Join OBN for their first BioTuesday event of 2018 featuring Alderley Park's Managing Director, Dr Chris Doherty and BioHub Director, Ned Wakeman.
The Valley of Death phase in the development of an R&D company is identified as the phase from one to six years, where they are moving from lead generation through to phase 1 development. There are many hurdles and challenges to overcome during this time and many companies falter, hence the reference to the ‘Valley of Death’.
Via a series of insightful keynotes and case studies this BioTuesday event will look at how R&D companies can bridge the valley by accessing and fully utilising the existing knowledge network.
In addition to our keynote speakers, we will hear from several companies based at the BioHub in Alderley Park who have successfully utilized the knowledge and expertise network of ex-Astra Zeneca scientists after the company move from Alderley Park to Cambridge.
Programme
17:30 Registration
18:00 Welcome:
John Harris | CEO, OBN
Ned Wakeman | Director, BioHub at Alderley Park
18:10 Keynotes:
Dr Chris Doherty | Managing Director, Alderley Park, Manchester Science Partnerships
Dr Nick Scott-Ram | Director of Commercial Development, Oxford Academic Health Science Network
Peter Dines | Investment Director, Head of Life Sciences, Fund Manager, Mercia EIS Funds
18:40 Presentations from companies who have thrived after accessing talent from the knowledge network:
ApconiX – an integrated toxicology and ion channel company at the forefront of innovative thinking in nonclinical toxicology and safety science
Aptus Clinical – who specialise in the provision of expert clinical research professionals
Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services – provide Pharmaceutical Development Services, Clinical Pharmacology Services and Consultancy for the Pharma Industry
Blueberry therapeutics - bring high value, innovative medicines to the market and have exclusive worldwide access to a nanodelivery platform, which significantly enhances delivery of drugs into cells and tissues
19:10 Panel discussion
19:30 Q&A
20:00 - 21:00 Networking over drinks and canapés
This event is kindly supported by BioHub at Alderley Park.
Tickets:
OBN Member - first ticket complimentary, additional ticket £25+VAT
Non Members - £50+VAT
