The future of Australia’s health depends on the design and development of great ideas. The Building Better Futures for Health Challenge sets the...

Building Better Futures for Health Challenge

Location:

Level 6 Terrace Entrance (Circular Quay West Side)
2000 NSW
Australia

Building Better Futures for Health Challenge

Featuring

Anne O’Neill

Anne O’Neill

Director, NSW Office for Health and Medical Research, Ministry of Health

Anne is a health and medical research professional with over 20 years’ experience in the health, medical research and policy sectors. She has a deep understanding of the sector, extensive networks and has particular strengths in engaging stakeholders and facilitating collaboration. She is responsible for leading the development and implementation of major policies and programs to enhance medical research capacity in NSW, and position NSW as the leading location for research and development. Anne has particular responsibility for the development of commercialisation and philanthropy strategies for NSW.

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science (Physiology and Pharmacology) and an Executive Masters of Public Administration. Anne is passionate about the role of government in building the innovation workforce of the future and developing non-traditional career opportunities for early to mid-career researchers. Anne O'Neill is director of the NSW Office for Health and Medical Research for the Ministry of Health and member of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (NSW) Women's Leadership Network Committee.

Mick Brooks

Mick Brooks

R&D MANAGER FOR IMAXEON PTY LTD

Mick Brooks is the R&D manager for Imaxeon Pty Ltd, a medical device manufacturer based in Sydney and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer Inc. He is also a member of Bayer’s Global Radiology leadership group, charged with managing the design and strategic direction of Bayers radiology product lines.

Mick has worked as a practicing engineer in a variety of fields including telecommunications, radio and optical astronomy and medical devices over a 25-year career. Engineering and design work has led to stints in Canberra, the US, Germany and Japan contributing to telescope design, printer software, anaesthetic ventilators and, more recently, powered injector systems for using in diagnostic imaging. Micks professional interests include the use of closed loop control systems, decision support software and design theory.

Dr Alan Taylor

Dr Alan Taylor

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, CLARITY PHARMACEUTICALS

Dr Alan Taylor has a background as a scientist, investment banker, entrepreneur and investor. Alan is currently very active in the Australian start-up area, investing in, advising and taking an active role within a number of early stage companies. Alan is currently the executive chairman at Clarity Pharmaceuticals, a company focused on developing radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Alan is also the chairman and co-founder of Mizzen Group Pty Ltd, a new technology start-up company. Alan is passionate about the commercialisation of Australian science and technologies, either in general technology or the life sciences.

Alan has approximately 10 years of investment banking experience, and was until recently an executive director and shareholder of Inteq Limited, a boutique Australian investment bank, where he remains on the Board of Directors. Alan has significant experience in capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate advisory. At Inteq, Alan was involved in some of the largest ever medical device transactions in Australia.

Alan completed an undergraduate degree in applied science at the University of Sydney, where he finished first in his year and won the prestigious University Medal. He completed his Ph.D. in medicine at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

John Kelly

John Kelly

CEO OF ATOMO DIAGNOSTICS

John has successfully worked in medical device product commercialisation for more than 15 years, focusing on the delivery of solutions that improve usability and reliability. He led the New Product Implementation Group at ResMed, where he managed the design and commercialisation of the Mirage Swift mask. John was Chief Operating Officer at ASX listed, now NASDAQ listed Unilife Corporation, where he led commercialisation of ‘Unifill’, the world’s first glass prefilled drug delivery device with integrated auto retract safety. This technology was licensed to Sanofi Aventis, securing US$47 million in licence and development fees.

John set up Atomo Diagnostics in 2010 to commercialise integrated diagnostics technology. AtomoRapid was a Gold Medal winner in the IVD Category and won 'Best in Show' at the 17th international Medical Design Exellence Awards (MDEA) event in New York which was the first diagnostics product to ever win best in show at MDEA. Most recently, Atomo Diagnostics was awarded a grant of A$1.8 million (US$1.3M) from the New South Wales Medical Device Fund 2015-2016 and US$6M from the Global Health Investment Fund to support the scale up of Atomo’s global health activities, focusing on continued rollout of its award winning AtomoRapid™ HIV test.

John has an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Liverpool, a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from Queens’s University Belfast, as well as an Executive MBA from the University of Sydney where he was awarded the Business School’s inaugural ‘Excellence in Leadership’ scholarship.

Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.
  • Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.

Event Details

The future of Australia’s health depends on the design and development of great ideas. The Building Better Futures for Health Challenge sets the stage for startups, medical professionals, researchers and R&D managers to pitch new product and service ideas that could make a difference to people’s health. Judged by a panel of medtech industry leaders, the team or individual with the best idea will be awarded $25,000 worth of design, development and commercialisation support from IDE Group to help turn their idea into a commercially viable reality. An additional $5000 prize will also be awarded by public vote at the final event. Find out more at www.bbfhchallenge.com 

This event is for people with an interest in:

  • Health and advances in and medicine,
  • Innovation, product design and development,
  • New business development and commercialisation,
  • Growth and investment strategies for products and services in the health industry.

This event will offer a unique opportunity to:

  • See the next big product and service innovations that could transform Australia's health,
  • Gain insight, advice and guidance on commercialising new business opportunities,
  • Network with health industry leaders and design and entreprnurship experts.

BBFH Challenge Judging Pannel

  • Anne O’Neill, Director, NSW Office for Health and Medical Research, Ministry of Health
  • Dr Alan Taylor, Executive Chairman, Clarity Pharmaceuticals
  • John Kelly, CEO, Atomo Diagnostics
  • Mick Brooks, R&D Manager, Imaxeon Pty Ltd

Keynote Speaker and MC

  • Announced soon

All ticket proceeds will be donated to a selected charity (by public vote) at the final event.

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Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.
  • Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.