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APHA – Border Trade Newsletter – getting it right at the border 5 06 25

This newsletter from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain.   In this newsletter: Temporary unavailability of cloning feature in IPAFFS - 5 June 2025 BTMS system implementation – scheduled downtime on 12 June…
Ben Kemp
June 13, 2025
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BIVDA member Viscera runner-up for Best Digital Health prize at Prix Galien UK Awards

At last week's Prix Galien awards, new BIVDA member Viscera Technologies' flagship innovation, Quantico, was declared runner-up in the Best Digital Health category. Quantico is the first lateral flow testing platform built around the smartphone. Capable of quantifying biomarkers using only a test strip, a sample and Lab-Flow technology — complemented by a proprietary app that automatically corrects for ambient…
Ben Kemp
June 11, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 5th – 11th June

   New technology should be paid for ‘like medicines’, says NICE chief executive The purchase of approved digital products and services used for diagnosing and treating NHS patients should be reimbursed centrally, the chief executive of the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence has told HSJ.   David Cameron: DNA test all sick children to build register Former UK…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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Upcoming Webinar: IVDs in the field of Clinical Genomic Testing – Global overview

The webinar is jointly organised by BIVDA, the ACGS QSC, RCPath Genomics SAC, and AMP. Join for an exclusive webinar on 20th June, chaired by BIVDA President Angela Douglas and featuring expert insights on the latest IVD related updates from the UK, EU, and USA. With regulatory landscapes evolving across the UK, EU, and USA, staying informed is essential for…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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BIVDA meet with DSIT PPS Callum Anderson MP

BIVDA met with Callum Anderson MP in Portcullis House last week to discuss challenges facing UK diagnostics companies and how to work more closely with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Mr Anderson is currently a Parliamentary Private Secretary in the department. We noted the regulatory hurdles which face many of our companies and the difficulties of scaling-up.…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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Alzheimer’s blood test can detect early symptoms, study suggests

A recent study has shown that a new blood test may be able to accurately identify individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the United States have presented evidence that blood-based diagnostics can effectively detect dementia by analysing two specific proteins found in blood plasma. These proteins, amyloid beta 42/40 and p-tau217, are…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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MHRA launch new digital hub in Leeds

A new digital hub in Leeds is being launched by the MHRA, marking a significant step in the agency’s long-term commitment to advancing innovation and strengthening its presence across the UK. Leeds was selected due to its expertise in digital health and strong academic base. The MHRA’s expansion will build on this momentum – driving regional partnerships, attracting skilled talent…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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