Upcoming Medical Conferences in London

Drug/Device and Device/Drug Combinations in the EU and USA is organized by Management Forum (Mf) Ltd and will be held during Oct 18 - 19, 2018 at The Cavendish Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom. Course Overview : The demarcation between medicinal products and devices is becoming ever more important. In addition, with the convergence of emerging novel technologies, the number of drug/device combination products and medical devices incorporating a medicinal substance are increasing. At the same time, cell therapy and tissue engineered products are being combined with both pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This seminar will provide practical advice on the borderline issues concerning these combination products and provide key guidance on the regulatory strategy to follow. Benefits in Attending : • Understand the European Regulatory Guidance • Know what your Competent Authority expects • Gain an insight into Notified Bodies considerations on drug/device products • Learn how to define the approval route for your product • Clarify the major differences in documentation and approval routes • Consider quality systems requirements for combination products • Discover the FDA's Regulatory approach to combination products • Hear how to deal with Human Tissue Engineered products • Stay up-to-date on Post Market Surveillance for combinations products. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) course is organized by Resuscitation Council (UK) and will be held from Oct 18 - 19, 2018 at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is for healthcare professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 continuing professional development (CPD) points. Course Description: Appropriate participants include doctors, nurses and paramedics working in direct contact with children. All applicants must hold a current clinical appointment and professional healthcare qualification. Medical students in their final year of training can be accepted as candidates. Course Objectives: Undertaking the EPALS course should enable you to: • use the structured ABCDE approach for rapid assessment of the seriously ill child; • manage the sick child until the arrival of expert assistance; • facilitate the development of resuscitation team members and team leaders; • use a structured approach to communication amongst team members during an emergency situation Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Two Day Training for Nurses is organized by Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPSYCH) and will be held from Oct 18 - 19, 2018 at The Wesley Euston Hotel & Conference Venue, London, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is Registered mental health nurses currently working within ECT services or with an interest in ECT. Healthcare assistants (HCA) and healthcare support workers (HCSW) are also welcome. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 CPD hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Caldicott Guardian Training Course is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences and will be held on Oct 19, 2018 at De Vere West One, London, England, United Kingdom. Course Description: This one day training course about Caldicott Guardian Principles has been developed to provide both practical and appropriate training for experienced Caldicott Guardians, their deputies and others involved in delivering the Caldicott Guardian Function in a wide range of Organisations. The day will provide sound foundations for those seeking to understand the Caldicott Guardian Role, and inspiration as to how it can be developed in their own organisations based on the latest National Guidance. The course is fully interactive; and participants in small groups will face a number of case study challenges throughout the day building personal knowledge, understanding and confidence. Course Objectives: • Understand the role of the Caldicott Guardian • Learn to recognise what are “Caldicott Decisions” • Develop confidence in making your own “Caldicott Decisions” • Be able to apply the new Caldicott principles in practice • Understand the underlying ethics • Explore the conflict between confidentiality and information sharing • Golden rules for protecting patient confidentiality • Consider ethical dilemmas and how to make judgements • Overcome barriers to multi agency working • Learn how and when to share information and who with; relatives, police and other agencies Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Improving Cancer Diagnosis Conference is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences and will be held on Oct 19, 2018 at De Vere West One, London, England, United Kingdom. Conference Description : By 2020, the changes we are making will save lives and ensure NHS cancer services are up with the best in the world. One key change we’re making is to tell people whether they have cancer or not within 28 days of them going for tests. At the moment, we just measure how long it takes to first see a specialist doctor, or whether treatment is started within two months. This new standard will put a focus on the time after symptoms are first spotted. For those who are diagnosed with cancer, it puts them in the driving seat to get treatment started as soon as possible. For those who aren’t, they can more quickly have their minds put at rest at a very stressful time. The new standard will come into force by April 2020. The challenges in delivering faster - and earlier - diagnosis are considerable but the benefits for patients are real. Conference Objectives are : • Network with colleagues who are working to improve the early diagnosis of cancer. • Update yourself on national developments in cancer diagnosis including the new 28 days National faster diagnosis standard. • Learn from outstanding practice in meeting the 28 day National Standard. • Reflect on the perspectives on cancer survivors. • Develop effective data collection, recording systems and clinical pathways to monitor adherence to the new standard. • Understand the developing role of Rapid Assessment and Treatment Centres. • Identify key strategies for improving diagnosis and hear how pilot sites are implementing the New 28 Day standard. • Implement the learning from the 2018 National Cancer Diagnosis Audit. • Gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Precision CRISPR: Drug Discovery and Gene Therapy Europe 2018 is organized by Hanson Wade and will be held from Oct 22 - 24, 2018 at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom. Through a dynamic program of focused sessions, interactive discussions and networking opportunities, you will leave this meeting with a deep understanding of: • the challenges in delivery and reducing off-target effects in ex vivo and in vivo gene therapies • how the likes of GSK, Novartis, AstraZeneca and more, work towards improving the efficacy of functional screening and drug discovery • the most recent gene editing techniques and Cas variants poised to make precise gene editing all that more precise Preview Agenda Highlights: • Discover how to detect in vitro and ex vivo cellular indel profiles and dynamics induced by different CRISPR/Cas9 delivery formats with insights from Eric Paul Bennett, University of Copenhagen • Explore how Jacob Corn, ETH Zurich is forwarding gene repair in Human Hematopoietic Stem Cells and progressing towards translation of gene editing therapies for sickle cell disease • Find out how Barry Rosen, VP, AstraZeneca is utilizing precise genome engineering to empower drug discovery Time: 08:00 to 17:00 Speakers: Jacob Corn, Professor, UZH, Fredrik Wermeling, Assistant Professor, Karolinska Institute , Eric Paul Bennett, Associate Professor, University of Copenhagen, Andrew Bassett, Head of Research (Cellular Operations), Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Quin Wills, Department Head, Cellular and Systems Genomics, Novo Nordisk Research Centre, Barry Rosen, VP and Senior Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca , Lorena Benedetti, Research Associate, KCL and The Francis Crick Institute Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd Annual Gene Therapy for Rare Disorders Europe is organized by Hanson Wade and will be held from Oct 22 - 24, 2018 at Hotel Novotel London West, London, England, United Kingdom. Overcoming Analytical Challenges Encountered Throughout the Development of Gene Therapies Pre-Conference Workshop will be held on Oct 22, 2018. The target audience for this medical event is professionals that are already involved or about to embark in the gene therapy space. Conference Description : Gene Therapy for Rare Disorders Europe is the uniquely focused conference uniting industry leaders to discuss the late-stage challenges that need to be overcome to deliver more gene therapies to market. Now is a crucial time for the gene therapy field, as the ripple effects of the pioneering first US gene therapy approval are being felt globally, setting new benchmarks and posing unexpected questions. Gene Therapy for Rare Disorders Europe is the uniquely focused conference that will bring the leaders in this field together to discuss the critical factors involved in driving commercial success for gene therapies in the complex European landscape. Bringing together leading experts from innovative biotechs, large pharma, payers, investors and academics, this conference will present a comprehensive insight into the cutting edge progress of gene therapies combatting the rare disease. Rather than early-stage basic science, this meeting is solely devoted to addressing the latest clinical, manufacturing, regulatory and commercialization challenges facing this rapidly evolving field. This is a comprehensive guide to define your commercial path forward. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Gastrointestinal Healthcare Assistant study day is organized by St Mark's Academic Institute and will be held on Oct 22, 2018 at St. Mark's Hospital, Harrow, England, United Kingdom. Topics include informative sessions and workshops on: • Endoscopy • Intestinal failure • Inflammatory bowel disease • Stoma care • Bowel management • Pain • Colorectal outpatient clinics • Colorectal Cancer Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pharmaceutical Packaging, Labelling and Artwork Origination is organized by Management Forum (Mf) Ltd and will be held from Oct 23 - 24, 2018 at The Cavendish Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event Artwork/Origination, Packaging Technology, Business Development, Project Management, Good Manufacturing, Purchasing, Practice, Quality Assurance /Control, Logistics, Regulatory Affairs, Packing/Design/Labelling, Technical Writing. Conference Description: This conference has been designed to present a number of important developments in pharmaceutical packaging and labeling regulations, standardization, technology, innovation and artwork origination. The importance of packaging and labeling trends to improve patient safety and compliance and increase efficiency will be a particular focus of this event. New technologies and packaging innovations will be discussed and examples and case studies will be illustrated. Benefits in Attending: • Gain an update on current regulatory issues and packaging changes • Comply with the Falsified Medicines Directive • Discover the latest anti-counterfeiting strategies • Hear about tamper verification features for medicinal packaging • Discuss country-specific ways to serialisation • Access key opinion leaders in packaging and labelling for the pharmaceutical industry • Hear the latest trends in packaging design and development • Understand how good design makes safer medicines • Gain an understanding of artwork asset management • Plan your packaging design to meet patient needs • Participate in practical round table discussions and workshops Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) course is organized by Resuscitation Council (UK) and will be held from Oct 23 - 24, 2018 at St George's Hospital, London, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is for healthcare professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 continuing professional development (CPD) points. Course Description: Appropriate participants include doctors, nurses, and paramedics working in direct contact with children. All applicants must hold a current clinical appointment and professional healthcare qualification. Medical students in their final year of training can be accepted as candidates. Course Objectives: Undertaking the EPALS course should enable you to: • use the structured ABCDE approach for rapid assessment of the seriously ill child; • manage the sick child until the arrival of expert assistance; • facilitate the development of resuscitation team members and team leaders; • use a structured approach to communication amongst team members during an emergency situation Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.