisation. \nAttend this free session to find out: \n\nOverview of NHS needs\nSupport available from the AHSN\nExamples of innovation driving greener healthcare\nHow to measure and reduce your own emissions and save energy costs\nHow to reduce emissions and save energy costs.\n\nOur panel of guest speakers include: \n\nHelen Black\, Transformation and Net Zero Delivery Lead\, NHS England – Midlands\nPete Waddingham\, National NetZero Lead\, The AHSN Network\nOlivia Simpson\, CEO & Co-Founder\, SymbioTex\nDavid Abosch\, Director\, Cognition Cloud\nAdam Wright\, Chief Operating Officer\, Zellar\n\nTo secure your free place click here\nSpeaker company profiles: \nThe AHSN Network \nAcademic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) bring together the NHS\, industry\, academic\, third sector and local organisations. Our collaboration ensures innovations\, improvements and best practice benefit more patients faster. \nOur national innovation pipeline features more than 1\,200 proven technologies ready to be matched to local health and care challenges. \nSymbioTex is a west midlands based company started by two university of Wolverhampton students. It focuses on utilising seaweed and waste biomass to produce home compostable semi ridged bioplastics – with the goal of producing class 1 medical devices such as inhalers\, pregnancy test and other diagnostic tests. \nCognition Cloud helps organisations to understand the environmental impact of their Information Technology and provides services to help them mitigate it. \nCognition Cloud is able to provide organisations a baseline measurement of the embedded GHG emissions in their desktops and laptops. Their services then help them to significantly cut these emissions over time. \nZellar is the UK’s leading sustainability platform\, helping businesses on their journey to Net Zero in the fastest\, most efficient and cost-effective way. \nReducing energy usage in the current climate\, even by 20%\, is likely to have a significant impact on businesses’ bottom line. Every business needs to become sustainable; their customers\, employees and stakeholders will be demanding it. \nThe Midlands is leading the way\, hear how the Zellar platform can support your business and the planet. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-a-practical-guide-to-achieving-net-zero-what-it-means-for-the-health-care-supply-chain/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20230217T072641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T120139Z UID:22278-1678786200-1678793400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Selling into the NHS & Understanding your Market DESCRIPTION:This online event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE\nThis webinar will provide you with an overview of the fundamental steps you need to take to  understand your market\, and your customer (NHS). Our guest speakers will share their expert knowledge in selling and preparing businesses to gain access to and sell into the NHS and health care providers. Offering advice and guidance on what is required by the NHS and others to initiate and make a sale of medical innovation. \nHear from Kate Pym\, Managing Director of Pym’s Consultancy Ltd who will cover: \n\nTimeline considerations\n\nMarket evaluation and assessment\nCustomer discovery\nFunding\nMarketing\nSales\nProduct development pipeline\nExit strategy\n\n\nUnderstanding Your Market\n\nStructures and services within the NHS\nIntegrated Care – ICS\nMarket entry points\nCompetitor analysis\nMarket size\nMarket value\nQoF\, CQUINS\, PbR\, national strategies\nInternal market competition (NHS vs private work)\n“it’s different here” – working at a trust level\n\n\nUnderstanding Your Customer\n\nFocusing on a point of access\nPosition of product/service in clinical pathway\nIdentifying buyers and stakeholders\nIncentives and drivers for stakeholder\nBudgets and autonomy\n\n\n\nOur second guest speaker\, Bob Roopra\, Managing Consultant of Roopra Medtech Consulting\, will expand on this subject\, and offer real life examples and re- affirm\, ‘it’s all about the plan!’ \nIncluding: \n\nPreparing a business to sell its new innovations into the NHS\nKey items a company must consider\nExamples of big and small medtech business – their success and lessons learnt\, and how the correct approach and preparation can lead to benefits\, such as funding and investment.\nSteps to successful launches and sales. \n\nSpeaker profiles: \nKate Pym AMIHM (mid)\, Managing Director of Pym’s Consultancy Ltd \nPym’s Consultancy Ltd is an independent consultancy providing services for SMEs and universities supporting grant applications\, responses to tender and commercialisation \nKate has over 25 years’ experience of working in Health and Social Care for companies\, including Allergan Inc.\, AstraZeneca\, Mitie and Baxter Healthcare. With a focus on innovative products and services. She has worked across the NHS\, public\, private and third sectors to produce patient-centred\, high quality\, outcome based services and facilitate the market entry and growth of new products. \nKate’s experience covers: Product launches\, writing winning bids\, working with commissioners to model population outcomes\, designing\, selling and mobilization of new health\, social care and integrated services. She has a clear focus on outcomes and what is required to demonstrate them\, with a view to market entry\, extension and expansion of constructive innovation. \nBob Roopra MBA FCMI\, Managing Direcor of Roopra Medtech Consulting Ltd. \nBio/photo to follow. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/sellingintothenhsknowyourmarketrket/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20230222T124422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T124422Z UID:22396-1678960800-1678964400@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The State of the Nation Cyber Webinar Series Part 1 - Cyber Risk Quantification DESCRIPTION:Join Gallagher for part one of this year’s State of the Nation Cyber Webinar Series – Cyber Risk Quantification – Measuring the Cost of Cyber Risk Exposure. \nHow much should we invest in a new security control? What level of cyber insurance coverage do we need? Are we reducing the amount of cybersecurity risk within our business\, and if so\, by how much? \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY\nThese are questions that boards around the world are struggling to answer in the current environment. Traditional qualitative methods of measuring the level of cyber risk within an organisation currently do not provide accurate enough information to answer these questions. A more robust\, probabilistic and scenario-driven type of analysis is required. That’s where cyber risk quantification comes into its own. \nIn this webinar\, Gallagher cyber specialists will discuss this burgeoning field of risk quantification\, and explore: \n\nWhy traditional Cyber risk ‘heat maps’ are not up to scratch.\nWhat Risk Quantification involves\, and the methodology that it employs.\nHow small amounts of information and data can still provide key insights.\nHow Risk Quantification can help guide business decisions\, including control investment and insurance limits.\n\nThe key takeaways from this session will include how business leaders can use risk quantification to aid in their decision-making and leverage the Gallagher Cyber Risk Quantification service to provide key insights into the level of risk they face\, and where investments could make the biggest difference. \n\nSpeakers\n\n Johnty Mongan\, Head of Cyber Risk Management at Gallagher\n John Clarke\, Consulting Manager\, Cyber Risk Management at Gallagher\n\nFormat\n\nPanel discussion followed by audience Q&A. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-state-of-the-nation-cyber-webinar-series-part-1-cyber-risk-quantification/ CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212255 CREATED:20211027T095016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T124437Z UID:20138-1678993200-1679007600@www.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2023 DESCRIPTION:With thanks to our Headline Sponsors\, the University of Birmingham and the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator. \n \nThe Medilink Midlands Business Awards will once again provide a stage to showcase the very best collaborations between industry\, academia and the NHS across the Midlands. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe come together each year to celebrate the achievements of life science companies\, which for 2023 will be hosted in the Great Hall\, set in the grounds of the University of Birmingham.  A truly outstanding venue\, to complement our outstanding finalists. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for the Midlands life science community to gather together\, celebrate and network. \nCeremony & Dinner \nThe awards ceremony will be held at the Great Hall\, University of Birmingham on Thursday 16 March 2023. \nTickets \nCLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS\nMember individual: £99 / Member table*: £850 \nTo receive the discounted Medilink Member rate\, you will need to enter the promotional code at checkout. If you have not received your code\, please contact info@medilinkmidlands.com \nNon Member individual: £135 / Non Member table*: £1\,200 \n*table of x 10 \nplus VAT. \nHotel Accommodation \nMedilink has a small allocation of bedrooms secured at The Edgbaston Park Hotel. Please get in touch if you would like to secure your bedroom(s) at info@medilinkmidlands.com. URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-business-awards-2022-2/ LOCATION:The Great Hall\, University of Birmingham\, Birmingham\, B15 2TN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR