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Media Monitoring: 20 – 27 March

Tom Adeyoola selected as preferred candidate for Chair of Innovate UK Tech entrepreneur and Metail founder Tom Adeyoola selected as preferred head of Innovate UK as the government ramps up plans to drive growth. Backing businesses across the UK, Innovate UK invests in game-changing innovation, from advanced AI to zero-emission transport, fuelling our Plan for Change. Under Tom’s leadership, Innovate…
Ben Kemp
March 27, 2025
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Ex-NHSE boss Amanda Pritchard delivers verdict on body’s dissolution: ‘the time is right’

In her final pubic appearance as Chief Executive of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard stated that the 'time is right' to abolish the body. At a King's Fund event, she stated that it made sense for the Government to take more control over NHS operations given the seismic changes expected from the upcoming NHS 10-year plan. She expressed her concern about…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
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Call for evidence: Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology: Innovation, Investment, Industry

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has launched an inquiry into Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology: Innovation, Investment, Industry. Submissions are welcome until 23:59, Friday, 9 May 2025. The Committee is keen to explore strategic questions around the UK’s science and technology priorities; and the role of public sector investment, private sector investment, and governmental policy…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
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First Women in DiagnostiXX event held by BIVDA

Last week, we were delighted to host the inaugural Women in DiagnostiXX event at our London offices. Organised by Lucy Lehane of Lehane Consulting, the day featured talks and panel discussion on equality, empowerment and career development from influential women in the diagnostics sector. Women from various parts of the sector came together to explore key topics, such as inspiring young…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
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New Vice Chair of BIVDA’s Infectious Disease Working Party needed

Former chair of the group, Charlotte Duncan has announced she will be standing down.  Current vice-chair, Jayne Ellis will be stepping up as chair. If you are interested in taking on the role of vice-chair,  please submit a short biography and a paragraph on why you would like to be considered for the role to paul.fisher@bivda.org.uk. For an informal chat, please contact…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
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UKHSA publishes list of pathogens of greatest risk to public health

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its view on the pathogen families that could pose the greatest risk to public health, in a bid to focus and guide preparedness efforts against these threats. The list of 24 pathogen families, a reference tool to help guide research and development investment in England, is the first specifically designed to consider both global…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
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NHSE transition team announced

NHS England has announced the incoming team who will help lead the organisation’s transition into the Department of Health and Social Care. The team – called the NHS Transformation Executive Team – will replace the current NHS England Executive Group and will support ongoing business priorities, statutory functions and day to day delivery. Except for the deputy chief executive officer,…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
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BIVDA’s Dr Jayne Ellis speaks at UKHSA Conference 2025

BIVDA's Scientific Advisor, Dr Jayne Ellis, delivered a presentation at this week's UKHSA Conference 2025. Dr Ellis examined diagnostic innovation in the post-pandemic era, covering BIVDA's paper on procurement of diagnostic tests during the pandemic and current gaps in pandemic preparedness. Learning these lessons is vital to ensure the UK can respond robustly to the next pandemic. Dr Ellis also…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
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