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BIVDA Digital Working Party Meeting – Tuesday 17 May 2022 – 9.30am – 11.00am

The BIVDA Digital Working Party meeting will be held next Tuesday morning Please find below the following; Teams Link Competition Law   AGENDA 09:30 Welcome, introductions and apologies Phil Groom, Chair 09.35 Competition Law Doris-Ann Williams, BIVDA 09.40 Discussion on Survey responses and the creation of 3 subgroups dependent upon member requirements Data Operational IT Connected Tools Helen Dent/ ALL…
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May 13, 2022
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Inaugural Infectious Disease Working Party

Our AMR Working Party and Covid Task Force groups have been combined to cover these themes and for this first meeting we were pleased to have a session with The CF AMR Syndicate on the development of Patient-focused Target Product Profiles (TPP) for Lung Microbiological Diagnostic Tests in Cystic Fibrosis. Members are invited to contact them directly at cfamr@md.catapult.org.uk We…
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May 13, 2022
Consultations Archive

MHRA consultation on a new code of practice for expert advisory committees

MHRA utilise expert advisory committees to provide additional support and knowledge in areas that need this, including for specific medical devices and spanning types of medicines. These expert groups have a code of practice that those involved are obliged to follow, and this code of practice is now up for review. The proposed changes are suggesting more involvement from patients…
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May 13, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 7th – 13th May

Manchester-based research helps develop ovarian cancer blood test The University of Manchester has stated that a novel blood test is extremely effective in diagnosing ovarian cancer, especially those under 50 Researchers investigated whether the human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), a protein type present in the blood, could help identify ovarian cancer more accurately The test is very simple and is…
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May 13, 2022
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Media speculation arises around the UK’s next moves on Northern Ireland Protocol

The Northern Irish election results, which have given Sinn Féin the most seats at Stormont for the first time, have prompted speculations around the UK Government’s next moves on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Times reported on Tuesday that the UK foreign secretary Liz Truss will unilaterally scrap key parts of the Protocol removing the need for checks on goods…
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May 13, 2022
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HM Prince Charles delivers the Queen’s Speech to MPs and Peers in Westminster

The Queen’s Speech took place Tuesday 10 May at the Houses of Parliament, setting out the Government’s new legislative agenda for the upcoming period. Queen Elizabeth was unfortunately unable to deliver the speech to MPs and Lords this year due to mobility issues. Instead, Prince Charles represented the Queen, outlining the Government’s plans and priorities. A total of 38 legislative…
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May 13, 2022
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Digital Working Party Feedback

We are currently undertaking a review of the Digital Working Party to ensure that its topics and focus is relevant to all member companies. We would like to thank everyone who has responded to our call for feedback – this information will be vital in reinventing the Working Party going forward. As a base plan, the Digital Working Party has…
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May 13, 2022
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Join NICE for the online launch of its Real-World Framework

NICE are hosting a launch event for its ‘Real-World Framework’ which describes best practices for the planning, conduct, and reporting of real-world evidence studies. The framework aims to improve the quality of real-world evidence informing NICE guidance. Real-world data refers to data collected outside of highly-controlled trials. It can come from many different sources including patient health records, administrative records,…
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May 13, 2022
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Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund: Phase 1, Wave 3

If you are interested in submitting an expression of interest in the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund, you must complete your application by Tuesday 31st May at 12pm. Members should apply as early as possible as funding allocation is finite. The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund provides £60 million in capital grants for investments in the manufacture of: human medicines,…
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May 13, 2022