Third annual event begins this morning in Douglas

Delegates from around the world are descending upon the Claremont Hotel in Douglas for the Manx BioMed Conference, which kicked off at 9 o'clock this morning.

The third annual Manx BioMed conference will see around 120 delegates meet in Douglas to discuss the future of cutting-edge healthcare solutions.

Remote access to medical treatment, smart tech that assists patients day-to-day, and powerful computer-assisted drug testing are just some of the items on the menu.

Representatives are flocking from government, the public sector, the science and engineering industries, and even billion-dollar corporations - with the intention of networking and finding out what the Isle of Man has to offer the industry.