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Join the Cancer Research UK Convergence Science Centre, Imperiaand The Institute of Cancer Research, London, for an afternoon bringing together academic researchers, industry and start-ups to explore opportunities for collaboration in ultrasound research.

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The event will showcase research and expertise across Imperiaand ICR, while giving industry participants the opportunity to share their priorities and identify potential academic partners. Discussions will focus on how the Cancer Research UK Convergence Science Centre, a joint initiative between Imperiaand ICR that supports and funded by Cancer Research UK, can help turn these connections into new collaborations, including joint research projects and support for funding applications.

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The programme will include:

  • Overview of the 海角社区鈥揑CR research vision and collaboration
  • Academic lightning talks showcasing research open for collaboration
  • Industry talks on areas where they are seeking collaboration
  • Panel discussion on strengthening academic鈥搃ndustry engagement
  • Networking

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What else do I need to know?

  • This is a ticketed event with limited space so please email听icr-imperial-convergence.centre@imperial.ac.uk听to receive the registration link.
  • Please note 鈥� this is an in-person event for听海角社区听and听ICR researchers听to connect with Industry members. All industry members welcome.

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Agenda

01:30 PM 鈥撎�Welcome: The 海角社区-ICR joint research vision 鈥� Professor Axel Behrens, ICR, Dr Navita Somaiah, ICR

01:50 PM 鈥撎�Lightning talks: The latest academic research 鈥� Professor Mengxing Tang, Dr James Choi and Dr Oscar Calderon (海角社区), Dr Emma Harris and Dr Jeff Bamber (ICR)

02:30 PM 鈥撎�Going deeper with ultrasound tech 鈥� industry and innovation insights听

Precision Microbubbles, Sonalis, FUJIFILM Visualsonics, Inc., Canon

03:10 PM 鈥撎�Achieving impact with medical ultrasound technologies: Challenges and barriers

Dr James Choi, 海角社区, Dr Navita Somaiah, ICR, Cancer Research Horizon

04:00 PM听鈥�听05:00 PM 鈥撎齆etworking and drinks reception

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Email icr-imperial-convergence.centre@imperial.ac.uk to receive the registration link.

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