The event encompasses clinical case simulations followed by case discussions. The clinical simulations are designed to improve Healthcare professionals’ confidence and optimise patient care. It is open to all healthcare professionals worldwide! Before you proceed with registration, please read below:

The session is on 11th November 2026 from 0830 to 1730 UK time. Registration is non-refundable and do not include accommodation. 

You will need WhatsApp installed on your device, preferably your computer or laptop for the simulation.

The session includes completing two surveys (pre- and post-SIMBA), solving four cases via WhatsApp followed by expert discussion and a Q&A session. 

Please note: The event is designed for in-person participation. Due to potential network issues and streaming delays, we cannot guarantee a seamless experience for online attendees and recommend attending in person. However, online participation is available for those who accept these limitations and you will receive a zoom link through your moderator on the day.

You will receive detailed instructions on how to join the session via email closer to the session date.

Delegates will have opportunities to hear from globally acclaimed speakers and broaden connections within our membership. The two-day programme will be an excellent forum for exchanging ideas and furthering research possibilities.

Please note this event will be in-person only, and open to BactiVac members only.

*     Student: Anyone registered as a university postgraduate student, including a doctoral researcher. You may be asked to provide evidence for your student status when arriving at the meeting.

**   Research Fellow: An early career researcher who does not currently hold a substantive position within their organisation.

*** LMIC member: Your current place of work should be based within an institution listed: LMIC countries (hyperlink for LMIC: DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2025-flows.pdf)

The Bladder Cancer Research Centre (University of Birmingham) and the Transforming cancer OUtcomes through Research (TOUR) team (King’s College London and Guy’s Hospital) are organising their 9th Bladder Cancer Translational Research Meeting - a fully interactive bladder cancer clinical research meeting led by an international expert panel of clinicians and scientists in the U.K.

The forum is designed to bridge the gap between science and clinical practice and will cover the spectrum of bladder cancer research in oncology, urology, nursing, epidemiology, immuno- and molecular biology.

Take advantage of early bird rates, which are available until 14^th February 2027. After this date, registration prices will increase.

The SIMBA (Simulation via Instant Messaging for Bedside Application) model is a real-time, simulation-based medical education programme delivered through WhatsApp and Zoom, developed in the UK to address the gap between theoretical knowledge and the confident, practical application of guidelines in acute diabetes care.

Cases are built by combining generative AI with expert clinical input, and the model has been peer-reviewed and shown to be an effective way of disseminating information through interactive cases and individualised feedback for participants.

Notably, this approach has been found to significantly enhance confidence and is perceived as highly relevant for training in acute diabetes management. This session now  brings this proven model to a US audience, using realistic, case-based simulation to strengthen participants' skills and confidence in navigating complex, time-sensitive diabetes presentations.

In order to participate, you will need Whatsapp installed on your device, preferably your computer or laptop for the simulation. You will receive detailed instructions on how to join the session via email closer to the session date.