1. David Chapman Knowledge Transfer Manager Knowledge Transfer in the Highlands and Islands KT Scotland: Policy & Practice Conference “Regional Health Initiatives” 23 rd April 2010

2. “Universities are the most important mechanism we have for generating, preserving, disseminating and transforming knowledge into wider social and economic benefits” Department for Business Innovation and Skills Report 2009

3. Publications Processes Materials Technology Know how Innovation Skills Research & Scholorship Outputs Teaching CPD Networking/ events Consultancy Collaborative Research Contract Research Licensing Spinouts KT Activities Jobs New Products New Processes New Markets Increased profit/ turnover Increased capacity to manage competition Social & community benefits Impacts Adapted from Cullen 2008 Knowledge Transfer In Context

4. UHI Millennium Institute Faculty Of Health Creating and Stimulating A Culture of KT UHI FACULTY OF HEALTH & EDUCATION Clinical Research Facility Genetics & Immunolo gy Group Department of Diabetes & Cardiovascul ar Science Centre for Rural Health Under Grad / Post Grad Activity “Market Pull”“Technology Push” Centre for Lipidomic Research

6. Older People for Older People (O-4-O) NPP Project – Helping communities develop support and services for older citizens Engaging Local Authorities – ESRC, SFC & LARC SAC, Orkney Islands Council & Scottish Borders Council 3 PhD Projects http://www.abdn.ac.uk/crh/ Centre For Rural Health – Research Activities

7. KTP – CRH & NHS Highland ‘Remote Service Futures’ 2 year project 4 remote communities Many service providers Fragile service provision Some already ‘in conflict’ Process to work together to avoid crisis NHS Independent GP contractors Ambulance service Council social services Voluntary services Council ward managers Politicians Communities Future Data mapping Provider Roadshow Design ‘Game’ Designs Action Research process

8. Sessions with Health Minister & govt + appointment to govt. panel Numerous (international) conference presentations 3 ref journal papers drafted Rural health economist + CSO grant Visiting fellowship to U Sydney Short courses piloted Developing PG Cert. Associate won KTP prize Trust with NHS Highland KTP Results (UHI CRH)

9. Creating the University of the Highlands and Islands Department of Diabetes & Cardiovascular Science Oxidative stress – a key regulator in disease processes and aging Experts in the measurement of free radicals and antioxidants Lipid peroxidation Protein modification Antioxidant capacity Therapeutic Implications Antioxidants – measurement and mechanism of action Antioxidant capacity and ‘power’ Protective effects in cellular models Mechanism of action Nutritional studies Oxidative stress markers Inflammatory markers Antioxidant measures Further information: Prof Ian Megson (ian.megson@uhi.ac.uk)ian.megson@uhi.ac.uk Prof Sandra MacRury (sandra.macrury@uhi.ac.uk) www.centreforhealthscience.com/clinical-research-facility.asp www.uhi.ac.uk/home/faculties/health/diabetes/index_html Other Research Areas Inflammatory pathways Vascular endothelial function Thrombosis New therapies Dietary & exercise studies

10. CASE STUDY Diabetes – can the sea provide new treatments? Innovative drug discovery company working with Dept. Diabetes, UHI Feasibility funding awarded Investigating marine organisms treating anti inflammatory aspects of diabetes. Long term collaborative partnership agreement “GlycoMar were very happy to receive support from HI Links which has enabled us to establish this collaboration with Prof Megsons group at UHI. This project provides an important opportunity for us to test the value of our products in a new disease area, which we hope will lead to a long term development programme.” Dr. Charles Bavington, Managing Director, Glycomar

11. Applications Now Open! Open to all business sectors Sole traders, Social Enterprises & Development Trusts ~20 Awards left to make Applications until November 2010

12. CASE STUDY A Scraggy Sheep Story

13. CASE STUDY Electrocardiology expertise for medical equipment developer Licensing Deal between SME and University of Glasgow Design and manufacture state of the art medical diagnostic devices New markets and potential clients Potential for future collaborations with other institutions “It has been fantastic for us. As a result of our link with HI Links and subsequently working with the University of Glasgow we have tapped in to research that has proved truly invaluable to the business.” Ian Drysdale, Managing Director, Dan Medical Ltd

14. Upcoming Health Related KT Events Exploiting company know-how, trade secrets, and other valuable assets: ’A workshop for businesses in the Life Sciences sector’ Thursday 29 th April 12:00-14:00 In association with:

15. Contact Details for the Team Knowledge Transfer Managers David Chapman Tel: 01463 279 366 eMail: david.chapman@uhi.ac.ukdavid.chapman@uhi.ac.uk Dr Fiona Smart Tel: 01463 279 257 eMail: fiona.smart@uhi.ac.ukfiona.smart@uhi.ac.uk Events Manager Charlotte Ball Tel: 01463 279 368 eMail: charlotte.ball@uhi.ac.ukcharlotte.ball@uhi.ac.uk Part Time Project Administrators Karen Bruce Tel: 01463 279 256 eMail karen.bruce@uhi.ac.ukkaren.bruce@uhi.ac.uk Stuart Knight Tel: 01463 279 462 eMail stuart.knight@uhi.ac.ukstuart.knight@uhi.ac.uk