Join Health Innovation West Midlands for a dynamic roundtable symposium exploring how the NHS is advancing life sciences research across the West Midlands—with a spotlight on real-world examples from Staffordshire & Shropshire, Coventry & Warwickshire, and Birmingham.
Bringing together leaders from industry, academia, and the NHS, this event will showcase how applied research is driving innovation and improving outcomes across the region. We’ll explore mechanisms that support the adoption of research into practice, highlight successful collaborations, and discuss how to build stronger partnerships between innovators, the NHS, and research institutions.
Through insightful discussion and knowledge-sharing, delegates will:
- Discover how NHS organisations are shaping the life sciences ecosystem across the West Midlands
- Hear practical examples of applied research making an impact locally
- Explore industry perspectives on collaboration and innovation
- Identify effective routes for partnership development
- Learn strategies for mobilising knowledge into frontline healthcare
Speakers at this event include
🔹Jonathan Pearson – Chair, Health Innovation West Midlands
🔹Professor Alex Richter – Director of the Clinical Immunology Services, University of Birmingham
🔹Krysia Dziedzic – Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact), SSHERPa
🔹Jeff Bousfield – CEO, Nonacus
🔹Professor Lewis Gough – Professor of Nutrition and Physiology & Academic Lead for Research Excellence Framework, Birmingham City University
🔹Professor John Howl – Professor of Life Sciences, Birmingham City University
🔹Judith Stewart – Director of Economic, Commercial and Business Development, Health Innovation West Midlands
Whether you’re an NHS research lead, academic, or industry partner, this symposium offers a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and accelerate applied research in healthcare.
