You will find out how and why a flourishing commercial bioscience community in England’s northwest began, ten years ago, and network with a wide range of people and organisations that made it happen. With a range of speakers, a biotechnology showcase exhibition hall and roundtable discussions, we’ll look at where bioscience research and application is going, and what challenges the sector faces now and in the future.
9:45–10:15 Coffee and Registration
Plenary sessions, CTF lecture theatre
10:15–10:30 Welcome and Introduction by Professor Rod Coombs,The University of Manchester
10:30–10:50 Dr Linda Magee, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) & Professor John Hickman, Servier, Paris
10:50–11:10 Dr Sarah Herrick, School of Medicine, The University of Manchester
11:10–11:30 Dr Graham Fagg, Partner, Rosetta Capital Ltd
11:30–12:10 Peter Sanderson, Chairman, University of Manchester Intellectual Property Ltd (UMIP)
12:10–12:30 Sir William Castell, Chairman, Wellcome Trust
Unveiling Ceremony and Closing Remarks
12:30–1:30 Buffet Lunch and Exhibition
Please note exhibition will run throughout the afternoon and will feature stands by UMIC, biotech firms, UMIP, UPF, MIDAS, NWDA, UKBI etc
Showcasing sessions, CTF lecture theatre
2:00–2:45 ‘1999 and early foundations’ chaired by Dr Sharon O’ Kane, Renovo
2:45-3:30 ‘2009 and what we’ve achieved’ chaired by Dr Linda Magee, MAHSC
3:30-4:15 ‘Bioscience 2015 and our future’ chaired by Dr Mark Rahn, MTI
5:00–7:00 Drinks reception (sponsored by the NWDA) Thanks and Close
