The Think Ahead program, in partnership with the Sheffield Healthcare Gateway has launched a new projectTHE INDUSTRIAL KNOWLEDGE FORGEThis project aims to develop close links with industry and embed development of industrial knowledge for early career researchers, through industrial networking and partnering for research projects, across the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health.
This will be achieved through a variety of activities including seminars, lectures, networking meetings, workshops, career expos and an industrial mentoring program. |
THE InKForge TEAMInKForge is developed in conjunction with Faculty academic expertise, creating a research-led approach to researcher training needs. We work in partnership with a dedicated KT team through the Sheffield Healthcare Gateway.Dr Ilaria Bellantuono is the academic lead for InKForge and was the Chair of the Early Career Group Committee for 3 years until November 2012. The committee provides strategic thinking in the design of all 'Think Ahead' programme components, and in doing so equips junior researchers with a career trajectory and skills which meet employers' needs. Dr Juliet Harland and Dr Kay Guccione provide specialist training and development input to InKForge which aims to develop the next generation of research leaders. Our work in employer market research, and academic engagement is intensified in all InKForge projects. |
We can set up events in your department - scroll down for the full catalogueWe are keen to help your department host industrial visitors, and set up seminars, research meetings and networking opportunities. We can help you by identifying and inviting industry representatives in your research area. These meetings will be subject-tailored to maximise value to all attendees. We will also provide a catering and travel budget support for your events and to help early career researchers showcase the research of the department, and meet representatives from industry .
Upcoming Events
15th July // OPEN SEMINAR & LUNCH: 'Neuropeptides to neurotoxin - An Auditors Tale', Dr Pam Bones, Allergan HOST: Cardiovascular Science 22nd July // OPEN SEMINAR & LUNCH: Dr Lee Allan, Lonza HOST: Human Metabolism Summer 2013 // We will be entering 5 teams into the BioTechnologyYES business plan competition this year and supporting them with training workshops and mentoring from specialists and past competition winners! For more information email Dr Juliet Harland. InKForge is supporting a PGR-led visit to GSK for 20 students from Human Metabolism. We have worked in partnership to develop and deliver the programme. Are you interested in something similar in your Dept? Please contact Dr Juliet Harland to discuss it.
Past Events
5th July 2013 // Sheffield - Leeds - Leicester Tri-Centre Workshop: Translational cancer research – from lab to clinic. HOST: Oncology - BOOK HERE and please see the full day programme in the downloads box on the right. 4th July 2013 // Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) research meeting HOST: Human Metabolism 17th and 18th June // InKForge is linking up to the 2013 Medical School Research Day - we have secured 10 guests from industry, who will attend the meeting and host the Day 1 poster tours. HOST: Medical School. Companies include: GSK, UCB Pharma, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, QuantuMDX 12th June 2013 // A one-day research meeting on Good Practice in MCDA for healthcare HOST: ScHARR. Companies include: Office of Health Economics, UBC, Janssen, Shire, NICE 4th June 2013 // 12.00 heritage Room // OPEN SEMINAR & LUNCH: The use of human genetics for target validation in the pharmaceutical industry’, Dr Martyn Robinson, Principal Scientist, UCB HOST: Human Metabolism. 2nd May 2013 // OPEN SEMINAR & LUNCH: 'Researching Serotonin in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension within Pharma and Academia' Matthew Thomas, Novartis. HOST: Cardiovascular Science 27th March 2013 // OPEN SEMINARS & LUNCH: Dr Pat Eyers & Dr David Drewry (Director, GlaxoSmithKline, USA) HOST: Oncology advert and biographies in the downloads box on the right. Dr David Drewery: 'Seeding academic and pharma collaborations to target the human kinome' Dr Pat Eyers: 'How having an industrial collaborator enhances an academic career' 24th & 25th March 2013 // Innovation, Enterprise & Industry: a 2-day workshop BOOK HERE 6th March 2013 // SEMINAR: 'Collaborating productively with industry' Prof. Stuart Farrow, Director, GlaxoSmithKline HOST: Infection & Immunity 29th January 2013 // OPEN SEMINAR and LUNCH: 'GSK oral healthcare - future opportunities' Dr Jonathan Pratten, Principle Scienctist, GSK HOST: Dentistry 8th November // SEMINAR and LUNCH: 'Peakdale drug discovery expertise - what targets are we seeking' Dr Matt Tozer, Director of Medicinal Chemistry Services, Peakdale Molecular HOST: Human Metabolism. BOOK HERE 2nd November // InKForge KREBS SYMPOSIUM 2012: Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing HOST: Krebs Committee BOOK HERE 23rd October // K136 15.30-16.30 // SEMINAR: 'Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry: Review of an 'Alternative Scientific Career'' Dr Rupert Ecker, Chief Executive Officer, TissueGnostics HOST: Human Metabolism BOOK HERE 18th October // K136 11.30-13.30 // SEMINAR and LUNCH: 'Product development and building start-up companies: understanding where the money goes' Dr Enda Kenny, Director, Metaphase HOST: Human Metabolism 10th October // Industrial Careers Expo: A one-day conference for all researchers across the University of Sheffield HOST: Think Ahead 27th September // VISIT: Dr Matt Tozer, Director of Medicinal Chemistry Services, Peakdale Molecular HOST: Human Metabolism 30th August // SEMINAR: Dr Jackie Hunter, CEO, OI Pharma Partners HOST: Neuroscience 27th July // SEMINAR: Dr Gemma Satterthwaite, Programme Leader, AstraZeneca HOST: Neuroscience 24th & 25th April WORKSHOP: Innovation, Enterprise and Industry - Dr Kevin Parker (KKi Associates) HOST: Think Ahead 17th January SEMINAR: Dr Thomas Southgate - Programme Leader, GlaxoSmithKline HOST: Human Metabolism 2012 InKForge LAUNCH EVENT: Networking dinner at Whirlowbrook Hall for 100 academic, industry and early career researcher guests. HOST: InKForge |
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