MediWales

UKTI Webinar: ZIKA Virus - hear from the experts
2016-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
UKTI’s free Webinar on ZIKA will be held on 2nd March 2016 at 13:00 (UK time)
With the recent outbreak of the Zika Virus in Brazil (along with Dengue), a lot of concerns and doubts have been raised about risks involved when visiting Brazil for tourism or business purposes and how the Brazilian government is dealing with the situation, especially with the Olympic and Paralympics Games in Rio de Janeiro. This webinar is aimed at any British citizen or company interested in exploring the market, with concerns and questions related to ZIKA.
The webinar will be led by the UKTI Brazil Life Sciences team with the presence of UK and Brazilian experts and researchers on the field, and will consist of:

A general overview of the two species of mosquito that carry Zika;
Zika virus spread;
How to avoid or lessen bites;
Travel Advice;
Q&A

To participate, please register for free here

NVI Wales: Twitter Master-class for Business
2016-03-02 12:00 - 15:30 | Data Science Building, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
In this session we will look at how Twitter can be used to build relationships, help with research, position you as an industry expert (individual or company) and generate leads.
If you can send a text, you can use twitter.
Most people completely underestimate the power of twitter and what it can do for a business.
This session will de-mystify Twitter and deliver a clear step by step winning strategy for you to follow.
Times: 12pm registration with buffet. 12.30pm – 3.30pm workshop.
Cost: Free for life science and ICT start-ups and SMEs
Learning Outcomes:

An exact understanding of Twitter.
A simple strategy to find opportunities immediately.
How to grow followers.
When and how to generate leads.
Twitter Analytics Overview – Understand the key stats.

Speaker:
Austin Walters is a serial entrepreneur specialising in online businesses. He consults and speaks on the topic of internet marketing to clients and audiences across the UK.
He prides himself on the fact that what he teaches – he does, these strategies are developed and implemented by him and his team for his clients at Triplefishy Ltd.
This event is for Life Science and Tech start-ups and SMEs. Places are limted so pre-booking is essential. A light working buffet lunch will be provided on arrival.
This mentor session is free to attend for life science and ICT start ups and SMEs and is organised by NVI Wales part of the National Virtual Incubator Network and supported by the Welsh Government.
For more information click here.

Clinical Innovation Wales
2016-02-24 12:30 - 17:00 | Bill Mapleson Centre, Mountain Ash, CF45 4ER , United Kingdom
Improve the clinical space for the people of Africa using innovative thinking.
Our next Bill Mapleson Clinical Innovation Wales event offers you a challenge.
The Bill Mapleson Centre will present six challenges for clinicians, businesses, lawyers, students, Welsh Government and the Ministry of Defence.
You will come together in mixed groups of expertise, to start developing solutions during the afternoon.
Guest speaker: Mr Adam Cairns: NHS Innovation Champion for Wales & Chief Executive Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.
Reduce: re-use: recycle: refine:
If it works for Africa, why wouldn’t it work for Wales?
Please Arrive by 12:30 lunch available from 12.45 for a 13.30 start.
This is a free event for all clinicians, designers and MediWales industry/business members. Business/industry who are NOT members of MediWales pay £125 plus VAT.
For more information click here.
To register click here.
For more information about previous Clinical Innovation Events please click here.
Quote from previous attendee: “It’s such a rare thing to have such a mix of people in one room, with sixth form students talking to lawyers and local business holders talking to senior clinicians. What inspired me most was that even with such a diverse group, there was a real feeling of inclusiveness and a real sense that things will be achieved within this growing team.”

NVI Wales: LinkedIn Master Class For Business
2016-02-24 12:00 - 15:30 | Data Science Building, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
In this session we will take a top down look at Linkedin and explore exactly what it has to offer a business for marketing, recruitment and research.
After a quick overview of the LinkedIn interface and a few pointers on how to setup your profile, we will deep dive into the core strategy behind Linkedin that very few know to help you get results from this fantastic platform.
Times: 12pm registration with buffet. 12.30pm – 3.30pm workshop.
Cost: Free for life science and ICT start-ups and SMEs
Booking: pre-booking essential. Booking details to follow shortly.
Learning Outcomes:

A clear understanding of what LinkedIn is.
How to setup a professional LinkedIn profile.
The 3 step strategy to generate results immediately.
My 15min a day LinkedIn success process.

Speaker:
Austin Walters is a serial entrepreneur specialising in online businesses. He consults and speaks on the topic of internet marketing to clients and audiences across the UK.
He prides himself on the fact that what he teaches – he does, these strategies are developed and implemented by him and his team for his clients at Triplefishy Ltd.
This mentor session is free to attend for life science and ICT start ups and SMEs and is organised by NVI Wales part of the National Virtual Incubator Network and supported by the Welsh Government.
For more information click here.

MPD ISO 13485 Introduction and Interpretation
2016-02-23 09:30 - 16:00 | MTIC, 4 Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham, B15 3BE, United Kingdom
MedilinkWM, in conjunction with LRQA, are able to offer a discounted one day ISO 13485 training course (standard LRQA price: £505.00 + VAT). This course is designed to give an insight into the development, implementation and management of a QMS based on ISO 13485.
The experts at LRQA will be able to guide you through the key requirements for implementing ISO 13485 and explore the key definitions and terminology surrounding the standard. You will look at how ISO 13845 operates and its relationship with ISO 9001 and 14971.
Delegate Fee:
Member Fee: £250 + VAT
Non-Member Fee: £350 + VAT
Click here for more information.

BIA Collaborative Event at GE Innovation Village
2016-02-11 09:30 - 16:30 | GE Healthcare, The Maynard Centre, Forest Farm Industrial Estate, Longwood Drive, Cardiff, CF14 7YT, United Kingdom
UK life science funding hit a 10 year high in 2015, after many years of investment drought and with significant investment from national and regional governments, this is a very exciting time for our industry. MediWales, the life science network for Wales, is collaborating with the BioIndustry Association (BIA) to bring you “Investing in Innovation – the Future of Life Science in Wales” at the GE Innovation Village in Cardiff on 11th February 2016. Steve Bates, CEO of BIA will give a keynote presentation on recent developments in UK and international investment landscape and an update on the potential impact of support for our industry from the new UK government. The programme will include:

Talks from the London Stock Exchange
Welsh industry showcase and technology presentations
Tour of the GE Innovation Village and tenant companies
Panel discussions from investors and politicians to explore the future of life science in Wales and UK

A key event for investor ready SMEs and start up companies, the day provides a chance to engage with investors, innovators and enablers and to be briefed on the latest developments in raising finance and fundraising in the life science sector. To learn more about showcasing your company or new technology, please contact Isabelle.
We will also be hosting a politician discussion panel to explore what the future holds for the life science industry in Wales. This is your opportunity to join the debate, influence policy makers, give your views and make a difference.
The event is free to members of MediWales and BIA or £125 +VAT for non-members

Programme
9.00-10.00am Registration with coffee and refreshments
10.00-10.20am Welcome – GE Healthcare: Paul Michael
10.20-10.40am Introduction – Gwyn Tudor, CEO of MediWales
Gwyn Tudor – MediWales

10.40-11.00am Steve Bates, CEO of BIA – The future of Life Science in the UK, policy update via video.
Beena Pancholi, BIA Business Development Executive – Overview of the BIA.
11.00-11.30am Break
11.30-12.45pm Company showcases from BIA/MediWales members:

Calon Cardio
Calon Cardio are developing the next generation of affordable, implantable micro blood pumps for the treatment of chronic heart failure.
Graham Foster, Technical Director
“Calon Cardio Development Overview”
MedaPhor
MedaPhor are a global provider of advanced ultrasound education solutions for medical professionals.
Stuart Gall, CEO
Stuart Gall – MedaPhor

Purolite
Purolite’s focus is the development, manufacture, and support of resin technology for Ion Exchange, Adsorbents, Catalysts and Life Science applications.
Patrick Gilbert, R&D Manager Life Sciences
“How Purolite’s investments are creating a healthy world with a better future”
Patrick Gilbert – Purolite

CatSci
CatSci Ltd specialises in the screening, development and optimisation of complex chemical processes using unique ways of working in order to save time and money.
Ross Burn, General Manager
“Better chemistry for better products”
Ross Burn – CatSci
Aber Instruments
Aber Instruments manufacture a range of on-line probes for measuring or counting the live cell concentration in fermenters, cell culture bioreactors and in brewing applications.
Matthew Lee, Technical Director
Matthew Lee – Aber Instruments

BBI
BBI Solutions is a leading expert in immunoassay development and manufacturing services, and provides an extensive portfolio of products and technologies to the global research and diagnostic markets.
Darren Rowles, Product Marketing Manager
“Lateral flow challenges and next generation solutions”
Darren Rowles – BBI

12.45-2.00pm Lunch with site tours and Innovation Village
2.00-2.45pm Presentations from the Stock Exchange: Chris Mayo – Consultant, Primary Markets.
“Overview of the Life Science Financing Environment”
2.45-4.00pm Welsh technology features and investor panel:

Neem Biotech
Neem Biotech is a fully integrated medical and industrial biotech company with a focus on antimicrobial research in areas of high unmet needs and rare diseases.
Rob Saunders, Laboratory Manager
“Meeting Neem Biotech”
Rob Saunders – Neem Biotech

Trakcel
TrakCel is a Clinical Orchestration Platform designed to efficiently safeguard patients and orchestrate processes across regenerative and cell-based therapies.
Matthew Lakelin, Chief Scientific Officer
“An Introduction to TrakCel”
Matthew Lakelin – TrakCel

Cotton Mouton Diagnostics
CMD is a South Wales start-up company spun out of the Universities of Exeter and Cardiff to exploit major business opportunities in the field of point-of-care diagnostics.
Jenna Bowen, Co-Founder
“Magneto-optical sensing at point-of-need”
Jenna Bowen – CMD
Moleculomics
Moleculomics is a life science technology company focused on high-throughput in silico modelling of protein structure and ligand docking, serving the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. They are interested in identifying new partners and investors, so if you are interested in any elements of the R&D programme please find Jonathan for a chat.
Jonathan Mullins, College of Medicine, Swansea University
“Structures for a new era of drug discovery”
Jonathan Mullins – Moleculomics

Jellagen
Jellagen offers functional non-mammalian collagen products sourced from jellyfish.
Andrew Mearns Spragg, CEO
“Jellyfish Collagen Biomaterials: The next generation collagen for cell culture and med-tech products”
Andrew Mearns Spragg – Jellagen

Sure Chill
The Sure Chill Company is behind a unique cooling technology that doesn’t need constant power to work.
Peter Saunders, Chairman
“The Power of Cool”
Peter Saunders – Sure Chill
Fulcrum Direct
Fulcrum is a specialist marketing company providing a range of commercialisation, business and marketing services to life sciences and technology organisations that are developing breakthrough inventions.
Tony Hepburn, Director
“Life Science commercialisation: assessment, access and partnerships”
Tony Hepburn – Fulcrum Direct

4.00-4.30pm Panel Discussion

Amelia Womack – Green Party: Deputy Leader
Nigel Copner – Plaid Cymru: Blaenau Gwent Candidate
Julie Morgan – Labour: Cardiff North AM
Jeff Cuthbert – Labour: Caerphilly AM
William Graham – Conservatives: South Wales Eat AM

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NVI Wales: Meet the Expert - Biotech IP Lunch & Learn Workshop
2016-02-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Data Science Building, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
This is an interactive seminar for companies who are active within the biotech industry, which will explore how to use the IP system e.g. patent system to the advantage of your business.
In particular, the seminar will explain the types of biotech inventions that can, and importantly cannot be patented, which can vary according to the country. The seminar will also briefly discuss how patents can add value to your business, and be used against others. We will describe the value of performing diligent prior art searching and, where necessary “path clearing” action in respect of third party patent rights.
Finally, we will briefly explain how the European patent system is changing, and for a transitional period there will be a choice of how to obtain patent protection across the whole of Europe – European Unitary Patent.
We intend for the seminar to be a discussion rather than a lecture and will therefore invite attendees to make comments and ask questions during the seminar.
Seminar mentors

Dr Stoyan Radkov (sar@udl.co.uk); and
Dr Simon Mitchell (sjm@udl.co.uk)
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP, London

Learning objectives
By the end of the workshop, delegates should have better understanding of:
– The types of biotech inventions that can be patented
– How to obtain patent protection in the UK, Europe and farther afield
– How patents can be used to commercial advantage
– How to avoid problems with third party rights
– Whether the European Unitary Patent is for you
Participating venues:
This event will be hosted at the Welsh Node in Swansea University and live streamed to NVI Nodes in Digital Greenwich and Manchester Science Partnerships. Please indicate on your booking which venue you wish to attend.
This mentor session is free to attend for life science and ICT start ups and SMEs and is organised by NVI Wales part of the National Virtual Incubator Network and supported by the Welsh Government.
For more information click here.

Medilink EM: Food Supplements SIG
2016-02-03
The next Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG) will take place on Wednesday 3 February; the theme for this SIG is Mental Cognition and Maintenance of Brain Function.
The event will cover:

Fish Oils/DHA
Ingredients associated with mental cognition
Alternative innovative approaches
Non food supplement approach

This event is free to attend. More information to follow.
To book your place, please click here and complete the ‘book online now’ form.

Swansea University: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Workshop
2016-01-30 09:30 - 2016-01-31 15:30 | ILS1 CLIMB Seminar Room, Swansea University Medical School, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
‘Inspiring the Deepest Kindness: ACT, Self-Care, and Self-Compassion’
Swansea University is pleased to host a two day workshop delivered by Professor Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi and sponsored by UK Society for Behaviour Analysis. Type 2 BACB credits available.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based treatment with over 130 randomised clinical trials. ACT is grounded in emerging clinical science that demonstrates the broad utility of mindfulness and values in human wellbeing. ACT is a hybrid therapy, bringing together aspects of mindfulness, Gestalt therapy, and humanist-existential thought, all organised under a contemporary contextual behavioral framework. The paradox upon which ACT is founded is that radical acceptance of what cannot be changed empowers us to recognise and change the things that we can. The ACT approach is about embracing necessary suffering in order to make more committed, life-affirming choices and live in accordance with deeply held personal values.
Day 1 will focus on self-care and self-compassion from an ACT Perspective from 9.30am – 4.30pm
The modern world has eliminated many sources of suffering. We seldom die from cholera or smallpox. In the developed world we die from the stressors: obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease. We drink, eat poorly, and are often chronically sleep deprived. We stress out. We stress about war, the economy, work, relationships, the past, and the future. We stress about our ability to tolerate stress! All this stress takes a toll on our bodies, but not just our bodies.
This workshop will briefly introduce well-established life-style factors that contribute to depression, anxiety and many other forms of mental illness. It will introduce small changes by which every person, no matter how ill, no matter what circumstance, can begin a steady program of harm reduction that makes more abundant living possible.
Health care is stressful work. Health care workers need a life hack too! This will not be an abstract examination of factors. This work will show how these life-style changes can destress both healthcare workers and their clients. Day one of this workshop will not be a mere academic endeavor. It will examine the special place of self-care in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy model and will be experiential from start to finish.
Day 2 will focus on the Application of the ACT Model to Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day two will bring the tools acquired on day one, along with the full ACT model, to bear directly on clients with addiction and co-occurring psychological disorders. ACT provides a trans-diagnostic model. It will introduce new worksheets and interviews that can be used with a wide variety of client difficulties. The workshop will be experiential in focus and will provide a set of tools and skills that participants will be prepared to use immediately following the workshop. It will show how the interface between mindfulness and values work in ACT can promote life enhancing change and powerful therapeutic alliance.
The Presenter
Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D., is an Professor of Psychology at the University at Mississippi and directs the University of Mississippi Center for Contextual Psychology. He is Past President of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, Representative-at-Large of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology, and is one of the co-developers of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Wilson has devoted himself to the development and dissemination of ACT and its underlying theory and philosophy for 25 years, publishing 54 articles, 36 chapters, and 10 books including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 2ed, Mindfulness for Two: The Place of Mindfulness in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and his most recent effort The Wisdom to Know the Difference: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook for Overcoming Substance Abuse. He has central interests in the application of behavioral principles to understanding topics such as purpose, meaning, values, therapeutic relationship, and mindfulness. Dr. Wilson has presented workshops in 32 countries, and has participated as co-investigator in a wide range of research projects in the U.S. and around the world.
Full Rate – £250
Reduced Rate – £210 for Swansea University Staff, ABMU staff, UK SBA members, ACBS members, BABCP members
Student Rate – £160
Register here

NVI Wales: Cyber Essentials
2016-01-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Data Science Building, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
Are you an SME? Do you hold confidential customer data? Do you work within the government supply chain?
Do you ever use public WiFi? Ever wondered if it is secure? Do you allow staff to “Bring their own Devices” to work?
Do you use social media? What sort of footprint are you leaving behind?
How secure is your password? Do you use the same password in multiple places?
If the answer is yes to any of these then…come along on the 28th of January to learn more about Cyber Security and how you can protect yourself and your business.
The work shop will be presented by Chris Benson of CIT Cyber, ex-military data security specialist and secular professional. Chris spent over 10 years in the military working specifically on data security. Along with this high level military experience Chris has held senior roles at BT, NTT (Japanese version of BT) and Nokia. Chris set up Crystal IT Services and CIT Cyber with the aim of helping SME’s with their IT and Cyber security needs.
In the workshop we will look at recent high profile cyber security breaches, but also a few of our own we have come across locally.
We will summarise and provide a brief introduction to the government Cyber Essentials Scheme and why it was brought in and how it helps businesses to protect themselves.
We will also cover how various internal hazards can contribute to cyber security breaches.
How an external breach happens, and what it looks like and how to protect yourself.
We will also cover the devastating effect cyber breaches can have on your business.
Things to take away from this workshop:
1. How to offer free wi-fi to your staff and customers whilst protecting your business, best practice advice. How safe is public wi-fi?
2. How to protect your own and your customers data.
3. What sort of secure authentication you should be using.
4. How to protect your business from internal and external threats.
5. What should I do if I am subject to a data breach or think I have been?

This NVI Wales event is in partnership with Techhub Swansea.
This mentor session is free to attend for life science and ICT start ups and SMEs and is organised by NVI Wales part of the National Virtual Incubator Network and supported by the Welsh Government.
For more information click here.

KSS AHSN & SEHTA Innovation Surgeries
2016-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | TBC, Kent
Value proposition reviews – free help to get your product or service right for the NHS
With the NHS funding capped and limited opportunities for interacting with NHS staff, selling to the NHS will inevitably become more challenging. With a better understanding of their priorities and how cash flows around the system you will be able to prepare a more compelling and comprehensive value proposition.
Rob Berry, Head of Innovation at the Kent Surrey and Sussex AHSN and Dr David Parry, CEO of SEHTA are offering one to one appointments to review value propositions for high value products or services which are on or close to market.
Companies from Kent Surrey and Sussex who have products and/or services which they believe could be sold to the NHS and care sector, especially those products and services which address the challenges of our ageing population, can apply for a free appointment.
The appointments will be around 1 hour in duration and will cover;

The technical and market potential of your product/service
How current NHS finances and cash flow may impact on product uptake
Improving the value proposition for NHS audiences

Surgeries will be offered at:

The University of Surrey, Guildford on 25th January 10:00 – 16:00
Crawley Hospital (KSS AHSN offices) on 27th January 10:00 – 16:00
Kent (venue TBC) on 28th January 10:00 – 16:00

Places will be limited, so if you are interested, please send a one page document by Monday 14th December, telling us:

Who you are, with full contact details
What company you represent
A short description of the products/services you are offering and which patients or people will benefit most
An outline of the key reasons why you think the NHS should buy your product/service
Which surgery you would like to attend

Please send your document to clare.ansett@sehta.co.uk by Monday 14th December

KSS AHSN & SEHTA Innovation Surgeries
2016-01-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network, First Floor, Wentworth House, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive , Crawley, RH11 7DH , United Kingdom

Medilink East Midlands AGM & Networking
2016-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | The Ear Foundation, Marjorie Sherman House, 83 Sherwin Road, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2FB , United Kingdom
The date has been set for the Medilink East Midlands Annual General Meeting and networking – the meeting is open to both members and non-members.
Members will be invited to have their say on the future of Medilink East Midlands and non-members will be able to find out more about what we do.
Following the formal presentations there will be a chance to meet the Directors and Executive team of Medilink East Midlands in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
Please note: Non-members are very welcome to attend the AGM, but regrettably will not be able to participate in the voting.
To book your place, please complete the online booking form here.

KSS AHSN & SEHTA Innovation Surgeries
2016-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

Arab Health 2016 Exhibition with ABHI
2016-01-25 - 2016-01-30
Arab Health 2016 is the largest medical technology exhibition in the Middle East and next year will showcase more than 4,000 companies exhibiting their latest innovations to more than 130,000 healthcare professionals attending from 163 countries.
Over 150 companies exhibited in the sold out ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health earlier this year. ABHI will once again host the UK Pavilion in 2016. We offer unparalleled visibility for UK companies, comprehensive support and a range of promotional opportunities including the unique and hugely successful ABHI Surgical Simulation Suite.
Exhibitor Package
UK Pavilion Benefits

High quality and enhanced custom UK Pavilion stand
Dedicated, reliable contractors to assist you with logistics
Assistance in all pre show arrangements from experienced ABHI staff
Visits from commercial officers and buyers from international markets
UK Trade and Investment TAP Grants available (subject to availability and conditions)
Full PR campaign to attract visitors to the UK Pavilion
Market advice from the experienced ABHI team
Access to networking opportunities
Access to pre-show seminar focusing on UAE
Directory including all UK exhibitors at the show

ABHI Support Services

Complimentary refreshments and hospitality facilities
Internet café and printing facilities
Complimentary dedicated closed meeting rooms and networking area
Expert advice and support from dedicated ABHI staff at the exhibition

Click here for more information
We would like to remind you that, due to the popularity of the show, stands are available on a first come, first serve basis and so we advise you to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Deadline for applications is Friday 14 August 2015.
To book your place in the UK Pavilion please read the terms and conditions, complete the booking form and return it signed to:
Sarah Izon
ABHI
250 Waterloo Road
London, SE1 8RD
“Exhibiting within the ABHI UK Pavilion not only eases the operational aspects of exhibiting in this region, but the market access and key stakeholder partnerships provided by ABHI are real door openers for us. We are looking forward to another great event in 2016.”
Shah Fayyaz, CEO, Timesco Healthcare Ltd

MPD Complying with UDI Regulations and eProcurement Strategy for Medical Device Labelling
2016-01-21 09:30 - 16:00 | MTIC, 4 Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham, B15 3BE, United Kingdom
MedilinkWM in conjunction with GS1 is offering a discounted one day workshop exploring the UDI regulations for the healthcare supply chain (normal costing of £399.00).
The Department of Health published the eProcurement strategy in May 2014, setting out a range of measures utilising GS1 standards to enable transparency and efficiency in NHS procurement to help support patient safety. This is an interactive session that gives you the opportunity to discuss the requirements and issues with your industry peers and afternoon workshops to focus on individual business requirements, as well providing the foundations you need for implementation.
Delegate Fee:
Member Fee: £250 + VAT
Non-Member Fee: £350 + VAT
Click here for more information.

NVI Wales: User Experience Design - Creating Great Products and Services
2016-01-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Data Science Building, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
Building a solid knowledge of your users is integral to the success of any product or service. User experience design is a process of enhancing user satisfaction, gathering and applying insight to create better products for your users. It has the power to turn something that is merely usable, into something that people can’t wait to use.
During this 2 hour lunch session we will introduce the foundations of how to include user needs into the development of any product or service. We will outline the concept of user experience, present methods to gather user feedback and highlight how to incorporate the user needs into the design and development processes.
From this session, you will be able to go back into your business and:

Take away an understanding of the core concepts in User Experience Design.
Employ lightweight user research methods to gather feedback.
Convert the user feedback into tangible requirements and designs.

Times: 12pm – 2pm (light buffet lunch provided)
Speaker:
Dr Tom Owen holds a Doctorate in Human Computer Interaction from Swansea University. Tom is now a Senior Experience Designer at Leadin, who are a Service Production company producing solutions that empower people to achieve more.
This mentor session is free to attend for life science and ICT start ups and SMEs and is organised by NVI Wales part of the National Virtual Incubator Network and supported by the Welsh Government.
For more information click here.

MediWales & IET Collaborative Event
2016-01-20 09:30 - 15:30 | Glyndŵr University, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW, United Kingdom
MediWales and the Institution of Engineering and Technology are teaming up to present a collaborative event on 20th January 2016 at Glyndŵr University in Wrexham to bring together the best minds of the engineering and medical technology sectors in Wales.
The programme will include key updates from industry expert and the day will offer excellent networking opportunities to inspire new collaborative projects between engineers, technicians and medical technology companies.
Contact Tess to register or call on 02920 47 34 56
Free to attend
This event has been postponed until later in the year

MedilinkWM Medical and Healthcare Business Awards 2015
2016-01-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Malmaison Birmingham, The Mailbox, Wharfside St, Birmingham, B1 2JR
MedilinkWM invites you to join us for the 2015 Medical & Healthcare Business Awards on the 14th January 2016 at Malmaison Birmingham, one of Birmingham’s most luxurious and popular hotels, situated at the heart of the Mailbox.
Opening with a welcome from our 2015 Networking Reception sponsor Ingram, Hawkins and Nock and an opportunity to network with other West Midlands organisations with a fun-filled, heart-racing activity, delegates will enjoy a 2 course inspired seasonal meal, before beginning the Awards proceedings.
Click here for more information.

H2020 European Health Brokerage Event – Paris 2016
2016-01-13 | Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Paris Ile-de-France, 27 Avenue de Friedland, Paris, 75008, France
“Health, Demographic Change & Wellbeing” challenge in Horizon 2020
Do you intend to prepare a proposal for the challenge in Horizon 2020?
Are you looking for some partners to match your project?
Are you offering material/services supporting medical research in the framework of a European collaborative projects?
The European action Health NCP Net 2.0, the Life Sciences cluster Medicen Paris Region and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Paris Ile-de-France, member of Enterprise Europe Network, are pleased to announce the next Horizon 2020 Health Brokerage Event in Paris.
Why participate?
Get information on the new Horizon 2020 « Health, Demographic change and Wellbeing » 2016-2017 calls Get the chance to present your innovative project to the participants Meet potential partners from Europe and beyond and start building your consortium
Target audience
Large companies and SMEs, universities, research organisations and patients associations from Europe and beyond are highly encouraged to participate.
View more here

Doing Business with Sensor City: Focus on Healthcare
2015-12-17 09:30 - 14:00 | Institute in the Park, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, United Kingdom
The team at Sensor City UK invite you to join them for a health specific event aimed at discussing the practical applications of sensor systems and technologies within business.
The event will focus on the role of sensor technologies within the healthcare industry and will appropriately be held in the brand new £237m Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool.
The aim of the day is to bring together a variety of businesses, academic and clinical staff from across the sector to discuss, network and share their knowledge surrounding the development and deployment of sensor systems.
Listen to a series of Industry specific presentations from different perspectives across the healthcare and technology sectors.
See the brand new Alder Hey Children’s Hospital with optional guided tours available to all attendees.
Network with professionals and academics across the sector throughout the day. There will also be an opportunity for individual matchmaking
sessions with sector organisations which will be available through application before the event.
Engage with industry professionals by delivering a 90 second business pitch to an open audience.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Find out more here or get in touch

Inside Welsh Industry: Driving Innovation at GE
2015-12-16 09:00 - 13:00 | GE Healthcare, The Maynard Centre, Forest Farm Industrial Estate, Longwood Drive, Cardiff, CF14 7YT, United Kingdom
Kinetic are pleased to invite you to participate in this limited capacity ‘Inside Welsh Industry’ event with GE Healthcare.
Why attend?

GE is well known for delivering breakthroughs in research & development and in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and is opening its doors for IWI to share their cutting edge thinking on innovation and how they embed entrepreneurial best practice into their management discipline.
Delegates have a unique opportunity to learn about GE’s Fastworks programme and how it helps them act more like a start-up rather than a multinational.
Leaders, Managers and employees will benefit through this excellent learning and sharing opportunity with this interactive session and site tour.

Click here for further information and to register your place
If you have any queries please contact Bill Jones, IWI Programme Manager (on behalf of Welsh Govt) 07788 917934

Genesis 2015
2015-12-10
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The annual Genesis Conference continues to evolve in response to the sector. 2015 will do likewise, building on the aspects that work well whilst introducing elements to enhance the B2B, networking and debating forum.
The overall theme of Genesis 2015 will be “Taking Bio-Innovation to a Global Market” with the conference streams covering topics including:
Deal Structures – case study session led by Scrip Intelligence delving into the thought processes behind key deals in the field
Technology – which technologies are enabling progress in specific areas such as immunotherapy, NGS and health informatics and infectious diseases?
Exemplar Companies – showcasing the top 12 companies wishing to present as selected by an investor panel
International Growth – whether leveraging being part of Europe, entering the North American market or seeking finance and deals from Asia-Pacific, which strategies are proving successful?
The new elements introduced for 2014, namely the Genesis Fringe, Source R&D Directory and The Source Lounge will be retained and tweaked to maximise their benefit to participants.
New for 2015 we will be introducing a new Exhibition Hall layout to enable more exhibitors to be facing the BioCafe Hub and introducing a Delegate Photo Board in order to enhance the networking opportunity available alongside the more formal opt-in 1-2-1 partnering.
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The Early Bird rates on exhibition stands start from £740 + VAT and expire on 31 May 2015, with many already booking to secure their first choice locations in the hall.
MediWales members receive a 10% discount to attend
Academic rate available on request, please contact genesis@onenucleus.com

MediWales Innovation Awards Dinner
2015-12-08 18:00 - 23:00 | National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP, United Kingdom
This event has now passed.
For information about the event please see the press release and the gallery.

ABHI: Bridging the Gap between the NHS eProcurement Strategy and UDI Legislation
2015-12-08 09:30 - 16:30
Within the NHS eProcurement strategy announced last year there is a mandatory requirement for all suppliers to the NHS to implement GS1 standards. Simultaneously, UDI, which has been long in gestation, is now very much with us with the new legislation likely to be adopted by the EU in early 2016. Many members are still unclear about the relationship between both requirements and how they relate to each other. This conference aims to bridge that gap.
Highlighting the fact that once you have started the implementation process for contracting with the NHS under the eProcurement Strategy, you will in fact have made a good start to being compliant when the MHRA implements the new EU legislation. Additionally, by attending you will get an understanding of the compliance requirements for both systems, more about how the PEPPOL platform will transport your data, and the latest in device traceability.
For full details visit: https://www.abhi-events.org.uk/uk0812

Medilink West Midlands: Accessing the Strength in the West Midlands
2015-12-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Institute of Research and Development, Birmingham Research Park Ltd, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ
Join BizzInn and Medilink West Midlands for this free event, to explore the regional eco-system, funding initiatives and support services.
Featuring discussions on the world-class facilities across Birmingham, funding for collaboration with experts at the University of Birmingham, the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) Innovation and Adoption service and SME fund, this event is crucial to SME’s, based in the West Midlands and nationwide.
The programme will be available soon, but in the meantime please see below for some of the key topics covered during the day:

Institute of Translational Medicine, Meridian Platform and 100,000 Genomes Project
Pebble Mill Development and Future Development of the Life Science Campus
The BioHub Birmingham Facilities
Bio-Repository and the Device Evaluation Network (DEN)
Edgbaston Medical Quarter
Medilink – here to help
Bizz-ness Support
Innovation and Adoption Service and the SME Fund
Mercia Fund Management
Inward Investment & Funding Initiatives
Collaborative R&D funding
R&D Tax Credits, Grant Funding and Innovation Vouchers
Regulatory Changes and the Support you NEED
Push Yourself to ‘Pull’
Accessing Patient Co-Hots
Networking
Tour of the BioHub Birmingham and the Birmingham Research Park

To book your place, please click here

Annual SEWAHSP Conference
2015-12-07 | Cardiff City Football Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ, United Kingdom
The South East Wales Academic Health Science Partnership would like to invite you to the 2015 Annual SEWAHSP Conference. The event will consider the role of the South East Wales Academic Health Science Partnership (SEWAHSP) in collaboration with NHS, Academia, 3rd sector, Welsh Government and Industry and show some examples of how this has already delivered real benefits to patients and clinicians (through the Health Tech Challenge for example). It will also look at what the future holds for SEWAHSP in terms of Health Innovation Cymru Wales and other projects.
Confirmed speakers include Mark Drakeford, Health Minister; Mel Laidler, ABCi; Ian Barwick, Life Sciences Hub; John Geen (NHS Cwm Taf); Joyce Kenkre (Uni South Wales); Sue Bale (ABUHB).
Click here to register your place
If you have any queries or would like any further information please contact me Karen Edwards, Project Support Officer, Institute of Translation, Innovation, Methodology and Engagement (TIME), Cardiff University – School of Medicine.

European Year of Development
2015-12-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Temple Of Peace, King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff, CF10 3AP, United Kingdom
European Year of Development: Free event, lunch and market place
Do you have a product or idea to exhibit?
Wales has a vibrant International Development Community, much of it focussed on sub-Saharan Africa. Many groups function on small funding streams and good will, and boy do they do a good job. But can we all do better? Can we do more, thinking and aiming bigger? This is European Year of Development (EYD) and the world’s new Sustainable Development Goals have been launched by the United Nations. What a year? Come along, network, find out more:
Learn about what the EU can do for you and your International Development group. We’re having a market stall of new ideas for the developing world. Hear about EYD and other bigger funders, exhibit your idea, discuss new products, network and eat a good lunch. All free.
Contact Bran or Lloyd for more information and click here to register

Wales Gene Park and Cancer Research UK: Clues in your poo
2015-12-02 06:00 - 19:30 | Hadyn Ellis Building, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ, United Kingdom
Wales Gene Park and Cancer Research UK have arranged a public event about bowel cancer.
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Wales, with 2000 people diagnosed each year. To find out more about it, join Wales Gene Park and Cancer Research UK to hear experts talk on current research and clinical aspects, and how the national screening programme is helping to detect bowel cancer in Wales.
Learn how bowel cancer can sometimes be genetic and run in families, and hear a personal account from someone affected by bowel cancer. There will also be an opportunity for questions with our experts.
‘Clues in you poo’ is being held on Wednesday 2nd December, 6-7.30pm at the Hadyn Ellis building. Talks start at 6pm, with refreshments served from 5.30pm.
This event is free of charge but you must register to attend via Eventbrite here
For further information, please contact Rhian Morgan
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3D-Printing and Additive Manufacturing for Healthcare Special Interest Group (SIG)
2015-12-02
The focus on the next 3D-Printing and Additive Manufacturing for Healthcare Special Interest Group (SIG) will be “3D Printing of Pharmaceuticals”.
The event will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, industrialists and scientists to develop and explore the application of these technologies to relevant clinical need.
This SIG is the second in the series, following the success of the first event in September. Please be aware that we had to close the registrations early as we were over-subscribed for the September event and anticipate that this SIG will be just as popular – early registration is advised.
To book your place, please click here and complete the ‘book online now’ form.
