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SUMMARY:Official Launch of Birmingham Health Innovation Campus
DESCRIPTION:Attendance is by invitation only\, and there is no cost to attend. \nFormat \n\n4:00 pm – Guest arrival & drinks reception\n4:45 pm – Welcome from Chris Oglesby (Bruntwood SciTech) and Professor Neil Hanley (University of Birmingham)\n5:00 pm – Panel discussion with four panellists\, chaired by local MP\n5:30 pm onwards:\n\n– Open networking \n– Tours led by Bruntwood SciTech with PHTA\, showcasing their space \n– University partners hosting expo-style stands \n– Live illustrator capturing discussion highlights \n\n7:00 pm – Event close\n\n  \nExpressions of interest in attending to be emailed to info@wmlifesciencesweek.co.uk
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/official-launch-of-birmingham-health-innovation-campus/
LOCATION:Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC)\, Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) Selly Oak\,\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 6SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T180000
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SUMMARY:Investor Ready: Scaling with Capital – attracting equity investment.
DESCRIPTION:Are you a life sciences business ready to take the next leap? Join us for an exclusive roundtable where growth meets capital\, and ambitious companies connect with the investors who understand your vision. \nMeet Your Panel of Industry Leaders \nAaron Baker – BGF
One of the UK’s most active growth investors\, backing ambitious companies with patient capital https://www.bgf.co.uk/\nChris Wardle – Hypha
Specialist life sciences investor focused on transformational healthcare innovations https://www.hypha.pe/\nJames Bakewell – Agathos
Strategic capital for businesses making meaningful impact in healthcare and beyond https://www.agathos.com/\nIan Murchie – Head of Life Sciences & Healthtech\, Barclays Corporate Innovation Banking
Banking expertise tailored for the unique needs of scaling life sciences companies \nPerfect For: \n• Established businesses seeking growth capital\n• Scaling companies ready for their next funding round\n• Innovation leaders looking to understand the investment landscape\n• Ambitious founders preparing for private equity partnerships \nWhat to Expect: \n✨ 60-minute focused roundtable with direct access to decision-makers\n✨ Real insights on what investors actually look for\n✨ Practical advice on preparing for funding rounds\n✨ Networking drinks to continue conversations in a relaxed setting \nThis is your opportunity to sit across the table from the investors who are actively deploying capital in life sciences. Don’t just pitch your business – understand what makes it investment-ready.
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/investor-ready-scaling-with-capital-attracting-equity-investment/
LOCATION:Crowe\, One Colmore Row\, Birmingham B3 2BJ\, Crowe\, One Colmore Row\,\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 2BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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SUMMARY:SPARK Monthly Cohort Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the monthly SPARK Community Meeting — an open and engaging forum where SPARK project teams share updates\, discuss challenges\, and connect with the SPARK management team. This event is ideal for academics\, healthcare professionals\, entrepreneurs working in translational research\, and those developing therapeutics\, medical devices\, or diagnostics. \nValued industry partners\, including Potter Clarkson\, BSI\, and MTIF\, are welcome to attend\, making this a great opportunity to network and explore potential collaborations. \nEach session begins with a short presentation from one of the SPARK projects\, followed by an open discussion. In celebration of Life Sciences Week\, this meeting may feature a guest speaker focusing on a key topic in translational research\, such as investment\, regulatory pathways\, or clinical trial design – watch this space! \nThere will also be the exciting announcement of the launch of the next application round for SPARK Cohort 3\, which will now be open to applicants across the East Midlands. \nWho Can Attend: \nThis event is free and open to anyone interested in SPARK — whether you’re looking to learn more\, engage with the community\, or explore translational research opportunities. No prior affiliation is required. \nAdditional Details: \nFood and refreshments will be provided. The latter part of the event will be dedicated to informal networking.
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/spark-monthly-cohort-meeting/
LOCATION:Enterprise Hub\, John Cadbury House\, Corporation Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 6QD
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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SUMMARY:Innovating HealthTech: A roleplay Journey Through Design\, Regulation and Deployment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fast-paced\, collaborative roleplay workshop where we bring to life a fictional wearable MedTech innovation. Co-led by experts in hardware design (Smallfry)\, regulatory strategy (Sequel Consultants)\, and digital health development (System C: Innovation Delivery)\, this session will simulate what it really takes to turn an innovative idea into a regulated\, usable medical product. \nParticipants will step into the roles of HealthTech innovators\, tackling live challenges across design constraints\, machine learning\, safety claims\, regulatory classification\, and NHS adoption pathways. Whether you’re new to product development or deep in the field\, you’ll walk away with real-world insights into navigating the complexities of building compliant\, clinically valuable solutions. \n  \nSmallfry – The Old School Building\, School Street\, Wolston\, Coventry\, West Midlands CV8 3HF \n  \nSpeakers\n  \nSteve May-Russell – Smallfry \n  \nLuke French – System C \n  \nAl Mills – Sequel Consultants \n  \nDavid Hawkins – Sotas \n  \nThis workshop is designed for: \n\nEarly-stage HealthTech founders and R&D teams\nClinicians\, AHPs and academic researchers interested in device development\nDigital health and software innovators\nRegulatory and quality professionals\nNHS innovation leads and procurement decision-makers\nDesign engineers and human factors specialists\n\nPlease note this workshop will have a videographer and photographer on site \n  \nMax bookings; 50
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/innovating-healthtech-a-roleplay-journey-through-design-regulation-and-deployment/
LOCATION:The Old School Building\, School Street\, Wolston\, Coventry\, West Midlands\, CV8 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T154000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Robotics\, AI\, and MedTech Innovation in the West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to a distinguished event hosted by the West Midlands Robotics and Autonomous Systems Cluster (led by the University of Birmingham and the Manufacturing Technology Centre). \nThe West Midlands\, boasts a robust MedTech manufacturing sector\, making it the largest concentration of MedTech businesses in the UK and the second-largest employer in this field.\nRobotics\, Automation\, and Artificial Intelligence offer significant potential to deliver real-time improvements in addressing the challenges faced by the NHS\, particularly those arising from an ageing population and increasing demand for healthcare services. Cutting-edge robotics and automation systems are poised to transform medical and healthcare operations by enhancing precision\, efficiency\, and patient care. \nThis event will feature presentations from three innovative start-ups engaged in the automation of healthcare\, followed by a panel discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities within this field. \n 
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-robotics-ai-and-medtech-innovation-in-the-west-midlands/
LOCATION:School of Engineering\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B15 2TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T122250Z
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SUMMARY:What's Your Blood Type? Pop-up with NHS Blood and Transplant team
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there are 8 main blood types? \nWhether you’re curious about your own blood type or just want to learn more about the different types out there – the NHS Blood and Transplant team will be on hand to answer any questions\, provide advice & information and there will even be the opportunity to find out your own blood type! \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to discover more about this fascinating aspect of your health!
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/whats-your-blood-type-pop-up-with-nhs-blood-and-transplant-team/
LOCATION:Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC)\, Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) Selly Oak\,\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 6SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T233000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20250717T124055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T085202Z
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SUMMARY:From Hype to Health – Investing in Technologies That Actually Scale
DESCRIPTION:The focus will be on how to distinguish scalable health tech from short-term trends\, with a mix of investors and founders sharing what commercial and clinical success really looks like. \nSpeakers include: \nAmanda Marie Cardinale – Investment Consultant at Midlands Mindforge \nDr Rob Hornby – Investor at Mercia Ventures \nProf Rob Neely – Founder and CSO of Tagomics \nDr. Farnaz Behroozi  – Dr. Farnaz Behroozi is an execution-focused leader in pharma and life sciences\, with deep expertise in strategy\, financial analysis\, and operational transformation. She currently serves as Head of Pharma at Huma Therapeutics\, a billion-dollar digital health company backed by AstraZeneca\, Bayer\, Hitachi Ventures\, Sony\, and others. At Huma\, she drives global commercial strategy\, secures multimillion-dollar partnerships\, shapes co-investments \, and leads national-level digital health collaborations. Prior to Huma\, Farnaz held strategic consulting roles at top global firms\, including BCG\, McKinsey & Company\, and Deloitte. In these positions\, she advised leading pharmaceutical companies on innovation\, digital transformation\, R&D optimization\, sales excellence\, and operational turnarounds\, consistently delivering measurable growth and efficiency improvements. She holds an Executive MBA from London Business School\, a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from EPFL and Sharif University\, and advanced degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Physics from the University of California.
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/from-hype-to-health-investing-in-technologies-that-actually-scale/
LOCATION:Alpha Works Board Room\, Floor 22\, Alpha Tower\, Suffolk Street Queensway\, Birmingham\, B1 1TT
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20250818T123719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T084448Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable - Leveraging Arden Cross to Maximise Economic Growth
DESCRIPTION:UK Central (Solihull council) event \nInvitation only\, places are limited\, free event\, with expressions of interest to be sent to business@solihull.gov.uk
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/roundtable-leveraging-arden-cross-to-maximise-economic-growth/
LOCATION:Rolls Royce Control Systems\, Rolls Royce Control Systems\, 5000 Solihull Parkway\, Birmingham Business Park\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B37 7YH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T094000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20250625T141811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T085131Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Research in the NHS
DESCRIPTION:Join Health Innovation West Midlands for a dynamic roundtable symposium exploring how the NHS is advancing life sciences research across the West Midlands—with a spotlight on real-world examples from Staffordshire & Shropshire\, Coventry & Warwickshire\, and Birmingham. \nBringing together leaders from industry\, academia\, and the NHS\, this event will showcase how applied research is driving innovation and improving outcomes across the region. We’ll explore mechanisms that support the adoption of research into practice\, highlight successful collaborations\, and discuss how to build stronger partnerships between innovators\, the NHS\, and research institutions. \nThrough insightful discussion and knowledge-sharing\, delegates will: \n\nDiscover how NHS organisations are shaping the life sciences ecosystem across the West Midlands\nHear practical examples of applied research making an impact locally\nExplore industry perspectives on collaboration and innovation\nIdentify effective routes for partnership development\nLearn strategies for mobilising knowledge into frontline healthcare\n\nSpeakers at this event include \n🔹Jonathan Pearson – Chair\, Health Innovation West Midlands\n🔹Professor Alex Richter – Director of the Clinical Immunology Services\, University of Birmingham\n🔹Krysia Dziedzic – Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact)\, SSHERPa\n🔹Jeff Bousfield – CEO\, Nonacus\n🔹Professor Lewis Gough – Professor of Nutrition and Physiology & Academic Lead for Research Excellence Framework\, Birmingham City University\n🔹Professor John Howl – Professor of Life Sciences\, Birmingham City University\n🔹Judith Stewart – Director of Economic\, Commercial and Business Development\, Health Innovation West Midlands \nWhether you’re an NHS research lead\, academic\, or industry partner\, this symposium offers a valuable opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and accelerate applied research in healthcare.
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/unlocking-innovation-life-sciences-research-in-the-nhs/
LOCATION:PHTA\, Birmingham Health Innovation Campus\, Aston Webb Boulevard\, Selly Oak\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 6SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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SUMMARY:Navigating development pathways of Medical Devices and Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre (MD-Tec) are hosting this insightful event \nDetails: \n9:00 Arrival and registration \n9:30 Welcome – Professor Tom Clutton Brock\, Clinical Director of the NIHR HRC DDR & Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre (MD-TEC) \n9:40 Developing Medical Devices and Technologies and how to navigate the development pathway – Professor Tom Clutton Brock \n10:20 Digital Technology and the essential role of patient and public involvement and engagement – Dr Jonathan Gregory\, Digital Theme Lead\, NIHR HRC DDR \n10:50 Tours of MD-TEC/HRC \n11:30 Close
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/navigating-development-pathways-of-medical-devices-and-technologies/
LOCATION:Institute of Translational Medicine\, Mindelsohn Way\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B15 2TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T113500
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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SUMMARY:Protecting Innovation: Patents and Trials in Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:In Life Sciences\, innovation drives progress—but without protection\, valuable discoveries risk being lost or misused. \nHosted by WTW\, this seminar explores how companies can safeguard their breakthroughs through two critical avenues: patent protection and clinical trial integrity. We’ll examine how patents secure intellectual property\, foster investment\, and maintain competitive advantage\, while clinical trial governance ensures ethical standards\, data reliability\, and regulatory compliance. By balancing legal strategy with scientific rigour\, organisations can protect their innovations from development to delivery. \nAttendees will gain practical insights into navigating IP frameworks\, mitigating risks in trial design\, and aligning protection strategies with business goals. Whether you’re in R&D\, legal\, or leadership\, this session offers a clear roadmap for securing the future of Life Sciences innovation. \nKey Features:- \n1. Patent Protection in Life Sciences \n\nImportance of Patents: Critical for biotech\, pharma\, and diagnostics.\nStrategic Filing: Guidance on when and how to file patents.\nComplementary Tools: Use of trade secrets alongside patents.\nExpert Insights: Real-world case studies and live Q&A.\n\n2. Clinical Trials and Insurance \n\nRegulatory Awareness: MHRA guidance and ABPI updates.\nInsurance Requirements: Coverage needs for UK and international trials.\nRisk Mitigation: Navigating evolving clinical trial landscapes.\n\n3. Networking and Collaboration \n\nCross-sector Engagement: Connect with professionals in life sciences\, legal\, and insurance.\nExpert Panels: Insights from WTW\, Marks & Clerk\, and Chubb Insurance.\n\nLearning Objectives:- \nBy attending this seminar\, delegates will learn about: \n1. Patent Protection in Life Sciences \n\nImportance of Patents: Patents are critical for safeguarding innovation in biotech\, pharmaceuticals\, and diagnostics.\nStrategic Filing: Knowing when and how to file patents is essential to protect intellectual property.\nComplementary Tools: Trade secrets can enhance an IP strategy alongside patents.\nExpert Insights: Real-world case studies and Q&A provide practical understanding of legal and commercial challenges.\n\n2. Clinical Trials and Insurance Regulatory Awareness: Understanding MHRA guidance and ABPI updates is vital for compliance. \n\nInsurance Requirements: Specific coverage is needed for clinical trials\, especially those conducted outside the UK.\nRisk Mitigation: Awareness of evolving clinical trial landscapes helps companies navigate risks effectively.\n\n3. Networking and Collaboration \n\nThe event fosters connections among professionals in the life sciences\, legal\, and insurance sectors.\nOpportunities to engage with experts from WTW\, Marks & Clerk\, and Chubb Insurance.\n\nKey Speakers:- \nHannah Williams (WTW) with experts from: \n\nWTW – Covering insights on clinical trial insurance and regulatory compliance.\nMarks & Clerk – contributing to the patent protection session.\nChubb Insurance – Providing expertise on insurance requirements for clinical trials.\n\n 
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/protecting-innovation-patents-and-trials-in-life-sciences/
LOCATION:The Colmore Building\, The Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 6AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20250829T114340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T111642Z
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SUMMARY:RBC Brewin Dolphin Investment Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This is an invite only event aimed at professionals\, business owners\, investors and the like.There is no cost to attend. \nSpeaker Profile: Ben James \nInvestment Specialist Director from Baillie Gifford \nBen is an investment specialist for Ballie Gifford’s US Equity Growth Strategy. He also chairs the US Equity Growth Product Group and has been a member of the team since 2016. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2015. \nPlease note that registration does not guarantee attendance. All registrations will be reviewed\, and confirmed guests will receive an official confirmation email. We kindly ask that you wait for this confirmation before making any travel arrangements \nPlaces are limited\, so please submit your expressions of interest in attending to emma.skitt@brewin.co.uk
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/rbc-brewin-dolphin-investment-breakfast/
LOCATION:RBC Brewin Dolphin\, RBC Brewin Dolphin\, The Chatwin Building\, 6th Floor\, 81 Colmore Row\,\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 2AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20250610T081924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T083024Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation\, Funding and Opportunities in the Life Sciences - Roundtable hosted by the Technology Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Prof Gino Martini from PHTA\, Judith Stewart from Health Innovation West Midlands\, Ewa Truchanowicz from Bidshaper and Esther Lawrence from TBAT Innovation. \nJoin us to gain valuable insights into innovation in the life sciences from new lab facilities to AI. \nHear about the amazing programmes available to support innovation in this vital sector. \nGet the lowdown on the grants and funding available to help companies innovate. \nThis is your opportunity to share your thoughts and help shape the future over a delicious breakfast. \nPlaces are strictly limited so please register your interest by emailing richard@technologysupplychain.co.uk
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/innovation-funding-and-opportunities-in-the-life-sciences-roundtable-hosted-by-the-technology-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Hotel Du Vin\, 25 Church Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 2NR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T200000
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SUMMARY:WMHTIA and Life Sciences Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive evening with the Technology Supply Chain celebrating innovation within the sector as part of Life Sciences Week. This engaging innovation social is your opportunity to mix with key players\, disruptors\, and forward-thinking professionals driving innovation across life sciences. Enjoy a relaxed yet vibrant setting in Hotel du Vin\, complete with complimentary drinks and canapés\, while expanding your network and gaining fresh insights into the exciting future for Life Sciences in the region. \nThe evening includes a short briefing highlighting the latest trends and innovation breakthroughs impacting the life sciences with a focus on AI. \nWhether you’re a business innovator\, investor\, or curious collaborator\, this event offers valuable connections and perspectives to spark new possibilities. \nSpaces are limited – register early to secure your place! \n 
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/life-sciences-innovation-social/
LOCATION:Hotel Du Vin\, 25 Church Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 2NR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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SUMMARY:Conference Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Launch of Life Sciences Week! \nWe’re excited to kick off Life Sciences Week with a dynamic launch event bringing together industry leaders\, innovators\, and key stakeholders. The event will feature insightful keynote speeches from top experts\, engaging panel discussions on the latest trends and challenges\, and valuable networking opportunities to connect with peers and potential collaborators. Whether you’re a researcher\, entrepreneur\, investor\, or policymaker\, this is your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of life sciences. \nAlongside the main programme\, an exhibition will be running throughout the day at Millennium Point\, showcasing a diverse range of exhibitors who are eager to engage with delegates. This is a unique opportunity to explore new advances in the life sciences sector\, discover the support available\, and uncover collaborative opportunities. \nFull line-up to be announced\, but includes: \n1) Professor Gino Martini\, CEO\, PHTA Ltd \nGino joined PHTA Ltd from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)\, where he held the role of Chief Scientist for more than three years. With extensive experience in oncology\, rare and infectious diseases\, and drug development\, Gino also brings expertise in policy development and external advocacy to his appointment in Birmingham. An experienced academic\, Gino has also held senior development and advisory positions within industry\, including GSK\, Roche and SmithKline Beecham. \n2) John McGrath\, a surgeon in Bristol and an NHS England adviser on robotic surgery \nHe is actively involved in promoting and implementing robotic surgery within the NHS. He chairs the NHS England robotic surgery steering committee and sits on the Royal College of Surgeons robotic and digital surgery (RADAR) group. His work focuses on expanding access to robotic surgery across the country\, ensuring equitable access for all patients\, and increasing the expertise of the NHS workforce in this technology. \nJohn’s roles and contributions include: \n\nNHS England Advisor. John serves as an advisor to NHS England on robotic surgery\, helping to develop and implement national strategies for its use.\nRobotic Surgery Steering Committee Chair. He chairs the NHS England robotic surgery steering committee\, which is responsible for overseeing the implementation of robotic surgery across the country. As Chair\, he works closely with NICE\, the Government Office for Life Sciences and the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology.\nSurgeons RADAR Group. John is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons RADAR group\, which focuses on robotic and digital surgery. He and his colleagues are working to ensure that patients in all parts of England\, including those in more deprived areas\, have access to robotic surgery.\nNational Clinical Lead for Urology – NHS England GIRFT Programme\nHonorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter\nFormer Clinical Director of the Southwest Genomic Medicine Service\n\n3) Victoria Gosling\, Chair of Invictus Games \nVicky has a distinguished career spanning leadership roles in sport\, the military\, and business. Vicky started her career in the Royal Air Force\, where she completed 21 years of service\, reaching the prestigious rank of Group Captain. She went on to be Military Executive Lead for the inaugural Invictus Games in 2014 and then CEO of the 2016 Games\, inspiring participation from 14 nations and over 400 athletes. \nCurrently\, Vicky is Chief Executive of GB Snowsport\, Chair of GB Surfing\, Custodian of the Rugby Centurions\, and a Board Director for the Jockey Club at Aintree Racecourse and Lost Shores surf resort. She also sits on the British Olympic Association Board as Urban Sports Advisor. \nBeyond sport\, Vicky has held senior roles at Sage Global and in FinTech\, advocating for inclusion and fair finance access. Victoria’s contributions earned her an MBE in 2004 and an OBE in 2014. \nColonel Victoria Moorhouse\, Commanding Officer of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine \n4) Judith Stewart\, Commercial Business and Economic Development Director\, Health Innovation West Midlands \nCommercial Business and Economic Development Director\, Health Innovation West Midlands. Before this\, she has spent her 25+ year career developing and delivering programmes in economic growth\, employment and skills\, voluntary sector and community development in the public and private sectors. She has significant experience in supporting businesses to grow\, developing strategic responses to government policy and leading teams to achieve. She has also run an Arts Centre\, theatre and cinema\, working with local artists to support access to markets\, and provided routes to £8m of European funding for organisations and businesses in Cornwall. \n5) Colonel Victoria Moorhouse KHP\n\nColonel Vicky Moorhouse\, an Army Officer and Physiotherapist\, is currently the Commanding Officer of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine based with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust and the Head of Army Allied Health Professionals and Technical Trades. \nColonel Moorhouse graduated from Coventry University in 1998 and commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Physiotherapist in 1999.\nIn her military career\, Colonel Moorhouse has served in hospital and close support medical units. She has deployed on numerous overseas exercises in Oman\, Canada\, Germany France\, and the US. Operationally\, she has deployed to Bosnia on Op PALATINE\, OP BANNER in Northern Ireland and as OC Task Force Helmand Medical Squadron to Afghanistan on Op HERRICK. \nIn the UK\, Colonel Moorhouse has served in a variety of roles\, mostly in operational planning and delivery and Capability Development. Roles have included the Medical COVID lead to Chief Joint Operations in the Permanent Joint HQ and latterly as the Senior Medical Advisor to Commander Field Army. She is currently the Commanding Officer of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine based with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust\, and the Head of Army Allied Health Professionals and Technical Trades. \nAn alum of the Defence Academy\, Top Flight Programme\, Windsor Leadership Trust and a Fellow of the Halifax Security Forum\, she is passionate about leadership and developing future leaders through coaching and mentoring. She has recently been appointed by His Majesty as a King’s Honorary Physician to the Royal Household. \n6) David McIntosh\, Founder and Chair of United Plasma Action\n\nDavid McIntosh is a healthcare advocate and campaigner\, and the founder and Chairman of United Kingdom Plasma Action (UKPA). A lifelong blood donor and former General Manager of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service\, he led the successful campaign for UK-donor plasma to be approved for use in life-saving medicines\, with the first treatments reaching NHS hospitals in 2025. Through United Plasma Action\, its international spin-off\, he now works to expand access to plasma-derived medicines worldwide\, especially in low- and middle-income countries\, and advises the global plasma community. \nWith over 50 years’ experience in management\, research\, and business leadership across healthcare\, biotechnology\, and artificial intelligence\, David has worked internationally in both public and private sectors. He has chaired and served on numerous professional\, academic\, and industry boards\, and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD\, a Fellow of the RSA\, and a member of the Institute of Health and Social Care Management. Educated at Oxford\, UWS\, and the LSE \n7) Professor Neil Hanley\, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Medicine & Health at the University of Birmingham\, Executive Director of Birmingham Health Partners and a Consultant Endocrinologist in the NHS \nBefore arriving in Birmingham\, Neil was Director of Research and Innovation at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust\, and Vice-Dean (Research and Innovation) in the Faculty of Biology\, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester. He has also served on the Council of his UK professional body\, the Society for Endocrinology\, and on the Board of the International Society of Endocrinology. He is a past president of the Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland. \nAn expert in early human development and aspects of stem cell biology\, Neil held personal fellowships for 16 years from Wellcome and the UK Government\, plus funding from multiple UK Government Research Councils. His research outputs in leading journals have accumulated over 14\,000 citations. His recent partnership with Innovate UK and industry leaders has translated collaborative discovery science into novel diagnostics for the early detection of liver disease and the launch of a start-up company. \nNeil has a passion for education and training. He has authored textbooks\, established academies in both Manchester and Birmingham for those embarking on their own research careers\, directed the clinical Wellcome-funded PhD programme across four Russell Group universities\, led the future vision of NIHR’s 2016 national review of training\, and chairs the Cell Biology\, Physiology\, Data and Tools Early Career Advisory Group at Wellcome. At home\, he is a school governor and has run a course for the last six years\, helping teenagers across Macclesfield prepare for university entry into medicine\, dentistry and veterinary science. \nNeil recognises the critical role of innovation and engagement in Health & Life Sciences. In Manchester\, he worked alongside the broader civic leadership to place industries within the university and NHS setting. He is now continuing this work on health and economic growth in the West Midlands through Birmingham Health Partners\, heading up the health theme in the partnership between the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City Football Club\, and leading the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus as part of a comprehensive Health & Life Sciences District. \n8) Dace Dimza-Jones\, National Life Sciences Specialist within the UK Government’s Global Entrepreneur Programme \nIn this role\, Dace supports internationally mobile tech entrepreneurs and their IP-rich businesses to scale and grow from a UK-based global headquarters. \nDace plays a pivotal role in attracting and increasing investment in the UK’s Life Sciences sector\, helping to advance the country’s strategic ambitions in this field. She works closely with businesses\, providing tailored support and guidance on establishing or expanding their UK presence. Her work includes enabling regional partnerships\, connecting investors with live opportunities and industry contacts\, and identifying optimal investment locations. \nThrough her engagement with global networks and thought leaders across regional systems\, Dace leads the Life Sciences portfolio and sets the operational strategy for the UK. Her efforts are aligned with the UK’s inward investment objectives in Life Sciences and priority international markets. Dace’s expertise spans over 30 therapeutic areas across primary\, secondary\, and social care settings. She supports a wide range of innovators and enterprises in pharmaceuticals\, MedTech\, digital health\, and biotechnology. \n9) Dr Dhruv Parekh Acute Care Research Group at the University of Birmingham\, is Medical Director of Research and Innovation at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust\, Director of the NIHR Birmingham Clinical Research Facility\, Deputy Director of the NIHR Central and North West Midlands Commercial Research Delivery Centre. \nDhruv leads a programme of research from discovery to clinical trials in critical care and respiratory medicine\, leading the Acute Care Research Group at the University of Birmingham. As Medical Director of Research and Innovation at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust\, Director of the NIHR Birmingham Clinical Research Facility\, Deputy Director of the NIHR Central and North West Midlands Commerical Research Delivery Centre\, he enables and oversees the delivery of a diverse portfolio of academic and industry-led research. His work involves engaging with the NHS\, universities\, funding and regulatory bodies\, charities\, and industry partners. Dhruv is an alumni of the Academy of Medical Sciences Future Leaders in Innovation\, Enterprise and Research (FLIER) programme (FLIER)\, supported by the Government Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). He is passionate about improving healthcare with novel solutions and working across boundaries of the life sciences-sector \n10) Tiffany Jones\, Assistant Director Plasma Marketing and Communications at NHS Blood and Transplant. \nTiffany has been in the NHS (National Health Service) for over 25 years\, joining NHS Blood and Transplant in the summer of 2023.\nIn the 15 years prior\, she led Communications and Engagement in two large NHS teaching hospitals in the East Midlands. Her expertise is in media relations\, crisis communications\, stakeholder engagement\, public affairs\, brand management\, employee engagement and culture change. \n11) Virginia Castilla Llorente PhD \nA scientist and a senior biotech executive with more than 20 years of experience steering research growth in both academia and business Environments. \nFree to attend.
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/launch/
LOCATION:Millennium Point\, Curzon St\, Birmingham\, B4 7AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monday
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SUMMARY:AI Hub Cohort 2 : Selection Day
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to the Selection Day Pitch for the second cohort of the University of Birmingham’s HealthTech AI Hub. \n• Name of event: AI Hub Cohort 2 : Selection Day\n• Location: Institute of Data and AI\, Elm House\, University of Birmingham \nTarget audience:\n• Registered innovators\n• Academics working in AI and Digital health\n• Investors\n• Local healthcare stakeholders \nThe HealthTech AI Hub is a co-development ecosystem based within the College of Medicine and Health at the University of Birmingham. Funded by the West Midlands HealthTech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA)\, we support the creation of responsible\, scalable AI and digital health solutions through industry-academia collaboration. \nThis year\, we are expanding our impact—working alongside strategic partners\, including: \n\n Investor networks: Plug and Play\, MidVen.\n Technology providers: Cogniss\, AWS\n Regulatory experts: CERSI-AI\, Scarlett\, Element.\n Academic Expert Groups: HealthTech AIHub\, Institute of Data and AI\n\nCohort 2 highlights include: \n\n Tailored support for AI product development from leading academic experts\n Accelerated development of digital health MVPs\n Regulatory guidance for software/AI as a medical device\n Talent-matching and internship opportunities for students\n Industry project collaborations\n Investor pitch sessions for academic spinouts\n Opportunity to prototype solutions during the Spring 2026 Hackathon\n\nWe will kick off with companies pitching on 📅 15th September 2025 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) for a place in AI Hub Cohort 2. \nAgenda: \nIntroduction to the AIHub & the Program \n\nIntroduction to the Key Partners\nInnovators Pitch\nNetworking & Lunch\n\nWe would be thrilled to have you join us and explore collaborative opportunities with the next generation of health tech innovators. \nIn partnership with Plug and Play\, Cersi-AI\, Midven\, Cogniss \n 
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/ai-hub-cohort-2-selection-day/
LOCATION:Institute of Data and AI\, Elm House\, University of Birmingham\, 351 Bristol Road\, Edgbaston\, West Midlands\, B5 7SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monday
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