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Bio-Buzz
No.7 / July 2009
 
IN THIS ISSUE
HEADLINE NEWS
INDUSTRY CORNER
EVENTS LISTINGS
Headline News
BioApproaches SW Annual networking event - 23rd of September, Exeter
Hold the date in your diaries for BioApproaches SW annual networking event taking place in Exeter on the 23rd of September 2009. The details of this event will be sent out over the next two weeks.
If you would like to sponsor this event please contact Jade HERE
South-West & South Wales Microbiology Forum - 24th September 2009
University of Exeter.
The Microbiology Forum is an umbrella body for scientists from the South-West and South Wales area who have common research interests in microbiology and related disciplines. Through regular meetings, the Forum fosters collaborative research within the South-West, and creates a dynamic research environment for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists. This year's meeting, sponsored by BioApproaches SW, brings together microbiologists and immunologists from the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Plymouth, Swansea and the West of England, together with scientists from the Health Protection Agency and the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory. Through a combination of invited speakers and poster presentations, the meeting will showcase the latest research in the fields of mechanisms of virulence
(of bacterial and fungal pathogens) and the host response to infection. In addition, a Special Lecture will review the current prospects for obtaining biofuels from microorganisms.
To see the full programme click HERE
REGISTRATION
The Microbiology Forum is free to attend, but all delegates must register in advance. The deadline for registration and abstract submission (for poster presentations) is Tuesday 1st September. To register and/or submit an abstract, please click HERE
Industry Corner
Gradsouthwest...
Are you recruiting? Looking for a graduate? Gradsouthwest can advertise your vacancies for free. Gradsouthwest is the only online job board to work in partnership with all the Universities across the South West of England, funded by the South West Regional Development Agency as part of the regions graduate retention strategy, Gradsouthwest has over 31,000 jobseekers eager to pursue their career.
As a company in the Bio-Medical industry Gradsouthwest will also offer you a free complimentary listing in their employer directory, allowing your company to feature prominently as a south west employer in the Bio-Medical industry. Visit our website HERE or email HERE for more information.
PIPMG Autumn Meeting - 24 - 25th November 2009
Our autumn meeting is designed to stimulate discussion on key aspects of Translational Medicine as our medicines progress from molecules to the market place. This PIPMG meeting will seek to answer questions such as
- What is Translational Medicine and what differences in approach to drug development does it bring?
- How do we best apply Translational Medicine in Clinical Development?
- What is the impact and value of Translational Medicine to drug development?
Using our proven successful mix of expert briefings from key industry leaders, the sharing of real case studies and facilitated workshops PIPMG will explore the vital contribution of effective project management in this challenging environment.
For more information click HERE
AusBiotech Conference 2009 - 27 - 30th of October 2009
Proposal for Participation:
UK Trade & Investment will be participating as an exhibitor in the Ausbiotech Conference 2009. We would like to invite expressions of interests from companies who wish to participate alongside UK Trade & Investment in this event.
UK Trade & Investment has secured an exhibitor space comprising six booths (9mx6m) at this year’s conference, three times the exhibitor space from 2008.
This year’s exhibition will present an opportunity to promote the strengths of the Life Sciences in the UK. Our participation will include:
Stand Representation:
- UK Trade & Investment (Australia and New Zealand)
- Regional Development Agencies and Devolved Administrations
- UK Universities
- UK Companies
Promotional Events:
- UK Trade & Investment Reception
- UK Satellite Event promoting UK Companies and Universities
We would welcome your participation in this event but will need your expression of interest by COB 31st July 2009.
Please send an e-mail HERE to register your interest.
CDE Open for Innovation, at Cardiff University, 17th September 2009
The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE), in partnership with the Welsh Assembly Government and Cardiff University, is delighted to be able to present a special one-day seminar on science and technology research in defence, how to get involved and funding opportunities.
CDE is the Ministry of Defence’s gateway for science and technology ideas from industry, academia and innovators to ensure UK Armed Forces have access to the best equipment, science and technology, now and in the future.
CDE provides a quick response to ideas with a range of advice, assistance and research funding. A programme of monthly technology seminars helps to explain the complex requirements and specific challenges of the UK’s Armed Forces.
For more information click HERE
Opportunity South East Asia!
Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand represent a potential trading zone of almost 94 million people with a mix of mature and developing health economies that have similar medical healthcare interests, targeting the growing medical tourism market. Their membership of the ASEAN trading community means that significant business is carried out between all three countries.
The UKTI mission will visit each market for two days starting in Singapore, moving onto Malaysia and ending in Thailand to coincide with Medical Fair in Thailand in Bangkok previously known as HOSPIMedica.
For more information click HERE
Healthcare Brokerage Event MEDICA 2009 (EEN) 19 - 20th November 2009
On the occasion of MEDICA 2009, the global No. 1 meeting place for the medical sector, the Healthcare Sector Group of the Enterprise Europe Network will organise a Brokerage Event. The aim is to assist enterprises, universities and research institutions in finding partners in Europe for product development, manufacturing and licensing agreements, joint ventures or other types of partnership.
For more information click HERE
The South West Wind and Marine Energy Sectors - 29th September
Deloitte LLP 3 Rivergate, Temple Quay, Bristol
This networking event hosted by Deloitte will focus on the progress made in expanding the South West Wind and Marine Renewable Energy sectors and will also consider what impact the new government policy measures to grow the industry are having, together with how BETS, Regen SW, the South West Regional Development Agency and Environmental Investor Networks can work together to secure growth.
For more information click HERE
Contact Us
For further information on any of these items, please visit our website:
www.bioapproaches.co.uk or contact us directly.
Jade Fulbrook-Smith - Project Coordinator, BioBuzz Editor
Tel: 07715 856262 Email: Jade@BioApproaches.co.uk
Dr Pauline Lee - Network Manager
Tel: 07710 779548 Email: pauline@BioApproaches.co.uk
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