LTHT Innovation club: Innovation, Sustainability and Net Zero
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Microsoft Teams
Our November Innovation Club will focus on how the Trust is meeting its aims around sustainability and net zero through innovation. You will hear from Estates and Facilities colleagues discussing their decarbonisation process and Green Plan objectives. You will also hear from the sustainability theme leads from the NIHR HRC in Accelerated Surgical Care around their Green Surgery initiative, J&J discussing the industry perspective on sustainability and WYCA on some funding opportunities.

Research in Conversation: Introducing the National Health Innovation Campus
2024-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We’re excited to announce our first public lecture as part of our brand-new ‘Research in Conversation’ Event Series.
This November, we’re opening the doors to our newest establishment: Daphne Steele, within the new National Health Innovation Campus at the University of Huddersfield, and you’re invited!
As part of our event, you’ll have the pleasure of hearing from Professor Liz Towns Andrews, who will be giving an overview of current activities, future plans and vision for the National Health Innovation Campus.
Following this you’ll hear an insightful presentation by Professor Jane Owen-Lynch (acting Dean of the School of Human and Health Sciences), as she showcases the groundbreaking research and innovative projects taking place in the Daphne Steele Building.
Each of our lectures will give you the opportunity to get involved with a question-and-answer session, and the chance to network with like-minded individuals, with complimentary refreshments and sweet treats.
Our Research in Conversation events are free and open to members of the public, students and staff.

NWSTC Surgical Workshop Sandpit Day (Nov2024)
2024-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Universitiy of Manchester, Manchester
We are delighted to share the details of the upcoming North West Surgical Trial Centre (NWSTC) – Surgical Workshop Sandpit Day.
‘Bring your ideas to the table’ an opportunity for you to discuss any trial ideas you may have, as well as learn from the experts.
This event is aimed at all surgical specialities and all grades.
Tickets for this event are FREE but a £30 deposit will be required when registering for the event, which will be refunded upon participation to the day.
Please note, you can still attend the event without registering but you will NOT be catered for. Please bring your own refreshments and lunch.

Statistical issues in the design and analysis of research projects
2024-11-27 08:00 - 2024-11-29 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
Course overview
This three-day course will give delegates an excellent grounding in the basics of biomedical statistics, as well as provide a detailed introduction to other courses offered by the health data science team. It looks at the most commonly used study designs in biomedical health research, giving the background to the theory but also teaching participants how to apply their knowledge practically and interpret their results.
Who should attend? Is it right for me?
This course is aimed at anyone who requires a basic understanding of statistical techniques as part of their research studies.
What will delegates learn?
By the end of this course, delegates will:

Have an appreciation of variability and types of data – populations, sampling and confidence intervals
Have a basic understanding of the concepts behind multiple regression analysis, logistic regression and survival analysis
Have an understanding of SPSS standard statistical software. What does the course cover?
Variability and types of data
Populations, sampling and confidence intervals
Hypothesis testing
Overview of study design
Regression and correlation
Multiple linear regression and an introduction to logistic regression and survival analysis
Data analysis using SPSS software.

Innovations In Peripheral Vascular Disease
2024-11-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Microsoft Teams
This expert-led session, introduced by Tim Lane, Editor-In-Chief of Surgery International, will feature an international panel of leading vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists who will discuss cutting-edge endovascular practices and the evolving landscape of treatment for Critical Limb Ischaemia (CLI).
Panel:

Lorenzo Patroni (Consultant Vascular Interventional Radiologist – Florence, Italy)
Tjun Tang (Consultant Vascular Surgeon – Singapore)
Kaji Sritharan (Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon – York, UK)
Willemien Van de Water (Consultant Vascular Surgeon – Maastricht, Netherlands)
Mark Portou (Consultant Vascular Surgeon – London, UK)

The discussion will centre around a number of topics including:

Endovascular practices surrounding CLTI (critical limb threatening ischaemia) including vessel preparation (thoughts and practices) drug eluting technologies, role of stents etc.
Challenges in below knee disease (tips and tricks)
Challenges in adopting new technologies
Endovascular approaches to the common femoral and profunda arteries
Treatment algorithms – aorto-iliac, fem-pop, below knee and below ankle

Date: 28.11.2024
Time: 7PM GMT
Location: Online

Collaborate to Innovate – Clinical Problems Meet Engineering & Physical Science Solutions
2024-11-29 09:30 - 15:30 | Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd, Weetwood,, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5PS, United Kingdom
Are you an emerging clinical researcher with a challenge? Interested to know if engineers or physical scientists could help provide a solution?

The Centre for HealthTech Innovation has £25k seed funding to offer to support cross disciplinary research.

Join the Centre Directors: Hemant Pandit, Ruth Wilcox, Christoph Walti and guests on Friday 29th November at Weetwood Hall 9:30am – 3:30pm

Connect with Leeds based engineers and physical scientists, explore potential solutions, learn about innovating in the HealthTech and MedTech space and how to successfully collaborate across disciplines.

All attendees will have the chance to apply for seed funding after the event for interdisciplinary projects to explore your ideas further.

All we need from you is a short description of the challenge you’re looking to address!

Introducing the Community Rehabilitation Research Network
2024-11-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
The NIHR-supported Community Rehabilitation Research Network (CRRN) Incubator aims to increase research capacity in community care settings.
Attend this 50-minute webinar to learn more about the CRRN, including its aims, activities, resources and support it provides for research careers in community rehabilitation.
The CRRN brings together health and social care practitioners, academics, and third sector organisations to foster new links and support the development of research to address the needs of the community, including underserved groups.
Attendees will learn about how the CRRN can support you to develop multidisciplinary research teams and collaborations in community research settings. They will also hear about the latest NIHR funding opportunities to support community rehabilitation research.

Introduction to R
2024-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
This course is aimed at researchers who require a basic understanding of R software as part of their research studies. It is suitable for those who have no previous experience of R, as well as those seeking to refresh their skills.
R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It is available as free software and compiles and runs on Windows, MacOS, and a wide variety of UNIX platforms and similar systems. This half-day course includes lectures and computer practical, and aims to give its delegates experience of using the software.

Circular Economy Solutions for Small Medical Devices through Operational Modelling
2024-12-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Microsoft Teams
This workshop will explore the operational and behavioural factors driving the adoption of circular economy for small medical devices.

We will present the latest findings from our data-driven decision support models of the circular supply chain for small medical devices, followed by a short panel discussion with industry experts. More details in the flyer attached.
Join us for the opportunity to take part in the discussion and to contribute to the research. We are very keen to hear your views on our models.

Introduction to ANOVA
2024-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
This module is aimed at researchers in the laboratory and medical fields. It is suitable for those who have
no previous experience of data analysis, as well as those seeking to refresh their skills. Understanding the assumptions
and characteristics of statistical methods is important in order to obtain the correct analysis and biological interpretation
of results.
In this workshop we introduce the issues and design concepts that need to be taken into consideration when planning a study using single, replicate or repeated test samples, or planning a simple dose-response study. The workshop will build on the standard hypothesis tests to consider situations where there are more than two comparator groups or more than one sample per subject.

Introduction to Logistic Regression
2024-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
This course examines the application of models to predict a binary response variable from categorical and continuous predictor variables. Participants will also learn to apply these methods using SPSS software, as well as find out how to interpret their results.

Introduction to survival analysis
2024-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
This course is suitable for those who have no previous experience of data analysis, as well as those seeking to refresh their skills.
Time-to-event data are collected when individuals are followed over time. This course aims to provide grounding in statistical concepts and methods for the analysis of time-to-event data. Course participants will also gain an understanding of the design issues involved and learn to apply these methods using SPSS/R software, as well as find out how to interpret their results.

Do you have questions about organ donation and transplantation research?
2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Microsoft Teams
Have you ever wondered what kind of research the Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Organ Donation and Transplantation (BTRU in ODT) does? How donated organs become part of a research project? What a clinical trial is? Or what the role of a Specialist Nurse in Organ Donation (SNOD) is?
Join the BTRU ODT on Thursday 5 December for this webinar where they will answer YOUR questions. They’ll be joined by special guest speakers from both NHS Blood and Transplant and the Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Organ Donation and Transplantation, who will share their expertise and take you through the research process.

Introduction to Clinical Prediction Models
2024-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
This course is aimed at researchers who require a basic understanding of prediction modelling as part of their research studies. It is suitable for those who have no previous experience of prediction modelling, as well as those seeking to refresh their skills.
Clinical prediction models combine multiple pieces of patient information in order to predict a clinical outcome. This full-day course includes lectures and practical sessions, and aims to give its delegates an introduction to the clinical reasoning and statistical methodology behind clinical prediction models.

The Global Challenge of Chronic Wounds
2024-12-06 09:30 - 16:30
The Global Challenge of Chronic Wounds : Our second workshop gives participants the opportunity to discover our latest research findings and discuss how these can be used to better wound dressing performance in many different scenarios worldwide. Please come and take part – refreshments and lunch will be provided – our invited speakers are sure to inspire animated discussions

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Training
2024-12-06 10:30 - 14:30 | St James’s University Hospital, Research & Innovation Centre, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
New , and experienced Public Contributors are invited as a refresher.
Places are limited so to secure your
place please e mail :
alison.hunt2@nhs.net

Introduction to the validity and reliability of diagnostic tests
2024-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
This one-day module is aimed at those working in a medical field. It is suitable for those who have no previous experience of data analysis, as well as those seeking to refresh their skills.
This one-day course provides an overview of the important design and statistical analysis issues involved in setting up and evaluating studies for determining validity and reliability. Delegates will learn about these methods both in the context of laboratory or clinical diagnostic tests, and also psychological and psychiatric diagnostic scales.

Introduction to meta-analysis
2024-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
This one-day workshop is suitable for those who have no previous experience of meta-analysis, as well as those seeking to refresh their skills.
If participants do not already have a basic understanding of statistical techniques, we recommend they also register for the three day course on statistical issues in the design and analysis of research projects.
This workshop will introduce the basic principles of combining binary or continuous outcomes from randomised controlled trials using the statistical technique of meta-analysis. Investigating heterogeneity and the potential impact of publication bias will be discussed. The practicalities involved such as extracting data and interpreting meta-analysis will be explored in small group sessions.

Innovation Champion Network: Refresh
2024-12-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Microsoft Teams
Medipex and Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber are excited to announce that our joint Innovation Champion Network (ICN) is coming back! Aimed at all staff working in the NHS across the Yorkshire and Humber region, free events and resources will help discover why and how to innovate to deliver patient benefits.
Our offering under the ICN is a combination of online workshops and resources (FutureNHS space) to help NHS staff to take the first step into innovation activities and to network with other like-minded individuals from other organisations to help each other solve problems. Practical advice will be given as well as signposting to relevant sources of support for those that have an idea that they want to progress.
This is exclusively for NHS staff across Yorkshire and Humber.

Introduction to Longitudinal Data Analysis
2024-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
This course is aimed at participants who require a basic understanding of longitudinal data analysis as part of their research studies. It is suitable for those who have no previous experience of data analysis, as well as those seeking to refresh their skills.
Longitudinal data is obtained when a time-sequence of measurements is made on a response variable for each of a number of subjects in an experimental or observational study. This one-day course aims to give its delegates experience of the theory behind the statistical methods used for longitudinal data analysis.

Good Work, Health and Skills Summit
2024-12-11 09:30 - 15:30 | Leeds Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 1UR, United Kingdom
As part of the new mission-led government strategy, addressing economic inactivity is cited as an essential factor in building a more inclusive, sustainable economy. Part of national transformation requires employers to play their part in identifying ways in which to offer a more inclusive environment where disabled people and people with health conditions are empowered to get work and get on in work.

Women in Health and Care: Innovating for Impact
2024-12-11 09:30 - 16:00 | Horizon Leeds, Kendall Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1JR, United Kingdom
Delivered by the NHS Confederation’s Health and Care Women Leaders Network.
Join us on Wednesday, 11 December in Leeds for the network’s eighth annual conference. The event will be hosted by our network chair, Samantha Allen, chief executive of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Everyone is welcome.
Last year’s event sold out – book your place early to ensure you don’t miss out!
The conference this year will focus on supporting delegates’ personal and professional development and provide space for learning and networking. The programme will look at work underway within the sector and the network to progress gender equality, with a focus on how women and allies can come together to break barriers and drive innovative solutions.
You will listen to inspirational speakers sharing stories and join lively debates and discussions on the issues currently challenging our sector and beyond, including collaborative solutions for gender equity, workforce innovation, maintaining work-life balance and more.

An Introduction to Joint Modelling of Longitudinal and Time-to-Event Data
2024-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom

Healthy Communities: Understanding and evaluating the impact of Community Champion Approaches
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Community champion schemes form part of a range of community centred approaches that can be used to build healthier communities and address health inequalities. Usually, “Community Champions” are members of the community who work with their peers and a range of organisations to share information and promote health and wellbeing.

How to Start a Start Up
2025-01-25 09:00 - 17:00 | University of Leeds, Parkinson Building, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
The morning will consist of specialist talks followed by an afternoon of workshops.
This is a MedTech Foundation event. More details to follow

2025 Masterclass in the Design and Conduct of Complex Intervention Evaluations
2025-01-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Microsoft Teams
Many health and social care interventions are complex and require careful consideration of key methodological challenges to enable robust evaluation. This workshop will provide attendees with a clear understanding of how to design and conduct a complex intervention evaluation and will include:

• What makes an intervention complex?
• An overview of existing frameworks
• The role of pilot and feasibility studies
• Trial design for complex intervention evaluation
• Intervention implementation and the role of a process evaluation
• Practical considerations for trial set-up and delivery
3 Day online course held on Wednesdays.
Wednesday 29th January, 5th February and 12th February.
Structure:
Teaching will be delivered live online.
There will be a strong emphasis on the practical exercises where participants will gain hands-on experience in the design and conduct of complex intervention evaluations, using a variety of real-life examples from our own experience.
Course Requirements:
Clinicians, Health Professionals, Researchers and NIHR Academy Members / Fellows interested in planning, leading, or being involved in the design and conduct of evaluations of complex interventions would benefit from this masterclass.
Attendees should already have good working knowledge of clinical trials and be keen to understand the challenges which are specific to evaluating complex interventions.
The masterclass is not suitable for those seeking an introduction to clinical trial design.
Early-bird registration £475 available until midnight Friday 20th December 2024.
Standard registration £525 from end of Early Bird until midday Friday 24th January 2025.

Research Inclusion
2025-01-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Microsoft Teams

National HealthTech Series - London
2025-01-30 | GBS London, 260 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 2JA, United Kingdom
Each event will involve a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, pitch sessions, interactive roundtable discussions, careers fairs and super connect networking sessions involving stakeholders from across the healthcare, education, industry, startup and non-profit sectors. All sessions will include Q & A providing attendees with opportunities to get involved including the interactive workshops focused on the following topics that you can register to participate in on your registration.

Innovation for Healthcare Net Zero – Call for Innovators!
2025-01-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Microsoft Teams
Join our multidisciplinary team to learn about your chance to take part in our Innovation for Healthcare Net Zero Programme. Designed to assist innovators from an early-stage in developing new technologies for Net Zero Healthcare – the programme will place an emphasis on practical and focused activities on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with embedding sustainability within innovation.
Target Audience: MedTech innovators in the early-mid stage of development, with a focus on embedding environmentally sustainable practice into their innovations.
This is a partnership between NIHR HRC Accelerated Surgical Care, Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber and Pd-m.
