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,...