Innovation showcase with Professor Helen McCarthy 

Join us to hear from speakers who will share their own innovation journeys and what contributed to their success, and how interdisciplinary collaboration helped to drive breakthroughs, creating a culture of experimentation and continuous learning, ethical considerations, sharing of knowledge and partnerships that enabled innovation to thrive. 

Professor Helen McCarthy holds the Chair of Nanomedicine in the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast and is the Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Academic Business Development. Helen is also the founder of pHion Therapeutics. 

Helen’s research is centred on novel non-viral delivery systems for nucleic acids and anionic small molecules. 

Session overview:

1-1.30pm Innovation case study with Professor McCarthy

1.30 - 2.00pm Panel discussion with three local Life Science spin out companies (TBC)

Q and A to finish.

A sandwich lunch will be provided at this event.