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Attend this interactive Technology Collaboration Workshop in Nottingham and find out about the SBRI Healthcare Funding for Cancer Screening & Diagnosis. This workshop will provide: - An introduction to SBRI Healthcare - Details of the cancer call - Sandpit discussion - Summary and discussion on possible SME bids - The opportunity to hear about the...

ALL organisations, big and small are increasingly vulnerable to the growing cyber threat so the need for knowledge, insight, collaboration and expertise has never been greater. The Cybersecurity UK Roadshow, brought to you in collaboration with the Southern Wales Regional Organised Crime Unit and National Police Chiefs Council, is a must-attend FREE interactive 1 day...

Cardiff University hosts a unique networking & business development opportunity for life science SMEs across Ireland and Wales, in the Celtic Advanced Life Science Innovation Network, to discuss opportunities that collaborating with CALIN can provide. With keynotes from world-leading academics and industry experts, this CALIN event is an opportunity for SMEs to present their development...

The Bevan Commission conference will take place on the 14th of September 2017. Confirmed speakers include: Vaughan Gething, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport Dr Andrew Goodall, Director General of Health and Social Services/Chief Executive, NHS Wales Professor Sir Michael Marmot - Director of The UCL Institute of Health Equity Professor Don Berwick, International...

This is Digital, a festival for the innovators, the industry, the investors. The dreamers, the schemers, the angel investors, the beta testers. The movers, the shakers, the doers, the makers. On 18th and 19th September, Digital will transform Tramshed Tech and the surrounding area into a hub for more than 2,000 digital innovators, entrepreneurs and...

The Cedar department will have been running now for 40 years this year so to celebrate we have organised an Open Day on 19th September.

The sixth annual BioCap Conference, will bring together international investors, companies who are seeking finance and those who have a track record of raising finance. BioCap is the only specialist life science investment and showcase conference in the North of England and is aimed at highlighting the wealth of life science investment opportunities. We are...

About Gain an understanding of the benefits of ringmain design and installation vs point of use systems, or a combination of both for pure water in the laboratory. From tap water to Ultra pure water, water quality is an important part of any laboratory, with the validity and accuracy of results being of paramount importance. Topics to be...

Theme: Inequalities in health and social care #ResearchWales17 Chaired by: Baroness Ilora Finlay Speakers include: Vaughan Gething, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport Professor Richard Wilkinson, author of The Spirit Level and co-founder of The Equality Trust Professor Bill Jordan, Professor in Social Work, Plymouth University Professor John G Williams CBE, Professor of Health Services...

The new scope of condition-specific markers, NGS and genomics with advances in molecular diagnostics caters to need of rapid diagnostics, early detection and point-of-care testing. Various technological developments and advancements in in vitro diagnostics have led to a new variety of diagnostic tests, allowing patients to access novel treatments earlier. 20% discount on registration for...

Genomics & Molecular Medicine - Bioinformatics Congress to be held on 9th and 10th October 2017 in London, UK aims to bring leading-edge research on new technologies and techniques for processing, analyzing, and modeling of data and information in the area of genomics and molecular medicine. 20% discount on registration for United Life Sciences members....

Bionow and the Welsh Government will be co-hosting a business pitching and networking event for companies operating in the life sciences sector. The event is not only a great opportunity to present to the life science community but also give companies a unique chance to hear about the latest technologies and innovations available from some...

Building something great - UK's global bioscience cluster is the theme for this year's UK Bioscience Forum taking place in our new venue, the QEII Conference Centre in the heart of Westminster. Whether you're from a small start-up business or a global pharma organisation there will be something for you at this year's event including...

After our two successful editions, we are glad to announce the 3rd Annual Epigenetics Discovery Congress, which will be taking place on the 12th - 13th of October 2017 in London, UK. With a tremendous progress in technology to generate and analyze reference epigenomes, the epigenetics field is fetching a lot of importance and attention...

SAVE THE DATE: 17th October 2017 Collaborate 2017 is dedicated to celebrating and promoting collaborative projects and partnerships across industry, academia, Government, health boards and other organisations. Bringing together representatives from across the region and beyond, the event is hosted by Swansea University, ARCH, ABM and Hywel Dda University Health Boards. Alongside the event’s high...

This inaugural event is designed to enhance the voice of engineering from within Wales and promote its activities and scientific achievements during a one-day event through an array of talks and workshops with the promotion of industry and academia collaboration at its heart. Hear from revolutionary industry breakthroughs such as Tidal Lagoon Power as well...

Workplace Solutions for Unprofessional Behaviours, Training and QI The 2nd RCSEd Wales Surgical Team Conference: Workplace Solutions for Unprofessional Behaviours, Training and QI will be held at Margam Park Orangery, Port Talbot, Wales, from 08:30 to 12:45 on Friday 20 October 2017. We encourage attendees to submit a QI poster. Attendees are required to submit...

Overview do you have to get medical device regulatory approval for your app? what about your software – is it a medical device? who is setting the standards and what precisely are they in the UK? We may not be able to provide all the answers, but join us for state of the art and...

A major 1-day conference looking at the critical issues relating to the development of new anti-infectives and the endemic problem of resistance. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change in ways that render the medications used to cure the infections they cause ineffective. When the microorganisms become resistant to...

Learn about funding opportunities available for health, demographic change and wellbeing through Horizon 2020. This Horizon 2020 Information Day is event hosted by the Welsh Government, Innovate UK, the Enterprise Europe Network, and KTN with the aim of supporting collaboration in Wales, across the UK and in Europe. We will be promoting funding opportunities available...

INNOVATE 2017 is the UK’s leading innovation event. Over two days it brings the brightest and boldest of UK innovators together to share, excite, and inspire businesses, individuals and governments to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Over two thought-provoking days INNOVATE 2017 will explore the major themes brought about by the pace and complexity of...

On behalf of Withers & Rogers LLP, I would like to invite you to a seminar we are running with Ayming, Europe's largest provider of R&D tax relief services and innovation consultancy. We will be discussing: Maximising the return on R&D investment Protecting your intellectual property Patent Box Financing future innovations Registration will take place...

The Wales Cancer Network and the Wales Cancer Partnership are coming together to host the Wales Cancer Conference in Cardiff on 23 & 24 of November 2017. This conference will bring together the professional cancer community from across research and clinical disciplines. The conference is free to attend and will be packed with opportunities to...

This year’s Annual bioProcessUK Conference will centre on the theme “Processing priorities for the future”. The programme will be made up of keynote presentations, panel discussions, poster flashes, workshops, one-to-one speed partnering and the networking dinner. 10% discount on registration for United Life Sciences members. For more information and to register click here.

Meet in the Midlands provides a great opportunity to meet with Med-Tech and Life Sciences representatives from theEast and West Midlands. This annual event will provide: Ample opportunities for networking using our popular "dance cards" Hear from a panel of expert speakers who will be on hand to answer your queries Listen to two case...

Genesis 2017 will build on its previous 16 years of experience in assembling an event where international industry executives, investors, academic researchers, policymakers and their expert advisers can exchange and debate their collective insight. The event aims to encourage all to contribute to thought leadership for the sector, themselves and their stakeholders. The theme of...

Euroscicon Ltd like to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to “11th  Edition of International Conference on Proteomics” which is to be held during March 22-23, 2018 at London, UK. Through our theme “Exploring Novel Drug in the Field of Proteomics”, the conference will analyse the recent advancements and new modes that can...

Hosted by Development Bank of Wales, Creo Medical Group plc and Cenkos Securities plc Do you have ambitions to raise significant equity investment and possibly to list your company on AIM in the future? Then our workshop is for you. All sorts of different companies can list on AIM, some are technology-based but many others...

Technology, opportunities, collaboration This flagship event, designed to bring the world’s leading innovators together in the spirit of collaboration, returns on 24 January 2018. The one-day event will include presentations, panel discussions, pitches and workshops on emerging technologies, share insights on regional collaboration models and explore challenges from leading organisations that are looking for collaborative...

Find out more about this 2 strand competition at a live briefing event Competition details Innovate UK is to invest up to £19 million to support innovation that offers significant changes in productivity and cutting-edge innovation. The competition has 2 strands; strand 1 is for health and life sciences projects and strand 2 is for...

On 30th January 2018 at its School of Veterinary Medicine, the University of Surrey is holding a major partnership building event “Innovation for Health”. Working together with SEHTA, invitations are being extended to companies interested in building collaborations with the University of Surrey to apply for forthcoming grant funding, particularly 2018 opportunities with NIHR i4i, Innovate UK and...

Are you a MedTech SME looking for funding, support or collaborators? This event, organised in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is specifically tailored for MedTech SMEs and will provide the opportunity to find out about: • the mission, strategic priorities and activities of the NIHR • opportunities for SMEs via NIHR funding programmes •...

We are delighted to announce that we have opened bookings for the Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition 2018 at Cardiff City Hall on 7 February 2018. The Annual Conference is a leading national event in the health and social care calendar. It offers a unique opportunity for colleagues from all sectors of the health and care...

The Analysis for Innovators (A4I) programme is different in that it targets competitiveness and productivity head on, by offering cutting edge R&D, expertise and facilities to UK companies that want to solve an analysis or measurement problem from within their existing business.  This could be an issue of precision or accuracy of measurement on a production line for example,...

After the success of congress held 2016 and 2017, MarketsandMarkets is organizing 3rd Annual Infection Control, Sterilization and Decontamination in Healthcare Congress, scheduled for 21st & 22nd February 2018 in London, UK aiming at providing platform to experts from hospitals, academia, and government institutions discussing the innovations, challenges, and future aspects of infection control, decontamination,...

The new scope of condition-specific markers, NGS and genomics with advances in molecular diagnostics caters to need of rapid diagnostics, early detection and point-of-care testing. Various technological developments and advancements in in vitro diagnostics have led to a new variety of diagnostic tests, allowing patients to access novel treatments earlier. After the success of inaugural...

Improving Health through Education & Research Agenda Welcome - Professor Philip James (Academic Lead, Stroke Hub Wales) Dr Hamsaraj Shetty - The Constraints and Opportunities for Stroke Research in Wales Ms Lea Likozar - Laughter Yoga and its importance in Stroke Rehabilitation Mrs Jacqui James MBE  - A Stroke Survivor’s perspective There will be a tea and coffee reception...

This symposium seeks to examine the challenging issues around the health and care budget, questioning whether current levels of spending are sustainable and examining alternative approaches to achieving the health and well-being outcomes we all wish to see. Draft Programme 09:00am - 09:30am Registration 09:30am - 09:45am Welcome from Ms Helen Mary Jones (Deputy Director,...

Focusing upon the strengths in the discovery, development and manufacture of cancer medicines in the North of England through to commercialisation (patients), this event will highlight industry, academic and clinical strengths whilst showcasing key activities, infrastructure and the joined up translational environment which exists in the North. We are delighted to have Susan Galbraith, Vice...

NEW TO 2018. This inaugural event, will define and address the unique challenges associated with managing Medical Affairs functions with limited resources. The summit aims to enable CMO and R+D executives to understand possible routes for raising capital, partner with big Pharma, address and support the skills required to be a CMO in a SME and create a...

20th World Congress on Biotechnology and Biotech Industries Meet during March 05-07, 2018 at London, UK with a theme “Future prospects for Biotechnology and Economic Growth”. Conference Series LLC through its Open Access Initiative is committed to make genuine and reliable contributions to the scientific community. Biotech Congress 2018 Conference aims to bring together the...

PULSE is a new, three day leadership and entrepreneurship training programme developed by the BIA and the Francis Crick Institute. The programme is for aspiring entrepreneurs and new CEOs looking for advanced practical advice, support and feedback from leading entrepreneurs, renowned professionals and CEOs. The programme comprises a mix of sessions, talks, interactive exercises, interspersed with...

Digital Health Ecosystem Wales is a network connecting developers and companies with innovative digital health solutions with the NHS in Wales Companies will be able to meet with NHS Wales collaborating to bring in new innovations or to resolve problems as well as learning and sharing best practice on themes of current interest. The Agenda...

BioWales is the flagship event for the life sciences sector in Wales, and has established itself as one of the UK’s leading life science conferences. Now in its 16th year, the event returns to the Wales Millennium Centre on the 7th March 2018. The theme of this year’s event is Innovation, Partnerships and Prosperity. Our...

Workshops for SMEs Grant funding is sometimes seen as a source of free money, but that’s a misnomer – it is as free as winning a sale or equity investment. Constructing a compelling, competitive case for public funding to support your project takes a significant amount of effort. There is no magic formula for securing...

The Wales Act 2017 gives the Assembly powers over its own electoral and internal arrangements. This provides opportunities to consider whether changes to the Assembly could contribute to ensuring that it is able to carry out its current and future responsibilities as effectively as possible. Issues being considered include: - The number of Members the...

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ConferenceSeries LLC welcomes you to attend the 7th International Conference and Exhibition on Cell & Gene Therapy during March 15-17, 2018 at London, UK. We cordially invite all the participants who are interested in sharing their knowledge and research in the arena of Cell & Gene Therapy. Cell and Gene Therapy Conference is to ameliorate the knowledge, awareness, and...

Join us for Welsh Health Hack 2018 – bringing healthcare professionals together with data scientists, analysts, designers, and software engineers, to kick-start change in the NHS in Wales. This event is for health staff who want to collaborate with technology companies to solve an operational challenge. Health staff will ‘pitch’ their challenges Small cross-functional teams...

Cancer Research 2018 is an extraordinary event designed for International medical health professionals and oncologists to facilitate the dissemination and application of research findings related to Cancer. The organizing committee is decking out for an exciting and informative conference program including plenary lectures, symposia, workshops on a variety of topics, poster presentations and various programs...

The Business of Precision Medicine – Visioning the Future Now in its 2nd year, the Bionow Precision Medicine Conference, will focus on the impact which this exciting area has on patients and given the strengths in the North, will also examine precision medicine as a key tool in reducing the North / South economic differential....

Approaching the 12th consecutive year, our goal for BioTrinity is simple – to create an ideal network and partnering platform for the global life sciences industry under one roof, ultimately to help shape our healthcare future. Our theme for BioTrinity 2018 is 'Next Generation Healthcare' which we will explore via a range of insightful keynote...

Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK and Ireland's leading showcase for medical technology and innovation – the only event serving the whole of the £27bn UK and Irish medical technology sector. Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2018 will bring together stakeholders from the medical and healthcare sector to source products, explore ideas, understand emerging technologies and talk...

As we get a better sense of what the details of a transition period may look like, and with the EU Summit having taken place in March, join a panel of legal and business experts to assess your readiness for Brexit. This event will give a unique opportunity to take stock of the implications for...

The NHS R&D Forum are delighted to announce the the 2018 Annual Forum will be held on the 13th, 14th and 15th May 2018 at Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales. Following the success of the 2017 Annual Forum we are delighted to announce some addition parts that are new for 2018. For full details click here. Delegate...

From clinical translation to commercialisation, this event delivers an unrivalled opportunity to expose and address the current challenges facing the industry. With over 800 attendees from the stem cells, cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine communities attending, seize your chance to interact with the key players of your industry. 15% discount on registration for...

The congress looks at the precision medicine pipeline, from early discovery and development of drugs and diagnostics, through to implementation in clinics and hospitals. Ethics, regulations and patient advocacy and involvement is also explored, with talks, roundtables and panels being run by top senior executives, clinicians, academics and thought leaders. With the new addition of...

New perspectives, new opportunities: Life Sciences and Healthcare The BioDundee conference is now in its 18th year and is the longest-running and most established event of its kind in Scotland. The Conference is a two-day event with accompanying exhibition and partnering opportunities attracts more than 150 attendees and 20 exhibitors from the UK, and International, Life...

The 15th Anglonordic Life Science Conference gives you the opportunity to meet decision makers at leading and upcoming drug discovery and technology companies from the UK and Anglonordic regions, and investment firms from across Europe. 70 investment firms were registered to attend the May 2017 event. Pre-conference networking begins at an exclusive Reception on the...

For the Waterloo Foundation Annual Conference, Professor Amanda Kirby from the University of South Wales will be holding a Public Lecture; discussing the importance of movement in every day living and learning and highlighting the latest understanding about the short and long-term impact of Developmental Co-ordination Disorder in children and adults. Registration and wine reception...

Clinical strategy, evidence and evaluation are central to product approval and market access. It’s a requirement of the new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR: article 61) that a medical device company have a regulatory strategy and of the MDR and MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev 4 that the company have a clinical evaluation strategy. In order to...

The first reporting deadlines have passed with over 10,000 employers publishing their figures for the 2017 reporting year. Of the 10,000 who have published their figures, the median pay gap is around 10% - almost half the national average. However for some, a much larger gap exists. The focus now is very much on what...

This Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (IBBE) Showcase and Pitch Event is an opportunity for entrepreneurs with start-up, early stage and growth businesses to increase their profile in front of a national audience of investors. The pitching competition is organised jointly by CBMNet, BIOCATNET & the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) and is a unique...

Innovation Day is the premier Life Sciences event for the region, featuring a conference with top industry speakers, an exhibition with over 30 companies showcasing their products and services, and an awards ceremony and gala dinner. Hosted by Medilink East Midlands, the 2018 event is set to be the best yet, with around 250 delegates...

The Biotech Supplier & Engineering Expo runs 21st June 2018 at the International Centre, Telford in the West Midlands a major UK technology hub. The inaugural Biotech Supplier & Engineering UK Expo 2018 will provide an opportunity for bioscience pioneers, suppliers and distributors in the biotech supply chain, to showcase the latest research, products and services. The event...

This is brand new event Cardiff Met are running in partnership with Santander. The event offers businesses the chance to find out about pathways to growth, specifically focusing on sourcing talent and upskilling workforces. The event will begin with an opportunity to network with other local businesses over breakfast. This will be followed by a...

Run by Capital Law, this event will explore the current law on trade secrets, the changes the new directive will bring, and the steps you can take to protect and retain control of your business’ vital information. Find out more and register here

This event will be a chance for Welsh SMEs to tap into the thriving network of Spanish businesses, opening up the potential of new markets, via exports or investment opportunities. Guests include: Spanish Ambassador Managing director of NatWest Business Banking Executive Director for Investment in Spain ICEX Read more here.

In 1948, Aneurin Bevan changed the way we think about healthcare forever. 70 years on from the birth of the NHS, join the Bevan Commission for a two-day international conference to learn from the past and explore what the future of health and care looks like in Wales and beyond. Hear from internationally acclaimed experts Compare and contrast UK health systems Debate the social model of health and care for the future Help to develop a prudent, cooperative health charter Discover new solutions that will help to transform the way we work together...

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are delighted to announce that the eighth joint conference will take place on Thursday 5 July 2018. After the success of last year's conference we are expecting another packed to capacity event. This annual conference is now established as a key event in...

On behalf of Hepatology Congress 2018 Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite Hepatologists, Gastroenterologists, Physicians, Internists, Microbiologists, Pathologists, Virologists, Oncologists, Surgeons, Toxicologists, Researchers, Students, Business delegates and Young researchers across the world to attend 8th Edition of International Conference on Hepatology which is to be held on July 05-07, 2018 at Vienna, Austria. The...

ON Helix is the established translational research conference brought to you by One Nucleus, which brings academia and industry together under one roof; bridging the gap between basic research and launching a product onto the market. What to expect from the conference: Two day event ON Helix reception Plenary presentations Interactive panel debates Research, clinical...

UK businesses will have the opportunity to apply for a share of up to £20 million to deliver game changing or disruptive innovations with significant potential for impact on the UK economy. All proposals must be business focused (rather than pure research). Applications can come from any area of:- technology, science or engineering, including: arts,...

SEHTA, The Knowledge Transfer Network and MedCity are pleased to provide you with further information regarding the Healthcare and Space Funding Call. Innovation from the space sector, from exploration to satellite communications, can be used to help develop new solutions for the health sector and medical applications that improve NHS treatment and care. There are a number of funding...

Health and Care Innovation Expo 2018 will run for two days on 5 and 6 September 2018 at Manchester Central, welcoming more than 5,000 delegates. Health and Care Innovation Expo is a highly significant annual event in the health and care calendar. It is a unique celebration of innovation, enterprise and collaboration, uniting NHS and...

Join us for an exclusive tour of Alderley Park. Hear from Managing Director, Dr Chris Doherty on what makes Alderley Park a place like no other and meet some of the companies based at Mereside campus. Companies exhibiting include Medicines Discovery Catapult, AMR Centre, EM Analytical, Evotec, Blueberry Therapeutics, Catapult Ventures, Peak Proteins, NHS @...

Now in it's seventh year, the BioCap Conference provides a unique meeting place connecting investors, companies who are seeking finance and those who have a track record of raising finance. BioCap is the only specialist life science investment and showcase conference in the North of England and is aimed at highlighting the wealth of life...

SEHTA is delighted to announce its partnership with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust to run a Radiology Clinical Needs surgery on the 2nd October at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, East Sussex. As a strategic partner with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, SEHTA will be working with the Radiology team from Conquest Hospital (including Dr Justin Harris,...

BioForward is a unique, high-quality, international conference, focussed on creating and developing a practical roadmap for early stage, emerging, and developing companies to achieve sustainable business success and growth. This one-day conference, organised by OBN in collaboration with Birmingham Health Partners, will take place in the Aston Webb Building at the university of Birmingham on...

VAMED is looking to meet UK suppliers to be partners to support the design, build and delivery of the Kasama Hospital project in Zambia as well as further worldwide projects going forward. VAMED specialises in delivering turnkey health projects, offering design, equipment, engineering, construction, project management, training and facility management services. Projects that receive financial...

SMi’s inaugural conference on Cell & Gene Therapy will be inviting speakers from global pharmaceutical organisations, leading biotech companies and internationally renowned academic institutions. Over 16 presentations and case studies focused on the key aspects of GMP, bioprocessing, regulatory frameworks and new therapeutic developments in the field of cell and gene. Hear from the expert speaker panel, bringing you...

Brunel University, SEHTA and the GLA would like to invite you to come along to the university, to meet leading academics involved in research, teaching and commercial collaborations through the Co-Innovate programme. This major event is designed to start partnerships leading to collaborations with Brunel’s Design, Computer Science and Business schools, and collaborative research bids including current opportunities...

09.30     Registration and refreshments. 10.15     Introduction to the Day - Prof Michael Clark, WWIC 10.20     Integrated Pressure Ulcer Recording and Reporting System.  Maureen Fallon, Chief Nurse Office, Welsh Government. 10.50     Technology update on electrical stimulation of wounds.  Michael Clark. Welsh Wound Innovation Centre. 11.30     5-minute 3 slide presentations 12.30     Lunch 13.30     Mike Wilson (Swansea...

Working together for health, wellbeing and economic development Featuring high profile speakers, thematic breakout sessions, exhibition space and networking opportunities, COLLABORATE 2018 will celebrate and promote collaborative projects and partnerships across industry, academia, Government, health boards and other organisations in the life science sector. Find out more and register here

At this year's Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases conference, organised by SMi Group and taking place on 17 - 18 October in London, industry experts will address the opportunities and challenges within the rare disease treatment field by bringing you important new case studies and reports on this year’s relevant topics. £200 discount on registration...

The renowned UK Bioscience Forum is the place to hear the hear the latest thought leadership over a range of relevant topics within the industry. With inspiring keynote- speakers, and a variety of panel discussions and parallel tracks, there will be sessions for all bioscience company types. Interspersed with ample networking and partnering opportunities, it’s...

Conference Series warmly invite all the experts working in the arena of Biomarkers and related field to its upcoming 14th Global Biomarker Summit (Biomarker Summit 2018), scheduled from Oct 18-19, Amsterdam, Netherlands. This Global Biomarker Summit will address the latest trends, challenges in Biomarker Discovery to development, Translational Biomarker research to Commercialisation of Biomarkers. 10%...

Are you an SME looking for advice on funding or further support? Are you looking for collaborators to develop, promote or adopt your innovation? This FREE event, organised in partnership with the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and Medilink West Midlands, is specifically tailored for MedTech SMEs and will provide the opportunity to...

Life Sciences Hub Wales is hosting a workshop on Thursday 25 October to raise awareness of the Ageing Society Grand Challenge which was announced by the UK Government earlier this year. In response, the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund has launched the Healthy Ageing competition, which will support 3-6 demonstrator projects from an allocated fund of £75 million. The workshop...

As part of Innovate UK’s second Women in Innovation programme, KTN will be running four Building Success events in Cardiff, Glasgow, London and Belfast. Take the opportunity to network with like-minded women, learn from experts and hear from successful female entrepreneurs at these free to attend events. We'd encourage female founders and women working within innovation from all industries to attend. Starting...

In association with Brewin Dolphin and CBM Wales For our first lunch, our speaker will be Phil Davies, owner and Chief Executive of Hospital Innovations. Founded in 2008, Hospital Innovations is a forerunner in the supply of specialist products for use in orthopaedic, surgical and corrective procedures. Phil’s career started 35 years ago when he...

The 2018 Diagnostics Summit will address how Diagnostics are supporting prevention of hospital admissions across the K. Drawing on practice and expertise from key leaders at the forefront of Diagnostics research and development, the Summit will explore how Diagnostics are being implemented at community care and secondary health levels including within Laboratory's to prevent disease...

The Life Sciences Research Network Wales and the Celtic Advance Life Science Innovation Network (CALIN) invite you to a one day event bringing together academics, clinicians and businesses engaged in advanced therapeutics development and delivery across Wales. Sessions will have Academia, Business & Clinical led talks on: Cell therapy Complex Medicines Small Molecular Entities Precision medicine...

The Life Sciences Research Network Wales and the Celtic Advance Life Science Innovation Network (CALIN) invite you to a one day event bringing together academics, clinicians and businesses engaged in advanced therapeutics development and delivery across Wales. Sessions will have Academia, Business and Clinical led talks on: Cell Therapy Dr Cath O’Brien - Welsh Blood...

Biotech and Money connects corporates to capital and the Inv€$tival Showcase is our most direct way of showcasing the latest innovative and investable private and public life science opportunities to our investor network. In exclusive partnership with Jefferies LLC, the Inv€$tival Showcase spans 4-tracks and will feature the most exciting companies across key sub-sectors within...

Exploiting Mother Nature’s Pharmacy for Anti-Microbials, Anti-Inflammatories & Mediators of Healing Wales is currently a hotbed of research into the development of novel natural compounds to treat a wide variety of illnesses. Whereas some of these plants originate overseas, others are indigenous to Wales and the UK. The aim of this one-day workshop is to...

Nutricia Early Life Nutrition’s promise Like you, we care about mums and their babies’ healthy development. The aim of Nutricia Early Life Nutrition is to help you in support of mums, so that they can give their babies the best possible nutritional start in life. That’s why we continue to pioneer research into infant nutrition...

Nutricia Early Life Nutrition’s promise Like you, we care about mums and their babies’ healthy development. The aim of Nutricia Early Life Nutrition is to help you in support of mums, so that they can give their babies the best possible nutritional start in life. That’s why we continue to pioneer research into infant nutrition...

Bioprocess Intensification – Driving down the cost of medicines The BIA is delighted to launch the 15th Annual bioProcessUK Conference, taking place in Edinburgh on 20-22 November 2018. Kicking-off on 20 November with the popular pre-conference networking evening, we will gather together at Edinburgh Castle for an evening of drinks and catching-up - great for...

Secure your place at our popular Medilink Midlands East meets West networking and informative event. The day will provide you with an update on the latest trends in the Life Sciences sector, plus: Hear from our members and their journeys to success; including how 10 years of Medilink membership has helped a business to succeed...

This gathering of over 1000 senior management from the Medtech and Biotech sector offers an opportunity for the sector to gather and keep up to keep up-to-date with the latest innovations, best practice and new technology solutions. Over 30 speakers and 50 exhibitors will inform and educate and inform the delegates who have network and...

Professor Urs Meyer, from the University of Zurich, will deliver a Public Lecture at the Hadyn Ellis Building as part of the Hodge Annual Public Meeting, on Thursday 29 November 2018. Hosted by Cardiff University’s Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute (NMHRI) and System Immunity Research Institute, registration for the lecture will commence at 4.30pm...

Attend this special edition of the Medical Technologies & Systems SIG to find out all about the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Here is just some of what the event will cover: What is the IoMT? Hear industry & academic perspectives Security and standardisation overview Plus the event will be rounded off with a workshop...

Tuesday 4thDecember 2018 Hempsons, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN 10:00 – 15:00 FREE OF CHARGE TO ATTEND SEHTA, the GLA& Smith & Nephewwould like to invite you to attend this FREE workshop in our series of events aimed at London based SMEs to connect with a multinational firm. This time around we are working...

SEHTA, Psephos Biomedica & Mosaic Surgical would like to invite you to attend our EU Medical Device & IVD Regulations - Strategy & Requirements Workshop. Date: Wednesday 12 December 2018 Venue: Hempsons, 100 Wood Street, London EC2V 7AN Times: 10:30 - 16:00 Cost: SEHTA Members £199 + VAT / Non-Members £225 + VAT per delegate.  You will be...

SEHTA, Psephos Biomedica & Mosaic Surgical would like to invite you to attend our EU Medical Device & IVD Regulations - Strategy & Requirements Workshop on Wednesday 12th December in London. Why attend The new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is in its implementation phase and will be effective from May 2020.  All medical devices...

Driving success in Life Science & Healthcare: Convergence of Technology, Investment and People Building on the evolution of the past 17 years, Genesis 2018 will assemble senior executives and decision makers from across the Life Science and Healthcare field to present, discuss and demonstrate their collective insight and thought leadership for the sector, themselves and...

Focusing upon the strengths in the discovery, development and manufacture of cancer medicines in the North of England through to commercialisation (patients), this event will highlight industry, academic and clinical strengths whilst showcasing key activities, infrastructure and the joined up translational environment which exists in the North. Conference Programme Time Session Speakers 08.30 - 09.00...

Register here Data is everywhere, and everything has a price Data is the lifeblood of business Data can be sensitive and valuable Is your data safe? Who is attacking you and why? Cyber Security brought to you by Grant Thornton’s experts promises to be an interesting, informative and interactive event. Breaches - Time is money...

BioSeed is a platform for innovative life science companies to present and meet with sector specific early stage investors. The event’s one day format – with presentations in the morning, a networking lunch and partnering sessions in the afternoon – offers plenty of opportunities for companies and investors to network. 10% discount on registration for...

Get ready for the best night in the biosciences calendar. The legendary BIA Gala Dinner is the place to be this January, network, connect and enjoy a fabulous evening with fantastic people. Join us for the best night in the bioscience calendar and network with the biggest names in the industry at the BIA Gala...

Medilink members fee – £180 + VAT per delegate*  Medilink non-members fee – £215 + VAT per delegate* 15% Christmas bonus discount will be applied to all bookings made before 5 January 2019!  Why attend? The new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is in its implementation phase and will be effective from May 2020.  All...

Medilink West Midlands invites you to join us for a evening of celebration and entertainment at the 2018 Medical & Healthcare Business Awards on Thursday 7 February 2019. INTRODUCING OUR 2018 HEADLINE SPONSOR: MASTERCONTROL INC Hosted at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, a fabulous venue in central Birmingham, the evening will consist of plenty of...

Medilink West Midlands invites you to join us for a evening of celebration and entertainment at the 2018 Medical & Healthcare Business Awards on Thursday 7 February 2019. Introducing Our Headline Sponsor for 2018 MasterControl Inc Hosted at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, a fabulous venue in central Birmingham, the evening will consist of...

We invite you to a showcase of Welsh companies, being held at M-Sparc, the new purpose built science park on Anglesey, that have joined CALIN and already benefited from our support. During this informal event, CALIN supported companies will share their experience of working with us and the benefits it brought to their businesses. The...

If you’re interested in Infection Prevention, then this Special Interest Group will be of interest to you. Drawing on leading speakers and researchers in Infection Prevention, this event will cover important topics such as: – Understanding the role of disinfectants and how resistance mechanisms are developed – Technological advances in detection of contamination and disinfection...

This breakfast event in partnership with Maetrics Ltd and Shakespeare Martineau LLP will provide an invaluable opportunity to find out the key legal and regulatory issues impacted by Brexit.   Programme   This event is free to attend, spaces are limited and priority will be given to members of Medilink

For a small country, Wales has a lot to offer. From company success stories, to strong links between industry and academia; a thriving Research and Development community; compelling inward investment proposition and a Life Sciences Hub to drive effective solutions for health and care services in Wales, we have established firm foundations, although want to...

This event will share a wide range of developments in sensing and imaging technologies which can be used in new medical devices to improve diagnostics, detection and monitoring of clinical signs. Presentation topics include: – Sensing inside the cell with miniaturised analytical devices – Sensing and imaging at micro and nano-scales using non-invasive biophotonic techniques:...

4th Annual MarketsandMarkets Infection Control, Sterilization & Decontamination in Healthcare Congress will address issues associated with decontaminating process efficacy and infection free hospital environment. The congress will take place on 28 February – 1 March 2019 in London – UK. You can view the post show report for the 3rd Annual Infection Control, Sterilization & Decontamination here As quoted by House...

After the success of inaugural congress held on 21st -22nd February 2018, MarketsandMarkets is organising 2nd annual MarketsandMarkets Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Conference to be held on 28th February - 1st March 2019 in Central London, UK According to the World Health Organization, 17 million deaths are caused each year by infectious diseases, accounting for nearly 30%...

Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome. As part of a two part special interest group initiative, Farm to Fork, with our sister SIG, Infectious Disease (co-ordinated by Dr Katie Laird, DMU) we are looking at the nutrition perspective of microbiology, namely probiotics and why a healthy gut is important. Micro-organisms are integral to our health and...

Medilink Members fee: £180 + VAT Non Medilink Members fee: £215 + VAT 15% Christmas bonus discount will be applied to all bookings made before 5 January 2019! This one-day event will:- -Provide you with an overview of the requirements for the concept design phase of a medical device -Assist you in assessing your company’s...

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and the race is on to build a more gender-balanced world - #BalanceforBetter In celebration of International Women’s Day, this event will focus on the theme of...

Tuesday 12 March, Gowling WLG office Birmingham Booking link: https://www.medilinkwm.co.uk/events/international-trade-in-2019-and-beyond/   The future of the UK's international trade landscape remains unclear. There are still questions as to where we are heading in terms of the UK-EU relationship. This poses a number of challenges for businesses that are dependent on cross border trade with the EU, and...

This event will look at the applications of smart materials in healthcare. This free to attend event is held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. Presentations will include: – Novel nanoparticle radiosensitisers for cancer therapy –...

Why attend The new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is in its implementation phase and will be effective from May 2020.  All medical devices will need to comply with this new legislation.  Similarly, the IVD Regulation (IVDR) will be in force from May 2022.  Many companies are not yet ready for the journey let alone...

This one-day course is designed for those who need to better understand the MDD and want to learn what is important for compliance in the MDR.  The clock is ticking and time is running out. To ensure you are ready for the MDR attend this informative training course. Comprehensive slides and information will be supplied...

We are delighted to announce that Professor Anne Lingford-Hughes, will be delivering our annual Raymond and Beverly Sackler Distinguished Lecture in Neuroscience, established in honour of Professor Sir Keith Peters. All drugs of abuse alter brain function, but how do they do this, what makes someone vulnerable to addiction and are any changes enduring? This...

Dr Gordon Sanghera started his higher education in Cardiff, where his chemistry degree was a solid foundation for a PhD in bioelectronics at Cardiff with Prof JDR Thomas, and subsequently a career in the business of marrying biology, chemistry and electronics to create innovative breakthroughs in blood glucose sensing and DNA analysis. Gordon along with Hagan...

This breakfast event in partnership with Mills & Reeve will provide an invaluable opportunity to find out how to fund and protect your R&D. Programme to follow. Mills and Reeve are Proud Patrons of Medilink EM, to read about the company and Patronage click here.

Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome. As part of a two part special interest group initiative, Farm to Fork, with our sister SIG, Food Supplements. We are looking at the nutrition perspective of microbiology, namely probiotics and why a healthy gut is important. Micro-organisms are integral to our health and wellbeing. In these two networking meetings...

Digital technology applications in rehabilitation have become increasingly popular for addressing clinical problems. This is a fantastic opportunity for the specialists in the field to meet and discuss the benefits and drawbacks that digital technology may bring to the rehabilitation field, and to suggest research topics that should be tackled in the near future. This...

CALLING ALL LIFE SCIENCES LEADERS! PDF BioTrinity 2019 will take place in London on April 29th - May 1st and will include revisions made on the basis of feedback from delegates at BioTrinity 2018 and innovations from the OBN Team.  Our aim is to continue to provide a unique opportunity for interactions between investors, big pharma executives and...

Opportunity to attend the 2nd Annual NHS Productivity Congress! Our first event took place in October 2018 and brought together over 150 likeminded delegates, 12 industry leading speakers and 10 hand selected commercial sector providers. “Good to see such a wide cross-section of health professionals at the event, some great networking and excellent discussion around...

The state of Alabama is organising a trade mission to the UK and Ireland with regard to life sciences and health. On Thursday, May the 2nd, the delegation will be in London. On that day we would like to organise a matchmaking event, during which we would like to facilitate the opportunity for the MediWales...

The Enterprise Europe Network is organising a fully funded visit to Texas, USA between 5 and 11 May 2019, targeted at innovative and ambitious businesses in the Digital Health Sector. The visit is funded by UK Research and Innovation through the Innovation Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) and forms part of the Global Business Innovation Programme. The...

For those of you that don't already know the Health Sciences Records and Archives Association (HSRAA) is a professional association that was established in 1981 that works primarily for those in the healthcare sciences with responsibility for, or an interest in records management processes, the establishment and management of GxP archives and the lifecycle management...

16th Annual Anglonordic Life Science Conference Anglonordic is the only life science conference in the UK that is exclusively for European investors and R&D companies from the Nordics and the UK to connect with each other. With an established format of panel discussions, parallel technology and biotech investment rooms, plus 1:1 meetings, this 1-day London...

Join us this year at the NEC, Birmingham, 15th - 16th May for Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2019! Find out more here   Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK and Ireland’s leading showcase for medical design and manufacturing technology – the only event serving the whole of the £27bn UK and Irish medical technology sector.  Med-Tech Innovation Expo...

Thinking can be used to: Understand the needs of the different stakeholders Encourage frequent modelling and sense-checking of ideas Engage stakeholders in participatory research to further improve concepts Promote effective interdisciplinary collaboration Provide teams with a repeatable way to innovate Who should attend? Those who wish to accelerate innovation within their organisation who are interested...

Join us for the Welsh Health Hack 2019 – Now in its third year, the event will again bring healthcare professionals together with digital, technology and data companies to solve clinical problems and challenges from across the health and care system in Wales. How does it work? Traditionally used as a productivity exercise in the...

There has never been a time where opportunities have been greater to transform healthcare than today. At the same time the complexity of diseases and treatments is increasing challenges to the safety of care in hospital. We are inviting to a two-day symposium with passionate contributors from patient safety experts, industry specialists and those affected....

This year's Waterloo Foundation Public Lecture will be delivered by Professor Mary A. Carskadon, from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Director, Chronobiology and Sleep Research Laboratory. There will be a drinks reception from 5-6 pm followed by the lecture 6-7pm. How changes in sleep biology create a perfect storm affecting adolescent well-being The...

Following the success of the 10th annual Advances in Cell and Tissue Culture conference in Cardiff last year, ACTC 2019 will again be hosted at the University of Cardiff. ACTC 2019 - Cardiff will take place over two days on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th June in the Cardiff School of Biosciences. The conference offers a great...

This one-day course by Medical Device Consultancy will cover Regulatory insights into Medical Device Software. Find out what you need to do to comply with the Regulation, and work with the experts to plan how you are going to do it. Learning outcomes will include: Understand what software is, and what the essential requirements are...

If you’re interested in Infection Prevention, then this Special Interest Group will be of interest to you. Drawing on leading speakers and researchers in Infection Prevention, the theme of the event will be Biofilms and will cover important topics such as: Treatment system for prevention of biofilms Biofilms and catheter associated infections: applying historical principles...

QMUL, SEHTA and the GLA would like to invite you to come along to the university, to meet leading academics involved in inter-disciplinary biomedical research aiming to transform health and wellbeing, inequalities and patient care across the UK and beyond.  QMUL has excellence in the fields of genomics, bioengineering, robotics, imaging, digital health (computational biology, artificial intelligence)...

We would like to invite you to the Archers Arena (behind the Tennis Centre) of Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cyncoed Campus, on Thursday 13th June, 9.00am-11.00am, to keep informed on the initiative’s progress and opportunities for you to engage with schools, young people and business in Cardiff. Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus, Archers Arena Thursday 13th...

Following the Innovation Network for Health and Social Care in Wales' successful launch in March, we are convening members to discuss and begin to populate the innovation ecosystem landscape across Wales for health and care. We are keen to collate details of projects and initiatives happening in different parts of Wales to establish an early...

With input from the EMAHSN staff, this interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases. This free to attend event is being 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 countdown is on for this year’s Soapbox Science event which brings 12 inspirational female scientists to the streets of Swansea to share their research, engage the public and inspire the next generation of scientists. Hosted by Swansea University, the free event will be held in Oxford Street between noon and 3pm on Saturday, 22...

SynbiTECH 2019: The new international synthetic biology conference SynbiTECHis a new international conference taking place 24-25thJune 2019 in London for anyone engaged in synthetic biology research, commercialisation, investment and policymaking. The event will focus on the key opportunities and challenges for building a multibillion-dollar synthetic biology industry that will contribute to the fast-growing bio-economy. The...

Are you a leader of a BioPharma, Medtech or Healthtech Company Are you interested in meeting with peers to discuss common challenges and to spark creativity? Are you looking to learn from experienced industry professionals? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then this Agile Leader Workshop is for you! Agile innovation...

On the 25th of June 2019 we bring you the 3rd annual Healthcare Digital Tech Congress, this is an exclusive opportunity to network and engage with some of the most reputable and well-respected policymakers from within UK healthcare. “Good to see such a wide cross-section of health professionals at the event, some great networking and...

Health Horizons is a high calibre, two-day conference focusing on the future of the healthcare industry. Over the previous 20 years we have seen a significant change in the healthcare industry. Small molecules have been pushed out of the blockbuster limelight by biologics. Decreasing sequencing cost has allowed more targeted R&D and the use of...

Getting your Medical Device NHS ready is one of the biggest challenges companies face. With several obstacles to overcome and for some, unknown territory to cross, working with CHEATA (Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust we have this great free to attend event. This full day event will...

Bionema Limited and Swansea University are to host the inaugural Biopesticide Summit and exhibition in Swansea University, United Kingdom in July 2019 to address the pressing need to develop alternatives to chemical crop protection. The Biopesticide Summit 2019 will focus on developing and introducing innovative and alternative biocontrol solutions that will help protect our food...

REGISTER NOW Any business that moves goods into and out of the UK needs to be aware of the rules that will impact taxes payable when goods move cross a border. Although many products in the clinical trial industry are not subject to import duties, other taxes such as VAT can be applied, adding an...

Please come and join the Life Sciences Hub Wales for our first HUB SPARKS event: Healthy ageing in Wales A series of workshops fostering multidisciplinary discovery around the key problems facing our health and social care systems in Wales now and into the future. Bringing together academics, NHS, third sector and industry to pool ideas...

ON Helix is a two-day event that will divulge most of the business and technology challenges to translate early stage inventions into innovative therapeutics.   This established translational research conference for the Life Sciences industry is now in its 7th year.   Now organised on Babraham Campus, at the heart of the Cambridge cluster, ON...

Cannabidiol (CBD) – Pandora’s Box? A status update Cannabidiol (CBD) continues to make headlines, whether as the next big thing in food and drink or being the centre of controversy. In Jan 2019 a change in the status of CBD on the Novel Food Union List caused ripples across the wellness sector. No definitive position...

The workshop will focus on electromagnetic energy in the area of healthcare innovations and point-of-care technologies and their clinical translation to address challenges in global healthcare. The Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Energy workshop features the technological developments made by the Horizon 2020 funded framework programme, SUMCASTEC - Semiconductor-Based Ultrawideband Micromanipulation of Cancer Stem Cells. SUMCASTEC explores...

This interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases with input from the EMAHSN staff. This free to attend event is being 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...

Our senior expert speakers have been drawn from the life science industry, UK and EU regulatory authorities, the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), academia, research charities, and patient organisations. Taking place at 30 Euston Square on Tuesday 17th September, our speakers will discuss:...

Change is happening right across the procurement landscape with the NHS Supply Chain new operating model now fully operational. This ABHI conference will inform industry of the recent commercial developments impacting companies, as well as detailing opportunities for businesses to support key service changes. This full day event will address: How companies can best work...

HUB SPARKS is an event series aimed at bringing together academia, third sector, industry and health and social care working in the area of healthy ageing to understand the issues facing older people and their health and social care needs, now and in the future. You can find full details of the event and book...

Legal Manufacturers of In Vitro Diagnostic products need to be aware of the scope and implications of the new European In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations 2017/746.  Organisations must be realistic and  prepared. Not only for the impact of changes in the short-term, but for the long-term implications to the development and maintenance of diagnostic products in...

While most of the molecular studies focus over mutational analysis, epigenetics-is the only science which is gaining momentum with its cheaper and faster technology, by making its way to the clinic. Moving on the path of clinical epigenetics, our 4th Annual MarketsandMarkets Epigenetics Congress will discuss the solutions to challenges like, drug discovery, identification of...

This breakfast event in partnership with AdamsonJones will provide an invaluable opportunity to identify IP Considerations at the right stage of the R&D/NPD Process. Topics will include: Synchronising IP Considerations with your R&D/NPD Process -Typical stages in the NPD process/research process -IP protection opportunities and threats for each stage -Benefits for the end product design...

The Welsh Cancer Network, on behalf of the Cancer Implementation Group in Wales is convening industry colleagues to share a briefing on the landscape of the current challenges, strategic direction, research, interventions and opportunities for collaborative innovation. The group, with the Welsh Cancer Research Centre and Life Sciences Hub Wales have come together to deliver...

With the ongoing terms of our future relationship with the EU still to be decided, and the 31st October deadline edging ever closer, it is vital that businesses are prepared for all Brexit eventualities. Join ABHI’s Richard Phillips, Director of Policy & Communications, and expert guests for this seminar on the key issues and considerations...

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. This event will explore a range of technological developments and wider considerations in the design and manufacture of medical devices. From bringing together the right team through to expert experience of how to bring devices to market, presentation topics include: – User-centric design – patient involvement and human factors –...

We are Celebrating5 years of Community Neuro Rehab Service in Aneurin Bevan Health Board! October 14this also National Allied Health Professions Day—we are a team of diverse Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers and Administrators dedicated to improving Neuro rehabilitation opportunities in Gwent and Caerphilly Come along and see how we are making a...

This breakfast event is in partnership with The University of Derby. The event will provide an invaluable opportunity to share emerging research in health and life sciences and to share research resources & facilities of med-tech businesses in the East Midlands. Research presentations will be given by experienced and active researchers with the College of...

Programme Chairs: Professor Chris Fegan, R&D Director, Cardiff and Vale UHB & Professor Ian Weeks Acting Dean of School of Medicine, Cardiff University  08.45 – 9.15 Registration & Tea/Coffee & Poster Viewing Welcome and introduction 09:15 - 09:40 R&D Clinical Boards presentation on Research & Development 09:40 - 10:00 Mental Health Services Clinical Board Collaboration...

Medilink WM and MasterControl invite you to attend a free workshop to learn more about the changing medical device regulatory environments, successfully navigating audits and the value of using digital solutions for managing quality and compliance. You will learn: The latest quality management system requirements for medical device manufacturing. Technical and risk management documentation requirements....

The UK Bioscience Forum is back on Thursday 17 October 2019 at a new exciting venue: County Hall in Westminster. We are currently in the process of putting together an informative programme, packed with talks about the issues the industry is currently facing and aiming to provide you with  information and tips that you can...

Do you want to understand what an MBA can teach you? If you are short on time but want to understand why Product Management is so important then come along to this one-day course. This course is designed for those who want to know what the key skills a successful product manager uses in their...

Please join Cardiff University Central Biotechnolgoy Servises for their Gene Expression workshop on Thursday 24th October - see attached flyer for more details. This workshop is being run by ThermoFisher and will cover qPCR and Microarray technologies. It is suitable for researchers of all levels of expertise. Please email Jane Chappelle to register. This is...

An unmissable night of Bingo mayhem! Bingo Lingo have shaken all the dust out and turned it into one exhilarating party, raving, mad bingo night!   When Thursday 24th October 2019 18:00pm to 23:00pm   Where Depot Cardiff 22 Dumballs Road Construction House Cardiff CF10 5FE Map    What's Involved Get ready for some fundraising...

MDR: Risk Management as a Key Regulatory Tool Using Clinical Data and Postmarket Surveillance to drive Compliance This year’s ABHI flagship conference will focus on the use of risk management as an essential part of the medical device regulatory process. The event will draw on the use of clinical data and postmarket surveillance and their...

The aim of this competition is to support projects that use whole genome sequencing to analyse cancers. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £5.4 million of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund as part of the Data to Early Diagnosis and Precision Medicine Challenge. Applications can be made for both...

Sustainability in Food Supplements – driving change in turbulent times. 2019 has seen an increasing trend towards sustainability, be it reducing meat consumption, climate change activism or increased awareness of our disposable society. Recognising this movement, we wish to close the year with our final networking meeting in Food Supplements examining what can be done...

Are you a Business looking to innovate and grow? Are you an Academic keen to engage with external partners? A KTP could be perfect for you. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme helps businesses in the UK to innovate and grow. It does this by linking them with an academic or research organisation and a...

  Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious threat to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society. BioInfect will look at the critical issues relating to the development of new anti-infectives and the endemic problem of resistance. Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections...

This interactive and informative event on ‘Preparing your NHS Business Case’ will enable you to prepare better business cases with input from the EMAHSN staff. This free to attend event is being held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project....

SEHTA and Psephos Biomedica are running their next workshop on IVD New IVDR CE Marking. This seminar will provide you insights into the key regulatory changes of the IVDR, to help you to prepare your organisation and your devices for IVDR compliance. Date:  Thursday 21st November 2019 Venue:  Hempsons, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN...

This Medical Technologies & Systems SIG will provide an opportunity for discussion and networking with a range of delegates from industry and academia linked to Digital Health Care and Artificial Intelligence. The event will include presentations on: -Machine Learning for Interrogating Biomolecular Data- a revolution in biomarker and drug target discovery? -AI in Healthcare:from Concept...

Bioprocessing in the Digital Age The BIA is delighted to launch the 16th Annual bioProcessUK Conference, taking place in Liverpool on 27-28 November 2019. As in previous years the conference will be preceded by drinks the evening before. The conference goes from strength to strength and 2018 saw over 285 delegates from 160 leading organisations attend to hear...

A series of seminars presented by Stroke Hub Wales & Cardiff Metropolitan University Agenda: Welcome and Introduction – Prof Phil James Prof Wendy Keay-Bright - “Does Design make a Difference?” BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Student Project Mr Dave Riley - A Stroke Survivor’s Perspective.   There will be a tea and coffee reception from 5.30pm. Everyone welcome....

The Wales Cancer Innovation Challenge is taking place on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November 2019 at Cardiff Metropolitan University - Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff.  This two day innovation marathon will provide health and care professionals from across Wales with the opportunity pitch solutions to real-life delivery issues to a wide range of industry partners from health technology,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting technologies of our time. With 89% of UK company leaders planning to adopt AI within the next five years, it is predicted by PwC that 30% of UK jobs could be replaced by AI technology. The life sciences sector is one of the largest sectors with...

The prestigious Bionow Awards Dinner is a highlight of the life sciences calendar and now in its 18th year, this black tie event showcases the best of this world class sector. Don't miss out on attending the dinner this year and celebrating the achievements of the life sciences sector! Host We are delighted that this years' Award Ceremony will be...

The Medilink EM Business Awards are a night of celebration to highlight the best of the best in the Life Sciences sector for the East Midlands. The Awards are comprised of seven awards: Start up, Export Achievement, Delivering Innovation in to Health and Care, Innovation, Outstanding Achievement, Deal of the Year and One to Watch. The...

Are you an innovator working in mHealth? SEHTA and ORCHA are organising our 2nd mHealth of 2019 on App Development on Wednesday 11th December in London. This workshop aims to give developers clear guidance on exactly what mHealth innovators will need to do as an organisation to prepare for and conform to these regulations to ensure the transition is...

SEHTA and Hill Dickinson are delighted to announce our launch our "Building Solid Commercial Foundations for Healthtech SMEs Workshop" on Tuesday 17th December in London. This workshop is designed for Medical Device, Diagnostics and Digital companies Date: Tuesday 17th December 2019 Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW Times: 10:30 - 16:00...

REGISTER HERE Join us for the Welsh Health Hack 2020. Now in its fourth year, the event will again bring healthcare professionals together with digital, technology and data companies to solve clinical problems and challenges from across the health and care system in Wales. It culminates in a two day event in January, where teams...

The 2020 Gala Dinner will return to The Brewery, London on Thursday 23 January Our flagship Gala Dinner continues to be the premier bioscience networking event of the year. Join us to network with up to 700 life science professionals from over 300 biotech companies, investors, government and the media, meet old friends and make new...

In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the fiction. We’ll explore how robotic technologies and autonomous systems provide very real opportunities to change the way we deliver frontline services across all aspects of...

Innovate UK, KTN & the Precision Medicines Centres of Excellence Network will be hosting an event on Precision Medicine on 30th Jan in London. The UK has embarked on a very ambitious journey to become the home of Precision Medicine. This journey started in 2010 when the precursor to Innovate UK, the Technology Strategy Board, and...

In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the fiction. We’ll explore how robotic technologies and autonomous systems provide very real opportunities to change the way we deliver frontline services across all aspects of...

In the next in our series of ‘Future of Care’ events, we’ll guide health and care professionals through the latest developments and future opportunities to separate the fact from the fiction. We’ll explore how robotic technologies and autonomous systems provide very real opportunities to change the way we deliver frontline services across all aspects of...

Collaborate is now in its 6th year. Our 2020 event will be part of the University’s Centenary celebrations. The event is dedicated to celebrating and promoting collaborative projects and partnerships across industry, academia, Government, the NHS and other organisations in the health, medicine and life science sector. Alongside high profile speakers soon to be announced,...

Aimed to give developers clear guidance, helping to get the right market with the right product, fit for NHS and worldwide quality standards The NHS and national health bodies across the world are revolutionising services through the integration of digital health solutions, leading to more patient-centered and efficient care. Frameworks guide the identification of health...

So for the first Food Supplement Special Interest Group meeting of 2020, sees us taking a forward look as we start a new decade. We know that by 11 March 2020, we will have left Europe but remain in transition – what else does the future hold in the world of food supplementation? We look...

Want to get the latest on the business environment and export opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LatAC)? Are you an experienced exporter thinking of expanding to a region full of vibrant and exciting markets? The Welsh Government is hosting the Department of International Trades Latin America & Caribbean UK Roadshow Why attend? LatAC...

Future Health is a unique and dynamic event for the global healthcare industry. This international world class exhibition and conference, organised in association with UKIHMA (UKIHMA is a UK government trade promotion organisation jointly funded by the Healthcare UK, Department for International Trade, the Department of Health and NHS England.) is an annual showcase of innovative...

This breakfast event in partnership with BHIB Insurance will provide an insight into the current challenges faced by SMEs. The event will cover: -GDPR & Cyber threats -Fostering Wellness in the Workplace -Doing Business in a difficult climate Programme Speaker Profiles BHIB Insurance are proud Patrons of Medilink East Midlands. BHIB are a staunchly independent...

Addressing challenges associated with adoption & implementation of new technologies to fight Healthcare Associated Infections Around 1 in 20 (6%) of patients are affected by preventable harm in medical care, of which around 12% causes permanent disability or death, according to a study published by The BMJ. These infections are contracted by an estimated 1.7...

The innovation conference for life science industries, health, social care and academia About Tomorrow's Health 2020 With a strong life sciences industry in Wales – the opportunity to harness the passion of frontline innovation, the commercial expertise of business and the research focus of academia has never been greater. Collaborations and partnership through the sector...

The 50th Intelligent Sensing Program – Sensing in Precision Medicine and Digital Health workshop, on the 26th of March in Bristol, will bring together relevant communities, sensor technology providers and new molecular characterisation technology developers, as well as innovators, working in digital health & AI, and other relevant stakeholders such as innovation funders. It aims...

The event is targeted at all companies and academics in Wales, though participation from elsewhere in the EEA and beyond is welcome. The Welsh Government is hosting an on line Bid Writing Masterclass delivered by the Knowledge Transfer Network. The Online Masterclass will be addressing the following common questions:- Have you ever wondered what to...

Sponsored by Potter Clarkson, this evening will provide a great opportunity for members and non-members to network in a relaxed environment. Programme 5.00pm – Registration, drinks and networking 5.45pm – Welcome by Medilink East Midlands 5.50pm – Presentation by Dr Daniel Hudson, UK and European Patent Attorney, Partner at Potter Clarkson 6.05pm – Food, drinks...

Please join us for this high profile hackathon designed to accelerate approaches to monitoring, diagnosing and controlling the CoronaVirus. This event will shortly go virtual through a platform with full access to covid-19 datasets and other technology. You will work collaboratively with top data scientists, biomedical researchers, vaccine specialists, startup founders and investors to developing...

BioTrinity 2020 will now be delivered in an exciting new digital format. In this time of huge upheaval for everyone, BioTrinity Digital has been designed to provide the features of the real time conference and adds to this with additional content. Our firm belief is that it will support and generate commercial and practical value to all attendees,...

This conference focuses on next steps for raising the quality of health and social care in Wales, with sessions looking at: The future for inspection and regulation; and Workforce recruitment, development, and support. The conference will be an opportunity for policymakers and stakeholders to examine significant policy developments affecting health and social care in Wales,...

Getting it right in chemistry and life sciences This webinar provides a balanced overview of the advantages and (importantly!) disadvantages of the patent system for protecting chemistry and life sciences inventions. Trade secrets are discussed as an alternative form of protection. Which option is the better choice for my technology and situation? Can I benefit...

Life Sciences Hub Wales and NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership would like to invite you to an online event which may be of interest to you and your colleagues. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE   During this online event, a guest panel of contributors will: Explain how PPE is used in different health environments. Provide up-to-date information on the current requirements...

Medilink EM remains open for business during this unsettling period and we will continue to support our members, clients and the life sciences community, albeit in a more virtual way. Join this webinar to find out how Medilink EM helps life science companies to form partnerships, develop new products and services and share ideas, through...

Background This Online Health Hack is all about our response to COVID19 This is the seventh Welsh Health Hack.  But the first to be held online. Some benefits of the Health Hack: means of stimulating innovation great opportunity for industry to collaborate and network with NHS staff opportunity for NHS to collaborate to resolve operational...

A one day event that show-cases the immense opportunity of working with patients to create safer healthcare.   There has never been a time where opportunities have been greater to transform healthcare than today. At the same time the complexity of diseases and treatments is making it more difficult to deliver safe care. Patient safety...

In recent years, the understanding regarding the role of epigenetic factors has been improved. Epigenetic research has been generally determined by technological advancement, remarkably high-throughput sequencing technologies. In spite of the fact that technologies have been improved and have been responsible for the advances in the field, several challenges remain. Our 5th Annual Epigenetics- Digital...

Bevan Connects - To change thinking and practice for a healthier Wales Diary marker - 17th June, Swansea

Swansea University’s Celebrating Medical Innovation event celebrates the inspiring response to COVID-19 from organisations within our region, showcasing examples of how innovation has been fast-tracked through collaboration.  Guest speakers include individuals from local organisations, medical practitioners and associated networks and forums.  Free to attend and open to all. AGENDA: 10:00 Welcome - Jess Hughes, Swansea University...

Understand when you are ready to start the patent process, particularly for chemistry / life sciences inventions. This webinar discusses the information required for drafting a patent application. With laboratory activity curtailed or delayed at the moment, we will explore under what circumstances patent applications can (sensibly!) be filed without data. Do you already have...

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Cardiff Institute for Tissue Engineering & Repair (CITER) is holding an open free research webinar taking place between 13:30 – 16:30 on 24th June 2020: Biofilms in Health and Disease. This virtual research workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss rapid advances that have developed in the field over the past years, to identify how...

While the NHS’s priority in recent months has been minimising COVID-19's damage, many people have been unable to have surgery and access routine appointments. The latest reports are that waiting lists for hospital treatment could soar to 10 million by year end, amid a huge backlog caused by the virus. Getting planned care back on track will be...

The Managing Mental Health in the Workplace webinar is aimed at helping employers, particularly in Wales, support mental health in the workplace, especially post Covid-19. Targeted at line managers, HR leads and employers, it aims to; raise awareness of current issues with regard  to mental health in the workplace develop understanding of the theory to...

Now in its 8th year, our flagship Cambridge conference ON Helix brings our network together to present and discuss the main innovation and technology trends in therapeutics research and development. The impact of new science and the challenges faced in translating them in new healthcare products is debated through a mix of plenary sessions focusing...

When did you last review your patent portfolio? Over-time, all businesses accumulate a range of intellectual property assets, but the direction and needs of the organisation may have changed since their origination – and likewise the relevance of these assets, particularly patents, may have changed too. During times of economic difficulty, when management has other...

What: ALAN Seminar: Active Ageing with Smart Technology When: Monday 20 July, 13:00 - 14:30 Where: This Seminar will be held via Zoom. Joining Instructions will be sent upon registration. Programme 13:00 – Introduction (Prof Nigel Harris, ALAN & WEAHSN) 13:10 – Exploring the impact of commercially available smart technology on the lives of residents within...

In partnership with Advanced Therapies Wales, Life Sciences Hub Wales would like to invite you to an online event focusing on the Welsh Advanced Therapies landscape and the opportunities it presents for healthcare, academia and industry. ‘ATMPs – The Landscape, Challenges & Opportunities in Wales’ will be chaired by Cath O’Brien MBE,(Director, Welsh Blood Service and Board member,...

Welsh Government and partners from the Basque Region host this webinar. The vent will cover the potential opportunity for Welsh companies that are interested in forging links and potentially undertaking projects with companies over there. They are seeking participation from start-ups and SMEs (under 8 years old). Programme 11:00 –11:05 Welcoming remarks Pablo Fano -...

Ahead of the next Lifescience Industry Magazine being published, we are hosting a webinar on Friday 4th September at 1pm to spotlight some of the great stories of how our community has responded to the pandemic. The webinar will showcase how the life science and health tech sector has worked, collaborated and persevered during these challenging times. Our partners will introduce...

The meeting is an opportunity for our members to inform attendees of the latest research findings within CITER's broad area of research. Overview The annual two-day scientific meeting will be delivered online and hosted through the University IT support. The Programme includes four Biomedical Life Sciences themes where CITER interest meets the theme; Immunology, Infection...

Transforming innovative medicines development in the UK The BIA and MHRA will once again deliver a joint conference in 2020 focusing on innovation in life sciences. Due to the current restrictions with the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, this will be a virtual event on 17 September 2020, covering a wide range of crucial topics,...

Central to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review is the collection of data on device performance for ensuring continued product safety. In this virtual ABHI conference, a keynote address will be delivered by one of the Review’s esteemed panel members, Sir Cyril Chantler, and we will hear about the role of GIRFT and...

A three-day course enabling a deeper understanding of how international collaborations work.  We will share knowledge and expertise gained from Cardiff University's Phoenix Project partnership with Namibia and Zambia. Suitable for any professional or student wanting this type of insight from anywhere in the world. Programme sessions include: ​International Responses to COVID-19 Communication & Health...

How life sciences companies can get involved in the UK’s largest ever health research programme Accelerating Detection of Disease (ADD) is the UK’s largest ever health research programme. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to support life sciences R&D in healthcare covering diagnostics and treatments, artificial intelligence and digital health. In this webinar, designed particularly for...

Making a difference: the impact of health and care research This will be a digital conference Register here

Join us for the very first virtual Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2020 and celebrate the very best of UK Life Sciences companies. The awards demonstrate the regional depth and national reach of Medilink UK by recognising the achievements of the regional Medilink awards winners for 2019-2020, in Start Up, Export Achievement, Collaboration with the NHS, Innovation...

How have different organisations been using their data differently as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic Join the Digital Health Ecosystem Wales on the 8th October (10am - 12pm via Teams) to hear how different organisations have been using their data differently as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Chaired by Allan Wardhaugh, Chief Clinical...

Are you a leader in the UK’s digital marketplace for ideas, initiatives and services? Is your organisation or place? If the answer is yes, then the 2020 Digital Leaders Week is for you. As we unlock the UK’s economy, this is a gathering of leaders focused on three key questions our organisations face during this...

Please join Roche for their session on 13th October 2020 at 5pm where our Panelists (Prof. Partha Kar, Dr. Julia Platts and Dr. Rose Stewart) will discuss the role of psychology within diabetes care, the evidence and the future of patient psychology support. As Chair of the webinar, Jeremy Lewis will pose four key questions to our Panelists around considering...

Emerging data technologies in life sciences The UK Bioscience Forum will return in October 2020 as a two day virtual event, with the theme emerging data technologies. Recent years have seen an explosion of emerging data technologies in the biotech sector. Many of these address long-standing challenges in the industry, offering the potential to reduce the time and cost...

The AMR Innovation Mission UK 2020/2021 aims to add to the global curbing of AMR by boosting joint early & translational research, R&D, clinical development,  validation, registration and commercialisation of vaccines, microbial diagnostics and antimicrobial products. The mission welcomes delegates from Start-ups, SMEs and Multinationals, Academia, Research Institutes, Regional Development Companies and other interested stakeholders...

The Making Pharmaceuticals conference programme is free to attend, with 5 parallel conference streams, giving visitors a huge choice of topics.  Most sessions run in parallel so you can move between the 5 different conference rooms, creating your own tailored conference programme to suit your interests and professional information requirements. There is so much to...

Each step in a diagnostic test’s journey—from raw material extraction to patient administration—can influence outcomes.  Advances in molecular biology, immunodiagnostics and rapid point-of-care (POC) testing are transforming diagnostics. New products and support services are providing the critical tools and components which enable clinicians to detect specific biomarkers and target treatments, ultimately resulting in better patient...

This webinar will feature a panel discussion between in-house patents counsel chaired by Abel + Imray partner Tom Turner. The panel will appraise their experience of relationships with outside counsel, discussing what works well, what can be difficult, and what they might do differently (or ask their outside counsel to do differently) in the future....

The 8th Welsh Health Hack is a means of stimulating early-stage innovation. This is a great opportunity for NHS Staff, universities and industry to collaborate and network to develop early-stage ideas that might solve operational health challenges which might impact one or more of the following: Patient outcomes Patient experience Process and resource efficiencies We...

The 8th Welsh Health Hack is a means of stimulating early-stage innovation. This is a great opportunity for NHS Staff, universities and industry to collaborate and network to develop early-stage ideas that might solve operational health challenges which might impact one or more of the following: Patient outcomes Patient experience Process and resource efficiencies We...

From 1st January 2021, manufacturers wishing to place devices on the Great Britain market are able to use a new route: the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark. With a two and a half year phasing-in period, the UKCA mark be mandatory from June 2023, and will become the only way to access the market thereafter....

The OBN Awards celebrate outstanding achievement throughout the life sciences industry. During the evening we aim to shine a light on companies at all stages of development, recognising inspirational leadership, exciting innovation, novel and exciting approaches to unmet clinical need, outstanding company progression and the delivery of real-life tangible results. We also aim to recognise fresh thinking when it comes...

Under the overarching theme of Deals, Treatments and Patients in the 20s, our 20th Annual Genesis Conference will take place on 10 December. The event will assemble senior executives and decision-makers from across the fields of Life Science, Technology and Investment to present, discuss and demonstrate their collective insight and thought leadership for the sector,...

This event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about OpenEHR and broaden their understanding of this technology which is being used across a range of organisations in the UK. Over the past few years, openEHR based solutions within a multivendor environment have proven to be a successful approach to managing electronic healthcare records at...

This second event on openEHR provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about the technology and broaden their understanding, focussing on the technical aspects of its architecture. Over the past few years, openEHR based solutions within a multivendor environment have proven to be a successful approach to managing electronic healthcare records at any scale. The...

Anglonordic is the only life science conference in the UK that is exclusively for European investors and R&D companies from the Nordics and the UK to connect with each other. With an established format of panel discussions, parallel technology and biotech investment rooms, plus 1:1 meetings, this one and a half day London conference provides...

BioForward is a full-day event designed to be a practical, ‘one-stop-shop’ that provides leaders of growing Life Sciences companies with the knowledge, skills, connectivity, and services necessary to achieve sustainable commercial success. BioForward has been specifically designed for both organisations who provide a service to the life sciences industry, along with those leading the commercial development of a...

  Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK and Ireland’s leading event for medical device design and manufacturing technology. The event brings together designers, engineers, innovators and manufacturers from across the medical and healthcare sectors to explore new ideas, understand emerging technologies, and source innovative products and services from close to 300 companies representing the complete medical...

Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical design and manufacturing technology. Experience live demonstrations of the latest machines, technology, products and services while networking with 4,000+ designers, engineers, innovators and manufacturers from across the medical and healthcare sector. Be inspired by thought-leaders across three conference stages as they discuss medtech,...

2022 BioCap Conference Alderley Park Conference Centre Thursday 22nd September 2022 About Looking to invest in innovative life science companies? Seeking investment for your business? BioCap is the conference to achieve this! This year the BioCap event will have 3 elements: BioCap Digital Pitching Competition, Tuesday 20th September 2022, 9.30am to midday BioCap investor dinner, Wednesday 21st September 2022,...

This is a live virtual forum delivered via Zoom on Wednesday 12 October 2022 from 10:00am–1:30pm. Join us for this online forum to hear from leaders in England, Scotland and Wales about their plans to use open global standards to improve patient safety and supply chain processes for their Scan4Safety programmes. Hear the latest from...

Oncology & Precision Medicine Conferences 2022 Alderley Park Conference Centre Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th October 2022 About For 2022 only Oncology and Precision Medicine will both run in conjunction with each other, join Bionow, expert speakers and industry colleagues for our  conference to discuss the current oncology landscape and the future of healthcare research...