Innovative Healthcare: From Design To Delivery

This event is hosted in partnership with Science Capital and combines presentations with support for businesses. You can present your business plan in private to experts in the afternoon and receive free advice. Academics and directors of small companies and start-ups give a short overview, followed by a round-table discussion and 1:1 feedback.

Our keynote speakers have a wealth of expertise in leading research, strategy and implementing change. The main event starts at 5:30pm with canapés and drinks. Talks begin at 6pm, and are followed by lively panel discussions. Dinner will be served from 8-9:30pm. Please note there is a fee for dinner and drinks (see below).

Louise Leong is Head of Research & Development at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. She is focussed on maintaining a leading environment for the discovery and development of new innovative medicines and maximising the industry’s investment in R&D. She was Science Director of Stem Cells for Safer Medicines and managed biomedical science funding and policy at Wellcome Trust.

Chris Parker will address the challenges and opportunities for the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network, which he is Managing Director of. He has worked in the NHS, the Royal Army Medical Corps and as the Queen’s Honorary Physician. He was awarded the OBE in 1998 and made a CBE in 2009.

Asif Ahmed, a vascular and obstetric biologist, will speak on "Where Big Pharma fail to go, we must prevail". He is the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Health at Aston University and leads the development of its healthcare strategy and partnerships.

Please register here if you would like to join the reception and dinner:

http://www.sciencecapital.co.uk/2014-biomedical/