Medilink Midlands

MTRC's Third Annual Research Conference
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-05 | Hughes Hall Guest Rooms, Wollaston Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EL, United Kingdom
Medilink Midlands are proud to be exhibiting at this exciting research conference coming up in September!
To register your free place, and view the full schedule for the two-day event, please click here.
The conference will take place across two days – 4 and 5 September 2024 – at Hughes Hall, Cambridge.
This multidisciplinary conference brings active international leading researchers together, focusing on a range of translational and cutting-edge technologies applied to problems in the biomedical domain.
Delegates can expect a full programme of talks (PDF) from established researchers, including keynotes from Prof Yonghong Peng (ARU) and Prof Bhaskar Dasgupta (Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust), as well as poster presentations from researchers at all stages in their careers, and stalls from exhibitors.
This conference will bring together groups from across ARU and across the medical technology sector and provide a valuable opportunity for networking and exchange of ideas.
Cambridge Enterprise Ltd will be running a Commercialisation 101 workshop in parallel with the conference in the afternoon of Thursday 5 September. If you plan to attend both events, please register for each separately.
Contact MTRC@aru.ac.uk for more information.

MedTech @ Leicester day
2024-09-04 08:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | University of Leicester, LT2 (2nd floor) Sir Bob Burgess Building,, University of Leicester, LE2 6BF, United Kingdom
BERG invite you to join us for our first annual MedTech @ Leicester day!
This is a free event showcasing translation of clinical research at Leicester into innovative technologies with the potential to improve people’s lives and wellbeing. Come along to see the translation work we are doing, network to find technology solutions to clinical needs, explore opportunities for new MedTech projects, discover funding opportunities and meet the team. There will be an opportunity for lightning talks and poster presentation (specify your preferences at ticket checkout).
What is MedTech/HealthTech? MedTech/HealthTech is the intersection of medical science, healthcare delivery, and cutting-edge technology, encompassing a wide range of innovative devices, software solutions, and systems designed to improve patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and overall health management. This exciting and rapidly evolving field includes everything from wearable health monitors and telemedicine platforms to AI-powered diagnostic tools, advanced medical imaging technologies and tissue engineering, all aimed at enhancing healthcare efficiency, accessibility, and improving patient outcomes.
Why attend? Technologists, clinicians and innovators should attend to learn about the latest developments in MedTech research at the University of Leicester, exciting new projects to contribute to, meet new health technology collaborators and explore opportunities for funded research and innovation projects in this space.
Our strategic objective for this annual MedTech @ Leicester day is to generate new collaborations with clinicians, healthcare professionals, other technologists and innovators to explore additional MedTech translation projects. We are particularly interested to hear from clinicians with expertise in multimorbid conditions – where technologies may improve patient outcomes and manage disease progression.
Meet the team to explore how we might be able to solve healthcare challenges together.
To view the programme details and book your tickets please click here.

OUTbio UK and Mills & Reeve Cocktail Making Masterclass
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Mills & Reeve LLP, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1PH, United Kingdom
Join OUTbio UK and Mills & Reeve Solicitors for an exciting cocktail making masterclass at their Cambridge office, located just a few minutes’ walk from Cambridge Station. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for learning new skills and networking with like-minded professionals.
This event promises to be a delightful mix of fun and networking, specifically tailored for the Biotech LGBTQ+ community and allies within the Life Sciences sector, it is open to all those who would like to come and network and meet some new and familiar faces over some delicious cocktails/mocktails!
If you’re travelling from London, trains from King’s Cross run frequently and take less than an hour, making it easy to join us for this unique experience. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to mix, mingle, and master the art of cocktail making!
To register your place, please click here.

Cambridge Tech Week 2024
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13
Cambridge Tech Week brings together world-leading experts, innovators and investors to fuel growth across the tech ecosystem, establishing Cambridge as a key place where global tech comes to meet.

Attracting entrepreneurs, founders, corporate leaders, investors, government, academia, media and international peers, Cambridge Tech Week offers an unmissable opportunity to share insights and explore future collaborations.
This dynamic event serves as an epicenter for showcasing the latest knowledge and cutting-edge technology, positioning Cambridge, the East of England and the UK in the world tech spotlight.
Cambridge Tech Week is a great opportunity not to be missed! To register your interest for any of the many exciting events held during Cambridge Tech Week 2024, please click here.
To receive a special Medilink Midlands 15% discounted rate, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com
Further information, including sponsorship opportunities, can be found here.

Medical Fair Asia 2024
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-13 | Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Towers 1, 2, 3, 018956, Singapore
PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE SOUTHEAST ASIA REGION
With a well-established history since 1997, Medical Fair Asia continues to grow from strength to strength as South East Asia’s most established international medical and healthcare event. Focused on equipment and supplies for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA provides you with the best business opportunities to navigate the marketplace in South East Asia. The last edition of this exhibition attracted 1,050 international exhibitors and over 14,000 trade visitors from 70 countries & regions. The physical event will be complemented by a week-long digital extension, to ensure exhibitors and visitors can continue networking and doing business with a global audience.
To register your place, please click the link below to complete the booking form.
Medical Fair Asia 2024 Booking Form

IN-PERSON EVENT: MedTech Strategic Innovation Gateway - The Future of Healthcare with AI
2024-09-12 09:30 - 13:00 | STEAMHouse Birmingham, Belmont Row, Birmingham, B4 7RQ, United Kingdom
With thanks to our event hosts:
The Medilink Midlands Strategic Innovation Gateways create an environment for innovation, knowledge exchange, business opportunities and networking.
Delivered in partnership with a select consortium of experts from academia, clinicians and industry, the Medilink Midlands Strategic Innovation Gateways (SIG) will help to create intelligence and data which will be used to inform policy making and influence national and regional strategies for the sector.
Medilink Midlands invites you to join the second in the series of SIG events, to expand your knowledge of the medtech space, specifically, the future of healthcare with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
As a region, the Midlands houses one of the greatest health and life sciences clusters and the largest number of medtech companies in the UK, with over 1,200 life sciences businesses supporting over 33,000 high skilled jobs, and an economy worth more than £200bn a year.
Home to rapidly growing cluster of digital health companies and more digital startups than any other UK area outside of London – the Midlands is the powerhouse for the medtech and life sciences industry.
This event offers a gateway to representatives who can offer support and guidance with medtech developments and innovations, connect you with academic, business and clinical communities to help forge collaborative partnerships.
Programme:
9:30am – Registrations and Refreshments
10:00am – Welcome and Introductions, Professor Philip Breedon, Professor of Smart Technologies, Nottingham Trent University and Chair of the MedTech Strategic Innovation Gateway
10:05am – Transforming Healthcare Through AI-Powered Innovation, Dr Junaid Arshad, Professor in Cyber Security, Birmingham City University
10:15am – AI and Intellectual Property in Healthcare, Simon Cooper, Managing Director, Adamson Jones
– Why does it matter?
– Opportunities and threats
– Recent legal developments, case studies and examples
– Recommendations
10:40am – Reimagining operating rooms with AI vision, Maks Kozarzewski, COO, VitVio
11:05am – Refreshments, Break and Networking
11:30am – AI Regulations and Medical Devices: Artificial Hope or Intelligent Solution, Richard Bassett, Principal Regulatory Consultant, DLRC
– Exploring various types of AI and their applications in healthcare
– Essential regulatory considerations for integrating AI into medical devices
– The impact of AI Act and Medical Device Legislation on AI-driven healthcare innovations
11:55 – Integrating AI and Human-Centred Design in Healthcare: A Path to Better Outcomes, James Lomas, Co-Founder/CTO, Blüm Health Ltd
12:20pm – Closing Remarks Professor Philip Breedon, Professor of Smart Technologies, Nottingham Trent University and Chair of the MedTech Strategic Innovation Gateway
12:30pm – Lunch and Networking
Cost and tickets:
Registrations are now closed. If you would like to book a ticket, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com.
£20 plus VAT for members of Medilink
£40 plus VAT for non-members
£10 plus VAT for students
To receive the member or student discount code email events@medilinkmidlands.com.
Please enter the code when you purchase your tickets and the amount will be amended automatically.
Speaker Profiles:

MedTech SIG Chair: Professor Philip Breedon, Professor of Smart Technologies, Nottingham Trent University
Philip holds multiple positions and interests surrounding medical technologies, with his research interests and latest projects centred on new and emerging technologies and materials, including surgical robotics, extended reality technologies and environments, the surgical pathway and investigative research related to the utilisation of ‘smart materials’ for medical applications.

Dr Junaid Arshad, Professor in Cyber Security, Birmingham City University
Junaid is a Professor in Cyber Security at Birmingham City University. He has 15 years of research experience and expertise in investigating and addressing cybersecurity challenges for diverse computing paradigms such as High Performance Computing, Cloud computing, IoT, and blockchain. He is actively engaged in investigating the opportunities and threats of Machine Learning and AI, exploring the use of AI-based systems to address specific challenges as well as security and trustworthiness of ML and AI systems.
Junaid is continuously engaged with businesses to support their needs especially with respect to digital transformation and trustworthy use of technological advancements to solve everyday problems. He has led number of projects in collaboration with industrial partners funded by Innovate UK and other third party funding agencies. He is currently leading BCU team for West Midlands Healthtech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) project where the team is supporting 15+ Healthtech organisations within West Midlands region with their specific product development and technology enhancement needs, many of which are focused on leveraging AI and ML to advance their products.
Junaid is an alumnus of the Innovate UK & DCMS funded CyberASAP programme, commercially prototyping the CyMonD system for effective monitoring & defence of IoT-based systems against cyber-threats. Junaid has successfully achieved research funding from UK and overseas funding agencies, and has worked as a security specialist for a number of EU funded projects with experience of developing bespoke security solutions. Junaid has successfully published high quality research within cybersecurity and has more than 70 publications at high quality venues including journals, book chapters, conferences and workshops. He regularly serves on editorial boards and programme committees of different journals and conferences.

Simon Cooper, Managing Director, Adamson Jones
Simon is managing director of Adamson Jones, a dedicated firm of patent and trade mark attorneys within the professional services group Gateley.
Simon’s patent practice covers a wide range of different technologies, but with a particular focus on medical devices, including mechanical, electrical, and software-based technology for medical applications. Simon has particular experience working for successful, innovative manufacturers and spin-out companies, assisting his clients in navigating competitor IP rights, and creating patent, registered design and registered trade mark portfolios around valuable technology and product ranges.

Maks Kozarzewski, COO, VitVio
Maks is the COO at VitVio, a startup using computer vision and AI to make operating rooms more efficient. Before joining VitVio, Maks led UK’s top-ranked team competing in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition, gaining him Forbes “25 under 25” title for his contributions to the space. He also developed medical diagnostic devices at a leading technology consultancy and has experience in public policy. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Edinburgh.

Richard Bassett, Principal Regulatory Consultant, DLRC
Richard is a medical device quality and regulatory professional, with a comprehensive background encompassing the utilisation, research, and manufacturing of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). Currently serving as a Principal Regulatory Consultant at DLRC, a renowned regulatory affairs consultancy with a team of over 80 highly qualified regulatory professionals, Richard operates from the UK office, contributing to DLRC’s success in strategically located offices across the UK, Germany, and the US.
Richard brings over 14 years of extensive experience within the medical device industry. He has held roles including quality management, regulatory compliance, and clinical strategy development. His expertise extends to effective supplier engagement and guiding product development. Richard’s professional journey has traversed roles with a legal manufacturer, consultancy positions, and contributions to a Notified Body. Richard holds a master’s degree in molecular biology, complemented by a second master’s degree in medical law, which specifically focused on UK and EU Medical Device Regulations. His dedication to sharing and imparting his knowledge is evident through his five-year tenure as a lecturer on medical device regulatory affairs at Cambridge University, where he has made valuable contributions to the BioEnterprise MSc course. As a Principal Regulatory Consultant at DLRC, Richard continues to bring his wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to navigate the complex landscape of medical device regulations, contributing to DLRC’s reputation as an award-winning consultancy.

James Lomas, Co-Founder/CTO, Blüm Health Ltd
James has demonstrated a diverse and impactful career spanning several key positions. With over a decade of experience, he has been pivotal in various leadership roles. At Blüm Heath, he currently holds the position of Co-Founder and Chief Technical & Product Officer since October 2019. In this capacity, he has built and advised the product and technical strategy, whilst growing and managing the respective teams.
James has previously worked in leadership roles within large tech companies, most recently at Blue Prism. Complex systems were a part of the Blue Prism software ecosystem, pioneering the category of Robotic Process Automation, a field recognised globally for its innovation, with Blue Prism being voted into the MIT top 50 smartest companies from 2016-2021. James has successfully coordinated and delivered product leadership, solution design and execution of the cloud portfolio of products during this period up until their acquisition by SS&C. He also championed and established the Design System with internal and external interactions within teams and customers for future products.
His expertise spans diverse sectors, including Finance, Venture Capital, Banking, FinTech, and Health Tech. His extensive experience in project leadership, coupled with his technical proficiency, has enabled him to drive innovation and growth within these organisations. In the Finance and Venture Capital sectors, he has collaborated with stakeholders to identify procedural frictions, commercial opportunities, and develop strategies aligning with market trends, innovation landscape, and financial goals. His contributions in Banking and FinTech involve developing technology-driven solutions to enhance financial services and customer experiences, while ensuring regulatory compliance. In Health Tech, as indicated by his work with clients like the NHS, he focuses on integrating technology to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. His experience working with both public and private companies has given him a deep understanding of various organisational structures and market dynamics.
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WEBINAR: Navigating the Red Tape - Discussing Regulatory updates for MedTech in the UK
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Are you a MedTech manufacturer looking to stay ahead in the UK market?
Join this exclusive webinar, hosted by GRS and Med-Di-Dia, to gain expert insights and practical, actionable guidance on the evolving regulatory landscape. Whether you’re focused on medical devices, digital health or in vitro diagnostics, this session will equip you with the knowledge to ensure compliance and market success.
Why Attend?

Unlock Key Insights: Get a detailed overview of the latest UK medical device regulations and the buzz around CE and UKCA marking.
Stay Ahead with the Latest Amendments: Stay updated on the progress and development of UK MDR 2002 and understand how they impact your business, ensuring you’re always ahead of the curve.
Market Access Simplified: Learn about market access requirements for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including crucial registration and representation obligations.
Future-Proof Your Business: Explore the future of UK MedTech regulations with a roadmap of upcoming legislative milestones and international recognition routes.
Embrace Digital Health: Discover evidence requirements for NHS acceptance of Digital Health Technologies.

Who Should Attend?

MedTech manufacturers
Regulatory affairs professionals
Compliance officers
Quality assurance managers
Product development teams

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the dynamic UK MedTech market. Secure your spot today and ensure your products remain compliant and competitive.
To register your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Growing the East of England Health and MedTech Cluster
2024-09-18 10:15 - 14:30 | Mills & Reeve LLP, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1PH, United Kingdom
Attention Health and MedTech companies: If you’re looking to accelerate your growth, don’t miss this event hosted by Medilink Midlands and Health Tech Enterprise.
With over 20 years of experience supporting MedTech and Life Sciences companies, we invite you to hear directly from industry leaders, regional support organisations, and businesses that have already benefited from our assistance.
This event is also your chance to influence the future of support in the East of England and contribute to shaping the vision of a MedTech Cluster in the region.
“SEHTA is delighted to partner with Medilink Midlands to talk to the audience about how SEHTA can support SMEs in the East of England from the MedTech and Life Sciences sector” – Neil Roberts, Managing Director, SEHTA
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and have your voice heard!
Programme:
10:15am – Registrations, Refreshments & Networking
11:00am – Host Welcome & Introduction, James Fry, Partner, Head of Life Sciences, Mills & Reeve
11:05am – Strategic Overview & Welcome, Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Medilink Midlands & Dr Anne Blackwood, CEO, Health Tech Enterprise
11:10am – The role of Health Innovation East in supporting companies to help generate improved heath and wealth in the East of England, Philip Shelton, Head of Industry Partnerships and Net Zero Lead, Health Innovation East
11:30am – Turning ideas into successful medical devices, Danny Godfrey, Co-Founder & Director, eg technology
11:50pm – Leveraging Support for Success: My Journey of Innovation in the NHS, Dr Shaobin Wu, Co-Founder, C-Prio Ltd
12:05pm – Refreshments & Networking
12:20pm – Health Tech Enterprise Support, Max Bardwell, Head of Business Development, Health Tech Enterprise
12:25pm – Medilink Midlands Support, Raghul Senthilnathan, Innovation Adviser, Medilink Midlands
12:30pm – SEHTA Support for SMEs, Neil Roberts, Managing Director, SEHTA
12:35pm – Anglia Ruskin University Support, Dr Beverley Vaughan, Arise Innovation Hubs Director, Anglia Ruskin University
12:40pm – Group Breakouts: What support you would like to see in the East of England and what a MedTech Cluster would look like
13:15pm – Closing Remarks and Next Steps, Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Medilink Midlands
13:25pm – Lunch & Networking
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE*
Please ensure that you secure your free place, as spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis, priority will be given to East of England organisations.
*Spaces are now full, to be added to the waiting list email: events@medilinkmidlands.com
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Speaker Profiles:

James Fry, Partner, Head of Life Sciences, Mills & Reeve
James is a leading life sciences lawyer and heads the firm’s multi-disciplinary life sciences practice. He specialises in advising businesses and organisations in the sector on intellectual property matters and complex commercial contracting. In particular, James has longstanding and deep knowledge of research and technology collaborations, intellectual property licensing and the distribution and promotion of medical and medicinal products. He also regularly advises on regulatory issues relevant to the sector, such as product classification, clinical trials and advertising. His clients include GSK, Illumina, F-star, The Binding Site, NRG Therapeutics, Mission Therapeutics and Neurocrine Biosciences. James has been ranked in the Intellectual Property sections of Chambers and Partners for many years. The Directories describe James as “an excellent lawyer” (Legal 500) and “an outstanding IP practitioner and life sciences specialist” (Chambers).

Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Medilink Midlands
Melanie brings a background of industrial research and business development from West Pharmaceutical Service’s Drug Delivery Division. She also broadens our bioscience reach having studied Animal Science at The University of Nottingham. Before joining Medilink, Melanie gained valuable experience in economic development and international investment at the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).

Dr Anne Blackwood, CEO, Health Tech Enterprise
Anne is Chief Executive of Health Tech Enterprise (HTE), a leading NHS innovation and technology consultancy based in Cambridge. Anne has been actively involved in intellectual property management and commercialisation of life science technologies for over 20 years. She is also Chair of the Medtech Accelerator, a joint venture with public sector partners that awards proof of concept funding to develop medical technologies that meet a clinical need in the NHS. She was formerly Chair and co-founder of Medovate, a venture backed innovation development company dedicated to the commercialisation of medical technologies created within the NHS. Anne is passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services through technology and innovation.

Philip Shelton PhD, Head of Industry Partnerships and Net Zero Lead, Health Innovation East
Philip joined Health Innovation East in 2020 from Philips and has over 20 years’ experience in life sciences, NHS research and implementation and digital health. He specialises in AI and imaging and innovation focusing on helping the NHS reach their Net Zero targets.
As Head of Industry Partnerships and Net Zero Lead within our commercial team he is responsible for consulting and building a range of strategic partnerships with national and internation companies. These include Bayer, Fujitsu, Abbott and AstraZeneca. He is further supporting the two Imaging Networks in the East of England. Philip also takes a lead role in the national Net Zero and sustainability portfolio and recently was commissioned to conduct two evaluation studies on Apollo Phase Change Solutions panels and the Net Zero benefits of the Abbott Indexor pre-analytics system.

Danny Godfrey, Co-Founder & Director, eg technology
Danny co-founded eg technology ltd in 2002, with fellow director Andrew Ede. Based in Cambridge (UK), eg technology is a product design, engineering and development consultancy, specialising in the MedTech sector, which has now grown to employ over 40 engineering and commercial staff. With a BA and MEng in Engineering from Cambridge University and more than 20 years’ experience in product design and engineering, Danny’s role is to provide corporate leadership, develop new business opportunities and oversee the technical and strategic direction of projects. He has in depth knowledge of the entire project life cycle, 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.

Dr Shaobin Wu, Co-Founder, C-Prio Ltd
Dr. Shaobin Wu is a Consultant Histopathologist and the newly appointed Trust Clinical Lead for Genomics at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust. With a deep passion for healthcare innovation, Dr. Wu has played a key role in advancing digital transformation within the NHS. As a Topol Digital Fellow and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, she has developed valuable skills in agile project management, person-centred design, and the integration of digital technologies in healthcare.
In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Wu is the Co-founder of C-Prio Ltd, where she takes the leadership role to leverage AI and automation to address critical challenges in NHS histopathology service, particularly in cancer diagnostics. Her entrepreneurial journey is distinguished by the strategic support and funding she has received from the Arise ABOVE program, which have been instrumental in progressing her visionary ideas towards impactful solutions. Through her leadership and commitment, Dr. Wu continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare, making meaningful contributions to both clinical practice and the broader entrepreneurial landscape.

Max Bardwell, Head of Business Development, Health Tech Enterprise
An experienced professional in technology development and innovation, Max Bardwell joined HTE in 2022 as Head of Business Development. His role is varied and includes developing new commercial partnerships, opening up new market opportunities and driving sales growth. Max has 20 years of experience in the development of scientific instrumentation and medical technologies and has worked for number of higher education institutions and spin out companies in research, technology transfer and commercialisation of technology innovations. He has experience in the protection and exploitation of intellectual property, project management and effective collaborative strategic partnership between industry and academia. Max has a BSc in Chemistry from Nottingham Trent University, an MBA from the Open University and a PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry from Nottingham Trent University.

Raghul Senthilnathan, Innovation Adviser, Medilink Midlands
Raghul is a dynamic Innovation Adviser with a master’s degree in Biotech and Pharma Management from UCL, he has a very strong background in life sciences and healthcare innovation. He has successfully founded two innovative start ups and has personal expertise in digital technologies. Raghul is skilled in leading accelerator programmes and supporting early stage companies to navigate challenges and realise their potential in contributing to the economy. He also has expertise in coaching, mentoring and business diagnostics to help innovators avoid pitfalls and succeed.

Neil Roberts, Managing Director, SEHTA
Neil has been the Managing Director since April 2021, having previously been COO since July 2018. In July 2022, Neil was appointed non-executive Chairman to the Board of Exhalation Technology Ltd, which has attracted more than £11m in investor funding. In addition he is a business Mentor at Imperial College, London, as part of the Imperial Venture Mentoring Service.
Based on more than 30 years as a Senior Executive in the medical technology market, he has a track record of success in driving business development and growth, via sales and marketing, domestic and international distributor management, market access, major accounts, new business integration, and change management. This has been gained in the UK and in export both within an SME and market leading corporate environment. His approach is based on pragmatism, enabled by detailed market understanding, with the highest importance placed on the execution of consequent action plans as the key to success. He has managed product though NICE Technology Appraisal (TA), and other market access processes. Served as Industry Representative on the RCOphth Working Party into the safety of laser eye surgery in the UK, and as Chair of the Ophthalmic Special Interest Group at the ABHI. A degree in Medical Biochemistry from London University has been enhanced by business management education at Ashridge and the completion of leadership studies at Harvard.

Dr Beverley Vaughan, Arise Innovation Hubs Director, Anglia Ruskin University
Beverley joined the Arise Innovation Hubs as Director in June 2021, with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector. Beverley trained as a clinical scientist in Haematology and working at Cambridge and London University Hospitals. Working in the innovation sector for the last 10 years with roles in Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC), Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT) and the University of Oxford. Whilst at SBC Beverley supported the development of translational research facilities and raised funding from multiple pharma and biotech companies for the Open Innovation Challenge in Neurodegeneration. At CGT Beverley managed a wide portfolio of project from novel drug discovery spin outs to NHS led delivery of cell therapy products. Most recently she was responsible for the delivery of a drug discovery consortium-UKSPINE- pivoting traditional pathways to meet the demands of healthy aging with partners, Universities of Oxford, Dundee and Birmingham, Medicines Discovery Catapult, The Francis Crick Institute and Sanger Centre Cambridge. Since joining Arise as Director Beverley has been working on building the life science strategy for their newest hub located on the Harlow Innovation Park, leading on strategy, fund raising and partnering activities to build a cluster of expertise within this synapse of the London-Cambridge corridor. She is also a member of the NC3Rs CRACKIT advisory panel.

NIHR i4i FAST Awards Briefing Webinar
2024-09-18 12:30 - 13:50 | Online
The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme is launching another round of the FAST scheme – Funding At the Speed of Translation. This online briefing webinar will provide an opportunity to find out more about the competition, hear from the i4i Programme Director, and how i4i FAST can support innovators.
Agenda
12:30 – 12:35 Welcome
12:35 – 12:45 A FASTer way to accelerate innovation
12:45 – 12:55 Setting the stage: acquired brain injury
12:55 – 13:05 i4i FAST call: The details
13:05 – 13:15 Past i4i FAST award holder
13:15 – 13:45 Q&A session
13:45 – 13:50 Closing remarks
The theme for FAST Call 4 is development of innovative healthcare technologies for acquired brain injury. FAST will open to applications from 18 September 2024, and the deadline for submissions will be 23 October 2024. The available budget is approximately £1.5m. FAST is aimed at innovators in need of a small amount of funding to answer a specific question or to fund a single piece of activity to advance healthcare technologies and interventions for increased patient benefit. Awards are designed to address an evidence gap and innovations must have demonstrated experimental proof of concept as a minimum. For more information, please see the i4i FAST applicant guidance.
Key features of FAST:

Rapid turnaround, approximately 6 to 8 weeks from submission to decision.
Simple application (3 questions and short word limit).
Between £50k to £100k of funding over 6 to 12 months.
Projects must start by 01 February 2025.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Members Forum
2024-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Adamson Jones part of Gately, Park View House, 58 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5DW, United Kingdom
Quarterly Member Forums are an ideal opportunity for members to connect, generate ideas and hear first-hand updates around Medilink Midlands activity. A chance to have your voice heard and input into how your membership can better support our network within the Med-Tech and Life Science Sector.
The next member forum will include an update and round-up of Medilink Midlands activity from Chris Dyke, Head of Connectivity and Joanne Maltby, Head of Projects.
We’re keen to hear from our members in terms of the Medilink Midlands Events Programme. We want to ensure we’re continuously developing and offering events which are informative and fun! And so there’s an opportunity to give your input via roundtable discussion which will be held by our newly appointed Events Manager, Linsey Horsepool.
Member and host, Adamson Jones are patent and trade mark attorneys, specialising in obtaining intellectual property rights for businesses and organisations in the UK, Europe and throughout the world, and will share their insights into how they can support members. So, if you have any IP questions, this is your chance to ask the experts!
Importantly, Adamson Jones will be hosting a mini session which will cover information around the new IP Advance Funding. Find out more about the fund here.
If the invite to this Medilink Midlands member only event hasn’t reached your inbox, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com to receive the details and booking link. Online registration is essential.

Creating a Compelling Value Proposition for the NHS
2024-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join this free webinar from Health Innovation East Midlands and The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) to understand the critical role that value proposition plays in the success of an innovation.

What are the key components of a value proposition? How do you clearly articulate your product or service for implementation?
Join this free webinar to understand the critical role that value proposition plays in the success and adoption of an innovation.
Being able to create a compelling and clearly articulated value proposition is one of the most common challenges that can become a barrier to stakeholder engagement and health and care system interest. It should be easy to describe and should aim to define the value of the innovation to a range of stakeholders.
Delivered in partnership with ABHI, this webinar will feature speakers from both organisations sharing what makes a good value proposition and covering the support that they can provide to innovators. Speakers will include:

Alison Mlot, Commercial Manager at Health Innovation East Midlands
Richard Phillips, Executive Director, Policy and Partnerships at ABHI

Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear a real world example of an innovation that has seen success.
This webinar is open to everyone, but will be of specific interest to innovators looking to develop a compelling core value proposition that stimulates interest from potential customers, and to NHS colleagues working in transformation, operations and innovation. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to the speakers at the end.
To register your free place, please click here.
If you have any queries or requests about accessibility, please email healthinnovation-em@nottingham.ac.uk

WEBINAR: HDR UK Midlands Data Grand Round
2024-09-17 12:30 | Online
You are invited to join HDR UK Midlands for the monthly data science meeting, HDR UK Midlands Data Grand Round.
This engaging and insightful monthly webinar series is designed for professionals at all levels. Each session brings together leaders, educators, researchers, and experts from various health data fields to share cutting-edge initiatives and foster collaboration. Data Grand Rounds are held online (via Teams) every month during lunchtime, with each session featuring a focused topic of wide-reaching relevance.
The science presentation will be, “Activity and Evaluation Analysis for Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams in Birmingham and Solihull” presented by John O’Neill, Business Insight Lead (Mental Health), Business Intelligence at NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB, NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU. Following the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an interactive Q&A and discussion.
To find out more and register your interest, please click here.

Mills & Reeve Life Sciences Legal Forum
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Online – Zoom
Mills & Reeve invites you to join their Life Sciences Legal Forum.
The regulatory landscape for the life sciences continues to evolve rapidly as the rate of technological advancement within the sector – the development of new drug modalities and the application of digital technology, for example – continues apace. The new Labour government in the UK has also indicated that it will reform regulation to make pathways easier and quicker to navigate.
What are the current regulatory trends for both medicines and medical devices and how do we see regulation developing over the short and mid-term? What do businesses in the sector need to watch out for?
Mills & Reeve’s Head of Sector James Fry will be joined by Isabel Teare, along with regulatory consultants Alisdair Falconer at DLRC, and Timothy Bubb at iMed, to give their collective expert views on these issues.
Upon confirmation of your place, you will have the opportunity to send questions to the speakers in advance. You will also be able to ask questions on the day and the panel will aim to cover all of these during the webinar.
To find out more information, and reserve your place, please click here.
If you need any adjustments to take part in this webinar, please use the requirements form.

WEBINAR: Navigating the latest updates for R&D Tax Credits
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join TBAT Innovation for this insightful webinar with our expert Ian Davie, Senior Consultant, where he will delve into the dynamic landscape of R&D Tax Credits.
In this free 1-hour webinar, you will discover the latest updates, key strategies , and expert insights to maximise your returns. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session promises invaluable guidance to navigate the complexities of R&D tax incentives effectively.
During the webinar, Ian will discuss:

Latest legislation changes for R&D Tax Credits
Compliance checks with HMRC
What to consider when making a claim

There will be a Q&A session during the webinar, as well as an opportunity to book a free 1-2-1 discussion post-event.
Please click here to register your place.
