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Innovation to Enterprise
‘Research, partnerships and finance for business growth in Lifesciences and Healthcare’
Venue:
The Innovation Centre,
University of Exeter,
Rennes Drive,
Exeter,
EX4 4RN
Map and visitor information HERE
Date:
Thursday 24 April 2008
From 10 - 4.30
Why attend?
- For companies:- The event provides a unique opportunity to hear an impressive list of speakers covering a range of important topics from innovation and training to business strategy and funding. The event will also feature a range of practical surgeries and University tours and promises to be an excellent networking opportunity.
- For exhibitors:- The event is being promoted to a diverse range of businesses and other organisations and provides a excellent opportunity to meet new contacts and promote your organisation. A wide range of sponsorship and exhibition options exist click HERE to find out more.
To register:
Please click HERE
- A nominal fee of £30 for commercial organisations and £15 for non-commercial attendees will be charged to cover lunch.
Programme:
9.40 – 10.10 Registration and coffee
Morning session theme: Innovation & Research
Chair – Jim Murray, Hunter Fleming and member of SW Science & Industry Council
10.10 – 10.20 Welcome and introduction
10.20 – 11.00 Keynote speaker
Open Innovation
Dr Mark Richardson, Vice President R&D, Smith & Nephew Wound Management
11.00 - 11.40 Science and Research at Exeter, facilities and training
Prof Nick Talbot, Head of Biosciences, University of Exeter
11.40 – 12.20 NHS innovation
Mr Sasha Karakusevic, Consultant Dental Surgeon & Director of Performance and Development at South Devon Healthcare Trust.
12.20 – 12.30 Open floor discussion
12.30 – 13.30 buffet lunch
Afternoon session theme: Entrepreneurship and funding
Chair – Jim Murray
13.30 – 13.40 Introduction to the session
13.40 – 14.30 Keynote speaker
Survival of the fittest – entrepreneurship today
Peter McPartland, Nucleus Biomed
14.30 – 14.50 tea break
14.50 - 15.10 Large company case study
Anne Hyland, Vectura
15.10 – 15.30 Small company case study
Alasdair MacDonald, Telemedic Systems
15.30 – 15.50 Technology Strategy Board – overview and funding calls
15.30 – 15.50 Open floor discussion and closing remarks
16.00 – 16.30 Refreshments, networking and University tours (full information below)
- Bioimaging Centre
- Molecular Genetics Laboratory
- Exeter Advanced Technologies (X-AT)
- Multiphoton Imaging and Spectroscopy Laboratory
- Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis
University Tours Available:-
- Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis This is a multidisciplinary centre that has been established to study the structure, mechanism and commercial application of enzymes – nature’s catalysts. The facility brings together researchers from the Schools of Biosciences, Engineering & Computer Science and Physics at the University of Exeter and the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry.
- Bioimaging Centre, School of Biosciences. This is a core facility provides state-of-the-art instrumentation and experienced staff to assist researchers and students to obtain high quality microscopy. The newly refurbished Centre opened in 2007 and houses two electron microscopes as well as confocal and fluorescent microscopes. The aim of the Centre is to support research projects within the University as well as handling external requests.
- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, School of Biosciences. Research in this laboratory is aimed at investigating the biology of plant disease and particularly in the mechanisms by which fungal and bacterial pathogens can infect living plants, invade their tissues and cause disease. The model interactions studied are those between a) the rice blast fungus, Magnaporthe grisea, and cultivated rice and b) the laboratory model plant, Arabidopsis and the bacterial pathogen, Pseudomonas.
- Exeter Advanced Technologies (X-AT). Using the latest technologies, X-AT works with academics and industry at all stages of the product development cycle. From initial concept design through to final prototype and on toward production. With advanced facilities in 3D computer modelling, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping X-AT can provide a 'one-stop' product development solution and is ideally suited to support the life sciences sector. X-AT also has expertise in advanced materials analysis and characterisation.
- Multiphoton imaging and Spectroscopy Laboratory. Multiphoton microscopy is a type of laser scanning microscopy that derives its contrast from the intrinsic optical properties of a sample and is currently attracting a great deal of interest across all fields of biosciences. Multiphoton imaging has many advantages over standard fluorescence microscopy, with the principle advantages being an increase in depth penetration and stain-free molecular contrast. This facility is one of the most advanced in Europe.
One to one meetings Available:-
To be confirmed, please check back. For more information or to book a one to one session please contact Jade.
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