A Scottish Cities Global Excellence Conference 14th Annual BioDundee International Conference A collaborative event created by the Scottish Life Sciences Community Tuesday 20 th & Wednesday 21 st May 2014 West Park Conference Centre Dundee, DD2 1NN Scotland Life Sciences Creating Wealth and Health
Programme The 14th BioDundee International Conference is part of the Scottish Cities Alliance s Global Excellence programme. Showcasing some of Scotland s key sectors in each of our cities. Dundee will focus on the strength of Life Sciences and showcase the excellence whilst discussing and debating some of the opportunities and challenges the sector faces as it continues to grow and add value to Scotland both in terms of wealth and health. The conference programme has taken some of the key themes from Scotland s life sciences strategy which were identified as offering significant opportunities going forward. These emerging opportunities are broad themes comprising many different markets and technologies. We explore them further and hear from those working in these fields how they are developing and the issues they face. DAY 1: TUESDAY 20 th MAY 2014 Event: Conference Programme/Company Showcase/Exhibition Time: 8.30am Registration for 9.00am start. Finish 5.00pm Venue: West Park Conference Centre Theme 1 Assisted Living This offers important opportunities in telehealth with the growth of applications for remote diagnosis, treatment and management of chronically ill and elderly patients. It includes aids to mobility, rehabilitation, patient monitoring and management to enhance independent life styles. Theme 2 Stratified Medicine Stratified medicine is about getting the right treatment, to the right patient and at the right time and cost. Prescient investment in electronic health records and translational medical research, coupled with a vibrant healthcare technology industry, positions Scotland as a key global location for its research and application. This session will review the current developments such as leading edge innovation centre - Stratified Medicine Scotland and the benefits of precision medicine to both industry and the patients. Theme 3 Wellbeing This is creating new markets in nutraceuticals, food additives beneficial to maintaining health and preventing disease. It includes plant, animal and nutritional sciences aimed at promoting health benefits in our food and drink.
DAY 1 continued... COCKTAIL RECEPTION & GALA DINNER Event: Cocktail Reception and Gala Dinner Master of Ceremonies: John Beattie, ex Scottish International Rugby player and presenter of the lunchtime news programme on BBC Radio Scotland. After Dinner speaker: Richard Whitehead, Gold medal Para-Olympian Time: 6.45 Reception, 7.30 Call to Dinner Venue: Invercarse Hotel, Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1PG DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 21 st MAY 2014 Theme 4 Finance The 2nd day of this event explores the always topical issue of Finance, from investor input to research funding and new funding models. Without finance the sector and the benefits it brings, not only to Scotland but worldwide, in terms of improved health and wealth will not happen. This morning s speakers explore some of the hot topics and good practices within the financing of life sciences. Company Showcase Over the course of both days of the conference there will be opportunities to participate in company showcases. These short pitches by innovative companies and organisations will showcase some of the excellent life science activity taking place across Scotland and the UK. Commonwealth Keynote Address This keynote talk will feature the truly inspirational example of Mary s Meals. Mary s Meals began in 2002 as a one-off school feeding programme. Today they provide daily life changing meals to over 868,000 hungry children. This not to be missed presentation will ensure you leave the conference inspired. Exhibition and Partnering We offer a matching system if you wish to have some business meetings whilst attending the event. Instructions on how to make use of this facility are available on the website. An exhibition will run throughout the 2 days of the conference.
Confirmed Speakers Prof Pete Downes Principal, University of Dundee Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing Minister Alex Neil Assisted Living Prof Patricia Connolly Strathclyde Institute of Medical Devices and CEO Ohmedics Iain Stevens CEO, Touch bionics Professor George Crooks OBE Medical Director, NHS24 Stratified Medicine Professor Anna Dominiczak Regius Professor of Medicine, University of Glasgow Dr Sarah Lynagh COO Fios Genomics Dr Ken Sutherland President, Toshiba Medical Visualisation Systems David Sibbald CEO Aridhia Informatics Rob Brainin Vice President, Life Technologies, Thermo fisher Scientific Well Being Dr Anna Campbell Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Dundee Dr John Babraj University of Abertay Finance Neil Campbell Chairman and Managing Director, Mosaigen Corporation Sinclair Dunlop Managing Partner, Epidarex Capital Kate Rowley Client Services, Life Sciences - IP Group Please check website www.biodundee.co.uk for latest speakers confirmed, updates and biographies. Life Sciences in Scotland Life Sciences in Scotland is diverse and encompasses biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations, medical device and diagnostic companies, along with specialist suppliers and support organisations. Scotland is home to one of the largest Life Sciences Cluster in the UK, and one of the most sizeable in Europe. The strong academic base in the Life Science field is an important competitive advantage, as is the collaboration between the various partners including industry, academia, NHS clinicians and government. A vibrant and active community of successful business people, world renowned researchers and clinical experts forms the heart of Scotland s life sciences sector. Discover Dundee Set on Scotland s East Coast, Dundee is a leading international centre for life sciences. The city boasts a world class reputation for cutting edge research in a number of fields including cancer and diabetes. Dundee as a city is undergoing a major physical transformation and regeneration with its multi award winning 1billion Waterfront project.
For more information on the conference, exhibition space, sponsorship or to register please visit www.biodundee.co.uk or email jennifer.caswell@dundeecity.gov.uk Early bird rate: 150 +VAT before April 30th 2014 (standard rate 200 +VAT) WWW.BIODUNDEE.CO.UK Accommodation Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa Reservations: Phone: + 44 (0)1382 202 404 Email: reservations@apexhotels.co.uk Web: www.apexhotels.co.uk To West Park from Invercarse Drive Time: 8 min Walk Time: 45 min Miles: 2.4 Km: 3.9 Best Western Invercarse Hotel Reservations: Phone: + 44 (0) 1382 669 231 Email: invercarse@bestwestern.co.uk Web: www.bw-invercarsehotel.co.uk To West Park from Invercarse Drive Time: 3 min Walk Time: 14 min Miles: 0.7 Km: 1.1 Malmaison Dundee Reservations: Phone: + 44 (0) 844 693 0661 Email: reception.dundee@malmaison.com Web: www.malmaison.com/dundee To West Park from Malmaison Drive Time: 7 min Walk Time: 38 min Miles: 1.8 Km: 2.9 Holiday Inn Express Dundee Reservations: Phone: + 44(0) 1382 314 330 Email: info@hiexpressdundee.com Web: www.holidayinnexpressdundee.com To West Park from Holiday Inn Express Drive Time: 8 min Walk Time: 41 min Miles: 2.8 Km: 4.5
Travel Information By Rail DUNDEE is on the East Coast Main Line, served by FirstScotRail, CrossCountry and National Express train operators. Travel times: London - 6hr 25min Glasgow -1hr 30min Edinburgh - 1hr 25min Dundee train station is within easy walking distance of Malmaison, Apex and the Holiday Inn Express and a 5 minute drive away from Best Western Invercarse hotel. For train times and information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk By Air Direct flights to Dundee are available from London Stansted operated by Flybe. www.flybe.com Dundee airport is 4km from the city centre. For flight times visit www.flybe.com Dundee City Centre is located 1hr (drive time) from Edinburgh International Airport and 1 hr 45 min from Glasgow International Airport. West Park Centre www.westpark.co.uk For directions and interactive map - www.westpark.co.uk/how-to-find-west-park
65 miles 85 miles Contact information BioDundee BioDundee is a partnership between the public, private and academic sectors to promote biotechnology in the Dundee area. For more information, please contact: jennifer.caswell@dundeecity.gov.uk Tel : + 44 (0) 1382 434 252
Thanks BioDundee wishes to thank the following organisations for their support in developing this event. Designed by DCC SM/3/14