BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MediWales - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mediwales.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MediWales REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20110327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20111030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110603T060900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110603T060900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110603T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T050600Z UID:5058-1307081340-1307081340@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Welsh Government Event\, Aberystwyth: R&D Funding Information for the ICT Sector DESCRIPTION:European Research & Development Funding \n \nAlthough 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. \n\nTo find out more about the funding and how to make a successful bid\, why not register for one of our FREE events.\n \nTo register click here: http://www.enterpriseeuropewales.org.uk/wlx/events/register.asp?eventid=286 URL:https://mediwales.com/event/welsh-government-event-aberystwyth-rd-funding-information-for-the-ict-sector/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110608T060800 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110608T060800 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110608T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110608T050600Z UID:5044-1307513280-1307513280@mediwales.com SUMMARY:11th Annual BioDundee International Conference & Partnering Event DESCRIPTION:11th Annual BioDundee International Conference & Partnering Event \n\nProgramme of Events\n\n\nDAY1: Wednesday 8th June 2011\nEvent: BioDundee International Conference\nTime: 8.30am registration\, 9.30am start\nVenue: Hilton Hotel\, Dundee\nCost: £200 + VAT\n(£150 + VAT before 30th April)\n \nThe 2011 BioDundee conference will explore emerging global trends in life sciences\, and discuss key issues affecting the industry and what impact they will have in the future. The conference will bring together academic and industry communities\, and professional support services from across the Scottish and UK life science sector\, providing a platform to discuss and exchange solutions while building strong collaborations for the future. \nDAY1: Wednesday 8th June 2011\nEvent: BioDundee Wine Reception & Gala Dinner\nTime: 6.45am reception\, 7.30am dinner\nVenue: Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa\, Dundee\nCost: £38 + VAT\nBioDundee Wine Reception and Gala Dinner attracts over 120 stakeholders from across Scotland’s life science sector. This event has been running for 10 years\, and is firmly established as a key event in Scotland’s life sciences social calendar. \nDAY2: Thursday 9th June 2011\nEvent: BioDundee Partnering Event & Company Showcase\nTime: 9.30am registration\, 10am start\nVenue: Hilton Hotel\, Dundee\nCost: FREE\nThe BioDundee Partnering Event and Company Showcase will run in parallel over the course of the Thursday 9th June. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in both events through the tailored online booking system \nDiscover Dundee\nSet on Scotland’s east coast\, Dundee is a leading international centre for life sciences research and is one of the UK’s most exciting biomedical clusters.       \nThe city boasts a world class reputation for cutting edge research within the fields of cancer\, diabetes\, cell biology\, drug metabolism\, nurosciences\, bioinformatics\, diagnostics and evironmental biotechnology. \nRegister online at www.biodundee.co.uk\nFor further information on the events listed\, sponsorship opportunities or exhibition space please contact BioDundee: email: biodundee@dundeecity.gov.uk \nTel: +44 [0]1382 434 913\nFax: +44 [0]1382 434 650 URL:https://mediwales.com/event/11th-annual-biodundee-international-conference-partnering-event/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110609T060900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110609T060900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110609T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T050600Z UID:5050-1307599740-1307599740@mediwales.com SUMMARY:eHealth Symposium 2011 DESCRIPTION:The role of eHealth in NHS (England\, Scotland and Wales) and the opportunities for commercial companies to support innovation and deliver solutions.  \nThursday 09 June 2011   09:00 – 15:00   Grove Lecture Theatre \nGrove Building Swansea University \nKeynote speakers: \nDr Gwyn Thomas\, Chief Information Officer\, Welsh Assembly Government \nDr George Crooks\, Medical Director\, NHS 24 Scotland \nMr Inderjit Singh\, Lead Technical Architect for NHS Technology Office\, UK Department of Health \nThe programme is available via the website. \nSpaces are limited so please register now if you wish to participate.  \nThis event is open to ehi2 network members only. Network members can register for the event by logging into our members area. \nIf you are a non-member and wish to attend this event\, please register as a member first here. \nOnce your membership has been confirmed you will be able to login to confirm your attendance at the eHealth Symposium. \nSpeaker biographies will follow shortly.\n  \nFor further information\, please contact Emma Hughes\, or call 01792 606838. \n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/ehealth-symposium-2011/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110609T060900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110609T060900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110609T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T050600Z UID:5054-1307599740-1307599740@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering - All Wales Summer Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nTopics of discussion will include: imaging\, EBME\, radiotherapy\, assistive technology\, patient diagnostics – whatever stage of career or level of experience. \n \nTo register for this event\, click here to download and fill out the form and return to helen.baxandall@wales.nhs.uk\n  \nKeynote Address: \n‘Healthcare Science – Current Status and Future Developments’ \nDr Chris Gibson\, President of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and Lead Scientist for NHS South Central\n \nClick here for a draft Programme for Friday 10th: \n \n\n\nProvisional List of Exhibitors \nCareFusion\nElekta\nFukuda Denshi\nImaging Equipment (IEL)\nMedi Scientific Ltd\nNucletron UK Ltd\nOncology Systems Limited (OSL)\nPhillips Medical\nPTW\nQados\nSiemens Healthcare\nUltramedic\nVarian\nVertec\nXstrahl Ltd URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medical-physics-and-clinical-engineering-all-wales-summer-meeting/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110609T060900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110609T060900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110609T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T050600Z UID:5055-1307599740-1307599740@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Welsh Government: Business Innovation Event DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n  \nCome along to these events: on 9th June in Swansea and 16th June in Venue Cymru\, Llandudno\, to see how the Innovation team can help you. \n \nTo register\, click here\n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/welsh-government-business-innovation-event/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110613T060900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110613T060900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110613T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110613T050600Z UID:5059-1307945340-1307945340@mediwales.com SUMMARY:ABHI International Business Conference 13th June 2011 - London DESCRIPTION:ABHI will be holding their International Business Conference on the 13th June 2011 in London. \n \n"Global Healthcare using the UK as a Springboard" \n\n\nThe 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 near- and long-term\, contemporary issues and opportunities for the sector and different strategies for international success.\n \nThe event will commence with an overview from our key note speaker on the current global landscape in this area. This will be followed by insight from Price Waterhouse Cooper into recent trends in global health economics and will highlight emerging market opportunities around the globe.\nThe following session will focus on key challenges concerning UK companies who look to export\, Michael Gropp of Medtronic will present on issues relating to Appropriateness\, Regulatory Controls and Payment and Reimbursement. This will be followed a practical look at Export Controls and Trade Sanctions from our legal sponsors Baker McKenzie.\n \nThe Afternoon session will kick off with a key note address from Chris Brinsmead\, Chair of AstraZeneca Pharma UK and ABPI. This will be followed by an update from Miles Ayling of the Department of Health on the developments taking place with NHS Global. \n  \nThe final session in the conference will focus on the Bribery Act and will include an overview of how this impacts upon Medical Device Companies exporting from Vivian Robinson\, Serious Fraud Office followed by a practical look from Baker McKenzie at what you need to do to ensure you have adequate measure in place.\n \nEvent:               ABHI International Business Conference\nDate:                13th June 2011\nRegistration:  9.00 – 16.30\nVenue:             Baker McKenzie\, London\nCost:                £150+VAT Members \n                          £199+ VAT for Non-Members\nAudience:       CEOs\, Export Directors & Manages\, Business Development Managers\n\nFor more information about all ABHI events please contact:\nLiz Carrington\nAssociation of British Healthcare Industries Ltd\n111 Westminster Bridge Road\, London SE1 7HR \nTel: +44 (0)20 7960 4380 \nFax: +44 (0)20 7960 4361\nEmail: liz.carrington@abhi.org.uk\n  \n \nThe keynote speech will be made by Lord Green\, Minister of State for Trade and Investment.  \n \nOther confirmed speakers include:\n \nChris Brinsmead\nGovernment Life Sciences Business Adviser\, Department for Business\, Innovation & Skills\n\nMiles Ayling\nDirector of Innovation and Service Improvement Commissioning and System Management Directorate\, Department of Health\n\nMichael Gropp \nMedtronic & Chair of International Focus Group\, EUCOMED \n\nVivian Robinson\nGeneral Counsel\, Serious Fraud Office\n\nSara Siegel\nDirector\, Healthcare Strategy – Consulting\, Deloitte\n \n\nFor more information please refer to the ABHI website.  \n\n\n\n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/abhi-international-business-conference-13th-june-2011-london/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110615T061300 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110615T061300 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110615T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T050600Z UID:5061-1308118380-1308118380@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Wrap Cymru: delivering resource efficiency in manufacturing\, Bridgend DESCRIPTION:Improving resource efficiency has become a key driver for delivering competitive advantage for Welsh manufacturing companies. \nSmall and mediums sized enterprises (SMEs) whose products or processes can be adapted to accept new input materials\, without compromising on quality or\nperformance\, are ideally placed to benefit from support offered by WRAP Cymru.\n \nTo help introduce or increase the use of recycled materials in products\, processes and packaging\, WRAP Cymru has developed a package of support to help manufacturing SMEs realise the benefits from introducing recycled products into the value chain.\n \nThese workshops offer you the opportunity to learn more about REMake\, the Recycling and Resource Efficiency in Manufacturing programme\, which provides\ntechnical advice and support to help SMEs increase their use of recycled content.\n \nSome of the UKs leading authorities on sustainable manufacturing will be providing information on:\n \nManufacturing trends\, opportunities and benefits of adopting recycled materials within products\, processes and packaging; adopting recycled materials into manufacturing – and how this can be successfully replicated; best practice examples of resource efficiency in manufacturing; the potential for the use of recycled content within key sectors; and information on funding initiatives.\n \nUsing recycled materials will reduce manufacturing pollution\, reduce waste\, conserve energy and resources and ultimately boost profits – and is therefore a vital solution for business growth and realising increased financial returns.\n \nClick here for the full programme \nAttendance is FREE but it is essential you reserve as places are limited.\n\n\nTo register for this event please call us on 01656 861536 or by email to wrap@bic-innovation.com URL:https://mediwales.com/event/wrap-cymru-delivering-resource-efficiency-in-manufacturing-bridgend/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110616T060900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110616T060900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110616T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110616T050600Z UID:5036-1308204540-1308204540@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Aneurin Bevan Research and Development Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:‘Improving Patient Outcomes through Research’ \n  \nThis 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. \nResearch & Development is of fundamental importance to healthcare providers who aim to deliver high quality healthcare and improve the health of the population. The progress for clinical research in Gwent over the last 10 years has been steady\, and outputs of research have been published and presented at local\, national and international conferences. This is encouraging as an active research culture is important to help with recruitment and retention of good staff. \nThe overall aim of the Health Board is to strive for research excellence and this will be achieved by establishing coherent and sustainable research teams that are able to positively influence healthcare delivery in Gwent. This approach will underpin the delivery of excellent high quality services to people in Gwent\, producing professionals who are able to meet the needs of the whole healthcare system.  \n  \nFinal Programme\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\nFor full speaker biographies\, click here \n\n\nTo book a space contact Laura Upton on Tel: 01633 234768\, or email: laura.upton@wales.nhs.uk. URL:https://mediwales.com/event/aneurin-bevan-research-and-development-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110623T060900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110623T060900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110623T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T050600Z UID:5063-1308809340-1308809340@mediwales.com SUMMARY:South West Biomedical Technology Showcase DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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 \n  \n \n  \nProgramme \n9:30    Registration\n \n10:00 Session One \n                        -Mark Moran\, Hydrate for Heath\n                        -Dr Sara Flint\,Center for Additive Layer Manufacturing  \n                        – Prof Sam Millar\, Campden BRI\n                        – Dr Zoe Betteridge\, Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases \n                         -Dr Vyv Salisbury\, UWE \n11:00 Discussion/Idea sharing \n \n11:30 Coffee\n \n12:00 Session Two \n                             – Dr Keith Barfoot\, MEDILEC LTD                       \n                             – ProfNick Stone\, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust \n                             – Prof Tony Killard\, UWE\n                             – Dr Jan Knight\, Knight Scientific\n \n13:00 Discussion/Idea sharing\n \n13:30 Lunch and networking\n \n14:30 Session Three \n                           – Dr Mark Farries\, Gooch & Housego \n                           – Dr Jason Weeks\, Cefas\n \n15:30 Discussion/Idea sharing\n \n16:00   Meeting Close \n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/south-west-biomedical-technology-showcase/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110624T060800 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110624T060800 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110624T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150216T164816Z UID:5060-1308895680-1308895680@mediwales.com SUMMARY:MediWales Academic Event: The University Challenge Podcast and Presentations DESCRIPTION:MediWales Event: Podcast and Presentations\nThe University Challenge\nFriday 24 June\, Copthorne Hotel\, Cardiff\n8.45- 4.30\n   \nExhibitors\n                  \n\n \n \nMediWales Academic Event: The University Challenge from MediWales on Vimeo. \n \n \nPresentations\n \nPlease note only those presenters who have given permission for content to be shared are displayed below.\nClick here to download the full event programme icluding introduction and speaker biogs.\n \n\n\n\n \n \nDaniel Smith\, Collaboration Manager\, HealthTech and Medicines KTN: ‘Driving Innovation through Collaboration’ \n\n\n\n\nAlison Parker\, Knowledge Transfer Officer\, Swansea University: ‘Collaborative Funding Routes’\n\n\n \nSteve Conlan\, Director\, Centre for NanoHealth\, College of Medicine\, Swansea University Centre for NanoHealth: ‘An integrated collaborative base for businesses in Wales’\n\n\n \nGregory Coss\, Industrial Liaison Officer\, Centre for Complex Fluids Swansea University: ‘Industrial collaborations with the Advanced Membrane and Surface Technologies KTC’\n\n\n \nAndrew Davidson\, Managing Director\, DTR Medical: “An artificial lung: two collaborations between Swansea University\, ABMU Local Health Board and four companies.”\n\n\n \nKeith Williams\, Business Development Manager\, Clinical Biotechnology Centre\, Bristol University: ‘Small Scale Bio-manufacturing for clinical trials; An Introduction to the Clinical Biotechnology Centre’\n\n\n \nMatthew Allsop\, Senior Project Manager at BITECIC: ‘The Multidisciplinary Assessment of Technology Centre for Healthcare’        \n\n\n \nDavid Williams\, Oral Microbiology\, School of Dentistry\, Cardiff University: “Healthcare associated infections/medical devices”\n\n\n \nYamni Nigam\, Senior lecturer in Biomedical Science\, Swansea College of Human and Health Sciences and Ed Dudley\, Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry\, Swansea College of Medicine: “Development of novel bio-therapeutic agents from medicinal maggots”\n\n\n \nChris Gwenin\, Lecturer in Electrochemistry\, Industrial Placement officer\, School of Chemistry\, Bangor University: “Interdisciplinary Research”\n\n\n\n \nIan Weeks\, Professor in Translational Biochemistry at Cardiff University School of Medicine: ‘Translational Research Theory and Practice’ \n\n\n\n \nChris Williams\, COO Ig Innovations/Mologic: ‘Helpful tips for successful TSB applications: a Industry Perspective from an amateur’\n\n\n \n \nSimon Reed\, Reader in Cancer Studies\, Department Medical Genetics\, Haematology and Pathology\, School of Medicine\, Cardiff University: ‘Measuring DNA damage using \n\n\n\n \nKate Parkinson\, Project Manager and Liz Bond\, Advanced Professional Training in Bioscience\, Swansea University: ‘What Advanced Professional Training in Bioscience can do for your Business’microarrays: a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Agilent Technologies’\n\n\n \n\nDaniele Doneddu\, Innovation Fellow\, University of Wales Global Academy\, and Chris Moriarty POWIS Scholar\, Calon Cardio: ‘Bridging the Gap’ \n\n\n\n\nLars Sundstrom\, Director of Severnside Alliance for Translational Research (SARTRE): ‘University research to product\, lost in translation?’\n\n\n\n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/mediwales-academic-event-the-university-challenge-podcast-and-presentations/ CATEGORIES:MediWales Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110628T061300 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110628T061300 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110628T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110628T050600Z UID:5065-1309241580-1309241580@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Welsh Government Event: UK-China HIFU Therapy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Ultrasound has been regularly used in diagnosis of pregnancy and diseases. However you may not know what ultrasound could do in cancer treatment. \n\n\n  \nHigh 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 and breast fibroadenomas. \nJoin us to find out the latest developments in HIFU technologies\, the future of R&D and clinical application in this pioneering healthcare field and a platform for you to discuss potential collaborative opportunities.\n \nTopics include:\n \n\nExtracorporeal research on HIFU targeting cells surgery\nTen-year survival report of malignant tumor patients treated by HIFU therapy\nApplication of HIFU therapy at Oxford University\nPresent status and future perspectives of HIFU therapy for uterine fibroids\nThe past\, present and future of HIFU therapy\n\n  \nGuest speakers from Oxford University and Chongqing HIFU Technology Co. Ltd.\, China\, a supplier of therapeutic equipment\, engineering services and medical\ntraining of HIFU therapy for benign and malignant tumors\, gynaecological diseases\, allergic rhinitis\, arthritis\, soft tissue injuries.\n \nTo view the invite click here\n\n\nRSVP by Friday 24th June to Sarah Neyland – 01792 222420\, sarah.neyland@wales.gsi.gov.uk\n \nPlease advise if you have any access requirements. Further details of the event will be forwarded on receipt of your reply.\n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/welsh-government-event-uk-china-hifu-therapy-symposium/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110629T061300 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110629T061300 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110629T050600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110629T050600Z UID:5062-1309327980-1309327980@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Wrap Cymru: delivering resource efficiency in manufacturing\, Wrexham DESCRIPTION:Improving resource efficiency has become a key driver for delivering competitive advantage for Welsh manufacturing companies. \n\nSmall and mediums sized enterprises (SMEs) whose products or processes can be adapted to accept new input materials\, without compromising on quality or\nperformance\, are ideally placed to benefit from support offered by WRAP Cymru.\n \nTo help introduce or increase the use of recycled materials in products\, processes and packaging\, WRAP Cymru has developed a package of support to help manufacturing SMEs realise the benefits from introducing recycled products into the value chain.\n \nThese workshops offer you the opportunity to learn more about REMake\, the Recycling and Resource Efficiency in Manufacturing programme\, which provides\ntechnical advice and support to help SMEs increase their use of recycled content.\n \nSome of the UKs leading authorities on sustainable manufacturing will be providing information on:\n \nManufacturing trends\, opportunities and benefits of adopting recycled materials within products\, processes and packaging; adopting recycled materials into manufacturing – and how this can be successfully replicated; best practice examples of resource efficiency in manufacturing; the potential for the use of recycled content within key sectors; and information on funding initiatives.\n \nUsing recycled materials will reduce manufacturing pollution\, reduce waste\, conserve energy and resources and ultimately boost profits – and is therefore a vital solution for business growth and realising increased financial returns.\n \nClick here for the full programme\n \n\nAttendance is FREE but it is essential you reserve as places are limited.\n\n\nTo register for this event please call us on 01656 861536 or by email to wrap@bic-innovation.com URL:https://mediwales.com/event/wrap-cymru-delivering-resource-efficiency-in-manufacturing-wrexham/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110713T070900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110713T070900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110713T060700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110713T060700Z UID:5068-1310540940-1310540940@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Wrexham Science Festival: Use of Polymers in the Health Sector DESCRIPTION:The Industrial Biopolymers Knowledge Transfer Centre presents a seminar on:  \n"The use of Biopolymers in the Health Sector" \nThe 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. \nClick here for full details of the programme \nTo register for this event\, download this form\, and send to Anna Davies: URL:https://mediwales.com/event/wrexham-science-festival-use-of-polymers-in-the-health-sector/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110713T071000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110713T071000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110713T060700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110713T060700Z UID:5066-1310541000-1310541000@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Captum MasterClass: Valuing Technology DESCRIPTION: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 technology transfer managers\, investors and their advisors\, and will include case studies and real examples. \nCaptum’s MasterClass: Valuing Technology is a non- mathematical introduction to technology valuation methods\, leading to Risk Adjusted Net Present Value\, the most widely used method. A case will be used to illustrate each method\, and there will be several practice exercises for delegates.  \n \nTopics covered will include: \n\n Subjective valuation; score cards\n Market value\n Asset/cost value\n Comparison value\n Net Present value\n Risk adjusted net present value and Monte Carlo simulation\n How cognitive biases effect value\n\nCases discussed will illustrate the valuation of fee and royalty inncome in licensing deals as well how venture capital investments are valued.\n\nWho Should Attend:\n \nThis MasterClass is appropriate for those new to valuation methodology; those with more experience can benefit from an introduction to newer methods such as Monte Carlo simulation and insights into license and VC valuations.\n \nRegistration Fees:\n \nThe Registration Fee includes lunch and MasterClass materials: workbook\, cases and Excel models\, £250 + VAT per delegate.\n\nSecond and further delgates from the same organisation receive a 20% discount on fees.\n\nFor full prgram details see www.captum.com\n\nFor more information contact: Suzanne Sisto Brand (ssb@captum.com or 0115 988 6154) URL:https://mediwales.com/event/captum-masterclass-valuing-technology/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110714T070900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110714T070900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110714T060700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110714T060700Z UID:5070-1310627340-1310627340@mediwales.com SUMMARY:BioCity Nottingham Chemistry Day DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttendance is FREE to BioCity tenant companies as well as to academic and industrial chemists and other interested professionals whose employer is based in the East Midlands. \nRepresentatives of the Chemistry Innovation Laboratory\, University of Nottingham and Scientific Services to Industry\, Nottingham Trent University will be available to discuss the range of services offered to chemistry based SMEs. \nFor further details and to book your place please click here. URL:https://mediwales.com/event/biocity-nottingham-chemistry-day/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110718T071900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110718T071900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110718T060700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110718T060700Z UID:5069-1310973540-1310973540@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Wrexham Science Festival - Introducing simulation technology to enhance health care education DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe technology (a simulated mannequin) used by the nursing department of Glyndŵr University will be on display and active participation will be encouraged. \n  \nFREE Event. To book visit www.wrexhamsf.com\, email wsf@glyndwr.ac.uk or call 01978 293466. \n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/wrexham-science-festival-introducing-simulation-technology-to-enhance-health-care-education/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110801T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110801T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110801T070800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110801T070800Z UID:5075-1312185600-1312185600@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Institute of Life Science\, Swansea Uni: BioBreakfast Series 2011 DESCRIPTION:Unless otherwise stated\, each BioBreakfast will begin at 8.00am\, finishing by 9.00am \nUnless 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 \nBooking is not necessary and breakfast will be served until it runs out! \nParking is best at the ‘Pub on the Pond’ car park which is directly behind the building (£2.60 charge). Disabled spaces are available outside the building. \nContact Sarah Jones on ILS Reception\, 01792 602697\, if you need further information. \nAutumn/Winter Schedule\n\n15th September 2011 \nManage your Money with Bevan and Buckland\n\nSenior partners will be on hand to talk through the practicalities of running your business effectively\, from planning to start-up to cash-flow and HR. There will also be an opportunity to book one-to-one sessions with the partners immediately following the presentation for either business-related or individual advice.\nLeader: Senior Partners\, Bevan and Buckland \n  \n20th October 2011 \nCan Universities do the Business? \nA talk about the University of Wales’ new Welsh Innovation Center (sic) in San Jose. He may also be persuaded to give us a peek into the University’s future plans and share some thoughts on Wales’ economic strategy.\nLeader: Professor Dylan Jones-Evans\, Professor of Innovation at the University of Wales\, Western Mail columnist\, Welsh Conservative \n\n24th November 2011 \nCan the ILS do the business?\n\nFollowing on from Dylan’s session\, we’ll be focussing on the ILS\, revealing a renewed offering and showcasing a selection of company successes. PLUS\, there’ll be an update on ILS Phase Two before it opens for business in December.\nLeader: ILS Team\n  \nFor more information on these events click here URL:https://mediwales.com/event/institute-of-life-science-swansea-uni-biobreakfast-series-2011/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110812T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110812T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110812T070800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110812T070800Z UID:5048-1313136000-1313136000@mediwales.com SUMMARY:CHI+MED Swansea Summer Workshop DESCRIPTION:CHI+MED Swansea Summer  \n \n \n\nDATE: Friday 12th August 2011 \nLOCATION: Swansea University \n \nWEBSITE: http://chimedworkshops.wordpress.com/\n \nThis 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. \nThis highly interactive workshop (one out of a series of CHI+MED workshops) aims for establishing dialogues amongst stakeholders of medical devices; to share views and concerns regarding to the design and development of medical devices and their training materials; to learn from successful practices; to propose potential collaborative working framework; and to investigate how to improve future design by enhancing user involvement. \nTo reserve a place at this workshop please contact Dr Karen Y Li:  Yunqiu.li@swansea.ac.uk\, K.Y.Li@karenyli.me\, +44(0)7904863344 \n\nAddress: Computer Science Department\,  School of Science\, Swansea University\, SA2 8PP URL:https://mediwales.com/event/chimed-swansea-summer-workshop/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110907T090900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110907T090900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110907T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150216T164816Z UID:5074-1315386540-1315386540@mediwales.com SUMMARY:MediWales Event: Technology Strategy Board\, SBRI and FP7 Funding Calls: Detection and Identification of Infectious Diseases DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register \nGuest Speakers: \nDr Penny Wilson\, Lead Specialist\, Detection & Identification of Infectious Agents\, Technology Strategy Board \nNaomi Stanton\,  Clinical Lecturer\, Department of Primary Care and Public Health \nMediWales would like to invite you to their next event highlighting current funding opportunities in diagnostics\, and the detection and identification of infectious diseases. \nWe are looking for academic groups and companies who are working in this area and are interested in forming collaborative partnerships to apply for this funding. \nPenny and Naomi are visiting Wales on 7th September to help promote and support the latest Technology Strategy Board\, Small Business Research Initiative\, and FP7UK NCP for Health funding calls on the Detection & Identification of Infectious Agents.They are looking for industry led consortia to develop products and processes to improve the detection and identification of agents involved in Sepsis infections. \nMediWales has received a number of enquiries from academic groups looking for appropriate industry partners with interests in medical sensing/diagnostic technologies.  \nPlease let us know if you have any questions. \nRelevant documentation for viewing before the event: \nClick here to download a presentation detailing the 2012 funding call for FP7UK NCP for Health \nClick here to download the TSB’s Sepsis I: Multi-pathogen detection and/or simple discrimination \nClick here to Download the TSB’s Sepsis II: Advancing biomarker use in sepsis management \nClick here to find out more about the TSB’s Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)\n\nClick here to visit the KTN DIIA web pages where you can find the DIIA call docs and copies of presentations given at the call launch on the 5th July. \n  \n Watch the MediWales PodCast to find out what some delegates said at the last MediWales Event: \n \nMediWales Academic Event: The University Challenge from MediWales on Vimeo. \nHear feedback from delegates at our latest event\, held in Cardiff. URL:https://mediwales.com/event/mediwales-event-technology-strategy-board-sbri-and-fp7-funding-calls-detection-and-identification-of-infectious-diseases/ CATEGORIES:MediWales Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110908T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110908T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110908T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110908T080900Z UID:5067-1315472400-1315472400@mediwales.com SUMMARY:First BCS Health in Wales/ehi DESCRIPTION:  \nWorkshop overview and aims\n\nThe 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). \n \n\nThe workshop’s primary aims are: \n\nto bring together professionals\, policy makers\, and academics to further the development of BCS Health in Wales\, which is the new Welsh regional specialist group of BCS Health\, and\nto disseminate the ongoing work of ehi2\, the eHealth Industries Innovation Centre.\n\nBCS Health in Wales has the following objectives:\n\nto represent Wales Health Informatics Community (WHIC) on national and international groups to promote and influence health informatics.\nto act as a consultation mechanism for relevant national and international projects and standards on health informatics.\nto share good practice across WHIC and emanating from WHIC to the wider health community\, other agencies and organisations.\nto establish links with research\, academic\, educational\, government\, industry\, charities\, patient and community groups.\nto initiate health informatics projects with appropriate partners.\nto provide a Welsh health informatics perspective within the Welsh Assembly and UK government initiatives.\nto support WHIC to promote health informatics at national and international conferences.\nto support the BCS Charitable objectives.\n\nThe eHealth Industries Innovation (ehi2) Centre is a business-facing centre for the ehealth industries\, supporting the development of the ehealth sector in Wales. It was launched in December 2010. \nehi2 Centre works with companies in creating new\, innovative ehealth products and services with global market potential. It provides businesses with opportunities to test\, adapt\, improve and evaluate ehealth products and services in a safe and reliable environment to maximise their competitive advantage. It advises and assists companies and where needed\, facilitates access to clinicians\, academic experts\, NHS organisations\, and national NHS IT and ICT programmes. It works with the NHS and other health systems to identify needs for new products and services. \n  \nWorkshop format\n\nThe workshop will comprise: \n\na general meeting to plan the future of BCS Health in Wales and its relationship with other organizations such as ehi2\, the NHS\, academia\, and the health informatics industry\na paper session\, where participants will have the opportunity to present and/or demonstrate their health informatics work\n\nThe scope of the paper session is broad and covers all aspects of health technology ranging from technical hardware and software solutions to applications\, and the wider issues arising from them. We encourage submissions from both academic and commercial organizations. Accepted papers will be published as an annex to the main ITA’11 proceedings. \n  \nCall for papers\n\nPosition papers (maximum 2 pages) are now invited for submission and should be e-mailed to Nigel Houlden. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): \nHealth informatics\nTelemedicine\nAssisted living\nComputerised tomography\nAccessibility and usability\nCollaborative decisions\nData-mining\nDistributed systems\ne-Learning/e-Society\nEthical\, social and legal issues\nHCI\nIntegration\nInternet technologies\nMultimedia\nProtocols and standards\nScheduling\nSecurity\nSemantics\nServices\nVisualisation\nXML \nCost\nThe cost of the workshop is £80.00\, payable via the ITA’11 registration system. Delegates who register for the full ITA conference will be eligible to attend the workshop for free. \nImportant dates\nSubmission deadline: Friday 27th May 2011\nNotification to authors: Friday 10th June 2011 \nProgramme Committee\nDr. Rich Picking – Workshop Chair\, BCS Health in Wales Chair; Programme Chair ITA’11\nNigel Houlden – Glyndwr University\, BCS Health in Wales Secretary\nDavid Ford – Director ehi2\, Swansea University\nDr Tatiana Tatarinova – University of Glamorgan\nDenise Oram – Glyndwr University\, BCS Ethics Committee\nAndrew Griffiths – Director of NHS Informatics Services\, NHS Wales Informatics Service\nMaynard Davies – Service Management Development Manager\, NHS Wales Informatics Service\nBack to the events list \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/first-bcs-health-in-walesehi/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110915T090900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110915T090900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110915T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110915T080900Z UID:5079-1316077740-1316077740@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Looking to sell your medical device into the US? DESCRIPTION:If so\, there are some important regulations you need to know. \n \nRun by experts in the field\, this one-day workshop will focus on the key issues required to get your device onto the US market. \nTo view the programme click here \nTo view the speaker profiles click here \nTo complete the online booking form click here \nPlease contact Sarah Widdowson from Medilink East Midlands on 0115 912 4327\, info@medilinkem.com if you have any queries. \n\n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/looking-to-sell-your-medical-device-into-the-us/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110917T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110917T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110917T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110917T080900Z UID:5064-1316250000-1316250000@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Medexpo Kenya 2011 DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nMedexpo Kenya 2011 provides a platform to meet buyers & potential customers\, do business and develop a share of the market  Eastern & Eastern & Southern Africa.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights: \n \n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitors from over 20 countries \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisitors from East & Southern Africa\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet buyers / importers within the 3 days\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Database of buyers / importers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersonalised invitation on behalf of each exhibitor\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvertisement in local Media\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed meetings with companies / Hospitals / govt organizations etc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n For more information & application forms\, please click here\n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/medexpo-kenya-2011/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110920T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110920T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110920T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T080900Z UID:5086-1316509200-1316509200@mediwales.com SUMMARY:CRACK-IT Challenges launch event: Register now DESCRIPTION:CRACK-IT Challenges launch event: Register now \n \nThe 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. \nWorking with industry we have identified six business challenges and we are now looking to the academic and SME sectors to provide the solutions with funding from the NC3Rs and in kind contributions from industry sponsors. \nThe Challenges will be launched at a meeting in central London on 20 September 2011\, where there will be opportunities to: \nMeet the industry sponsors during Challenge-specific surgeries; \nIdentify new collaborators to help solve these Challenges. \nThe Challenges and the types of expertise that may be needed are below – full briefs for all Challenges are now available: \nA predictive in vitro screen for nephrotoxicity: from mice to men and back again\nCell culture\, tissue engineering\, stem cells\, cellular and molecular assays (e.g. high content imaging\, genomics\, real-time read outs\, etc.) \nWireless recording of the electrophysiology of cognition in psychiatric disease models\nRodent behaviour\, in vivo electrophysiology\, telemetry\, mechanical and electrical engineering\, software development \nRodent Big Brother: automated recording of rodent activity and temperature in the home cage\nSoftware and data collection\, sensor electronics\, telemetry \nImproving the predictive capacity of in vitro cytokine release assays to reduce animal use and drug attrition \nImmunology\, cellular assays\, antibody structure and function \nImproved in vitro to in vivo extrapolation in chemical safety risk assessment of human systemic toxicity\nCell biology\, physiology\, chemistry\, mathematical modelling\, systems biology \nBADIPS – Generating human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) to study bipolar affective disorder \nClinical scientists\, stem cells\, neurobiology\, mechanical engineering\, cellular assay \ndevelopment \n\nPotential applicants are strongly recommended to attend the launch meeting. \nTo sign up to the event go to www.nc3rs.org.uk/crackit-launchevent URL:https://mediwales.com/event/crack-it-challenges-launch-event-register-now/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110921T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110921T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110921T080900Z UID:5076-1316595600-1316595600@mediwales.com SUMMARY:UK-China: Partners for Growth in Biopharmaceuticals - (Outward Mission) 21-28 September 2011 DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo support this initiative UK Trade & Investment are organising a mission to China from the 21st to 28th September 2011. \nMission Programme: \nThe mission coincides with the 4th Annual BioBay Investor Forum to be held in Suzhou which is expected to attract more than 200 attendees and 50 VCs. The mission will then move to Shanghai\, which is now home to 18 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies to meet senior officials from government\, pharmaceutical companies and investors. There will also be a visit to a China based multinational pharmaceutical group to discuss how to partner in China across the supply chain. The final leg of the mission will join up with The 4th UK-China Joint Economic Trade Commission (JETC) Healthcare Trade & Investment Working Group Meeting in Beijing\, which will provide high level engagement and involvement from both British and Chinese governments and facilitate further partnering meetings with pharmaceutical companies and investors based in the Beijing area. \nThe programme will include opportunities to present to both Chinese companies and investors and have one-to-one partnering events\, which will provide a broad basis for doing business in China. \nWhy should my company attend? \n• Explore funding opportunities in this key emerging market \n• Find new business in translational medicine \n• Benefit from market access\, including regulatory affairs\, IP protection and how to partner with Chinese collaborators and partners \nFurther information is available on the UKTI website.\n  \nHow to register your interest in this mission  \nTo express your interest or for further information contact: \nrhona.mcdonald@ukti.gsi.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 7215 1164. \nTHE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 AUGUST 2011. URL:https://mediwales.com/event/uk-china-partners-for-growth-in-biopharmaceuticals-outward-mission-21-28-september-2011/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110921T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110921T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110921T080900Z UID:5083-1316595600-1316595600@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Pitching for Management event in Cardiff - 21st September 2011 DESCRIPTION:Come and find the perfect person to take the load off at Pitching for Management \n\nPitching for Management in Cardiff – 21st September 2011 \n \n\nThe best pitch could win £2000 \nSponsored by Lloyds TSB Commercial and in association with Intramezzo and UKBI \nConnecting local businesses with top-level senior talent (huge salaries NOT necessary) \nThis event enables growing businesses to pitch for talented people to join their teams. Pitching slots cost £99 + VAT and include a job advert in www.makinglifericher.co.uk \n1) Book your place: http://pitchingformanagementincardiff3.eventbrite.com/ \n2) There is little preparation – sign an order form\, email us your PowerPoint presentation if you have one and take it on the day\n3) Present your business and the job opportunities available in 8 minutes \n4) Network with high-calibre potential candidates \n5) Walk away with your next potential NED\, MD\, FD\, etc… for sweat equity\, commission\, and/or salary – huge salaries not expected!!! \n6) Even if your perfect candidate isn’t there you can utilise the network of attendees to find them\n7) Make the best pitch on the night and you will win a place at our National Final where the winner will get £2000 with NO STRINGS ATTACHED! \nBook your pitching slot today call us on 01761 452248. \nFor more information visit  www.pitching4management.com \nIf you want to see the pitches\, reserve your place at: \nhttp://pitchingformanagementincardiff3.eventbrite.com/ URL:https://mediwales.com/event/pitching-for-management-event-in-cardiff-21st-september-2011/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20110929T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20110929T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20110929T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110929T080900Z UID:5073-1317286800-1317286800@mediwales.com SUMMARY:One Nucleus Life Science Leadership Series - Healthcare Technologies DESCRIPTION:One Nucleus Life Science Leadership Series – Healthcare Technologies \nMediWales members can save £70 (+vat) on the delegate rate using this code: 549DISC350 \n\n\nDate: 29 September 2011\nVenue: Clare College\, Cambridge \nAfter the huge success of our first event in the Life Science Leadership Series – Oncology\, One Nucleus is pleased to announce the latest information for the second event in the series. Under the theme of Healthcare Technologies\, expert industry\, academic and venture investor speakers from the likes of GE Healthcare\, Sony\, Aescap Ventures\, Abcodia\, Lab21\, Catalent Pharma Solutions\, The University of Swansea\, Portsmouth NHS Trust\, Lumora\, Sirigen\, Stabilitech\, Vectura and Future Injection Technologies will present on current and future trends in: \n\nDelivering Biologics – speakers from Vectura\, Future Injection Technologies and Stabilitech\nPersonalised Medicine and Diagnostics – speakers from Lab21\, University of Swansea\, Lumora\, Portsmoith Hospitals NHS Trust and Sirigen\nCommercialising Healthcare Technologies – speakers from Sphere Medical\, Abcodia\, Aescap Ventures and Lab 21\nPlenary session – speakers from SRone\, GE Healthcare and Sony\n\n\nWith a maximum of 200 delegates\, it is set to be a great event for thought leaders to debate the future of the sector and how we\, collectively\, can do things better\nOnline 1-2-1 partnering means delegates can be sure to meet their key targets at the event\n\nBased on the feedback from our first Leadership event which was in oncology\, the legacy has to been to maintain dialogue within the leadership group and is leading to a follow on event in October. We hope for the same after this event. \nFor full programme click here \nThe event will provide and excellent forum that informs all delegates and spark debate collectively about how we could be doing things better in terms of development plans that meet regulator\, patient and commercial needs through online 1-2-1 partnering and networking alongside the formal programme. \nPlease click here to register using the promotional code 549DISC350 to save yourself £70 + VAT on the delegate price as a member of MedilinkUK.  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/one-nucleus-life-science-leadership-series-healthcare-technologies/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20111004T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20111004T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20111004T091000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T091000Z UID:5082-1317722400-1317722400@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Clinical Discovery 2011 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Clinical Discovery Annual Conference 2011\, Tuesday 4th October\, The Royal Society  \n\n\n  \nThis 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 into their agendas. \n\nThe conference is offering a 15% discount when 3 or more conference tickets are purchased; please see below for more details: \n\nDelegate ticket prices:\nPrivate Sector £299 + VAT \nPublic Sector £199 + VAT \nStudent £99 + VAT \n\n15% discount when 3 tickets are purchased:\nNo. of tickets Multiple tickets purchase with 15% discount \nPublic Sector x 3 £507.45 + VAT \nPrivate Sector x 3 £762.45 + VAT\n  \nPlease click here to view the full programme \n\nEvents 4 Healthcare have organised preferential rates for accommodation convenient to The Royal Society. For more information\, please contact Nicola Gray at nicola.gray@events4healthcare.com or a member our designated venue finding team on 0844 824 66 88 or email lisa.sherry@events4healthcare.com. \nIf you have any questions\, please let them know or visit http://www.events4healthcare.com/CD_Conference_2011_Agenda.html.  \n  \n  URL:https://mediwales.com/event/clinical-discovery-2011-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20111011T101200 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20111011T101200 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20111011T091000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111011T091000Z UID:5089-1318327920-1318327920@mediwales.com SUMMARY:Design Industry Showcase DESCRIPTION:Design Industry Showcase\nRichard Ley Development Centre\, Swansea Vale\, SA7 0AN\n11 October 2011 12.00pm – 4.30pm \nThe 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 down to applying the right design skills. \nAs part of the annual Cardiff Design Festival this event is a celebration of excellence in Welsh design. Case study presentations by leading Welsh designers will show how design has delivered successful products for Welsh manufacturers and will demonstrate how good design can and does make a difference to the success of a product. \nPresentations by leading Welsh design practitioners and manufacturers will showcase work they have done with clients with the support of Business Innovation-Design and will include details of how Business Innovation-Design\, part of the Welsh Government Business Innovation programme\, can provide expert support and funding. \nThere will be networking opportunities and an exhibition space where delegates can discuss specific projects with design companies and Business Innovation-Design Managers. \nAttendance is free but it is essential you reserve a place. To register for the event please email sally.fenton@businessinnovation-design.com confirming the name and contact details of attendees. \n\nARDDANGOSFA DIWYDIANT DYLUNIO\nCanolfan Datblygu Richard Ley\, Cwm Tawe SA7 0AN\n11 Hydref 2011 12.00pm -16.30pm \nGall y defnydd o ddylunio gwych sicrhau llwyddiant cynnyrch newydd. Mae rheolaeth prosiect da\, fanyleb dylunio priodol\, cyrraedd targedau cost ac amser a chreu cynnyrch deniadol sydd yn bleser i ddefnyddio\, i gyd yn ymwneud â harnesi sgiliau dylunio’n iawn. \nEleni fel rhan o Wŷl Ddylunio Caerdydd mae’r digwyddiad hon yn dathlu dylunio Cymreig rhagorol. Fe ddangosir gyflwyniadau o astudiaethau achos gan ddylunwyr Cymreig arweiniol\, sut mae eu dylunio wedi cyflawni cynnyrch llwyddiannus i weithgynhyrchwyr Cymreig a dangos rôl dylunio i wneud gwahaniaeth mewn llwyddiant cynnyrch. \nBydd y cyflwyniadau yn arddangos gwaith ymarferwyr a gweithgynhyrchwyr Cymreig gyda’u clientau drwy gefnogaeth Arloesedd Busnes – Dylunio\, a bydd yn cynnwys manylion rhaglen Arloesedd Busnes Llywodraeth Cymru a’i darpariaeth o gefnogaeth a chyllid arbenigol. \nMae’r digwyddiad hwn yn rhad ac am ddim\, ond mae’n hanfodol eich bod yn bwcio lle. I gofrestru ar gyfer y digwyddiad ebostiwch sally.fenton@businessinnovation-design.com yn cadarnhau enw a manylion cysylltu mynychwyr . URL:https://mediwales.com/event/design-industry-showcase/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20111012T100900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20111012T100900 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20111012T091000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150216T164816Z UID:5084-1318414140-1318414140@mediwales.com SUMMARY:MediWales Members' Showcase Presentations DESCRIPTION:MediWales’ annual Members’ Showcase\, 12th October\, Novotel Hotel Cardiff. \nAn opportunity for any member to promote their products or services. Ten minute speaking slots where members can present their organisation\, service\, product or project\, and two networking sessions. \nPresentations \n\n\n\n\nSimon Haslam\, Patent Attorney\, Abel and Imray: ‘A somewhat irreverent look at: “How to use your patent attorney”.’\n\n\n\nSian Newman\, Communication Manager\, Swansea University Institute of Life Sciences: ‘Doing business at the ILS.’\n\n\n\n\n Tom Baker\, Patent Attorney\, Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP: ‘Removing the mystery of patents – A quick overview.’\n\n\n\n\n\n \nGary Ross\, Director\, GX Design Engineers: ‘Medical Product Design.’\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nChris Vince\, Technical and Applications Manager\, Ensinger: ‘Plastics for medical and life science technology.’\n\n\n\nAndrew Evans\, Partner\, Geldards: ‘Showcasing Geldards.’\n\n\n\n\nMike Butters\, Technical Delivery Manager\, ASTUTE: ‘Advanced sustainable manufacturing technologies.’\n\n\n\n\nKate Parkinson\, Project Manager\, Swansea University Advanced Professional Training in Bioscience: ‘Science training for professionals\, from Swansea University.’\n\n\n\nJeremy Jones\, Director\, Fulcrum Direct: ‘Marketing life science innovations.’\n\n\n\nPeter Hodges\, Innovation Specialist – Welsh Government Life Sciences Team: ‘Welsh Government support for research\, development and innovation’.\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n View the MediWales The University Challenge event podcast to get to find out more about what members get from MediWales events: \n \nMediWales Academic Event: The University Challenge from MediWales on Vimeo. URL:https://mediwales.com/event/mediwales-members-showcase-presentations/ CATEGORIES:MediWales Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20111013T101000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20111013T101000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171607 CREATED:20111013T091000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111013T091000Z UID:5087-1318500600-1318500600@mediwales.com SUMMARY:ABHI Export Seminar: A Focus on the USA DESCRIPTION:Click here to download the event flyer \nAt 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. \nIf you are considering the USA as a future market the ABHI would like to invite you to attend a half-day export seminar dedicated to this region. The event aims to assess the opportunities within this market and to explore and address some of the issues British companies face when they look to do business within the USA healthcare system. \nDelegate rate:\n£45+VAT Members\n£60+VAT Non-Members \nTo register for this event please go to:\nwww.abhi-events.org.uk/exportseminarusa \nFor more information about this seminar or other evets please contact: \nLiz Carrington \n020 7960 4380 \nliz.carrington@abhi.org.uk URL:https://mediwales.com/event/abhi-export-seminar-a-focus-on-the-usa/ CATEGORIES:External END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR