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Consortia Building Event to Address the DIIA Innovation Platform’s Second Series of Competitions - Focusing on Sepsis at London
July 5, 2011 all day
The Technology Strategy Board’s Innovation Platform on the Detection and Identification of Infectious Agents (DIIA) aims to reduce the morbidity, mortality and economic burden of infectious diseases in humans and animals. The programme will see investment of up to £55 million over 5 years - up to £50 million from the Technology Strategy Board and up to £5 million from the Department of Health (DH). The DIIA Innovation Platform’s Second Series of Competitions will focus on Sepsis. These…See More
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Innovative Approaches to Detection of Biological Agents - New SBRI Competition
Industry and academia are asked for ideas which will provide innovative approaches to Detection of Biological Agents.The detection of biological agents (viruses, bacteria and toxins) is a priority area for UK defence and security. Proposals are sought which address one or more of the following areas:speed of collection and processing of potential agents (within a few hours);reduce the logistic burden - specifically size, weight, ease of use;cost (purchase, maintenance and…See More
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Innovative Approaches to Detection of Biological Agents - New SBRI Competition
Industry and academia are asked for ideas which will provide innovative approaches to Detection of Biological Agents.The detection of biological agents (viruses, bacteria and toxins) is a priority area for UK defence and security. Proposals are sought which address one or more of the following areas:speed of collection and processing of potential agents (within a few hours);reduce the logistic burden - specifically size, weight, ease of use;cost (purchase, maintenance and…See More
Blog post by Oonagh Loughran
Stratified Medicines Programme
Most medicines are developed and prescribed to a one-size-fits-all model. Perhaps then it is unsurprising thatmost of them are only effective in 30-70% of patients. Because the technology to predict which medicines willwork for which patient is at a very early stage, prescribing usually follows a trial and error approach. Recentadvances in genetics and diagnostic technologies mean that in some cases it may now be possible to subgrouppatients (ie, to stratify them) according to which treatments…See More
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Stratified Medicines Programme Information Days
December 6, 2010 all dayStratified Medicines Programme Information Days
November 29, 2010 all day
Events posted by Oonagh Loughran
Stratified Medicines Programme
Most medicines are developed and prescribed to a one-size-fits-all model. Perhaps then it is unsurprising thatmost of them are only effective in 30-70% of patients. Because the technology to predict which medicines willwork for which patient is at a very early stage, prescribing usually follows a trial and error approach. Recentadvances in genetics and diagnostic technologies mean that in some cases it may now be possible to subgrouppatients (ie, to stratify them) according to which treatments…See More
Blog post by Oonagh Loughran
The Innovative Medicines Initiative hosts an Open Info Day about the 3rd Call for proposals
The Innovative Medicines Initiative hosts an Open Info Day about the 3rd Call for proposals. During this day, academic teams and representatives from patient organisations, regulators, small and medium sized companies, hospitals and other interested entities will receive detailed information on the Call topics and practical information regarding participation in IMI projects.The agenda of the meeting will include:· Presentations and Q&A about practical aspects of participating in IMI…See More
A blog post by Oonagh Loughran was featured
The Innovative Medicines Initiative hosts an Open Info Day about the 3rd Call for proposals
The Innovative Medicines Initiative hosts an Open Info Day about the 3rd Call for proposals. During this day, academic teams and representatives from patient organisations, regulators, small and medium sized companies, hospitals and other interested entities will receive detailed information on the Call topics and practical information regarding participation in IMI projects.The agenda of the meeting will include:· Presentations and Q&A about practical aspects of participating in IMI…See More
Blog post by Oonagh Loughran
Stratified Medicines Innovation Platform Launched
The Technology Strategy Board, together with the Department of Health, the Scottish Government Health Directorates, the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to bring the government, researchers and business together in a major initiative that will place the UK at the centre of a revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.The new programme - called the Stratified Medicines Innovation Platform - will oversee…See More
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Stratified Medicines Innovation Platform Launched
The Technology Strategy Board, together with the Department of Health, the Scottish Government Health Directorates, the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to bring the government, researchers and business together in a major initiative that will place the UK at the centre of a revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.The new programme - called the Stratified Medicines Innovation Platform - will oversee…See More
Blog post by Oonagh Loughran
NICE Industrial Engagement Workshop
Wednesday 1st December 2010, 10.00-16.00Location: London, Venue TBCThis workshop will encourage engagement between the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and industry experts with an interest in developing and manufacturing clinically relevant diagnostic devices within the scope of the Detection & Identification of Infectious Agents (DIIA) Innovation Platform.The Technology Strategy Board’s Innovation Platform, DIIA, aims to reduce the morbidity, mortality and…See More
A blog post by Oonagh Loughran was featured
NICE Industrial Engagement Workshop at London TBC
December 1, 2010 from 10am to 4pm
This workshop will encourage engagement between the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and industry experts with an interest in developing and manufacturing clinically relevant diagnostic devices within the scope of the Detection & Identification of Infectious Agents (DIIA) Innovation Platform.The Technology Strategy Board’s Innovation Platform, DIIA, aims to reduce the morbidity, mortality and economic burden of infectious diseases in humans and animals. The…See More
Event posted by Oonagh Loughran
NICE Industrial Engagement Workshop
Wednesday 1st December 2010, 10.00-16.00Location: London, Venue TBCThis workshop will encourage engagement between the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and industry experts with an interest in developing and manufacturing clinically relevant diagnostic devices within the scope of the Detection & Identification of Infectious Agents (DIIA) Innovation Platform.The Technology Strategy Board’s Innovation Platform, DIIA, aims to reduce the morbidity, mortality and…See More
Blog post by Oonagh Loughran
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Competition for Collaborative R&D Funding: Sepsis II: Advancing Biomarker Use in Sepsis Management
The Technology Strategy Board, in partnership with the Department of Health (DH), is to invest up to £2.5m in collaborative research and development to advance the effective use of biomarkers in the management of sepsis. The scope of the competition will include projects that aim to evaluate…
ContinuePosted on July 26, 2011 at 2:40pm
Competition for Collaborative R&D Funding: Sepsis I: Multi-pathogen detection
The Technology Strategy Board, in partnership with the Department of Health (DH), is to invest up to £5m in collaborative research and development projects to develop point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tools to assist clinicians and health workers in the management of sepsis.
The Scope of the competition includes the development of…
ContinuePosted on July 26, 2011 at 2:36pm
Call for research proposals: Diagnostics to support stratified medicine
New research funding opportunities
The Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) programme has launched a commissioned workstream which is funded by NIHR with contributions from the CSO in Scotland and NISCHR in Wales.
This workstream aims to further develop innovative and novel healthcare treatments and tests which address priority areas of unmet need in health science.
The first call for research proposals is in the field of diagnostics to support…
ContinuePosted on July 25, 2011 at 8:44am
Innovative Approaches to Detection of Biological Agents - New SBRI Competition
Industry and academia are asked for ideas which will provide innovative approaches to Detection of Biological Agents.
The detection of biological agents (viruses, bacteria and toxins) is a priority area for UK defence and security. Proposals are sought which address one or more of the following areas:
- speed of collection and processing of potential agents (within a few hours);
- reduce the logistic burden - specifically size, weight, ease of use;
- cost…
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:49am
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Lucy Purser commented on Kerry Mitchell's event 'Origins of Tissue Stem Cells'
Looking forward to returning to Edinburgh for this meeting.
Just a quick reminder of some upcoming deadlines:
Oral abstract submission: February 27, 2012
Poster abstract submission: April 23, 2012
Early bird registration: April 23, 2012
Origins of Tissue Stem Cells at Surgeons' Hall
June 28, 2012 to June 29, 2012
Conference chairsClare Blackburn and Val Wilson (MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh)Determining the origin of tissue stem/progenitor cells is key to our understanding of developmental biology. This meeting will focus on how and when self-renewing tissue stem cells arise…See More
Lucy Purser is attending Kerry Mitchell's event
Dr April Kelly commented on Ulrike Knies-Bamforth's blog post 'Czech Republic - European Centre of Excellence Looking for Medical Equipment Suppliers'
I highly recommend checking this UKTI alert interface for business opportunities!
It is a simple to use interface and is a very straight forward process to register your interest in opening up discussions about one of these…
Astia breakfast - 9th February 2012 at Parliament Square
February 9, 2012 from 8:30am to 11am
JAG Shaw, venture capital and private equity lawyers, in conjunction with Astia, are proud to announce a breakfast seminar to discuss Scottish venture and investment in the life sciences and high tech sectors and the role of Astia to ensure the success of women entrepreneurs within these sectors. Astia is a global community dedicated to the success of women-led, high-growth ventures. Founded in Silicon Valley in 1998, Astia works with start-ups and growth-stage companies around the world as…See More
Event posted by Kerry Mitchell
Origins of Tissue Stem Cells at Surgeons' Hall
June 28, 2012 to June 29, 2012
Conference chairsClare Blackburn and Val Wilson (MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh)Determining the origin of tissue stem/progenitor cells is key to our understanding of developmental biology. This meeting will focus on how and when self-renewing tissue stem cells arise…See More
Event posted by Kerry Mitchell
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