Abstract

Open to all scientists researching new therapeutics in Cambridge and the local area.

The purpose of the CamNTF is to promote interactions between scientists from academia & industry in order to improve opportunities for biotechnology research and development. Meeting attendance is free but all attendees must register in advance.

Our upcoming May event will be hosted by The Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences and will have a broad focus on advances in medical technology from both the academic and industry perspectives. Three presentations on recent developments in the field will be given by research leaders from Medtronic, Galvani and the University of Cambridge

Host: The Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences Date: Wednesday 26th May 2021 Location: This event will take place online. Please register on Eventbrite and joining details will be circulated prior to the event. Registration link: https://camntfmay2021meeting.eventbrite.co.uk

Programme 18:00 – Welcome

18:10 – Professor George Malliaras, Prince Philip Professor of Technology, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge. Talk title: Shape-shifting electronics for minimally invasive neuromodulation

18:30 – Dr Jason Miranda, Principal Scientist, In Vivo Science and Neuromodulation Devices Galvani Bioelectronics Talk title: TBC

18:50 – Dr Nathalie Virag, Distinguished Scientist, Brakken Fellow and Technical Fellow, Medtronic & Dr Kimberley Chaffin , Senior Distinguished Scientist, Bakken Fellow and Technical Fellow, Medtronic Talk title: Medtronic: Key Technologies for Medical Device advancement

19:10 – Post-talk discussion led by Professor Manohar Bance, Professor of Otology and Skull Base Surgery, University of Cambridge 19:45 – Meeting close