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Oxford University The Basic Processes of Drug Therapy: Pharmacodynamics Short Course

Haley — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:30:09 +0100

Start: 8 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 12 Mar 2010 - 17:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

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Oxford University is pleased to announce a course on The Basic Processes of Drug Therapy: Pharmacodynamics Short Course.

This course is part of the MSc in Experimental Therapeutics but can also be taken as a stand-alone module or short course for CATS-equivalent credit.

For more information about what the course includes and how to apply please see below.

This module will cover:

Introduction to how drugs act
How the pharmacodynamic effect is translated into a therapeutic effect
Drug actions on receptors and second messengers
Drug actions on enzymes
Drug actions on transport processes
Drug–ligand interactions—different models
The dose-response curve— different models
Biomarkers and surrogate endpoints
Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modelling

Location: Oxford

For further details and to book your place please click here

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ABHI Legal & Regulatory Conference 2010 - Future Paths for MedTech Regulation

Haley — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:38:25 +0100

Start: 17 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 17 Mar 2010 - 16:30

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

Interesting times are approaching for the MedTech Industry. The Medical Device Directives are due to be recast; legislation is forthcoming on Unique Device Identification/Auto Identification & Data Capture; the Commission has recently changed; and questions remain as to how new technologies can be handled by a traditional regulatory system.

ABHI has assembled an international panel of speakers for its Legal & Regulatory Conference 2010. Representatives from industry, the Commission, and MHRA will address key developments and will provide a unique oversight of the future regulatory landscape.

This is your first opportunity to cover all these developments in one carefully designed event featuring expert speakers in each of these fields.

Who should attend?

The event will be of interest to:

CEOs
Senior regulatory managers
In house lawyers and compliance departments
Senior commercial managers / Business development managers

Space at the conference will be limited, with delegate rates are £250 +VAT for members and £295 + VAT for non members. Therefore delegates are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Venue: Baker & McKenzie, 100 New Bridge Street, London

For further information and to register please click here or contact

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020 7960 4360

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BioWales 2010

Haley — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:17:38 +0100

Start: 17 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 18 Mar 2010 - 17:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

BioWales is the largest Bioscience event held in Wales, now in its eighth year it consists of a conference, exhibition and technology brokerage event. BioWales runs over 2 days and will showcase and raise awareness of the current developments in the global bioscience sector to a commercial, academic and NHS audience.

The conference programme will cover such topics as Stem Cell Technologies; Translational Research; Point of Care Diagnostics; Cancer Genetics; Futurewatch.

Major international speakers include Stephen Minger of GE Healthcare, Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Martin Evans and Anthony H Davies of Geron.

BioWales participants will have the opportunity to network and identify new business opportunities via the EU sponsored Biopartnering Event. During BioWales 2009 we facilitated over 350 1-2-1 meetings leading to a number of licensing agreements, joint R&D collaborations and VC investments.

Applications for exhibition space were oversubscribed and all space has been filled.

BioWales 2010 is set to be the largest yet and we look forward to seeing you there.

Venue: Vale Hotel, nr Cardiff

For further information regarding the conference, biopartnering event, exhibition and sponsorship please click here and take advantage of this great opportunity.

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ERBI Workshop: Human Tissue Solutions for New Medicines and Companion Diagnostics

Haley — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:41:46 +0100

Start: 18 Mar 2010 - 13:15

End: 18 Mar 2010 - 18:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

Organised by Pathology Diagnostics Ltd; Sponsors: Asterand & HealthTech & Medicines KTN

This workshop is an update on the critical factors to success in using human tissues to develop novel therapeutics and clinical diagnostics.

The workshop will cover the following areas:

practical and regulatory issues relating to the acquisition of human tissues in the UK
the use of human tissue based assays in the drug and biomarker development process
plus the practicalities and requirements of bringing such assays into the clinic as diagnostic tests.

The seminar brings together specialists from drug discovery to the clinic, and concludes with a panel discussion.

Venue: Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge

For further information and to register please click here

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UKTI Seminar & Networking Reception - Life Sciences Market Trends in China

Haley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:56:26 +0100

Start: 18 Mar 2010 - 17:00

End: 18 Mar 2010 - 21:00

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Event Details

UKTI is running a seminar and networking reception on the 18 March in London on life sciences market trends in China.

Life sciences experts in China will cover the following areas:

Overview of Chinese healthcare and biopharma trends
Protecting your intellectual property rights in China
Life Sciences opportunities in Chinese markets
Case study by company operating in China
Question & Answer session

Venue: BIS Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET

Please click here for further information

To register for this event or for further information please contact

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Mohammed Shabier

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mohammed.shabier@ukti.gsi.gov.uk

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Regenerative Medicine Workshops - TSB New Funding Opportunities

Haley — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:00:21 +0100

Start: 24 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 24 Mar 2010 - 17:00

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TSB New Funding Opportunities for Regenerative Medicine: Ensuring Best Success for Building your Consortium and Preparing Proposals.

The TSB have announced that £6 million will be invested in further regenerative medicine research and development through forthcoming funding calls. For further information please click here.

The KTN would like to invite its members who are interested in Regenerative Medicine to attend the workshops. You will join experts from industry, health and leading KTN groups and find out more about the latest opportunities for regenerative medicine based healthcare. These workshops are open to any UK industrialist, academic or clinician working in the area of regenerative medicine and there is NO CHARGE to attend.

By attending you will:

Gain an understanding of the latest Technology Strategy Board-led funding calls in Regenerative Medicine
Hear from successful companies who have taken advantage of such opportunities to develop innovative products and enabling technologies
Learn about real opportunities for new product development
Benefit from a unique opportunity to interact with experts and industry from complementary KTN groups with a view to forming mutually beneficial collaborative groups and partnerships
Hear the clinician’s perspective on clinical need, collaboration, development and adoption of Regenerative Medicine for patient benefit
Potentially identify new partners for future collaborative funding bids
Gain an insight into the latest views of the opportunities and challenges for Regenerative Medicine in the UK
Obtain first-hand information and top tips on how to ensure your funding applications can best meet the criteria of the TSB calls

These workshops are also supported by the Nano KTN, Chemistry Innovation KTN, Sensors and Instrumentation KTN and the Materials KTN.

Location: London

To register for the workshops and further information please contact Narpal Sihra (nsihra@bioindustry.org).

For further information on these funding opportunities please contact Sarah Goulding (gouldings@bioindustry.org).

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BioFinance and BioInnovate Europe 2010,

Haley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:48:27 +0100

Start: 25 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 25 Mar 2010 - 18:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Event Details

Now in its fourth year, BioFinance and BioInnovate Europe continues to be a leading event in the sector. With a new format and a new venue, this one day conference will be packed with presentations, panel discussions and networking time.

As the first quarter of 2010 draws to a close, the BIA’s annual BioFinance and BioInnovate Europe conference will be assessing the ways in which the biotechnology sector can flourish in the new environment and in the new decade. With its focus on two of the ey challenges for companies – access to finance and access to innovation – the day will highlight the new mechanisms and ways of
working that are on the horizon, many of them born out of adversity.

Join speakers and delegates from leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical and emerging companies, finance providers and the capital markets at this leading finance and innovation event - one not to miss!

Session topics include

The European biotechnology success story toolkit – hear directly from the funders and the funded
One year on – an update on the Office for Life Sciences
Money, money, money in the city – a panel discussion about the benefits of a stock market listing
An investor’s wish-list – what are fund managers and VCs looking for in 2010 and beyond
How Pfizer is staying innovative and competitive in the new decade
Nothing ventured, nothing gained – the increasing importance of corporate venture funds in the life sciences sector
The translation of fundamental science into a commercial drug discovery company
Sizing up the capital markets and utilising alternative financing strategies to grow your life science business – new rules, strategies and tactics to win in this tough market

Venue: Royal Institution of Great Britain, London

For further information please click here or visit our website or contact

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Cathrine Smyth

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csmyth@bioindustry.org

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Pandemic Preparedness and Response 2010

Haley — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:20:41 +0100

Start: 25 Mar 2010 - 09:00

End: 25 Mar 2010 - 17:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

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Are you involved in the healthcare sector?

Do you think we are ready for a major pandemic?

Would you benefit from meeting and networking with over 400 delegates involved in preparing the nation from across the NHS and the wider public sector?

PSCA International are pleased to announce the launch of a new conference 'Pandemic Preparedness and Response 2010' which will be taking place on the 25th March 2010 at the Central Hall in Westminster, London. The conference will reiterate why advanced planning and readiness are crucial if high-risk workplaces are to remain in action, essential services kept running, and business continuity is maintained throughout a pandemic crisis. The expert speakers will explore how improved planning can reduce social and economic effects, outlining current strategies and best practice with the aim to minimise disruption.

We have invited Fergus Walsh the BBC Medical Correspondent to Chair the conference where we will be discussing the following subjects;

The Whole of Society Approach
The National Framework
The UK Strategy
The Role of Regional Resilience Teams in Business Continuity
Business Continuity
Transport
Continuing crucial services
The Flu Pandemic Game

Public bodies, such as local authorities, emergency services and other government agencies, have responded well to their expected roles in the event of a pandemic; however, they may not be adequately prepared for the effects that pandemic can have on their own internal services and people.

By attending 'Pandemic Preparedness and Response 2010' you will gain an insight of how we can best prepare the Nation for a future pandemic, how we can keep the Nation operating and how you are a crucial part of the process

Venue: Central Hall, Westminster

Please click here for further information or to register please click here

Cost: £195 + VAT per delegate from the public sector. For more informaiton please contact

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Mike Agnew

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0161 832 7387

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magnew@publicservice-delegates.co.uk

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Assistive technology- supporting independent living

Haley — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:11:48 +0100

Start: 26 Mar 2010 - 14:00

End: 26 Mar 2010 - 18:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

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London boroughs are making innovations in telehealth and telecare to increase choice and control for people using community services, people on individual budgets, direct payments and for self-funders.

London Councils is holding another seminar to discuss:

progress across London
boroughs and NHS working together
engaging users
working with self-funders

The event will focus on a range of innovations and technologies supporting people to live independently. We plan to have an interactive session and there will be opportunities for discussion.

Speakers will present new programmes and initiatives and the afternoon will build on knowledge and potential for local actions.

The session is for senior social care professionals, NHS care staff and the independent sector.

Please note places will be filled on a first come, first served basis. You will be sent a confirmation if you have been allocated a place. Deadline to reserve your place is 22nd March.

To confirm your attendance at this event please email

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Cristina Paiva

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020 7934 9999

Email

Cristina.Paiva@londoncouncils.gov.uk

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Oxford life Sciences Roadshow

Haley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:02:19 +0100

Start: 29 Mar 2010 - 15:30

End: 29 Mar 2010 - 20:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT

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You are invited to a special roadshow in Oxford that will give you a full briefing on the major international drive to promote the UK Life Sciences sector.

Hear an update on the strong progress being achieved by he Office for Life Sciences (OLS). Understand how key ommitments are being delivered in reinforcing the UK’s eadership position in the international Life Sciences sector – and learn first hand how your business can benefit.

This event will give you valuable insights into how best to romote UK products and services. You will be given ccess to vital marketing resources that will transform your nternational business performance.

Benefits of taking part include:

Valuable market intelligence
Relevant marketing workshops including access to one-to-one support
Insights on the supply chain and selling into the NHS
Special insight into the Chinese market – you will be given an exclusive 70-page Ernst and Young report
Answers to key issues through a Life Sciences Question Time event
Key networking opportunities

Find out how the OLS is bringing together industry, academia and the NHS to maintain the UK’s leading position in Life Sciences in an increasingly competitive global market.

Venue:Said Business Schooi, Oxford

For further information please click here or contact

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UKTI

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0117 933 9543