Yorkshire Bio-Partnering

University of Bradford
13th April 2022

About

DATE/TIME: 13 APRIL 2022, 09:00 – 18:30

A University of Bradford (FoLS) sponsored one-day partnering event between academia and industry working in the Yorkshire region (but not exclusively) and with a focus on “Healthcare Innovation and Bioscience”

Our event will focus on promoting relationships between academia and industry
We have taken an approach to include talks, case studies and a partnering event
We will partner with Bionow an experienced event hosting/networking organisation

Background

The Yorkshire region is home to many innovative companies in the healthcare sector with specialist expertise in medical devices as well as pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, nutraceuticals and speciality ingredients. The UoB strategy includes growing its connection with the local community which includes regional industry. Translational research activities contribute to improved impact of research promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, revenue and make a valuable contribution to knowledge transfer.

Aim

The aim of the event is to bring together academic researchers and industry representatives together under a ‘Yorkshire Bio Partnering’ event with a theme of collaboration between academia and industry to enhance research and innovation in healthcare and biosciences.

Objectives

To showcase ‘regional’ support for collaborative research and highlight case studies of successful partnerships of through talks from invited speakers
Host a partnering activity to encourage interactions between all participating organisations
To provide opportunity for exhibiting/posters and informal networking

Scope/Sectors

Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, drug delivery, nutraceuticals and speciality ingredients/polymers and others.

Presentations themes

Innovation in healthcare with a focus on academic and industry/NHS partnerships
Funding available for innovation for SMEs/industry in partnership with an HEI
Life Sciences/Bioscience UK strategy

Who is this event for?

This event will be of interest to individuals working in industry (in particular innovation-led SMEs) as well as academics interested in innovation in the areas of healthcare and biosciences.

Who's there?
So far the following companies and organisation's are registered for this event:
University of Bradford, University of Leeds, Crystec Pharma, Health Innovations Ltd, Aptamer Group, Bonaccord, CY Partners, Turner Lynch IP, Ward Hadaway, Ostara Biomedical, Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), NIHR Research and Design, National BioFilms Innovation Centre, Bionrenewables Development Centre, KTN, MRC DHEZ, Cancer Research UK, University of Huddersfield, Neotherix, SBRI, Metalinear, MEDQP, Origin Pharma, CRSI, Innovate UK, AF ChemPharma, Mills & Reeve, IMED Consultancy, Boyds, Hepworth Browne, Molgen, Withnell Sensors, Concept Life Sciences, Illumina, WuXi AppTec, Incanthera, Hart Biologicals, Science Solutions Recruitment, ZIO Health, British Australasis Technology Incubator…and more

Partnering

PARTNERING MEETINGS CAN BE BOOKED NOW!

As soon as you are registered for this event you can begin to book your partnering meetings, partnering is available between 10.00 to 12.30 and also 2.00 to 3.30. Face to Face Partner Meetings can be booked via the Bionow delegate area.

Sponsors and Supporters

Gold Sponsor:

Supporter:

Agenda

09:15
Welcome Address
Prof Shirley Congdon - Vice Chancellor, University of Bradford
09:20
Introduction to Yorkshire BioPartnering
Prof. Sherif El-Khamisy - Director of ICT and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, University of Bradford
09:30
Keynote 1
Prof Mark Hull (University of Leeds School of Medicine)
10:00
Session 1: An Environment for Success;
A series of talks highlighting collaborative research funding and regional support (Part 1)

Dr Jenny Readman: Business Development Manager; Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)

Dr Jane Fearnside: NIHR; Research Fellow; NIHR Research Design Service Yorkshire & Humber

Dr Tom Swift: Director for the Centre for Chemical & Biological Analysis; University of Bradford
10:45
Coffee Break
Coffee, Networking & Exhibition
11:15
Session 1: An Environment for Success;
A series of talks highlighting collaborative research funding and regional support (Part 2)

Cat Smith: Innovation Growth Manager, Leeds City LEP

Dr Tom North: Business Development Unit Manager; Biorenewables Development Centre

Dr Katerina Steventon: Senior Innovation Consultant & Dr Mark Richardson CEO; National Biofilms Innovation Centre

Dr Liz Breen: Director; DHEZ

Dr Trevor Gregory: Regional KTN Advisor;
12:30
Lunch
Lunch, Networking & Exhibition
13:30
Keynote 2
Dana Koludrovic: Technology Transfer Manager, Cancer Research UK
14:00
Session 2: The Collaboration Dividend
A Series of Case Studies illustrating collaborative research successes:

Dr Chaitrali Kulharni: Head of R&D, Health Innovations Ltd: Effershield; Initial Idea to Marketed Product

Paul Thorning: CEO Crystec Pharma and Prof of Innovation at UoB; Universities & Start Ups - Yin & Yang

Prof Roger Phillips: Associate Dean of Research, Huddersfield University; A Case Study of Collaborative Research

Prof Paul Loadman: Prof of DPMK at Institute of Cancer Therapeutics, University of Bradford; Prodrug ICT2588 from Concept to Clinic

Dr Mike Raxworthy: CEO, Neotherix; ABC it's as easy as...

Paul Ko Ferrigno: CEO, MetaLinear Ltd.
15:30
Keynote 3
Dr Liz Mear, fomerly Managing Director Leeds Academic Health Partnership and Non-Exec Director Health Education England, SBRI Chair
16:00
Networking - Drinks Reception
Networking Beer and Snacks