Delegates at this event will hear about the extensive opportunities offered by the National Biofilm Innovation Centre (NBIC) and Medilink Midlands to support collaboration between academia and industry in the area of biofilm research and innovation. Presentations and tours will provide an opportunity to see the state-of-the-art facilities available to characterize biofilms at the University of Nottingham or through NBIC partners.
A selection of projects that exemplify successful collaborations between academia and industry will be presented by experts in the field, and there will be the opportunity for delegates to pitch ideas for new collaborations. Networking will be facilitated over coffee and lunch breaks, during the tours and by interacting with allied support organisations who will be present.
Innovation vouchers are available, please click here to access the guidance: Innovation voucher guidance
Agenda
09.30 Arrival/registration/coffee
10.00 Welcome and introductions: Kim Hardie (Biodiscovery Institute, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham & NBIC) and Caroline Sykes (Medilink Midlands)
10.05 Miguel Cámara (Biodiscovery Institute, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham & NBIC): ‘Introduction to NBIC: Nottingham research and infrastructure‘
10.25 Platform facilities at the University of Nottingham
- Tim Self/Robert Markus: ‘School of Life Sciences Imaging (SLIM): a world class facility’
- Dr Matthew Piggott: ‘Nanoscale & Microscale Research Centre (nmRC): Correlative Imaging and Compositional Analysis’
10.40 Pitch 1: Paul S Browning, Freedom Hygiene Ltd
10.45 Pitch 2: Jinju Chen (Vicky), Newcastle University
10.50 Paul Williams (Biodiscovery Institute, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham): ‘Anti biofilm coatings on catheters’ TBC
11.10 Coffee Break
11.40 Alvaro Mata (School of Engineering, University of Nottingham): ‘Biocooperative approaches to engineer biofilm models’
12.00 Sarah Kuehne (School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham): ‘Oral biofilm models’ TBC
12.20 Pitch 3: Jeni Luckett, University of Nottingham
12.25 Pitch 4: TBC
12.30 Caroline Sykes (Medilink Midlands): ‘Nottingham City Shared Prosperity Fund opportunities.’
12.45 Summary and presentations conclude: Kim Hardie and Miguel Cámara
13.00 Networking lunch
13.30 Tours:
- BDI pathogen imaging/robots/compound library (Robert Markus)
- nmRC (Matt Piggott)
15.30 Depart
In addition to the formal presentations, we are also offering an optional tour, which is anticipated to finish at 3pm.
Directions and Arrival Information: For directions to the University Park campus as well as a detailed campus map, please click here. The event is taking place in at the Boots Science Building, which is building number 44 on the campus map.
On arrival to the Boots Science Building, you will find the Medilink Midlands registration desk in the main foyer, where you will need to sign and collect your name badge.
Arriving by Car: We have a limited number of event parking spaces available to our attendees (not applicable to University of Nottingham attendees). If you require a car parking space, please let me know as soon as possible as these will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, for which you will require a parking voucher. Alternatively, delegates can park in the main Visitors Car Park which is located at the bottom of E2 on the campus map. Please note that there is a short walk from the main car park to the venue and that parking is pay and display. The parking fee can be paid either at the machine or via the RingGo app at a cost of £7 for 4 hours or £10 for the full day.
Arrival by Tram: We recommend the tram as a convenient mode of transport for this event. The University of Nottingham stop on the Toton Lane line arrives directly opposite the Boots Science Building (you just need to exit the bridge via the stairs). Further information is available via the NetGo app, where you can also buy e-tickets for your journey.
Tour of the NBIC facilities:In addition to the formal presentations, we are also offering an optional tour, which is anticipated to finish at 3pm.
This free-to-attend event is held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
Please note: whilst this event is held as part of the INSTILS programme, attendance is not restricted to companies in the D2N2/NG area and is open to all.