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CTA Demo Day

October 2024

Event date: 24th October 2024

HGF is proud to be speaking at the Cancer Tech Accelerator Demo Day 2024.

The Cancer Tech Accelerator Day 2024 will be held at HGF Limited, Leeds on Thursday 24th October. There will be groundbreaking demos and pitches, the latest advancements in research that are shaping the future of cancer care. This event will provide the opportunity to enhance your knowledge in the MedTech and cancer research fields. There will also be networking opportunities.

HGF Partner and Head of Chemistry Andrew Wells is chairing a panel on IP Considerations of Spinout Companies. Daniel Woollaston, Alexandra Wood, Sofie McPherson, Punita Shah, Kieran Killough and David Hufton will also be attending.

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