Did you know there are 8 main blood types? Whether you're curious about your own blood type or just want to learn more about the different types out there - the NHS Blood and Transplant team will be on hand to answer any questions, provide advice & information and there will even be the opportunity […]
We are excited to invite you to a distinguished event hosted by the West Midlands Robotics and Autonomous Systems Cluster (led by the University of Birmingham and the Manufacturing Technology Centre). The West Midlands, boasts a robust MedTech manufacturing sector, making it the largest concentration of MedTech businesses in the UK and the second-largest employer […]
Join us for a fast-paced, collaborative roleplay workshop where we bring to life a fictional wearable MedTech innovation. Co-led by experts in hardware design (Smallfry), regulatory strategy (Sequel Consultants), and digital health development (System C: Innovation Delivery), this session will simulate what it really takes to turn an innovative idea into a regulated, usable medical […]
Join the monthly SPARK Community Meeting — an open and engaging forum where SPARK project teams share updates, discuss challenges, and connect with the SPARK management team. This event is ideal for academics, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs working in translational research, and those developing therapeutics, medical devices, or diagnostics. Valued industry partners, including Potter Clarkson, BSI, […]
Are you a life sciences business ready to take the next leap? Join us for an exclusive roundtable where growth meets capital, and ambitious companies connect with the investors who understand your vision. Meet Your Panel of Industry Leaders Aaron Baker – BGF One of the UK's most active growth investors, backing ambitious companies with patient […]
Attendance is by invitation only, and there is no cost to attend. Format 4:00 pm – Guest arrival & drinks reception 4:45 pm – Welcome from Chris Oglesby (Bruntwood SciTech) and Professor Neil Hanley (University of Birmingham) 5:00 pm – Panel discussion with four panellists, chaired by local MP 5:30 pm onwards: – Open networking […]
Directors Circle is an exclusive, invite-only community for business owners and directors who share a growth mindset and the ambition to drive one another towards greater success. Its next quarterly event will be held on 17th September (8 am – 1 pm), focusing on strategic innovation and growth opportunities in 2026. Topics include: Innovation – […]
Join event partner, Medilink Midlands, for Innovation Day, in collaboration with Life Sciences Week, for a spotlight on groundbreaking advancements in life sciences. Join us for our annual flagship conference, bringing together the life sciences and medtech community for a dynamic day of inspiration, connection, and opportunity. This year, we’re offering even more value with […]
Join Russell Sutherland at WM Life Sciences Week for a hands-on workshop addressing the disconnect between scientific software promises and researchers' actual needs. Tickets Here In 2 hours, you'll: ✅ Map your daily tools using our "complexity trap" framework ✅ Pinpoint where interfaces hinder your workflow ✅ Utilize AI to create tailored alternatives ✅ Leave […]
This seminar brings together industry experts to explore the evolving risk landscape in life sciences. Attendees will gain insights into emerging claims trends, legal challenges, and cyber liability risks. The event is designed to help organisations strengthen their risk management strategies and build resilience in an increasingly digital and regulated environment. Key Features: Expert-led sessions […]
As part of the afternoon of sessions on Influencing Life Sciences at Birmingham City Football Club, this specific session will involve a panel of experts exploring how innovation in life sciences can play a pivotal role in tackling health inequalities — from improving access to care, to developing technologies that meet the needs of underserved […]
Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking panels, networking, and discussions at Influencing Life Sciences, hosted at Birmingham City Football Club. This special event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how life sciences can drive progress in health, sustainability, and digital transformation. The programme features a series of engaging sessions: Addressing Health […]
Strategic Consultant,
Life Sciences Week
+44 (0) 121 227 4156
info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk
Graham Combe is an experienced strategic consultant, relationship builder, and entrepreneur in the global life sciences sector. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from University College London (UCL) and spent over a decade with Nature, where he pioneered key initiatives such as Nature’s BioPharma Dealmakers and Nature’s SciCafe.
In May 2011, he founded Biosell UK, a consulting and event management firm that collaborates with global life science publishers, event organizations, and marketing partners. Beyond BioSell, Combe is the founder or co-founder of several prominent networking and thought-leadership platforms, including #BiotechBuddies, #coffeebuddies, the #AgileLeaders Forum, and the Creative Disruption Forum—the latter three events co-hosted with his business partner, Professor Tony Sedgwick.
Specializing in the early-to-mid stages of drug development (from pre-clinical research through Phase 3 and clinical proof-of-concept), Graham focuses on facilitating forums to promote peer-to-peer discussion, strategic growth, investment and meaningful connections between biotech innovators, investors, and industry service providers.
Apply for a complimentary Conference Day VIP Pass
Complimentary Conference Day VIP Passes are reserved for senior leaders and decision-makers with influence over purchasing, commissioning, investment or technology advancements and adoption across UK life sciences.
A Conference Day VIP Pass includes:
The VIP Pass applies to the Launch Day Conference only. It does not include admission to the Life Sciences Week Gala Dinner or other separately ticketed events.
Applications are reviewed individually and submitting this form does not guarantee a complimentary pass. To maintain a balanced, high-quality audience, we may limit the number of VIP Passes issued to any one organisation.
Advisory Partner,
Life Sciences Week
+44 (0) 121 227 4156
info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk
Shabna Raja is a senior leader in enterprise transformation within Life Sciences, with over 20 years’ experience spanning pharma, consumer health and large-scale digital programmes.
She specialises in bridging strategy and execution – helping organisations translate AI, data and digital innovation into tangible business outcomes. Her work focuses on complex transformation
initiatives across commercial, data and operating model domains within regulated environments.
Shabna spent seven years at GSK, where she played a key role in transformation programmes, including as part of the Consumer Health joint venture with Pfizer — one of the most significant integrations in the sector. This experience provided her with deep expertise in organisational change, integration and operating model evolution at global scale.
More recently, she has spent over three years working closely with Haleon through a strategic
services partnership, leading enterprise client engagement and managing a multi-million-pound account while supporting transformation across a newly independent global organisation.
Her experience spans the end-to-end life sciences value chain, including R&D, commercial, supply chain and patient engagement, giving her a holistic perspective on how technology and transformation can unlock value across the industry.
Executive Partner,
Life Sciences Week
+44 (0) 121 227 4156
info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk
Amjad Khan is a UK-based entrepreneur, AI strategist, and senior technology leader with over 15 years of experience at Pfizer, where he held multiple leadership roles across digital strategy and transformation. As Global Digital Client Partner, he was responsible for digital strategy and execution across Global Business Units covering Vaccines, Hospital, and Medical Affairs. Most notably, he led the commercial launch for the Covid franchise transforming and accelerating the model for how new medicines are brought to market.
Following his tenure at Pfizer, Amjad channelled his expertise into building at the frontier of AI. His work spans AI leadership, stakeholder engagement, and agile delivery helping organisations adopt and scale emerging technologies to drive meaningful outcomes.
Dr Richard Fallon is an entrepreneur and ecosystem builder who connects industry leaders, investors and public-sector stakeholders to accelerate collaboration and commercial growth.
As the Founder of the Technology Supply Chain and co-founder of the Innovation Awards, he has spent more than two decades convening influential networks that help emerging businesses find capital, strategic partners and new routes to market.
Richard’s work spans leadership and consultancy across major organisations, alongside building membership and partnership platforms that bring universities, industry and investors into the same room – and turn conversations into practical outcomes.
With his focus on life sciences, Richard supports organisations and people driving breakthroughs in healthcare, biotechnology, medical technology and advanced research. He is passionate about creating the conditions for transformative ideas to move from concept to real-world impact – by connecting innovators with the funding, expertise and opportunities they need to scale.
Through Life Sciences Week, Richard is championing the UK’s world-class life sciences community and helping position it at the forefront of innovation, investment and patient outcomes.
Amy Deakin is a Birmingham-based leader specialising in building partnerships and fostering innovation in the life sciences sector. With a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Amy brings a grounded understanding of human health and performance to her work and a strong interest in the developments shaping healthcare today.
Amy is Managing Director of Life Sciences Week, part of the One Thousand Trades Group, and also serves as Director of One Thousand Trades Events. In these roles, she convenes researchers, clinicians and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration, unlock new partnerships and help accelerate real-world innovation across the life sciences ecosystem.
Her career spans both commercial and third-sector environments. She began in automotive design, delivering projects for Volkswagen, McLaren, Bentley and Jaguar Land Rover, before moving into the third sector with Acorns Children’s Hospice. She later joined Western Union, working as a Partnerships Manager for international payments
An avid netballer, Amy is a committed advocate for health and wellbeing – bringing energy, clarity and connection to everything she builds, and actively involved as a participant in health related research studies.