See downloadable document below for abstracts of presentations and timings.

09.00 Registration for start time of 09.30. Day finishes at 17.00.

Chair: Sue Dunkerton, HealthTech and Medicines KTN

• 09.30 Keynote 1: The Threat Explained, Professor Clive Beggs, Professor of Medical Technology at the University of Bradford
• 10.10 Infection Prevention: The Journey to Market. Chris Dyke, Medilink West Midlands
• 10.30 Biofilm Models for the Testing of Antimicrobial-Releasing Materials. Dr Jonathan Pratten, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London
• 10.50 Antimicrobial Copper - Recent Developments. Mark Tur, Copper Development Association
• 11.40 Antimicrobial Fabrics – An Overview. Brian McCarthy, Technical Textiles, Materials KTN & Simon Burnett-Boothroyd, Nylatex Limited
• 12.00 Keynote 2: The Healthcare Acquired Infection (HCAI) Technology Programme. Paul Cryer, Programme Manager, Department of Health, HCAI Technology Innovation Programme
• 12.45 Application and Evaluation of Durable, High Activity, Antimicrobial Coatings Based on Nano Ag by CVD. Howard Foster, Parasitology and Disease Research Centre, School of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Salford
• 13.05 Inorganic Nanomaterials for Antimicrobial Protection. Selvaraj Subbiah, Intrinsiq Materials Ltd.
• 14.25 Ultra Thin, Prophylactic Liquid Glass (SiO2) Coatings for Use in Healthcare and Associated Environments. Neil McClelland, Project Manager, Nanopool GmbH
• 14.45 Nanosensors for Superbugs and Superbugs. Dr Rachel McKendry, London Centre for Nanotechnology, University of London
• 15.05 Open Air Factor: A Cascade Reaction of Hydroxyl Radicals. Alan Mole, Tri-Air Developments Ltd.
• 15. 25 The Use of UV Light in Infection Control. John Burrows, Pathogen Solutions Ltd.
• 16. 05 NHS Smart Ideas: The Temporary Isolation Unit. Mike Phillips, Renfrew Group
• 16.25 Design Bugs Out Part 1: Hospital Equipment. Grace Davey, Helen Hamlyn Centre
• 16. 40 Design Bugs Out Part 2: Hospital Furniture. Geoff Hollington, Hollington Design

Exhibitors

Exhibitors at the event include:

Bioquell UK Ltd

Biocote

Inov8 Science

Copper Development Association

Who Should Attend
The conference will appeal to researchers, producers, specifiers and manufacturers of healthcare related products and devices, and those responsible for infection control in the broadest sense, both within healthcare, but also within the home and office environments.

Cost: £260+VAT

Concessions are available for:
Students or non-waged: £100+VAT
Members of IOM3: 190+VAT
Affiliate member of IOM3: £230+VAT
Member of Supporting Organisation (See list of Supporters below): 230+VAT
Student Member of IOM3: £60+VAT

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Venue

The conference will take place at 1 Carlton House Terrace, London - the home of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining – the organisers of the conference. The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) is the UK engineering institution whose activities promote and develop all aspects of materials science and engineering, geology, mining and associated technologies, mineral and petroleum engineering and extraction metallurgy. The venue is in the heart of London – close to The Mall, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, and can be accessed most easily using the London Underground railway system from all major mainline train stations and airports in London, with Piccadilly Circus being the closest station. Full directions to the venue.

Event Partners:

HealthTech and Medicines KTN, the Infection Prevention Society, the Society for Applied Microbiology, the Engineering in Medicine and Health Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering Designers, the Nanotechnology KTN, Medilink West Midlands, the IET and biomat.net.