SMi's Point of Care Diagnostics conference is now in its 7th year - click below to view our 2010 event.
2009 Past Event Details:
The demand for point of care testing (POCT) is expected to increase by 80% over the next three years, representing a market of $18.7 billion by 2011. Yet the challenges facing diagnostic manufacturers over adoption and uptake by clinicians and regulatory approval are still real.
SMi’s 6th annual conference on Point of Care Diagnostics will bring together industry experts and experience clinicians to discuss this exciting area of healthcare technology. Speakers will address the following topics:
- Emerging and disruptive technologies
- Clinical needs
- Connectivity and patient pathways
- Health service requirements
- Market trends and dynamics
- Regulatory affairs and compliance
- Reimbursement and funding
Why should you attend this event?
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- GAIN insight into end users’ needs from POCT
- REVIEW regulatory requirements and compliance strategies for the US and Europe
- EXAMINE market dynamics and receive key recommendations
- HEAR case studies of POCT successes
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Feedback from previous events
"Excellent" - Research Fellow, University of Birmingham
"Very good" - Business Development Manager, Instrumentation Laboratory
"Gave a different perspective to laboratory professionals" - Institute of Biomedical Science
"Interesting topic" - Marketing Manager, Radiometer Medical ApS
Hear keynote addresses from:
- Sally Hojvat, Director, Division of Microbiology Devices, Office of In-Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation, Food and Drug Administration
- Ian Barnes, National Clinical Lead for Pathology, Department of Health, UK
Our expert speaker line-up also includes:
- David Huckle, Chief Executive, Adams Business Associates
- Fabrizio Mastrantonio, International Marketing Manager, A.Menarini Diagnostics
- David Watwood, Sales Director, Inverness Medical UK
- Jeff DuBois, Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Nova Biomedical
- Eddie Blair, Director, Integrated Medicines
- Richard Godfrey, Chief Executive, Balter Medical
- Michael Thomas, Clinical Director of Inflammation Services, Susan Mallet, Consultant Anaesthetist, Devaki Nair, Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Royal Free Hospital
- Chris Price, Visiting Professor In Clinical Biochemistry, University Of Oxford
- Ian Barnes, National Clinical Lead for Pathology, Department of Health, UK
- Anthony James, Technology Adoption Associate, NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement
- David Pritchard, Head of Research, Axis-Shield Diagnostics
- Sarah Johnson, Principal Scientist, Swiss Precision Diagnostics
- Andy Gover, Vice President, Operations, DxTech UK Ltd
- John Clarkson, Chief Executive, Atlas Genetics
Who should attend?
- Chief Scientific Officers
- Chief Technical Officers
- Directors/Heads/VPs of Diagnostic Research and Development
- Directors/Heads/VPs of Business Development
- Directors/Heads/VPs of Point of Care
- Hospital CEOs, CIOs, CFOs
- Hospital Chief Pathologists / Head of Lab Services
- Physicians
- Pharmacists
- Pathologists
- Clinical Scientists
- Policy Makers
- Product/Service Development Manager
Venue details
Crowne Plaza London – The City
19 New Bridge Street EC4V 6DB
Tel: +44 (0) 870 4009 190 Fax: +44 (0) 207 4388 080
Crowne Plaza London – The City is a modern and stylish hotel right in the heart of the city, perfectly situated for all your business and leisure needs. Set back from the north bank of the River Thames, it is just a stones throw away from Blackfriars station and within easy reach of Waterloo’s Eurostar terminal.
The Crowne Plaza London – The City hotel is ideally located within easy access of some of the city’s most famous tourist attractions: The British Airways London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern and West End theatres
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London City (LCY)
Distance: 10 KM / 6.21 MI W
Approx. taxi Fee: £37.00 (GBP)
Time by taxi: 20 minutes
Time by train: 35 minutes
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London Heathrow (LHR)
Distance: 30 KM / 18.64 MI E
Approx. taxi Fee: £48.00 (GBP)
Time by taxi: 40 minutes
Time by train: 55 minutes
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London Gatwick (LGW)
Distance: 38 KM / 23.61 MI SE
Approx. taxi Fee: £78.00 (GBP)
Time by taxi: 1 hour
Time by train: 1 hour
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Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714 or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk
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