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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150519
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SUMMARY:CMEF Spring 2015 - the 73rd China International Medical Equipment Fair
DESCRIPTION:CMEF Spring 2015- the 73rd China International Medical Equipment Fair \nAbout the trade fair in China \nCMEF Spring 2015 – The 73rd China International Medical Equipment Fair\, organised by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE)\, will be staged during May 15-18\, 2015 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) (NCEC)\, China. \nConcurrently with:\nAPI China 2015\nPharmchina 2015 – The 73th Pharmchina
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/cmef-spring-2015-the-73rd-china-international-medical-equipment-fair/
LOCATION:National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) (NCEC)\, 333 Songze Avenue\, Qingpu District\, Shanghai\, China
CATEGORIES:International Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE)":MAILTO:ying.gu@reedsinopharm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150518T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
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SUMMARY:Medilink EM: Grant Funding to Support Export
DESCRIPTION:To kick start the UKTI Export Week\, UKTI alongside Medilink East Midlands and TBAT Innovation have organised this free to attend breakfast event on ‘Grant Funding to Support Export’. \nThis breakfast event will cover: \n\nAn overview of UK and EU grant funding opportunities\nR&D grants\nUK grant funding to include; Innovate UK\, SMART\, SBRI\, CRD\nEU grant funding to include; EU funding streams\, large EU grant opportunities\, the SME instrument\n\nThe event will include presentations and then 1-2-1 appointments with the experts from TBAT Innovation\, details on how to book your 1-2-1 can be found on our website. \nTo find out more and to book your place\, please click here and complete the online booking form.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medilink-em-grant-funding-to-support-export/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
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SUMMARY:Cutting-edge Technologies for Drug Target Validation
DESCRIPTION:Join over 200 academics and industry professionals in Edinburgh on 18th and 19th May \nCome and explore the latest insights covering three areas of technology for drug target validation: \n\nApplication of Precise Genome Editing for Target Validation\nTarget Engagement and Deconvolution\nImaging Techniques and their application to Drug Discovery Screening\nExpand your knowledge and advance your career\n\nCome and discuss the latest advancements in Cutting-edge Technologies for Drug Target Validation with world-leading academics and industry professionals. \nThis conference is co-organised by The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) and SULSA. \nView the programme here \nSpeakers \n\nChas Bountra – Chief Scientist – The Structural Genomics Consortium\, University of Oxford\nChristian Eggeling – Professor of Molecular Immunology – University of Oxford\nPaul French – Professor of Physics – Imperial College London\nLars Hammarström – Senior Researcher – Karolinska Institutet\nKilian Huber – CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine – Senior Postdoctoral Fellow\nWilliam Janzen – Executive Director – Epizyme\nAndreas Leibbrandt – Head of Haplobank – IMBA – Institute of Molecular Biotechnology GmbH\nLorenz Mayr – Vice President\, Reagents & Assay Development – AstraZeneca\nNicola McCarthy – Oncology Program Manager – Horizon Discovery\nSaskia Otto – Bayer Health Care\nMary Phillips-Jones – Senior Lecturer – University of Central Lancashire\nSteven Pollard – MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine – University of Edinburgh\nFriedrich Reinhard – Project Manager Science & Technology – Cellzome\, GlaxoSmithKline\nNathan Ross – Investigator III – Developmental and Molecular Pathways – Novartis\nWilliam Skarnes – Senior Group Leader – Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute\nJonathan Wingfield – Team Leader – AstraZeneca\nJohn Wiseman – Associate Principal Scientist – Discovery Sciences\, Transgenics – AstraZeneca\n\nSession chairs \n\nManfred Auer – SULSA Chair of Translational Biology – University of Edinburgh\nNeil Carragher – Principal Investigator Drug Discovery – IGMM\, University of Edinburgh\nSteve Rees – Vice President Screening Sciences & Sample Management – AstraZeneca\n\nView more information here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/cutting-edge-technologies-for-drug-target-validation/
LOCATION:John McIntyre Conference Centre\, Edinburgh First\, 18 Holyrood Park Road\, Edinburgh\, EH16 5AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150327T141451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150330T084402Z
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SUMMARY:Asia Biotech Invest 2015
DESCRIPTION:In a time of explosive growth in biotech innovation and investment across the world\, Asia Biotech Invest\, organised in partnership with AusBiotech is the leading biotech investment conference in Asia\, gathering over 150 of the world’s leading biotech investors seeking new investment opportunities and biotech companies looking to raise capital. \nWhy should you come? \n\nMeet with and hear insight from a hand-picked selection of the worlds most renowned biotech investors.\nOver 40 of the world’s most innovative biotech companies are sharing their latest innovation and breakthroughs – if you’re looking for the next breakthrough in medical technology\, this is where you’ll find it.\nBenefit from unparalleled opportunities to raise capital: We’ve done the hard work and prequalified over 150 bona fide investors at the event who are looking to invest in Asia-Pacific’s biotech companies.\nTake advantage of our online meeting planner and on-site meeting facilities – Over 300 meetings scheduled in just two days.\n\nMediWales members receive a 10% discount to attend though United Life Sciences membership. \nMore information here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/asia-biotech-invest-2015/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel & Towers\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150523
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
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SUMMARY:Medilink UK Pavilion - Hospitalar 2015
DESCRIPTION:The largest healthcare exhibition in the region\, Hospitalar is an ideal venue to meet distributors\, buyers and decision makers from across Latin America.  Medilink will again be running the UK Pavilion at Hospitalar 2015 and spaces are available for UK companies to exhibit now. \nThe UK Pavilion package includes: \n\nExtensive support from UKTI specialist International Trade Advisors before\, during and after the event\nInterpreters for use on your stand and in meetings\nRecommended accommodation arrangements\nGroup pavilion refreshments\nUKTI TAP funding for eligible companies (TBC)\n\nLatin America offers a massive growth opportunity to UK exporters. Countries across the region are increasing healthcare expenditure and investment significantly. \nIn Brazil alone\, Government healthcare spending is forecast to grow to US$244bn in 2018\, up from US$204bn today. \nThe market is also heavily reliant on imported medical devices which have recorded a yearly growth of 11.4% since 20082 – creating an attractive environment for exporters. \nSimilar trends can be seen across Latin America: \nMexico – one of the fastest growing healthcare markets in the world with 13.4% annual growth forecast – increasing the market to US$6.9bn in 2018 3. \nChile – planning a large public hospital modernisation project backed up by medical device imports which grew by 31.15% in 20134. \nColombia – over US$1bn of medical devices imported annually. \nAs the largest healthcare exhibition in the continent Hospitalar is an ideal place to meet distributors\, end-users and agents from across South America and take advantage of the huge growth potential in the region. \nFor more information – including a booking form – click here or contact the International Team international@medilink.co.uk or 0114 2329292.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medilink-uk-pavilion-hospitalar-2015/
LOCATION:Sao Paulo\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150520T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150520T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150408T084921Z
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SUMMARY:EEN Wales: Mid Wales Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join the IPO and EEN Wales at the Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast events and hear from key speakers from the IPO and EEN Wales. \nThe IPO will be giving beneficial advice on intellectual property\, its protection and its uses. The EEN will explain its services for collaborating internationally\, such as; partner finding for commercial trade\, business development\, R&D and technology transfer\, support for innovation and H2020 funding for SME’s. \nThe Mid Wales Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast will be held on the 20th May 2015\, 7:30am – 10:00am at the Royal Oak Hotel\, Welshpool. \nTo book your place online\, click here \nFor enquiries\, please call Ceri Stephens on 01686 628778 \nDownload the flyer here \nPrice\nGold Members £12 + VAT\nMembers £16 + VAT\nNon-members £24 + VAT \n@mwaleschamber #BizBreakfast
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/een-wales-mid-wales-chamber-of-commerce-business-breakfast/
LOCATION:Royal Oak Hotel\, The Cross\, Welshpool\, Powys\, SY21 7DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150318T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150318T160740Z
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SUMMARY:One Nucleus: Life Science Leadership Series: Anti-Microbial Resistance
DESCRIPTION:More details to be announced soon \nView event page here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/one-nucleus-life-science-leadership-series-anti-microbial-resistance/
LOCATION:The Nucleus\, Chesterford Research Park\, Little Chesterford\,  CB10 1XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150520T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150512T095759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T100754Z
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SUMMARY:NVI: Healthcare App – Peer to Peer Session
DESCRIPTION:When you’re a start-up developing a new healthcare app\, at times it can feel like a daunting\, lonely adventure. \nThe issues\, challenges and set-backs you’re facing will have aspects that are unique to you\, but there is a massive community of healthcare app developers out there… here’s the opportunity to talk to some of your peers from across the UK\, based in other Universities and incubation centres. \nWhat tips can you give each other? What are the new trends within the field that you could capitalise on? What funding sources are available and how can you access them? What hurdles have you and others faced and overcome? \nCome along to the National Virtual Incubator (NVI) ‘peer to peer’ session and chat – across high definition Cisco video conferencing kit – to other healthcare app developers. The hour-long session will involve short introductions and time for questions/answers. \nExpand your network\, meet and chat with healthcare app developers at NVI nodes/ venues including: \n\nIDEA London\nInnovation Birmingham\nThe Landing at Media City in Salford\nManchester Science Park\nSunderland Software City\nSwansea University (NVI Wales)\n\nAgenda: \n10.45am: Registration and local intros.\n11.00am: Live session across the various NVI Nodes.\n12.00pm: Session finishes. \nClick here to register your place \nThis is a UK wide Cisco National Virtual Incubator event. \nThis session is free to attend\, and is organised by NVI Wales. The Welsh Node of the Cisco National Virtual Incubator (NVI Wales) is part of a ground breaking UK wide virtual network – based at ehi2\, College of Medicine\, Institute of Life Science at Swansea University. NVI Wales is supported by Welsh Government.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/nvi-healthcare-app-peer-to-peer-session/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150530
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150327T142452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150330T084312Z
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SUMMARY:Medtech Partnering Forum
DESCRIPTION:Medtech Partnering Forum Japan\, taking place in Tokyo\, Japan from May 28-29\, 2015\,  is EBD Group’s newest partnering-focused event for the medical technology community. The inaugural event provides a unique program that caters to the growing medtech sector and provides a valuable opportunity to highlight innovations and best practices for collaborations between companies in Japan\, the US\, and Europe. Medtech Partnering Forum Japan will be an interactive two-day event featuring partnering meetings\, educational sessions\, company presentations\, exhibits\, and networking receptions with leading medtech companies. \nAll areas of the medical technology industry including will be represented including orthopedics\, cardiovascular\, ophthalmology\, diagnostics\, and imaging. No other event in Japan provides these features and provides these valuable opportunities. Also attending are companies serving the industry\, such as manufacturers\, law firms\, CROs and distributors. \nFeaturing EBD Group’s sophisticated\, web-based partnering system\, partneringONE®\, the event enables delegates to efficiently identify\, meet and do business with attending companies\, from large international medtech companies and just launched start-ups\, to venture capitalists and private equity firms. \nMediWales members receive €250 discount to attend through United Life Sciences membership. \nSee more here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medtech-partnering-forum/
LOCATION:Tokyo Marriott Hotel\, Shinagawa-ku Kitashinagawa\, 4-7-36\, Tokyo\, 104-0061\, Japan
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150607
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150318T142239Z
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SUMMARY:Welsh Government Trade Mission to Tokyo\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:Welsh Government are currently recruiting for their trade mission to Japan. Support is available to arrange meetings in markets. If you would like to participate in this mission\, please contact Gareth for an application form. \nTokyo\, Japan: 30 May – 6 June 2015 \nYou are invited your company to participate in a trade mission to Tokyo\, Japan. \nThis Welsh Government supported mission offers an exciting opportunity for businesses of all sizes to connect with businesses in Tokyo\, Japan’s capital city and the most populated. \nThis is an opportunity for your company to look at exporting to\, or increasing its exports to Tokyo and the wider Japanese market. \nThe Welsh Government is subsidising companies to take part in this trade mission*. The cost of participation is £1\,200. This includes: \n\nReturn flights\nIn-market transfers\n5 nights accommodation with breakfast\nAttendance at in-market events\n\nThis offer is available to one representative per company. \nFor more information on all trade missions and exhibitions\, click here \nKey Sectors \nOpportunities in all sectors\, including: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing\, Creative Industries\, Energy & Environment\, Financial & Professional Services\, Life Science\, ICT\, Construction\, Food & Drink. \nWhy Japan? \nJapan is the third largest economy in the World and is the high-tech powerhouse of Asia. The Japanese economy\, with its hunger for new trends and technologies and a globalised outlook\, offers significant business opportunities for Welsh business in a range of different sectors. \nThe incentives from Welsh companies to do business in Japan include its huge\, open economy; dynamic business culture; strong intellectual property protection; high levels of disposable income; highly educated consumers who are early adapters of new products and\, services and the strong political\, trade and social ties between the UK and Japan. \nTokyo\, with its efficient transport infrastructure\, is an excellent base for Welsh businesses to access the wider Japanese market and meet potential business partners.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/welsh-government-trade-mission-to-tokyo-japan/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Tokyo\, Japan
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150603
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150526T125105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T125425Z
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SUMMARY:British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce inward trade mission to Cardiff
DESCRIPTION:Fraser International are working with the British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) to organise an inward trade mission to Cardiff on June 1st & 2nd from the Advanced Manufacturing Sector. This is the first mission to come to Wales from Slovenia and the BSCC are indeed hoping that it will result in an outward mission to Ljubljana in November of this year (likely to be funded by UKTI). BSCC are very keen to build sustainable links with Wales and there are clearly business opportunities in this developing market for key Welsh SME’s. \nSlovenia is a market of great potential\, strategically located in the heart of Europe just below Austria\, its key trading markets being Germany & Austria. Click here for more about the Slovenian market. \nFraser International very much welcome your presence on Monday 1st June at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff Centre. There will be a morning seminar followed by 1-2-1 meeting session in the afternoon. \nConference day @ Marriott Hotel\, Cardiff \n08:00 – 08:30  Registration\, Breakfast Rolls and Tea/Coffee\n08:30 – 09:30  Introductions & Keynote Speakers\n09:30 – 10:15  Slovenian Company Short presentations\n10:15 – 10:30  Networking Break (tea & coffee)\n10:30 – 11:15  Slovenian Company Short presentations\n11:15 – 12:00  Expert Panel (Including: WG & Others)\n12:00 – 13:00  Networking Buffett Lunch\n13:00 – 15:30  Bespoke pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings & ad hoc meetings with UK day delegates \nFraser International anticipate to be joined on the day by representatives of Welsh Government (Advanced Manufacturing Sector Team)\, Welsh Automotive Forum\, South Wales Chamber of Commerce and the Mid Wales Manufacturers Group (TBC) plus others\, so why not plan to come along on Monday 1st June to hear more about what Slovenia has to offer and take the opportunity to network with the delegate companies and various organisations & Officials present. \nPlease register your interest with Ron Cole of Fraser International by emailing ron@fraserinternational.com
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/british-slovenian-chamber-of-commerce-inward-trade-mission-to-cardiff/
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150604
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150327T143405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T091730Z
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SUMMARY:Biomedica Life Sciences Summit 2015
DESCRIPTION:Around 1\,000 professional visitors are already expected to attend. This expo\, encompassing 2\,000m² floorspace is where you can present your innovative products\, technologies & services\, devices\, instruments\, diagnostics and material applications. \n\nKeynote speakers\nPitch application & booth at the innovation market\nPoster registrations\nMatchmaking\n\nRegister now \nRegister your poster until 23rd April 2015 to be placed in the official proceedings of Biomedica and get the chance to present your innovation at the Biomedica Life Sciences Summit. Additionally you can win 500 euro for your poster. In total six winners will be awarded. \nMatchmaking: Biomedica 2015 offers various networking opportunities. As a participant you can book one-on-one meetings with different business partners from Belgium\, North Rhine-Westphalia and the Netherlands. Participate at the matchmaking to find new partners offering expertise for joint product developments. \nMediWales members receive €50 discount to attend through United Life Sciences membership. \nSee more here \nEnterprise Europe Network are organising an associated brokerage event that delegates may participate in. Click here to see more.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/biomedica-life-sciences-summit-2015/
LOCATION:C-mine Conference Center\, C-mine\, Genk\, 10/1 3600\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150602T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150326T150549Z
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SUMMARY:BioDundee Conference 2015
DESCRIPTION:BioDundee Conference 2015\nA collaborative event created by the Scottish Life Sciences Community \nThis year’s BioDundee Conference is a collaborative event created by the Scottish Life Science Community. \nBioDundee is delighted to announce that the 15th Annual BioDundee International Conference will take place on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd June 2015 at the West Park Conference Centre in Dundee. \nDay 1: Tuesday 2nd June 2015 \nTime: 9.15am registration for 10.15am start. Finish 5.00pm \nThemes \n\nPrecision Medicine\nBig Data\nRegenerative Medicine and Cell Therapies\n\nDay 2: Wednesday 3rd June 2015 \nTime: 9.30am registration \nThemes \n\nFinance\nInnovation\n\nThe current list of confirmed speakers can be found here. \nCompany Showcase \nOver the course of both days of the conference there will be opportunities to participate in company showcases. These short pitches by innovative companies and organisations will showcase some of the excellent life science activity taking place across Scotland and the UK. \nExhibition & Partnering \nWe offer a matching system if you wish to have some business meetings whilst attending the event. Instructions on how to make use of this facility are available on the website. An exhibition will run throughout the 2 days of the conference. \nConference costs \nEarly Bird Rate: £150 + VAT (Before May 6th 2015)\nNormal Rate: £200 + VAT Gala Dinner: £38 + VAT \nRegistration \nDelegates can register online at www.biodundee.co.uk
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/biodundee-conference-2015/
LOCATION:West Park Conference Centre\, Dundee\, DD2 1NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150603T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150603T161000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150407T112845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150407T115104Z
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SUMMARY:Cardiff & Vale UHB Research and Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:Cardiff and Vale UHB are planning their 3rd Research and Development Conference\, which will take place on 3rd June 2015 (8.30 registration – 16.10 close) at Cardiff City Stadium. \nThe morning session will feature a series of talks. Confirmed speakers to date are: \n\nAdam Cairns\, Chief Executive\, Cardiff and Vale UHB\nAbigail Harris\, Executive director of Planning\, Cardiff and Vale UHB\nLynette Lane\, NISCHR CRC\nRichard Anderson\, Cardiology\, Cardiff and Vale UHB\n\nThere will also be posters on display. \nPlease note\, we have limited space at this event so early registration is vital to avoid disappointment. \nDownload the registration form and return it to mital.patel@wales.nhs.uk
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/cardiff-vale-uhb-research-and-development-conference/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150603T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150318T161210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150318T161210Z
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SUMMARY:One Nucleus: June BioWednesday London
DESCRIPTION:BioWednesdays bring together our broad membership for networking and collaboration in an informal setting. Meetings are usually held in the afternoon or evening\, starting with presentations on a relevant and current topic and ending with a networking session. \nMediWales members receive 10% discount to attend \nView more information here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/one-nucleus-june-biowednesday-london/
LOCATION:EIP Fairfax House\, 15 Fulwood Place\, London\, WC1V 6HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150606
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150330T150503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150330T150503Z
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SUMMARY:All Wales Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to this year’s All Wales Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Summer Meeting.  \nKeynote Address:   Professor Stephen Keevil\, President\, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) \nInvited Speakers:   Christine Morrell\, Welsh Government Acting Chief Scientific Adviser (Health)\, Uday Bhonsle\, Radiopharmaceutical Scientist\, IAEA \n\nProffered Papers\nPoster Presentations\nCommercial Exhibition\n\nRegistration for the conference will be £30 if booked before 1st May 2015 and £40 thereafter. Conference dinner on the evening of 4th June will be £25 per person. \nClick here for more information and registration forms \nExhibition space available: \nStandard package: £350\nStandard table (160 x 80cm) inc power and Wifi + Conference dinner (Thursday 4th June for 1 person) \nLeader package: £450\nLarger exhibition space (double space) + Conference dinner (Thursday 4th June for 1 person) + Option for 5 minute podium presentation \nFor details regarding arrangements for payment\, please contact:\nMrs Helen Baxandall\nNorth Wales Medical Physics\nCancer Treatment Centre\nGlan Clwyd Hospital\nBodelwyddan\nDenbighshire LL18 5UJ\nTel: 01745 534971\nEmail: helen.baxandall@wales.nhs.uk \nFurther Details from:\nDevi Ravindranathan 01745 534068\nJulian MacDonald 01745 534971 \nThe conference venue is off Junction 5 of the A483 sign-posted as Wrexham/Mold with easy access from Chester/Manchester or Liverpool and ample free parking spaces.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/all-wales-medical-physics-and-clinical-engineering-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:Catrin Finch Centre\, Glyndwr University\, Wrexham\, LL11 2AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150604T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150604T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
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SUMMARY:Wales Festival of Innovation: Lessons from an Accidental Entrepreneur - Prof Andrew R. Barron
DESCRIPTION:Professor Barron spent eight years as a Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University. He is the co-founder of several companies over a diverse range of industries and has just founded a programme for water purification in developing regions of the world. He is currently Ser Cymru Chair at Swansea University’s College of Engineering where his research involves the application of nanotechnology to fundamental problems in energy research. \nArea of innovation being demonstrated: \nEntrepreneurship in business and innovation. \nWho should attend: \nAnyone with an interest in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. \nBenefits of attending: \nHear from Professor Baron what it takes to be a successful innovator and entrepreneur. \nContact c.magro@swansea.ac.uk for more information \nView more on this Wales Festival of Innovation event here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/wales-festival-of-innovation-lessons-from-an-accidental-entrepreneur-prof-andrew-r-barron/
LOCATION:Swansea University\, Singleton Park\, Swansea\, SA2 8PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150402T104605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150402T104605Z
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SUMMARY:BIA Annual Lecture - Celebrating Achievement in the Sector
DESCRIPTION:Sir William Castell (Bill)\, Chairman of the Wellcome Trust\, was awarded the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) Lifetime Achievement Award at the start of 2015 – an award which recognises the outstanding contribution and achievement an individual has made to the sector. To mark this occasion\, Bill will be joining us this year as the guest speaker at the BIA Annual Lecture taking place on 4 June in central London. \nBill\, a strong proponent of business\, is internationally renowned for his contribution to the life science sector. Prior to taking up this appointment at the Wellcome Trust\, Bill was President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Healthcare\, of which he was also a Vice Chairman. He retired as a Director of GE in 2011. He served for six years as a Director and latterly Senior Independent Director of BP before retiring in 2012. \nThe lecture will provide delegates the opportunity to hear first hand from one of the UKs most successful life science leaders of the last 20 years and hear his perspective on the developments in the sector throughout his prestigious career and his thoughts on a path to success. \nThe BIA Annual Lecture will bring together the life science sector for a celebratory evening of excellence and an outstanding networking opportunity for all. \nRegister here \nView more information here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/bia-annual-lecture-celebrating-achievement-in-the-sector/
LOCATION:The Wellcome Trust\, Gibbs Building\, 215 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 2BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150606T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150428T085547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T085821Z
UID:10950-1433592000-1433606400@mediwales.com
SUMMARY:Wales Festival of Innovation: Soapbox Science
DESCRIPTION:Swansea will be hosting their second Soapbox Science event on Saturday 6th June 2015. The soapboxes will be positioned overlooking the magnificent expanse of Swansea Bay next to the 360 Beach and Watersports centre and café. The Bay will be buzzing with cyclists\, joggers\, dog walkers\, and families out for a walk – Soapbox Science aim to stop them in their tracks with women at the forefront of science and technology from all over Wales talking about their research! The event’s mission is to raise the profile of women in STEM subjects. If you’d like to see what Soapbox Science looks like in action\, have a look at the Soapbox Science 2012 video \nThis is a free public engagement event with 16 female speakers at the forefront of science and technology in Wales engaging with the audience about their research. \nArea of innovation being demonstrated\nWide range of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Maths and Medicine subjects will be covered. \nWho should attend?\nAll welcome\, from young to old\, for all levels of knowledge. The event is accessible to anyone\, irrespective of education or financial means. \nBenefits of attending?\nBringing science to the streets through low key\, informal interactions with researchers at the forefront of STEM in Wales; highly enjoyable\, informative event highlighting the work of women in STEM; changing views on career opportunities in STEM\, especially for girls. \nSpeakers \n\nProf Karen Holford (@karenholford)\, Cardiff University “Engineered structures for future societal needs”\nDr Laura Wilkinson (@LLWSwansea)\, Swansea University “Why do I always have room for dessert? How the variety effect shapes our everyday decisions about meals and snacks.”\nMiss Jessica Fletcher (@ScienceSheWrote)\, Bangor University “Super Yeast! – Beer\, Bread and Better Health”\nDr Elaine Crooks\, Swansea University “How to get the best out of your image: feature extraction and image processing”\nDr Sarah Dalesman (@Snail_memory)\, Aberystwyth University “Are snails intelligent?”\nDr Emilia Urbanek (@urbanek78)\, Swansea University “Soil carbon – we can’t afford to lose it”\nDr Alison Paul\, Cardiff University “Targeted delivery of anti-cancer drugs”\nDr Cecile Charbonneau (@info_specific)\, Swansea University “New manufacturing techniques and innovative low-cost materials for the fabrication of photovoltaic devices“\nMs Anna Beres\, Bangor University “How speakers of two languages\, such as Welsh and English\, can best use their bilingual brains to learn new information”\nDr Anna Seager (@AnnaLSeager)\, Swansea University “Poisons\, toxins\, danger – we are constantly bombarded by potential toxins in our everyday lives\, in the world around us. How do we stay alive?!”\nDr Carrie Lear (@CarolineLear)\, Cardiff University “The chemistry of fossil shells shows that the Antarctic ice sheet melted when climate warmed in the past”\nDr Monika Seisenberger (@M_Seisenberger)\, Swansea University “Correctness of Programs: Verification of Railway Control Systems”\nDr Rebecca Price-Davies (@rpricedavies)\, Cardiff University “How intravenous nutrition works: a lifeline for people who can’t eat food ”\nDr Carole Llewellyn (@EnAlgae_NWE)\, Swansea University “Exploring the wonders of microalgae to tackle global societal challenges”\nDr Tina Joshi (@tinaljoshi)\, Cardiff University “Microwaving superbugs – transforming point-of-care diagnostics”\nDr Karin Ennser (@karin_box)\, Swansea University “Applied photonics in our life”\n\nView more and register here \nEvent details
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/wales-festival-of-innovation-soapbox-science/
LOCATION:360 Beach and Watersports Cafe\, Mumbles Road\, Swansea\, SA2 0AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150609
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150327T143933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150327T143933Z
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SUMMARY:Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Life Science Nation (LSN) and Texas Medical Center (TMC) have partnered to bring the Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) Conference to Houston on June 8\, 2015. The conference will take place at TMCx\, the TMC’s new 100\,000+-square-foot\, state-of-the-art accelerator space. RESI@TMCx will bring together fundraising CEOs and early stage investors from around the globe\, providing the opportunity for dialogue and relationship building\, with the goal of eventual capital allocations. \nThe RESI conference focuses on 10 categories of early stage investors that LSN tracks\, including Family Office\, Venture Philanthropy\, VC\, Angel\, Corporate Venture Capital and more. Through an expansive series of panels and workshops\, investors explain their current investment mandates and process for identifying and qualifying candidates. The RESI Partnering Forum helps fundraising executives identify life science investors who fit their company’s technology sector and stage of development. \nAbove all else\, the RESI Conference Series stresses that fundraising is a numbers game based on fit; scientist-entrepreneurs need to understand that it takes many meetings to build a viable investor pipeline. If you are an early stage scientist-entrepreneur looking to raise capital in the next 12 to 24 months\, you don’t want to miss LSN’s Redefining Early Stage Investments Conference. \n$100 discount applies to UK-based members of the United Life Science partnership organisations (BIA\, Bionow\, BioPartner UK\, MediWales and One Nucleus). Contact BioPartner for your voucher code. \nMore information here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/redefining-early-stage-investments-resi-conference/
LOCATION:Texas Medical Center\, 2450 Holcombe Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77021\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150609
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150407T152632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150407T152632Z
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SUMMARY:Wales Festival of Innovation: OpenGenius Licensed Instructor Course in Applied Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Become accredited as an OpenGenius Licensed Instructor in Applied Innovation to help you and your clients make fast and effective decisions\, solve complex business problems and come up with new and innovative ideas that will give you the competitive edge. Become a recognised expert in maximising creative potential and generating innovative solutions that work. Learn a practical\, repeatable process for innovation that can be implemented by anyone\, from individuals to multinational organisations. Gain the knowledge and skills to facilitate powerful Applied Innovation strategies within your own organisation or for clients. Certify others as OpenGenius Practitioners in Applied Innovation\, using our exclusive course material. \nArea of innovation being demonstrated: \nInnovation should be at the core of what you do every single day. Explore practical processes that will encourage a culture of innovation and allow it to thrive. We offer creative thinking skills reinforced with innovative software\, including iMindMap and DropTask. Combining modern thinking strategies and processes with creativity and technology. Learn how to re-motivate others and help them overcome their creative barriers\, ensuring they never experience the frustration of mental blocks and failed projects again. \nWho should attend: \nIf you are looking for a course to reignite your inner creativity and to change the way you tackle challenges then this is the course for you. OpenGenius train individuals looking to increase their professional development and large organisations such as Microsoft\, European Commission\, RAF\, United Nations\, Petra Nobel Conference of Nobel Laureates\, European Parliaments\, State Bank of India and Morgan Stanley. \nBenefits of attending: \nAfter the course you will be certified as an official OpenGenius Licensed Instructor in Applied Innovation\, which means you can: \n\nReceive your own profile on our website to showcase your skills and experience.\nBe certified to deliver official OpenGenius Applied Innovation training.\nReceive the Applied Innovation Facilitator Pack of resources to aid you in your own training.\nProvide official OpenGenius certificates to your delegates\, signed by CEO of OpenGenius\, Chris Griffiths.\nPlus\, you will receive a 6 month subscription to task management tool\, DropTask (worth £26)\, and a license for Brainstorming & Mind Mapping software\, iMindMap Ultimate (worth £149).\n\nFor more information\, please email a member of the Training team or call on 0203 818 8245 \nView more on this Wales Festival of Innovation event here \nView the OpenGenius website here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/wales-festival-of-innovation-opengenius-licensed-instructor-course-in-applied-innovation/
LOCATION:TBC\, Cardiff\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150611
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150422T145654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150422T150046Z
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SUMMARY:GS1 UK Healthcare Conference 2015
DESCRIPTION:Discover how GS1 standards are helping the NHS save thousands of lives and millions of pounds \nYou are invited to attend this two day conference and learn from experts from the Department of Health\, leading NHS Trusts and industry thought leaders who will demonstrate how GS1 standards are delivering real patient safety improvements\, cost efficiencies and ensuring regulatory compliance. \nIn 2014\, the Department of Health mandated the use of GS1 standards in its eProcurement strategy. The strategy aims to achieve over £1.5 billion in efficiencies throughout the NHS and means that all NHS Trusts must adopt GS1 standards and their suppliers must become GS1 compliant. \nGS1 standards are also integral to the Personalised health and care 2020 framework\, setting out a framework for the provision of digital health and care services that improve patient safety and transparency. \nThe annual conference is a must-attend event for everyone in the healthcare industry. Join us and help deliver a more efficient and safer NHS. \nSee more here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/gs1-uk-healthcare-conference-2015/
LOCATION:Holywell Park Conference Centre\, Ashby Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 3AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150612
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150327T144556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150327T144951Z
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SUMMARY:IN3-EuroMedTech 2015
DESCRIPTION:IN3-EuroMedTech 2015 is the premier partnering event for the European MedTech marketplace. The Institute for International Research (IIR)\, in collaboration with event partners Eucomed and LISAvienna\, have brought together the successful elements of Europe’s two leading medical technology partnering conferences\, IN3 Medical Device 360° Europe and EuroMedtech\, and combined them into a single event. Together these events provide even greater collaboration opportunities than ever before to medtech decision makers and investors. \nThis is the only European MedTech partnering event to offer the highest concentration of corporate acquirers\, strategic investors\, and top innovators to watch \n\nAccelerate M & A\, strategic investments\, and innovative partnerships through 1:1 meetings powered by PartneringOne\nTake a glimpse into the future of MedTech business models that strengthen your position and pipelines\nComplete 360o coverage of MedTech transactions through keynotes\, VC and strategic panels\, interactive town hall and roundtable discussions\nApply new insights gained from reimbursing evidence-based medicine\n\nThe one-of-a-kind conference caters to companies involved in all parts of the advanced medical technology industry\, from those serving mainline therapeutic categories such as orthopedics and cardiovascular\, through diagnostics imaging and eHealth to those involved in platform technologies such as biomaterials and regenerative medicine. Also attending are companies serving the industry\, such as manufacturers\, law firms\, CROs and distributors. \nAttendees will benefit from the conference’s sophisticated\, web-based partnering system\, partneringONE®\, which enables delegates to efficiently identify\, meet and do business with attending companies\, from large international medtech companies and just launched start-ups\, to venture capitalists and private equity firms. \nDiscount available for members of the United Life Science partners: BioPartner UK\, BIA\, Bionow\, MediWales\, One Nucleus. Contact BioPartner for the Priority code to enter at registration. \nMore information here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/in3-euromedtech-2015/
LOCATION:Vienna Marriott Hotel\, 12A 1010\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150318T144506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150318T144506Z
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SUMMARY:Medilink East Midlands Innovation Day 2015
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Day is the foremost Life Sciences event in the East Midlands\, regularly attracting 250+ delegates and around 30 exhibitors. \nThe day consists of a conference\, with top speakers covering hot topics relating to the sector\, an exhibition\, and a business awards dinner. There will also be plenty of time to network throughout the day. \n\nNetwork with the who’s who of the Life Sciences sector in the East Midlands\nCatch up with business colleagues and make new connections\nGain insights from key speakers from across academia\, business and the NHS\nCelebrate regional successes at the Medilink East Midlands business awards dinner\n\nSo\, whatever your interest in Life Sciences\, Innovation Day is not to be missed. \nAPPLY FOR AN AWARD: \nApplications for the awards are now invited\, and are open to any business in the East Midlands. \nAwards will be presented for: \n\nStart-Up\nExport Achievement\nCollaboration with the NHS\nInnovation\nOutstanding Achievement\n\nTo find out more\, please click here. \nSPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PACKAGES: \nInnovation Day offers excellent opportunities to showcase your products and services or even sponsor an award! To find out more about the sponsorship and exhibition packages\, please click here.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medilink-east-midlands-innovation-day-2015/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150611T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150511T094144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150511T094144Z
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SUMMARY:Sony UK TEC Open Day
DESCRIPTION:‘Driving cost down through Advanced Manufacturing’ \nIn a tough economic climate as the global landscape changes\, cost has become one of the key drivers when deciding where to manufacture. Here at Sony UK Technology Centre we are continuing to develop processes and procedures to drive cost through our Advanced Manufacturing techniques. \nAre you looking for an Electronic Manufacturer with a proven track record of world class build quality at a globally competitive cost? Join Sony at their Open Day. \nAgenda: \n9.30am Coffee and welcome\n10.00am Presentation including an industry speaker\n11.00am Factory tour\n12.30pm Q & A followed by a buffet lunch and networking opportunities \nFull details to follow \nPlease register your interest with Kalina Konova – 01656 867303
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/sony-uk-tec-open-day/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150408T140500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T130841Z
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SUMMARY:BIA: Pathway of Innovation from Research to Patients
DESCRIPTION:The fifth joint UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) and Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) conference – Pathway of Innovation from Research to Patients takes place on Thursday 11 June in central London and we invite you to reserve your place today. \nThis one-day leading regulatory conference provides the opportunity to showcase the collaborative approach between stakeholders to support innovation and to facilitate clinical development and timely access to new treatments and vaccines. \nThe conference will be the ideal place to hear the very latest thinking from senior experts and leading speakers from the MHRA and the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC)\, the life science industry\, the Wellcome Trust\, the Jenner Institute and patient organisations. \nSpeakers include: \n\nProfessor Mary Collins\, Head of Advanced Therapies Unit\, NIBSC\nEmily Crossley\, Duchenne Children’s Trust\nLesley Green\, Vice Chair\, Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP)\, European Medicines Agency\, and Patient Advocate for EURORDIS\nProfessor Adrian Hill\, Director\, Jenner Institute\, University of Oxford\nDr Janine Jolly\, Head of Patient\, Public and Stakeholder Engagement\, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency\nDr Siu Ping Lam\, Director\, Licensing Division\, MHRA\nDr Tom Lillie\, Oncology International Therapeutic Head\, Amgen\nDr Martin O’Kane\, Manager\, Clinical Trials Unit\, MHRA\nKathy Oliver\, International Brain Tumour Alliance\nDr Mark Page\, Principal Scientist\, NIBSC\nProfessor Sir Michael Rawlins\, Chairman\, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency\nDr Lincoln Tsang\, Partner\, Arnold & Porter and Member\, BIA Regulatory Affairs Advisory Committee\nProfessor Mike Turner\, Head of Infection and Immunobiology\, Wellcome Trust\n\nFull programme details can be found here \nVisit the conference website \nContact Tess for your 10% non member discount code
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/bia-pathway-of-innovation-from-research-to-patients/
LOCATION:Wellcome Trust\, Gibbs Building\, 215 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 2BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150619
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150313T111632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150313T111945Z
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SUMMARY:BIO International Convention 2015
DESCRIPTION:The world’s largest biotechnology gathering\, the BIO Exhibition allows exhibitors to reach high-level executives and influential decision makers who come to BIO to discover new players in the industry\, form partnerships and evaluate emerging technologies. \nThe 2015 BIO Exhibition will feature more than 1\,700 exhibitors and approximately 160\,000 square feet. The exhibition also includes 60+ state\, regional and country pavilions who in turn host many companies from their regions. \nJoin Biopartner UK\, UK Bio Industry Association & UK Trade & Investment at BIO International Convention. View more here. \nTAP grants of £2k (exhibitors) and £1k (partnering delegates) are available for new-to-export companies: less than 25% of your turnover comes from the USA and you have no established presence or regular customer base there. Please check your eligibility before applying. You must register here and later provide proof of purchase of a Convention Access & Partnering pass. \nApply for UKTI TAP grants here. Separate registration is required for your Convention Access & Partnering pass and for regional missions. \nIn 2015 the BIO International Convention is headed to the heart of the U.S. biopharma industry. In close proximity to New York’s financial markets and Washington\, D.C.’s regulatory center\, the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area is home to more than 1\,200 companies\, ranging from the biopharma industry’s largest multinational companies to its fastest growing firms. The region’s vast array of leading universities and research institutions fosters a collaborative environment. In the past 10 years alone\, the region has drawn nearly $4 billion in venture capital funding (according to the Jones Lang LaSalle Life Sciences Cluster Report 2012). \nView website here \n 
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/bio-international-convention-2015-2/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch St\,  Philadelphia\, PA 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150616T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150617T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150409T102505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150410T111102Z
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SUMMARY:The King's Fund: Digital Health and Care Congress 2015
DESCRIPTION:Enabling patient-centred care through information and technology \n“Better use of technology and data is a prerequisite for supporting and enabling the key developments needed to reshape the health and care system\, which are at the centre of the Department of Health’s vision for health and care and the NHS’s five year forward view.”\n– Personalised Health and Care 2020 \nAbout this event \nWith the NHS five year forward view’s focus on harnessing the information revolution and the National Information Board’s proposals that by 2020 all patient and care records will be digital and that by 2018 all individuals will be enabled to view their records\, now is the time for health and care professionals to seriously consider how they can better use data and technology to deliver improved services for patients. \nThis is the focus of our Digital Health and Care Congress\, which explores how the innovative use of information and technology is supporting improvements in health and social care services. \nFeaturing digital health projects led by those on the ground\, the event is an opportunity for you to learn about exciting new digital health technology\, research\, and innovative service delivery methods that are having a positive impact on care providers and patients. \nKey sessions \n\nEnabling patient-centred care through information and technology (day 1)\nTim Kelsey\, National Director for Patients and Information\, NHS England\, will open the congress with a look at how the better use of data and technology give patients and citizens more control over their health and wellbeing.\nThe future of health and care services in the UK: views from the National Information Board (day 2)\nThe opening session on day two is being run in conjunction with the National Information Board. The session features presentations from Simon Stevens and Beverley Bryant\, followed by a panel discussion with members of the National Information Board.\nHow can information and technology support self-care for patients? (day 2)\nDave deBronkart\, widely know as e-patient Dave\, is a cancer patient and blogger who\, in 2009\, became a noted activist for health care transformation through participatory medicine and personal health data rights.\n\nReasons to attend \n\nLet our speakers inspire you\nAll of the digital health projects that will be featured at the congress have been through an extensive\, peer-reviewed submission process. Let these innovative approaches to care delivery inspire and motivate you.\nSee new digital health technology\nCheck out some of the new digital health applications and wearable devices you may have heard about in the exhibition hall and innovation hub.\nDiscuss and network with your peers\nMix and mingle with more than 500 fellow attendees from the NHS\, local government\, academic institutions\, third sector\, commercial providers\, digital health start-ups\, entrepreneurs and innovators.\n\nView more here
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/the-kings-fund-digital-health-and-care-congress-2015/
LOCATION:The King’s Fund\, 11-13 Cavendish Square\, London\, W1G 0AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150616T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150428T090545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T090730Z
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SUMMARY:Wales Festival of Innovation: Bright Lights and Engineering
DESCRIPTION:This event will showcase where light is used in manufacturing that will highlight innovations in Wales using light in Manufacturing. This event is part of the Wales Festival of Innovation and brings together the KTN\, the Welsh Optoelectronics Forum (WOF) and representation from the regional experts from the Professional Institutes which include IMechE\, IOP\, IET\, ICE and IChemE. \nArea of innovation being demonstrated\nInnovation in applications of light in engineering and manufacturing. \nWho should attend?\nGeneral public to promote the innovation potential of light based solutions in manufacturing and also professionals and members of IMechE\, IOP\, IET\, ICE and IChemE. \nBenefits of attending?\nGreater awareness of the potential for applying light based technologies to engineering and manufacturing. \nDraft Agenda \n10:00 – Registration and coffee \n11:00 – Welcome and Overview of festival and KTN \n11:10 – Session 1 – Production processes using light\n– 25 minutes x 3 (plus over run time) Industry\n– 15 x 1 Academic \n12:40 – Lunch break and Exhibition \n14:30 – Session 2 – Quality control using light\n– 25 minutes x 3 (plus over run time) Industry\n– 15 x 1 Academic 14:00 \n16:00 – Coffee break \n16:20 – Session 3 – Processing with light\n– 25 minutes x 2 (plus over run time) Industry\n– 15 x 1 Academic \n17:25 – Close of event \nView more and register here \nEvent details
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/wales-festival-of-innovation-bright-lights-and-engineering/
LOCATION:OpTIC\, University St Asaph\, Unit 60\, St Asaph\, LL17 0JD
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180833
CREATED:20150318T145025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150318T145025Z
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SUMMARY:3M Joining Forces 2015: Enabling next generation medical devices
DESCRIPTION:3M is offering a unique opportunity for medical device designers to engage with a vast range of 3M technologies in one place! \nCombined with a tour of 3M’s Customer Innovation Centre\, this unique and free event will enable you to develop new opportunities and drive your business forward by engaging with 3M technologies from different divisions. \nThere will be a guest speaker\, a series of interactive workshops with each division PLUS a guided tour of the 3M Customer Innovation Centre\, a new and exciting permanent exhibition space\, designed to ignite customer inspired innovation. \nTechnical specialists from our Medical\, Industrial and Electronics divisions will be running interactive workshops to help you identify the most appropriate technologies to solve your design issues. Enable manufacturability\, Increase wear-time\, Improve aesthetics\, Increase reliability and Reduce size and weight. \nThe technologies on show include solutions for stick-to-skin\, stick-to-device\, thermal bonding\, conductive adhesives\, protective tapes\, non-wovens\, flexible circuits\, light-cure adhesives\, reclosable fasteners and performance labels amongst others. \nFor more details please click here to go to 3M’s event page and click here to secure your place.
URL:https://mediwales.com/event/3m-joining-forces-2015-enabling-next-generation-medical-devices/
LOCATION:3M Centre\, Cain Road\, Bracknell\, Berkshire\, RG12 8HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External
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