Background of BioMedEx members of staff
Dr. Uta Böger-Brown
Dr. Uta Böger-Brown, Proprietor of BioMedEx, has over 12 years experience working on conferences and exhibitions for mainly UK-based clients. Prior to the founding of BioMedEx in 1996, Dr. Uta Böger-Brown worked as a post-doc in the Department of Genetics at the University of Glasgow. Uta has extensive experience in academic cancer research, working both in Germany and the UK, as well as experience in the facility management of central core research facilities. Uta received her first degree in Biology at the Ruprecht-Karl University, Heidelberg, Germany, in 1985 and obtained her PhD at the University of Glasgow in 1993.
Uta is a full member of the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) and has served on the ABPCO Executive from 2006 to 2007.
Lesley Findlay
Lesley Findlay, a Math graduate and a database specialist, has worked with BioMedEx since 2003. Lesley is responsible for the management and continuous updating of our databases, including marketing and sponsorship databases and membership database for associations for which BioMedEx supplies the secretariat services.
Dr Carol Cumming
Dr Carol Cumming has a PhD in Biochemistry and has worked with BioMedEx since 2004. Carol manages delegate enquiries and registrations as well as providing a first class on-site registration services.
Zoë Tucker
Zoë Tucker, a design graduate of Glasgow School of Art, is a web developer and graphic designer and has worked with BioMedEx for the past 5 years. Zoë has a compulsion for high quality web coding and a drive to stay abreast of technological developments in the web design industry. Aside from conference marketing materials, Zoe has designed several of our conference websites: www.scotlandagainstcancer.org.uk, www.walescancerconference.org.uk and www.bsci.org.uk
Clients
Our clients include:
- All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPG on Cancer)
- Association of Cancer Physicians (ACP)
- British Oncological Association (BOA)
- British Association for Cancer Research (BACR)
- British Society for Cardiovascular Imaging (BSCI)
- British Toxicology Society (BTS)
- Cancer Campaigning Group (CRC)
- Cancer Research UK
- Cross Party Group on Cancer in the Scottish Parliament
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Myeloma Euronet
- National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI)
- Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
- The Biochemical Society
- The British Pharmacological Society (BPS)
- The Physiological Society (PS)
- The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Wales Cancer Alliance
- Wales Cancer Institute (WCI)
Testimonials
National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference 2005 to 2009
“The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) first started doing business with BioMedEx in 2005. The NCRI knew of BioMedEx’s good reputation for providing trade exhibition support for scientific research organisations as BioMedEx had successfully managed the trade exhibitions for the Annual Conferences of the British Association for Cancer Research (1997 to 1998) and later the British Cancer Research Meetings (1999 to 2004). Over the past four years BioMedEx have provided an excellent service and is currently organizing the trade exhibition for the 2008 NCRI Conference. BioMedExquickly established a good relationship with the NCRI, has marketed the NCRI Conference Exhibitions successfully (the past three exhibitions had been sold out months prior to the event), and organised the exhibitions with reliability and a speedy efficient response. The BioMedEx team is highly professional, organised and interacts well with the confirmed exhibitors, the venue and all other thir d party suppliers. BioMedEx responds well to any specification changes requested by the NCRI Conference Secretariat. BioMedEx is approachable and knowledgeable on any aspects of trade exhibition management and always willing to give advise. I have no hesitations in recommending Uta Boeger-Brown and BioMedEx”
APPG on Cancer – Britain Against Cancer Conference 2008
“BioMedEx have been providing conference management services for the Britain Against Cancer conference for 10 years. The longevity of this relationship is down to the excellent conference management service that we receive from BioMedEx. I have been working on this project for two years and really enjoy working with Uta and the BioMedEx team. They are always professional, thoughtful and knowledgeable about putting together healthcare conferences.
BioMedEx provide a variety of functions for the conference management of Britain Against Cancer, including: budgeting, liaising with speakers, developing a marketing and advertising strategy, organising the venue and catering, processing delegates, and providing a full range of supportive services at the event itself. BioMedEx always make sure that I am fully up to date with activity that they are doing for the conference and ensure that I am consulted/communicated with at appropriate times and in appropriate ways.
What is particularly important for me is that I am able to trust BioMedEx to engage directly with third parties involved in the conference, including speakers, the venue and delegates. When BioMedEx is operating in this capacity I am always confident that they are representing the conference, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (who host the conference) and Macmillan Cancer Support (who provide the secretariat to the conference) in the best possible light.
I am very happy being a client of BioMedEx and would highly recommend their services.”
Wales Cancer Conference 2008
“I found BioMedEx to be highly professional, organised and approachable. They are also very knowledgeable about scientific conferences and the requirements of such events.
I was able to contact BioMedEx with any queries I had which often had been pre-empted by them and all arrangements ran very smoothly. I would recommend them 100% and plan to work with BioMedEx again in the future.”
“Uta and BioMedEx were absolutely brilliant at assisting us with the organisation of the first Wales Cancer Conference in Cardiff. There were thirteen different partners involved so it was very complicated but BioMedEX delivered an excellent Conference. They are very experienced at managing medical conferences so Uta and the team thought of things throughout the planning that we hadn't even considered, the budget was also managed brilliantly. Our conference was attended by 300 delegates, received lots of press attention and came in on budget, we will defiantly be using BioMedEx next when we plan out next Conference.”
Cancer Research UK - Scotland Against Cancer Conference 2007
“Cancer Research UK has worked with BioMedEx on Scotland Against Cancer on five separate occasions. We have found BioMedEx to be organised and professional in their dealings with Cancer Research UK, and conference speakers, delegates and sponsors.
In the pre-planning stages, BioMedEx ensure that we are kept up to date with developments, and informed of any issues arising at the earliest possible opportunity. They manage all secretarial services for the conference and are prompt and businesslike in their management of funds and third party contracts.
On the day of the conference, BioMedEx manage front of house and behind the scenes arrangements and work with the conference team to ensure the smooth running of the conference. In 2006, when we experienced significant difficulties with the venue, they worked hard to resolve these at the time, and advised on follow-up after the conference.
In addition, BioMedEx have proved themselves to be very diligent in following up with contacts, whether to secure biographies, AV requirements etc. for participants in advance of the conference, or to ensure the receipt of all delegate fees and sponsorship monies after the conference.
Personally, I have found Uta Boeger-Brown and her team to be supportive and approachable, and flexible in adapting to changing circumstances and any issues which might arise.”
BioScience2004, BioScience2005, BioScience2006 and Life Sciences 2007 Exhibitions
“The Biochemical Society's meetings team started doing business with BioMedEx in 2004 because we knew of its good reputation for providing trade exhibition support for scientific research organisations. BioMedEx provided an excellent service at the successful BioScience and Life Sciences meetings. BioMedEx built a good relationship with us at a competitive price, marketed to the scientific supplies industries successfully and organised the exhibitions with reliability and a speedy efficient response. It was a good experience for the Biochemical Society.”
APPG on Cancer – Britain Against Cancer Conference 2006
“Uta and the BioMedEx team have successfully supported the Britain Against Cancer conference for the past eight years and are currently working on Britain Against Cancer 2007 – the ninth conference. The BioMedEx team is easy to work with, open to new ideas (in fact are often the ones to suggest them), quick to solve any problems and very efficient. I would wholeheartedly recommend BioMedEx.”
“I am pleased that the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer: Britain Against Cancer Conference has been completely successful. It really was a pleasure to work with you. I have never worked with someone so organised. I look forward to working with you again in the future”
APPG on Cancer – Britain Against Cancer Conference 2005
“Uta, it has been an absolute pleasure co-ordinating the Britain Against Cancer event with you, hosted by us, at Church House Conference Centre, for the last three years. Your careful preparation and attention to detail, makes the operation process on the day slip into place like clockwork. Your expertise is valued and unbelievable - something that can only be acquired through experience.”
Cancer Research UK – Scotland Against Cancer Conference 2004
“Working with the Cancer Research UK public affairs team, BioMedEx successfully organised the second and the third annual Scotland Against Cancer conferences which attrached over 200 delegates each year from the public, voluntary and private sectors working in cancer services, research, education and public health, including service users. There is no doubt that the management of BioMedEx has helped to make these conferences a regular event for the health sector and public affairs calendar.”
APPG on Cancer – Britain Against Cancer Conference 2004
“The All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer has worked with BioMedEx for the past six years. Dr Uta Boeger Brown and her team have each year helped us hold a more successful and well organised Britain Against Cancer conference attracting over 450 delegates. Feedback we receive consistently praises the professionalism and attention to detail BioMedEx provides. We look forward to working with BioMedEx again in the future.”
