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The programme will feature guest speaker Professor Tim Maughan and there will also be an opportunity for researchers to learn some key techniques in service user involvement in research through a workshop delivered by Neil Formstone (cancer survivor and Macmillan trainer). Parallel sessions will include examples of best practice from new and old NISCHR Registered...

MediWales would like to thank the speakers and delegates who attended the Clinical Access event on February 18 2011 for helping us make it such a great success. If you have any feedback please fill out the form emailed to you or contact MediWales directly. Please find below a downloadable PDF copy of the speaker...

BioWales returns in 2011 to showcase the bioscience sector in Wales to an international, commercial and academic audience of delegates with a conference, brokerage event and exhibition. Amongst the speakers at BioWales 2011 are: Prof. John Harries, Wales’ Chief Scientific Adviser Lesley Griffiths AM, Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills BioWales 2010 came to...

NISCHR develops, in consultation with partners, policy on research and development (R&D) to reflect the health and social care priorities of the Welsh Assembly Government.  We aim to support the creation of high-quality evidence to both inform policy and benefit patients and the public.  NISCHR also commissions and directly funds R&D activity, contract managing projects...

Asia Pacific Life Science Clinic: UK Trade & Invest Team comes to Wales   Specialist Biotechnology and Healthcare Commercial Officers from Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand will be visiting the UK in February/March.  If your company is working in Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical Devices or Life Science support services, this...

Working with researchers, RM&G, Networks and the commercial sector to realise new collaborations. This event will address the following key issues: Exploring new collaborations: how to determine and implement common partnership goals to take your commercial collaborations a step further    Collaboration across the NHS: engaging with Networks and the NIHR to enable change to your working practice...

With More pressure of UK grand funding, the €50bn+ Seventh Framework Programme is becoming increasingly attractive, but competition is high. Although the UK comes 2nd in Europe for the total value of FP7 funding received, it performs less well in proposal success rates - so a large amount of effort is wasted in unsuccessful bids.  This...

Electron Microscopy and other “all-singing, all-dancing” instruments: What can they do for you? Register before March 1st and get a free session on the new SEM worth £100. To register please email Dr. Owen Guy   o.j.guy@swansea.ac.uk Programme: 10am – Welcome and introduction Dr. Owen Guy (Introduction to Knowledge Transfer Centres and how they can help you)...

The Healthcare Innovation EXPO creates an inspiring environment where you can develop your own vision for a high quality care future, and participate in the largest and most exciting event of its kind. The Healthcare Innovation EXPO 2011 will take place at the ExCeL Centre at London Docklands on March 9th & 10th 2011. It...

IBIZ gives you a unique opportunity to look for new partnerships and investment from a significant UK and international audience at the IBIZ Innovation Showcase zone. We would like to invite SME companies to attend at a discounted rate of £95.  The standard rate is £299.  To register for £95 enter the code at registration:...

To Register: Please complete this application form    ABHI is proud to be organising a comprehensive and targeted  trade mission to India aimed at UK Healthcare companies looking to explore opportunities for trade in this fast growing market taking in three major regions; Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. The Indian healthcare sector needs technology and know...

March 14 16, 2011: BIO-Europe Spring is the springtime counterpart to EBD Group s flagship conference, BIO-Europe, and continues the tradition of providing life science companies with high caliber partnering opportunities. €300 discount for BioPartnership Programme, BIA and One Nucleus members. Join the official UK delegation for extra promotion and networking under one banner.

ehi2 diary dates for 2011 - Save the date!   Mar 22 2011:    eHealth Industry Technologies Showcase Mar 30 2011:    Pencil, Pen or PDA? Apr 2011 (week commencing 11th): HPC Wales Forum May 24 2011:    eHealth Technologies Sandpit Day June (1st or 8th tbc) 2011:   eHealth Symposium – Wales, England and Scotland Sept 28 2011:   Seminar:...

High Value Manufacturing for Healthcare  Discover the potential of high value in healthcare manufacturing:  What is high value added manufacturing? Why is it important? What are the challenges? How does it add value?   These are key questions which will be explored at this all day event to increase the understanding of what high value...

Confirmed dates and venue: 17th March, 12th April, 18th May 2011 - Austin Court Birmingham Do you want to introduce a new product to the NHS marketplace? Do you want to increase sales of existing products and win more NHS business? Do you want to maximise your marketing spend? With the NHS experiencing radical change...

NHS on Trial: Tissue Availability - A Comprehensive Day of Education and Insight into Litigation within the Modern NHS Agenda includes a realistic Coroners Courtroom reconstruction presented by Dr. Nigel Chapman. 2pm: Registration – Tea/coffee/biscuits 2.30pm: Presentation by Dr Nigel Chapman – Coroner 4pm: Afternoon tea      4.30pm: Court Room Scenario - an educational court room session based...

Registration for the 2011 Institute of Clinical Research Conference and Exhibition is open. Please visit the following website http://www.icr-global.org/community/conferences/2011-annual-conference/ to view the programme for this event. At the conference you will:  Learn about the latest developments in clinical research Meet with old friends and make new contacts in our new VIP Lounge and the exhibition area Discuss hot...

Have you developed novel drug delivery solutions and are interested to find out if the big pharmaceutical companies would find them relevant? On Wednesday 23 March at BioCity in Nottingham, you can hear from 3 of the big players about gaps in current drug delivery systems and the consequent potential collaborative opportunities. To find out...

The aim of the workshop is to provide information about new developments and techniques for EM based imaging and inspection, such as NDE, MEG, MRI and MIT, and their application in various sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, chemical processing, food preparation, etc. Discussions will enable attendees to identify areas where academia and industry can collaborate...

Understanding the impact of the newly published NHS Bill on the NHS and your business Since the publication of the White Paper, Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS, in July last year the healthcare community have been waiting with bated breath to find out how the landscape will alter under the Coalition Government.  Now, with the...

With the phenomenal rise of mobile devices (mobile & smart phones) globally is bringing a change that is impacting our world in every way - how we interact, play, read, write, watch, study, research, work or even relax. Traditional methods of doing research, developing solutions and subsequent utilization by end-users in this information & digital...

UK Trade & Investment are bringing over international buyers to the Health Informatics Conference in Birmingham on the 5th-7th April. Meetings will take place in the exhibition area of the health informatics conference. It is free to get into the exhibition area at health informatics conference just register at www.hc2011.co.uk For full details and to...

On Wednesday 6 April, at the Park Inn in Nottingham, Dr Brian Thomson - Director of Research and Development at Nottingham University Hospitals will give an update on major research projects and applications at the hospitals. There are some highly impressive and fast moving developments in research and he will also outline some of the...

Speakers: Jonathan Jones Visit Wales Richard Thomas Cardiff & Co Dr Calvin Jones Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability  & Society (BRASS), Cardiff University Topics: Learn about the new Major Events Strategy for Wales Understand how events of all size can stimulate enterprise, drive collaboration and business growth What local businesses can do to join...

We are delighted to announce BioTrinity 2011 is already bigger than in BioTrinity 2010, with registrations running 22% up on the same point last year, and partnering a whopping 71% up setting new records. It is on track to reach 750 delegates by April 12-14. Interest is being driven by the broad access the conference provides...

Construction and Engineering Materials Lectures (*for professional engineers and guests)   “Frontiers in Bioscience- Mechanical Loading Of Tissues” By Dr Catherine Holt and Dr Debbie Mason, Cardiff University, School of Bioscience Biological research presents unparalleled opportunities and challenges for basic science and its exploitation to benefit health and the environment. Dr Holt and Dr Mason will...

At the Boots conference suite, Nottingham. Boots In conjunction with Medilink, Health Tech & Medicines KTN, & Personal Care Programme will be hosting a New Product Introduction Seminar. Thursday 14th April 2011, 9.30am – 2pm Boots Conference Suite, Nottingham If you have an innovative concept, product or service for the consumer healthcare market that you...

12pm – Doors open for buffet lunch 12.30pm – Seminar & Workshops 3pm - Close High Performance Computing offers outstanding levels of computing power to business, and through the HPC Wales project, companies of all sizes across Wales can benefit from this exceptional resource. HPC Wales brings state of the art computing technology, infrastructure and...

  The ABHI is pleased to inform you that bookings are now being taken for this year’s CMEF exhibition.  The deadline for applications is Friday 11th February. After this date ABHI will be unable to guarantee space in the UK pavilion.  To book a stand Booking forms (click here) should be signed and faxed to 020 7960...

10 – 11 May 2011  ICC, Birmingham  2011's NICE Annual Conference will focus on how to put guidance into practice to ensure patients are offered the best and most effective treatments in financially straitened times.   For more information and to register: http://www.niceconference.org.uk/

    This event builds on a KTN study that investigated the challenges and barriers to taking sensing technologies into medical applications. It addresses the challenges of commercialising medical sensing devices and highlights the experiences of a range of organisations that have successfully overcome these challenges. Hear from large medical device and diagnostics companies on...

This event builds upon a study that investigated the challenges and barriers to taking sensing technologies into medical applications. It brings together presenters, exhibitors and elevator pitches from across the medical sensing supply chain and will give attendees the opportunity to hear from a range of perspectives about how the challenges and barriers may be...

This UKTI event is concentrating on supply chain opportunities in the increasing number of major projects taking place throughout Asia.   We encourage you to register to attend this Asia Task Force event on Thursday, 12 May at the 1VS Westminster Conference Centre, London covering the following 12 commercially important Asian markets:   China, India, Indonesia,...

EuroMedtech™ 2011 brings together the myriad sectors of the medtech industry, creating a forum dedicated to forging partnerships between large companies and innovators, public and private companies and investors, institutes and industry. EuroMedtech caters to companies involved in all parts of the advanced medical technology industry, from those serving mainline therapeutic categories such as orthopedics...

Promoting Life Sciences in the Cardiff city-region Featuring: Sir Chris Evans, biotech entrepreneur and Excalibur fund Manager    Sir Christopher is regarded as one of Europe’s leading biotechnology entrepreneurs. He has a proven track record of establishing successful, high-quality science companies, twenty of which have been taken public. These companies have made substantial returns for...

The next open meeting of the Welsh Wound Network will take place at the Hilton Hotel, Newport on Tuesday 17th May 2011.  Confirmed presentations will cover health economics and wounds along with a focus upon the work of the Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory.  Delegates will have the opportunity of presenting for 5 minutes (maximum of...

 ‘My idea’s brilliant so why do I need Market Research?’ A discussion on the creative use of market intelligence and some hints and tips on marketing strategy for IP-based companies How to use marketing to further differentiate your technology and do more deals Plus - How is it for you? The first feedback session for...

Dear colleagues, eHealth Industries Innovation (ehi2) Centre are inviting you to the first eHealth Technologies Sandpit Event taking place on Tuesday 24 and 31 May 2011 at Swansea University. The objectives of the eHealth Technologies Sandpit are to: develop productive network relationships between participants from Universities, the NHS and businesses; initiate and foster collaborative partnership working between...

Matthew will be discussing and demonstrating how MATCH tools and guides can provide companies with access to health economics thinking. The MATCH tools and guides can be used to improve decision making during the early stages of product development, but also provide a way of highlighting the benefits that a new technology can deliver to...

 DESIGNING YOUR OFFER WORKSHOP Optic Glyndwr, St Asaph Business Park  25 May 2011 9.15am  – 12.15pm   Every successful business has its own special offer that is constantly developing and evolving to meet growing customer expectations.  Offers encompass ranges of products, content and services that all require effective design individually as well as strategic design...

European Research & Development Funding   Although there is a massive funding source available for R & D through the European Framework Programme, many businesses are unaware of the opportunities open to them.   To find out more about the funding and how to make a successful bid, register for one of Welsh Government's FREE events.   Information: www.enterpriseeuropewales.org.uk/wlx/events/register.asp?eventid=287 Register at: http://ictktn.co/tinc?key=d95cAHGK&formname=FP7WalesSouth

 European Research & Development Funding Although there is a massive funding source available for R & D through the European Framework Programme, many businesses are unaware of the opportunities open to them. To find out more about the funding and how to make a successful bid, why not register for one of our FREE events.   Register at: www.enterpriseeuropewales.org.uk/wlx/events/register.asp?eventid=285

European Research & Development Funding Although there is a massive funding source available for R & D through the European Framework Programme, many businesses are unaware of the opportunities open to them. To find out more about the funding and how to make a successful bid, why not register for one of our FREE events.   To register click here: http://www.enterpriseeuropewales.org.uk/wlx/events/register.asp?eventid=286

11th Annual BioDundee International Conference & Partnering Event Programme of Events DAY1: Wednesday 8th June 2011 Event: BioDundee International Conference Time: 8.30am registration, 9.30am start Venue: Hilton Hotel, Dundee Cost: £200 + VAT (£150 + VAT before 30th April)   The 2011 BioDundee conference will explore emerging global trends in life sciences, and discuss key...

Welsh Government's FREE Business Innovation Events detail how they have helped businesses in Wales to undertake R&D; create and commercialise new products and processes; increase their efficiency in manufacturing through technology and process improvement; introduce design for new product development, manufacture, and identify; and protect and exploit their intellectual property.   Come along to these events: on 9th June in...

There will be something for everyone involved in the physical science and technology of modern healthcare whatever stage of your career or level of experience.   Topics of discussion will include: imaging, EBME, radiotherapy, assistive technology, patient diagnostics - whatever stage of career or level of experience.    To register for this event, click here to download and...

The role of eHealth in NHS (England, Scotland and Wales) and the opportunities for commercial companies to support innovation and deliver solutions.  Thursday 09 June 2011   09:00 - 15:00   Grove Lecture Theatre Grove Building Swansea University Keynote speakers: Dr Gwyn Thomas, Chief Information Officer, Welsh Assembly Government Dr George Crooks, Medical Director, NHS 24 Scotland Mr...

ABHI will be holding their International Business Conference on the 13th June 2011 in London. "Global Healthcare using the UK as a Springboard" The ABHI International Business Conference looks to explore the challenges and opportunities for industry in a global context. The conference will provide the audience insight into the key areas for consideration both...

Improving resource efficiency has become a key driver for delivering competitive advantage for Welsh manufacturing companies. Small and mediums sized enterprises (SMEs) whose products or processes can be adapted to accept new input materials, without compromising on quality or performance, are ideally placed to benefit from support offered by WRAP Cymru.   To help introduce or increase...

'Improving Patient Outcomes through Research'   This is the second Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board Research & Development Conference and following on from last year’s successful conference it has become an important date in the Health Board’s calendar. Research & Development is of fundamental importance to healthcare providers who aim to deliver high quality healthcare...

The Biomedical iNet Technology Showcase will give businesses, Higher Education Institutes and the NHS an opportunity to discover exciting new technologies being developed within the sector in the South West region. Please see the full programme below. If you would like to register contact David Dawson, Director, Biomedical iNet, 0117 32 86697, 07901 331477, David2.Dawson@uwe.ac.uk     Programme...

Ultrasound has been regularly used in diagnosis of pregnancy and diseases. However you may not know what ultrasound could do in cancer treatment.   High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive way to treat solid tumors including primary and metastatic liver cancer, breast cancer, primary and metastatic malignant bone tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, and benign tumors such as uterine fibroids...

Improving resource efficiency has become a key driver for delivering competitive advantage for Welsh manufacturing companies. Small and mediums sized enterprises (SMEs) whose products or processes can be adapted to accept new input materials, without compromising on quality or performance, are ideally placed to benefit from support offered by WRAP Cymru.   To help introduce or increase...

The Industrial Biopolymers Knowledge Transfer Centre presents a seminar on:  "The use of Biopolymers in the Health Sector" The day-long seminar, starting at 9.30am and finishing at 4pm will include presentations from MediWales about the support available through the network, and from Glyndwr University and Bangor University giving details of their current research. Click here for...

Valuing technology presents some unique problems. This MasterClass will review commonly used techniques for technology valuation. It will assume no prior knowledge of valuation methodology, and will focus on practicalities rather than corporate finance theory; a basic knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and accounting methods is assumed. It is intended primarily for early stage companies, university...

BioCity Suppliers Group and the Healthcare and Bioscience iNet invite you to attend The BioCity Nottingham Chemistry Day on the 14th July. The day will include a series of seminars on topics of interest to a wide range of chemistry-based SMEs. Attendance is FREE to BioCity tenant companies as well as to academic and industrial...

Health care education has changed vastly. This talk explores the impact of technology on health care education. Research on how simulation technology enhances the learning process will be described and an example of teaching will be provided to fully demonstrate how simulation technology is used. The technology (a simulated mannequin) used by the nursing department...

Unless otherwise stated, each BioBreakfast will begin at 8.00am, finishing by 9.00am Unless otherwise stated, each BioBreakfast will take place on the third Thursday of every month. Please note that there is no BioBreakfast scheduled for August and December Booking is not necessary and breakfast will be served until it runs out! Parking is best...

CHI+MED Swansea Summer  DATE: Friday 12th August 2011 LOCATION: Swansea University   WEBSITE: http://chimedworkshops.wordpress.com/   This August in Swansea, CHI+MED (Computer Human Interaction for MEdical Devices) is bringing together manufacturers, trainers and users of medical devices to tackle issues on device design, human factors engineering, effective medical device training and preventable medical errors. This highly...

  Workshop overview and aims The first British Computer Society (BCS) Health in Wales/ehi2 joint workshop will be a full-day event, held in conjunction with the 4th International Conference on Internet Technologies and Applications (ITA’11). The workshop’s primary aims are: to bring together professionals, policy makers, and academics to further the development of BCS Health...

If so, there are some important regulations you need to know. Run by experts in the field, this one-day workshop will focus on the key issues required to get your device onto the US market. To view the programme click here To view the speaker profiles click here To complete the online booking form click...

Medexpo Kenya 2011, International Trade Exhibition, the region's largest showcase of foreign products, equipment and machinery. The event will take place in Nairobi from September 17 - 19, 2011. Medexpo Kenya 2011 provides a platform to meet buyers & potential customers, do business and develop a share of the market  Eastern & Eastern & Southern Africa.     ...

CRACK-IT Challenges launch event: Register now The NC3Rs is looking to invest through its new initiative CRACK-IT in new technologies and methodologies with the potential to minimise animal use and improve animal welfare for the global biosciences research community. Working with industry we have identified six business challenges and we are now looking to the...

Come and find the perfect person to take the load off at Pitching for Management Pitching for Management in Cardiff – 21st September 2011 The best pitch could win £2000 Sponsored by Lloyds TSB Commercial and in association with Intramezzo and UKBI Connecting local businesses with top-level senior talent (huge salaries NOT necessary) This event...

As part of a new "bio-bridging" initiative to ensure the UK is the "Partner of Choice for China" and other key emerging markets, the initiative aims to open new gateways to partner with domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies based in China, understand better the Chinese regulatory environment and introduce new sources of funding. To support...

One Nucleus Life Science Leadership Series - Healthcare Technologies MediWales members can save £70 (+vat) on the delegate rate using this code: 549DISC350 Date: 29 September 2011 Venue: Clare College, Cambridge After the huge success of our first event in the Life Science Leadership Series - Oncology, One Nucleus is pleased to announce the latest information...

Clinical Discovery Annual Conference 2011, Tuesday 4th October, The Royal Society    This conference will bring together stakeholders within the NHS and Industry to discuss pivotal issues such as; factors impacting the UK's competitiveness compared to other countries, how value based pricing may impact clinical R&D and the chief executives perspective on where R&D fits...

Design Industry Showcase Richard Ley Development Centre, Swansea Vale, SA7 0AN 11 October 2011 12.00pm – 4.30pm The use of excellent design can mean the success of a new product. Good project management, an appropriate design specification, meeting cost and delivery targets and creating an attractive product that is a delight to use is all...

Click here to download the event flyer At an estimated $138.3 billion in 2010, the US medical device market is the world's largest, and therefore a key consideration for healthcare businesses looking to export. If you are considering the USA as a future market the ABHI would like to invite you to attend a half-day export...

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and Scottish Development International (SDI) are offering UK companies a range of opportunities to attend, exhibit and participate in a Trade Mission to Australia during AusBiotech 2011 from 16 -19 October 2011 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.  Click here for the flyer                ...

The Royal Society of Chemistry is holding an evening networking event entitled: Biotech Opportunities in UK/India Collaborations on the 19th October 2011 in Cambridge. This FREE event is aimed at promoting international business relationships within the scientific biotech community between the UK and India. Cost pressures and increased difficulty in attracting finance for young SMEs...

Cwm Taf Local Health Board Research & Development Conference   Cwm Taf Health Board will hold their annual Research & Development Conference on the 19th October 2011. This event, attended by approximately 100 delegates, provides Cwm Taf with the opportunity to showcase their high quality research. Delegates include colleagues from both within and outside the...

Made in Wales Awards Dinner Thursday 20th October 2011 Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff This unique event, organised by Wales Business Insider, is a celebration of the best in manufacturing, design and product development across Wales and for every size of company.   Cheryl Gillan, secretary of state for Wales, has agreed to speak at...

With America’s 76 million baby boomers approaching age 65, the aging population is driving the need for innovative, cost-effective technologies that treat the common conditions of the elderly. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is offering a unique opportunity for UK companies with prognostic, diagnostic, therapeutic, medical, or monitoring technologies to meet key stakeholders in the US healthcare business community. The mission...

  Following the successful ehi2 eHealth Industry Technologies Showcase run earlier this year, there has been demand for another event to be held as part of the Autumn programme on Tuesday October 25 at Swansea University. ehi2 is inviting expressions of interest from companies who wish to showcase their products/services. The event will provide a...

Does your R&D project qualify for EU funding? If you're interested in finding out what the EU funding landscape looks like and want to know more about FP7 and its relevance to your research activities, then you need to attend this event. Graham Hughes is the nominated National Contact Point for the FP7 Health Theme...

Indian Health & Life Sciences Seminar, House of Lords, 2 November, 2011 UK Trade & Investment is holding an India health and life sciences seminar at the House of Lords on Wednesday 2 November followed by a networking reception at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. This seminar is a chance for UK companies...

Centre for Health Information, Research and Evaluation (CHIRAL) Research Seminars Institute of Life Science Seminar Room, Swansea University. Nov 3rd 2011, 12.30pm 'Are post –ROSC vital signs and management associated with survival from OHCA?' Presented by Kate Cantwell, Monash University, Melbourne who is an Intensive Care Paramedic and published researcher. Her academic interests lie in...

The biggest and most respected awards in the healthcare built environment. The Building Better Healthcare Awards have been recognising, rewarding and celebrating best practice and world class architecture, design, facilities and estates management in the healthcare built environment for over a decade. The BBH Awards reflect the need for healthcare buildings and spaces to be...

The Sensors & Instrumentation Knowledge Centre is pleased to announce its 34th Intelligent Sensing Programme (ISP). The ISP is a well established national forum for developers, suppliers and end-users of sensor systems and instrumentation, designed to keep you up to date with sensor technology requirements, developments, opportunities and to facilitate effective networking and knowledge exchange. Click...

The free Scottish Enterprise workshop explores how you can participate in an £18 million business-orientated competition. It is aimed at: Companies interested in exploring how collaborative research funding can help them maximise benefits from technology developments in Sensors, Informatics (ICT), Advanced Materials, Bio-Sciences, Electronics & Photonics, and Nano-Scale technologies - and; Organisations with leading capabilities in...

Cardiff University, School of Medicine: TIME Conference: Translation, Innovation, Methods and Engagement Institute The day will include: The Launch of TIME Institute And discussion on the following: Challenges facing Translational researchers How to successfully translate research Innovation in academia and the NHS Translational resources available within the School of Medicine Engagement in the trenches Event...

  PDR is a world leading research, design and innovation organisation. They have a unique approach and have been helping companies both large and small from around the world to discover, design and develop world beating products and experiences for over 16 years. Knowledge Transfer Centres (KTC’s) within PDR currently deliver projects directly to Welsh Industry across three areas...

November's session will be led by Swansea University's Head of IP Commercialisation, Gerry Ronan. This is a special BioBreakfast in conjunction with Swansea University’s Interdisciplinary Research Week. We look forward to seeing you there! Breakfast and coffee on arrival. Booking is essential. Contact the ILS team if would like to book a space: ilscommunications@swansea.ac.uk

MEDELEC , the Medical Electronics Conference, is the only technical event in the UK which focuses specifically on the increasingly important role that electronics components and embedded systems are playing in the design, development and manufacture of medical devices. Some of the world’s top technology companies will be presenting on a wide range of topics,...

ABHI UK Market Conference 29 November 2011, BMA House, London Mediwales has negotiated a £100 discount for MediWales members to this event.  MediWales member discount rate: £295 (+vat)! To register: MediWales members click here to register as a non ABHI member Insert code: mediwales2011 in discount code box Enjoy a £100 discount  The following are confirmed...

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is organising a Japan Lifesciences seminar on Tuesday 29 November from 5-7pm at the BIS Conference Centre. Click here to view the flyer with more details. Please pass on this information to your contacts if they are interested in hearing about current health and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Japan, market...

The HealthTech and Medicines KTN is pleased to announce the launch of the 8th Annual bioProcessUK Conference 2011 Save the Date!  Wednesday 30th November - Thursday 1st December, Glasgow They are delighted to welcome onboard the scottish stem cell network as our main conference host this year and look forward to working in partnership with them going forward. Further details...

The London Stock Exchange, in conjunction with Technium OpTIC, are delighted to invite you to a free seminar and exhibition developed to provide a detailed introduction to the funding ladder. With the impact of the recession, and the challenges of accessing finance high on the agenda of SMEs, this comprehensive seminar is aimed at anyone...

  ehi2 invites you to attend this usability seminar which introduces the fundamentals of usability assessment, its importance within the healthcare setting and the various types of assessment offered by our ehi2 usability expert. ehi2 Usability Seminar: An Introduction to Usability Assessment Thursday, 19 January 2012, NHS Wales Informatics Research Labs, Institute of Life Science, Swansea...

  Speaker: Professor Costas Andriopoulos Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University Topics: Learn about Perpetual Innovation: the threat and the opportunity  Discover how you can protect core business whilst developing breakthrough innovations - the Ambidextrous Solution  Listen to case studies on how to develop and lead an ambidextrous organisation  Put your questions during the Q&A session...

  Registration: To register your interest visit: www.astutemed.eventbrite.co.uk   Please note that priority will be given to organisations with a base in the Convergence area. Please refer to the shaded area of the map on the event flyer.   Click here to download the event programme Click here to download the PDF event flyer   Contact...

*This event is run by Medilink East Midlands - one of MediWales' partners within Medilink UK* Key to the approval of all medicines and some medical devices are clinical trials. The principles of all clinical trials are the same; a need for consistent, high quality, reliable results, achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner (even...

Forthcoming Centre for Health Information, Research and Evaluation (CHIRAL) Seminars Swansea University   Wednesday 22 February : Professor Gareth Williams Cardiff Institute of Society and Health 'Intense delineations of territory, health, well-being and connecting communities' Synopsis: The resilience of communities has never been a hotter topic, given the current backdrop of financial dire straits in...

So do you know what your business is worth? We frequently don’t know the answer to this important question, and even worse, we don’t know where to start. How much is Your Business Worth? is a practical, interactive workshop where legal and financial experts will provide you with constructive lessons on valuing your IP and...

Join Directors of Trade & Investment, Consuls General and and Deputy High Commissioners from across Asia; RBS International experts; High Value Opportunity specialists; and experienced business people at a one day conference Explore Asia – a world of opportunities for UK companies in London on 9 February. Book your place now and learn how you...

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is organising a Life Sciences Trade Mission to Japan in February 2012. The mission includes visiting Nano Tech 2012 in Tokyo. All UK registered pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech and healthcare companies are eligible to apply for the mission. Benefits of Participating Networking with Japan’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, healthcare companies, strategic...

         UKTI Life Sciences Mission to Japan 13-17 February 2012 Please note the deadline for applications is Wednesday 30th November Click here for applications for the Life Sciences Mission to Japan on 13-17 Feb 2012 Click here to view the full flyer Cost: £1,110 - mission participation to seminars and networking receptions...

Professor Gareth Williams Cardiff Institute of Society and Health 'Intense delineations of territory, health, well-being and connecting communities' Synopsis: The resilience of communities has never been a hotter topic, given the current backdrop of financial dire straits in Britain. Are the coalition's policies for communities to do with a genuine empowerment, or the latest step...

The Centre of Excellence in mobile Applications and Services will be hosting a Seminar entitled ‘Transforming Healthcare with Mobile Technology’ on the 22nd February 2012. The event will be held at the Glamorgan Conference Centre, University of Glamorgan, Treforest, and will include informative keynotes relating to m-health as well as remote monitoring demonstrations followed by...

 Brazil Inward Sustainable Health Mission - 22nd February 2012 UKTI will be supporting an inward delegation of senior representatives from the Brazilian public and private health sector, who will be visiting the UK to learn about sustainable development in health systems. A comprehensive programme has been prepared by our Consulate General in São Paulo, and...

Professor Marcus Longley and Amy Simpson Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care (WIHSC) ‘How would patients regulate new medicines?’ Synopsis: A recent Citizens Jury consisting of people with serious and rare disorders spent five days considering how the risks and benefits of new medicines should be assessed. What factors were relevant, and how should...

  The NHS is the UK's largest customer of medicines and medical technologies. In addition to delivering high-quality healthcare, it has a great role to play in strengthening the country's economy, contributing directly to the success of Britain's thriving life sciences sector. Close working between the NHS and industry – including devices, diagnostics, pharma and...

Click here to download the event flyer.  Registration: £50 +VAT The Electronics, Sensors, Photonics and HealthTech and Medicines Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs) are to hold a workshop in London on Tuesday 6th March 2012. This workshop brings together leading clinicians and sensor technology developers. It builds on the significant interest in the sensing community in addressing healthcare applications. It...

Dr Keith Bodger Senior Lecturer (Clinical) in Medicine, University of Liverpool Consultant Physician & Gastroenterologist, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool Synopsis: TBC (Dr Keith Bodger has a range of Health Services Research interests, including primary research in the areas of dyspepsia, upper gastrointestinal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease and related secondary research (cost-effectiveness analysis). Primary research...

Professor David Cohen Faculty of Health,Sport and Science, Glamorgan University ‘The WILMA study (Weight Loss Maintenance in Adults): An example of the use of economics in clinical trials.’ Synopsis: The Welsh Health Economics Support Service (WHESS) in one of the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR) infrastructure support groups - set up...

  On the 13th March 2012, the eyes of the UK’s Life Sciences sector will focus on the Iconic Wales Millennium Centre for the announcement of the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2012 winners.   To book your place at the Awards Gala Dinner please contact Julia Fu, j.fu@medilink.co.uk, and copy in ruth.campbell@mediwales.com. If you are attending the BioWales 2012 conference...

Click here for more information: sponsorship, exhibiting, and the Gala dinner Click here to register   Special MediWales and Medilink UK member delegate package now available. Please contact ruth.campbell@mediwales.com for more information. BioWales 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the international life sciences event, and to celebrate, the event on March 13 and 14 will...

20Twenty Leadership Programme         The next recruitment campaign has started for the 20Twenty Leadership Programme. It has become the flagship ‘SME’ development programme offered by the Cardiff School of Management and has gained an amazing reputation amongst the local business community for providing practical tools to grow their business. The business school have...

The Supplier Development Service would like to invite you to our ‘Maximising Sell 2 Wales’ workshop. In the current climate Sell 2 Wales can make a real difference to your business. It opens doors to hundreds of public sector organisations throughout Wales, the UK and Europe. The service does not cost you a penny. The...

Attendance is free It is estimated that around £5billion is spent by the public sector in Wales on an annual basis. Would you like to increase your chances of winning some of those future contracts? Do you know where to look to find these opportunities? The Supplier Development Service would like to invite you to...

Medical Device Regulations Event: what you need to know before you start If you are new to the medical device market or have an existing product and want to ensure that you get the basics right – then this half-day seminar is for you. Medilink EM are giving delegates an opportunity to pre-ask any questions...

                       CCRA has booked a group of stands for this event. The EuroMeeting attracts more than 3,000 professionals from over 50 countries. It brings together professionals from the biopharmaceutical industry, contract service organisations, clinical research, regulatory agencies, health ministries, patients’ organisations and universities. It is...

Every year thousands of contractors apply for work with public and private sector organisations. To win work, they must meet the buyer’s health and safety standards. Assessing supplier’s health and safety competence is usually time consuming process. Being CHAS approved reduces duplication as suppliers compliance is accepted by all CHAS buyers. CHAS Benefits: Suppliers show...

Speakers Andrew Yeo, Cardiff R&D Specialist Unit, HMRC Tom Woodcock, Hazlewoods   SECRETS REVEALED: Why Government wants you to pay less tax Don't leave it to Finance or to your Accountants Where's the catch? How to get the "cash" The amazing range of qualifying activity "Cashback" for loss-making companies 200% R&D tax relief for small business One...

8.30am – Arrival, refreshments and networking 9.00am – Workshop commences 3.pm - Close This course equally caters for programmers, senior staff and managers. It is designed to take people through the process of understanding an HL7 installation and giving them a background knowledge in the technical aspects. Guest Speaker: Chris Lynton-Moll, Chief Executive Officer, CAL2CAL...

UK Trade & Investment and the China Britain Business Council are organising a 'Medical Technologies Trade Mission to China' from the 15th to 20th April 2012. Join this mission to: Explore opportunities in this key emerging market Meet with potential buyers, partners and distributors Attend the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), the largest medical...

What are the FP7 Healthcare Funding calls for 2013? If you want to find out how these calls are relevant to you, then attend “Healthcare FP7 funding calls for 2013” at BioCity on Tuesday 24 April. Octavio Pernas, the National Contact Point for FP7 will give you an insight as to what the EU have...

Advanced printing for medical and health applications IOP Conference Swansea University, 24th April 2012 The current developments in plastic electronics and bio-functional materials are leading to a growing commercial and scientific interest in the application of printing technologies and fluid processing in biomedical applications. The meeting will provide a broad view of the current status...

BioTrinity is the premier European Biopartnering and Investment Conference, where great minds and smart money meet under one roof. BioTrinity partners R&D companies and big pharma with more biomedical investors than any other European partnering conference. BioTrinity's company showcase profiles assets at all stages of development from discovery, preclinical, phase I to phase II as well...

World IP Day 26 April 2012 Free IP Workshop Click here for the event flyer. Do you want to know more about Intellectual Property (IP) and its relevance to your business? Every business owns and uses IP, but how do you identify and protect it to maximise the value of your hard work in innovation and creativity through patents, trade marks and designs?   On...

Please register via www.biosouth.co.uk or let me know if you want me to copy over your P4B ‘profile’ into the BioSouth event website.   This event is designed to provide companies and organisations working in the various Bio related sectors of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical and Biopharmaceuticals with an opportunity to make new contacts...

Magstim are pleased to open online booking for next year's 'Summer School' - the Magstim Neuroscience Conference & Workshop 2012, which will be held in the Examination Schools inOxford in the UK on 12th & 13th May 2012. Based on feedback from previous events, we are rebranding and reformatting the TMS Summer School to be wider in its remit to encompass more than...

A meeting point for the healthcare industry from across Latin America, Hospitalar is the ideal venue for companies looking to expand their business in the region. Medilink will again be organising the UK Pavilion at Hospitalar 2012 - click here to download more information and a booking form.  UKTI TAP grants of £1800 are available for eligible companies....

Click here to download the event flyer. Do you want to know more about Intellectual Property (IP) and its relevance to your business? Every business owns and uses IP, but how do you identify and protect it to maximise the value of your hard work in innovation and creativity through patents, trade marks and designs? On 23 May 2012 UDL Cardiff are holding a free lunchtime...

Event: Export Seminar: A Focus on Russia Date: 14th June 2012 Venue: ABHI Offices, Lambeth North, London Time: 10.00 – 13.00 (Including Networking Lunch) Cost:  £45+VAT Members and £60+ VAT for Non-Members To register visit: www.abhi-events.org.uk/exportseminarafocusonrussia ABHI would like to invite you to attend a half-day Export Seminar focusing on the Russian Market which will...

 UK Trade & Investment in partnership with the BIA is offering UK companies an opportunity to join the UK Pavilion at the BIO International Convention 2012. The cost effective stand package provides organisations with space to exhibit, hold partnering meetings and promote their business. In 2012, BIO will be held in Boston, the leading Life...

  This year ABHI’s Summer Event will focus on the new NHS Procurement Policy, which is due to be published this spring. This event will look at the key issues affecting the medical technology sector with regard to Procurement. To book visit: https://www.abhi-events.org.uk/deliveringthenhsprocurementstrategyconference With a keynote address from Health Minister Simon Burns MP (invited) the...

Science and Technology Pavilion, National Eisteddfod of Wales, Llandow, Vale of Glamorgan, 4-11 August 2012   A message from John Roberts at Penn Pharma:   Science and Technology is now an important part of the National Eisteddfod of Wales with the Science and Technology Pavilion being a major attraction on the Eisteddfod field (usually in...

Click here for more information and to register     Programme   Wednesday 19th September 1900-2130  Networking reception drinks & buffet supper, Hyatt Regency Hotel,         Birmingham Thursday 20th September 0830 Registration opens 0900  Conference opening address (Roy Lilley, Chairman) 0915 Background to Re-Cast - problems with current CE system and identified solutions...

The Building Better Healthcare Awards have been recognising, rewarding and celebrating the best practice in world class architecture, design, facilities and estates management for over 15 years. But that's not all, no healthcare building or environment are fit for purpose without the people, technology and equipment that meets the needs of each patient. The 2012...

Discover how supercomputing can energise your business at this unique one−day event hosted by HPC Wales.

The theme for this EMIDRN SIG is 'Seeing is believing: approaches to image microbial infections' at BioCity, Nottingham.

The new Life Science Skills Awards scheme is set to reward apprentices, individuals, providers and employers who have excelled in contributing to the development of skills within the life sciences sector.

Discover how open innovation is helping companies harness multiple minds to solve complex problems... The future of innovation is open and global.

This event has been arranged in conjunction with NHiS, the leading provider of market intelligence and insights to assist organisations in their understanding of and engagement with the NHS. Run by Paul Midgley, who has vast experience working with the NHS, the course will give you an understanding of important issues.

Get social media savvy with this introduction to the benefits of social media. Be inspired and discover how social media can work for you.

Internationally active SME’s stand a better chance of weathering the challenging trading conditions. But exploiting overseas trading opportunities is easier said than done. Enterprise Europe Network Wales has pulled together a panel of experts who can help unpick some of the obstacles SMEs may encounter.

The HealthTech and Medicines KTN (Health KTN) is pleased to invite you to attend this meeting on Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in Cambridge on Wednesday 26th June 2013.

Medilink invites you to connect with industry colleagues and professionals from across the UK at our national networking event.

The theme of this conference will be preventing Surgical Site Infections and is entitled ‘All Sewn Up’. Sessions include: managing complicated surgical wounds, developing surveillance systems for ‘C’ section, demystifying the WHO check list and much more. To view the full programme please see below or visit the registration website by clicking on the link provided.

MEDXPO LONDON 2013, the medical congress that will deliver a new platform to UK and International healthcare professionals, connecting a broad range of disciplines including 80 hours of conferences and exclusive 'Meet the Ministerial Buyer' events.

Venturefest Wales will provide a showcase for businesses poised for high growth and will be of interest to entrepreneurs, directors of science, technology, creative and high-growth companies, investors in high growth and early stage companies, and academics with potential spin-out businesses or an interest in business.

This one day masterclass will provide delegates with the tools and techniques for assessing the value and effectiveness of a medical device before it goes to market and in order to meet CE marking and regulatory approval.

The next South East Wales Academic Health Science Partnership (SEWAHSP) Conference will take place on Tuesday, 22nd October 2013, 9-3pm at City Hall, Cardiff.