MedTech @ Leicester 2024

Sir Bob Burgess Building SBB LT2 (2nd Floor), University of Leicester - September 4th all-day

This is a FREE event to explore the latest developments in medical technology research at the University of Leicester.

BERG invite you to join us for our first annual MedTech @ Leicester day!

This is a free event showcasing translation of clinical research at Leicester into innovative technologies with the potential to improve people’s lives and wellbeing. Come along to see the translation work we are doing, network to find technology solutions to clinical needs, explore opportunities for new MedTech projects, discover funding opportunities and meet the team. There will be an opportunity for lightning talks and poster presentation (specify your preferences at ticket checkout).

What is MedTech/HealthTech? MedTech/HealthTech is the intersection of medical science, healthcare delivery, and cutting-edge technology, encompassing a wide range of innovative devices, software solutions, and systems designed to improve patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and overall health management. This exciting and rapidly evolving field includes everything from wearable health monitors and telemedicine platforms to AI-powered diagnostic tools, advanced medical imaging technologies and tissue engineering, all aimed at enhancing healthcare efficiency, accessibility, and improving patient outcomes.

Why attend? Technologists, clinicians and innovators should attend to learn about the latest developments in MedTech research at the University of Leicester, exciting new projects to contribute to, meet new health technology collaborators and explore opportunities for funded research and innovation projects in this space.

Our strategic objective for this annual MedTech @ Leicester day is to generate new collaborations with clinicians, healthcare professionals, other technologists and innovators to explore additional MedTech translation projects. We are particularly interested to hear from clinicians with expertise in multimorbid conditions - where technologies may improve patient outcomes and manage disease progression.

Meet the team to explore how we might be able to solve healthcare challenges together.

Who are BERG? The Biomedical Engineering Research Group (BERG) comprises a multidisciplinary research team within the School of Engineering, with expertise spanning machine learning, AI, cellular engineering, computational biology, biomaterials, biomechanics, prosthetics, biofluidics, and biosignal processing. Our mission is simple: to create medical technologies that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

BERG collaborates closely with clinicians and strategic partners across the region, nationally and internationally to develop innovative solutions that address real-world healthcare challenges. Working alongside clinicians and industry partners allows BERG's diverse team to translate cutting-edge research into practical medical applications effectively. By bridging fundamental research and clinical implementation, BERG aims to make a meaningful impact in the MedTech and HealthTech sectors.

BERG has three research/innovation focus areas:

• Wearable Health Diagnostics
• Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
• Innovative Medical Devices

Contact us: BERG@le.ac.uk

Group information https://le.ac.uk/engineering/research/berg

Program

08.15 – 09.30 Registration, Poster/stall Set-up and Networking.

9:30 – 9:40 MedTech @ Leicester day objectives, what we want to achieve and structure – Tim Pearce, BERG, School of Engineering, UoL

9:40 – 10:00 MedTech/HealhTech Funding mechanisms – Colin Veal, Research and Enterprise Division, UoL and Lynne Howells, Institute for Precision Health, UoL

Keynote talk

10:00 – 10:20  Mervyn Thomas, UHL/Psychology & Vision Sciences, UoL “Precision medicine enabled by retinal imaging.”

MedTech Translation Talks

10:20 – 10:40 Mustafa Zakar UHL, Cardiovascular Sciences, UoL & Jenny Shepherd, BERG, UoL “Controlled delivery of corticosteroid dexamethasone for the treatment of vein graft disease.”

10:40 – 11:00 Joseph Hardwicke, Coventry & Warwickshire Hospitals, Michael Chappell, University of Warwick & Manuela, University of Warwick & Manuel Trejo Ramirez, BERG, UoL “Institute of Applied and Translational Technologies in Surgery: Modelling to support medical translation: from MSK to QSP.”

11:00 – 11:20 Coffee/Tea Break & Posters.

11:20 – 11:40 Andre Ng UHL & Cardiovascular Sciences, UoL & Xin Li, BERG, UoL “Cardiac electrophysiology and bioengineering: Advances in cardiac rhythm management and beyond.”

11:40 – 12:00 Tony Corno, UoL and Manchester Metropolitan University & Elif Oran, BERG, UoL “Innovative mechanical support device for Fontan procedures.”

12:00 – 12:20 Seth O’Neill, School of Healthcare, UoL and UHL, Faz Chowdhury Nemaura Medical & Tim Pearce, BERG, UoL “Minimally invasive biomarker monitoring through ISF sampling microneedle arrays.”

12:20 – 12:40 David Adlam UHL, Cardiovascular Sciences, UoL & Piyal Simara–Ratna, Space Park Leicester, UoL “PericardiAL: Balloon support device.”

12:40 – 2:00 Refreshments, Posters/Stalls and Networking.

Keynote talk

2:00 - 2:20  Bibek Gooptu, UoL, Respiratory Sciences, UoL, "Strain at the Membrane: Mechanotransduction and Lung Fibrosis"

2:20 – 3:00 Lightning/Pitch talks: clinical need, clinical offer, technical need, technical offer (open)

3:00 - 4:00 Breakout discussion groups, new projects and next steps,

4:00 Close

We thank the Institute of Precision Health, School of Engineering and College of Science and Engineering Health Theme for supporting this event.

Important information about the event

The event is free to attend, but places are limited. Please register your attendance by clicking on the button. If you are no longer able to attend, we ask that you cancel your ticket to make the space available for another delegate.

When booking, please state any access requirements you have.

Light refreshments will be provided. To ensure that everyone is catered for, we ask that you share your dietary requirements on the booking form.

For questions about the event, please contact berg@le.ac.uk