Grow MedTech Conference 2021: Collaborating for a competitive future
28-29 April 2021
#growmedtech21
The Grow MedTech conference returns virtually in 2021, giving a platform to some of the best med tech innovation in the Leeds and Sheffield City Regions.
Bringing together our network of internal and external stakeholders, academics, researchers, knowledge exchange professionals and industry contacts, this event provides the opportunity to hear the latest in med tech development in the region, discuss how the landscape is changing, gives insights into how funding proposals are assessed, and much more.
The event will run over two half-day sessions. Attendance on both days is encouraged, but there is an option to register for single sessions.
Conference programme
Wednesday 28 April
10am: Welcome
Connected capabilities: MedTech in progress
Updates from our funded collaborative projects moving closer to commercialisation, clinic and patients. Hear about how collaboration has elevated these projects to develop news skills and better technologies.
10:10am: Proof of Market
Discuss the benefits of our flexible, due-diligence funding and our approach to de-risking technologies in this panel session.
Chair: Luke Watson – Technology Innovation Manager, Grow MedTech
Nat Milton (Leeds Beckett University) – Salivary kisspeptin Alzheimer’s diagnostic aid
Jen Edwards (University of Leeds) – Decellularised tissues for repair and reconstruction
Oliver Faust (Sheffield Hallam University) – Stroke risk monitoring service
Sohel Rana (Huddersfield University) Natural material-based eco-friendly hierarchical composites for prosthetics
11am: Break
11:15am Proof of Feasibility
Through quick fire presentations, hear how our funding helps demonstrate initial technical – and commercial – feasibility.
Chair: Clare Green – Technology Innovation Manager, Grow MedTech
Lisa Miller (University of York) – A lateral flow assay for the detection of antibiotic resistance
Mojgan Najafzadeh (University of Braford) – The use of AI (deep learning) in LGS test to diagnose cancer at the early stage
El Hassane Larhrib (University of Huddersfield) – Novel lactose carrier to improve drug delivery to the lungs from dry powder inhalation aerosols
Rachel Young (Sheffield Hallam University) – PAE stroke: Feasibility testing of bespoke power assisted exercise prescription software programmes for people living with stroke
Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso (University of Leeds) – Development of rapid β-1,3-glucan antibody-based clinical test for fungal infections
Anke Bruning-Richardson & Christian Tiede (University of Huddersfield & University of Leeds) – A novel bloodtest for improved detection of recurring high grade brain tumours
12pm: Break
12:15pm: From good to great: What makes a good innovation funding proposal
Funding applications can be daunting, whether it is for large or small sums of money. And they can be the make or break of a project. Our Opportunity Management Panel answer your questions on what takes a proposal from good to great.
Jo Dixon-Hardy – Director, Grow MedTech (Chair)
Michael Kipping – Innovation Lead, Innovate UK
Patrick Trotter – Head of Innovation, Commercialisation and Regulatory, Medilink
Lindsey Georgopoulos – Head of Innovation and Deputy CEO, Medipex
Sean Clarkson – Programme Manager, Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Sciences Network
Danielle Miles – Programme Lead and Technology Innovation Manager, Grow MedTech
Sue Watson – Patient and Public Involvement Representative
1pm: Closing comments
1:15pm: Close
Thursday 29 April:
10am: Welcome
Connected capabilities: MedTech in progress
Updates from our funded collaborative projects moving closer to commercialisation, clinic and patients. Hear about how collaboration has elevated these projects to develop news skills and better technologies.
10:10am: Proof of Concept
Find out how our funding and support has been used to prepare projects for external investment (post-TRL 5)
Chair: Jillian Newton – Technology Innovation Manager, Grow MedTech
Hassan Ugail (University of Bradford) – Transplant organ quality assessment using photographic imaging analysis
Ivan Phelan (Sheffield Hallam University) – How engaging content can aid rehabilitation
Virginia Pensabene (University of Leeds) – Microfluidic embryo culture as a device to improve the efficiency of infertility treatments in humans
11am: Break
11:15am: Translate secondees: Where are they now?
Learn what has happened to some of the scheme’s participants since taking part – from new roles secured to technologies in clinical trials.
Danielle Miles – Programme Lead and Technology Innovation Manager, Grow MedTech (Chair)
Lizzy Young (University of Leeds) – Secondment with Juno Digital Health
Anant Paradkar (University of Bradford) – Secondment with NIHR Surgical MedTech Co-operative, University of Surrey
Sareen Galbraith (Leeds Beckett University) – Secondment with Axxonet Global
Linda Olubajo (Sheffield Hallam University) – Secondment with NIHR Children and Young People MedTech Co-operative
Patrick Statham (University of Leeds) – Secondment with Versus Arthritis
12pm: Break
12:15pm: Connecting regional medtech capabilities into the future: what’s needed next?
Innovation and development of new innovative, products, devices systems and services requires substantial support across a complex regional innovation ecosystem – from significant funding, to having the teams to connect people. We ask our Advisory Board and key stakeholders in a panel session – what’s needed next?
Introduction: Richard Phillips – Director, Policy & Communications, Association of British Healthtech Industries
Sue Cooke – Chief Executive, 3M Buckley Innovation Centre
Neville Young – Director of Enterprise & Innovation, Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Sciences Network
Jennifer Robson – Health and Life Sciences Sector Manager, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Ruth Wilcox – Director, Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, University of Leeds
Chris Herbert – Director of Operations: Research and Innovation, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
1:15pm: Closing comments
1:30pm: Close
Registration is free, secure your place now to avoid disappointment.