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MHRA’s Rob Reid pens first MedRegs blog in new role

Following the departure of Laura Squire, Dr Robert Reid, MHRA Deputy Director, will now author the regular MedRegs blog. For the uninitiated, the blog aims to keep readers up-to-date with the progress of the MedTech regulatory reform programme. Dr Reid's inaugural post focuses on staff changes at the MHRA, updated guidance, the progress of the AI airlock, and the PMS…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2025
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Next CEO of UK Research and Innovation announced

Professor Sir Ian Chapman will become the next CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), leading a refreshed mission that puts economic growth at the heart of public investment in R&D, Science Minister Lord Vallance has announced. UKRI is the country’s largest public research funder, with a budget of £9 billion per year, giving it a central role in ensuring…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2025
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Reminder: Consultation on TTP on IVD assays for surveillance of Yellow Fever

A reminder that the World Health Organisation has proposed a Target Product Profile (TPP) which highlights the minimal and optimal characteristics required to guide forthcoming efforts in YF assay development and address end user needs. This TPP comprises four types of tests to identify Yellow Fever infections in the context of surveillance: A standardized molecular assay test kit A standardized…
Ben Kemp
February 24, 2025
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Join the DBT Indo – Pacific Roadshow

Interested in selling to the Indo-Pacific? Want to hear from sector specialists, market experts and other companies about opportunities in the Indo-Pacific? The Made in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific: Meet the Experts is a two-week series of in-person events run by the UK Government and partners taking place between 4 - 13 March 2025 in UK cities, including…
Ben Kemp
February 24, 2025
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Nominations for new BIVDA board members closed, candidates announced shortly

The nominations for candidates to be new BIVDA board members has now closed, with candidates to be announced shortly. This year there will six places available for election, who can be from either Full or Associate Member companies, voted for by our members. We will circulate a form shortly where members are able to vote for their preferred candidates. Please note,…
Ben Kemp
February 24, 2025
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NICE joins international collaboration on HTA methods research

NICE have partnered with the USA-based Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) and the Canadian Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) to establish the Health Economics Methods Advisory (HEMA), a new international initiative to research and assess health technology assessment (HTA) methods. HEMA’s aim is to critically and independently research some of the most pressing topics in global health economics and health…
Ben Kemp
February 24, 2025
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Survey finds genetic testing to tailor medication use overwhelmingly supported by patients

New research shows almost 90% of people in England would agree to genetic testing to get the most effective medication and reduce the risk of side effects. Other statistics further confirm the overwhelming support of pharmacogenomic testing amongst the public. 85% thought that the NHS should offer pharmacogenomic testing to people with multiple health conditions. 58% of people thought that…
Ben Kemp
February 24, 2025
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How to prepare for the new Post-market Surveillance Requirements in Great Britain

25 March 2025 | 09:00 and 16:00 GMT Join us for our PMS in Great Britain webinar on 25 March 2025 This insightful webinar will introduce the PMS requirements under the new regulations in Great Britain for Post-market Surveillance. Our speakers will provide an overview of the similarities and key deviations the UK PMS regulation has from EU MDR/IVDR. In addition, an update/…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
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Join the RAPS Workshop: Cybersecurity for Medical Devices 

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for medical device manufacturers   Cybersecurity Unauthorized Attend from anywhere: 25 – 26 March 2025, 9 am - 5 pm ET   This interactive virtual workshop will provide crucial insights into navigating global cybersecurity regulations and developing effective strategies to strengthen your submissions and compliance processes.   After completing this two-day workshop, you will be…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
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MDCG – 2019-6 Rev 5 Q&A: Requirements relating to notified bodies

EU MDCG have published the 5th Revision of the Q&A: : Requirements relating to notified bodies – MDCG 2019-6 Rev 5 Although applicable to EU Notified bodies, it is useful to see what the EU Competent authorities are asking notified bodies to require, and allows companies to prepare supporting evidence accordingly. The latest update includes improved content on structured dialogue,…
Ben Kemp
February 21, 2025
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