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Ben Kemp

MHRA Statement of Policy Intent outlines expedited access to innovative medical devices Membership NewsMembership News Archive

MHRA Statement of Policy Intent outlines expedited access to innovative medical devices

The MHRA has responded to the recent NHS 10-Year Plan and Life Sciences Sector Plan by releasing a Statement of Policy Intent designed to speed up NHS access to innovative diagnostics which address unmet clinical needs. The statement sets out the MHRA's initial thinking on an Early Access service which will be developed further over the coming months. Initially, it…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
Paul Fisher writes for the Health Innovation Network on the value of diagnostics Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Paul Fisher writes for the Health Innovation Network on the value of diagnostics

BIVDA's Director of Policy and Programmes Paul Fisher recently wrote a guest blog for the Health Innovation Network on the value of diagnostics. In his blog, he calls for a new, innovative approach to how the value of diagnostics are assessed by health systems. In vitro diagnostics (IVDs) are central to modern, data-driven healthcare. They are responsible for informing over…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
Technological Alternatives to Testing Animals in Research: Member Input Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Technological Alternatives to Testing Animals in Research: Member Input

The Government is seeking input on technological alternatives to animal testing in life sciences research. The Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan discusses ongoing efforts to replace, reduce, and refine the use of animals in research. It also notes a Government commitment to phase out animal testing in partnership with scientists, industry, and civil society, with a strategy for supporting alternative…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
Register now for 13th August BIVDA member webinar on DHSC Pathology Managed Services – Call for Evidence Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Register now for 13th August BIVDA member webinar on DHSC Pathology Managed Services – Call for Evidence

Many of you will be aware of the work undertaken by BIVDA and Members over the last 6 months to make the case to DHSC for improving the approach to the procurement of Pathology Managed Services in the NHS. This has now culminated in a call for evidence launched by DHSC which is aimed at identifying existing examples of good…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
Genetic test provides two-hour brain tumour diagnosis during surgery HighlightsHighlights Archive

Genetic test provides two-hour brain tumour diagnosis during surgery

Researchers from the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with clinicians at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), have created a genetic test capable of diagnosing brain tumours in just two hours. The NUH team applied this innovative method during 50 brain tumour surgeries, enabling rapid, real-time diagnoses during the operations. This technique demonstrated complete accuracy, producing diagnostic results in under…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
RCPath and Biomerieux webinar: Diagnostics as a cornerstone of the UK National Action Plan for AMR Membership NewsMembership News Archive

RCPath and Biomerieux webinar: Diagnostics as a cornerstone of the UK National Action Plan for AMR

The Royal College of Pathologists, in partnership with BIVDA member Biomerieux, are hosting a webinar on 11th September at 12:30 titled 'Diagnostics as a cornerstone of the UK National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). In this webinar, Amelia Worley, Policy Lead for AMR, Sepsis and IPC in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), will give an overview of…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
NICE CEO Dr Sam Roberts to step down at the end of 2025 HighlightsHighlights Archive

NICE CEO Dr Sam Roberts to step down at the end of 2025

Dr Sam Roberts, Chief Executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, will be stepping down at the end of the year following four successful years in the role, in order to support her children through a difficult time. Notable achievements during her tenure include the implementation of a rapid evaluation process for emergent technology, resulting in a…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
BIVDA welcome EarSwitch as new members! Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA welcome EarSwitch as new members!

We are thrilled to welcome EarSwitch as new BIVDA members! EarSwitch Ltd is developing improved accuracy and racially inclusive medical monitoring for physiological parameters/'vital signs', to enable existing device manufacturers to improve their products. Their first target is as an alternative to current pulse oximeters, as many have been shown to be inaccurate for people with brown or black skin.…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
Roz Campion to leave the OLS to lead the Academy of Medical Sciences HighlightsHighlights Archive

Roz Campion to leave the OLS to lead the Academy of Medical Sciences

BIVDA would like to congratulate Roz Campion on her appointment as Chief Executive of the Academy of Medical Sciences. We have greatly valued our close relationship with Roz throughout her four years leading the Office for Life Sciences (OLS). Her leadership has left a profound and positive mark on the UK life sciences sector, culminating in the highly encouraging recent…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025