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New UKRI proof-of-concept funding aims to bolster innovation

UKRI has unveiled a new £9 million proof-of-concept fund to help convert world-class research into market-leading products and services. The new initiative announced by the UK’s major public funder of research and innovation follows an independent review of university spin-outs, published in November 2023. A key theme emerging from the review highlighted the need for more proof-of-concept funding for academic researchers…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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AI note-takers in BIVDA meetings

As a result of recent issues, BIVDA are prohibiting AI note-takers in Working Party meetings going forward. AI note-takers will therefore be removed from meetings by the BIVDA secretariat if they join. Non-BIVDA sanctioned AI note-takers pose a risk to the privacy and safety of closed meetings and, once installed, can prove difficult to control. We are exploring the possibility…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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Emma Barringer announced as Chair of Environmental Working Party

BIVDA are happy to confirm that with no alternate nominees and no objections, Emma Barringer, Director of emRQ, will assume the position of Chair of the BIVDA Environmental Working Party. Vice Chair Emma Cooper and Neil Plumridge will work alongside Emma Barringer to deliver the working party for members. The next Working Party takes place on Tuesday 6 May. Please…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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AI/ML Software as an IVD Chair and Vice-Chair Nominations

Following the call for nominations for the role of chair and vice chair for the AI/ML Software as an IVD subgroup, we have received two nominations. Please find below statements from the two candidates. If we receive no objections by Close of Business Friday 14th Feb 2025, the nominees will be appointed. Tsz Wai Woo – IVDeology - Nominee -…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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UKHSA launches new metagenomic surveillance for health security

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has lauched a world-first metagenomics initiative to aid in the rapid detection of infectious diseases that could threaten the UK. The metagenomics Surveillance Collaboration and Analysis Programme (mSCAPE), which has been in development over the last year, is piloting the use of metagenomic data for public health surveillance and pathogen analysis. The programme is…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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3 weeks until the Procurement Act 2023 goes live: tools to prepare

The Procurement Act 2023 will go live on 24 February 2025. In the final few weeks before commencement the Cabinet Office are focusing on publishing our ‘how-to’ guidance for suppliers so they are prepared to register and use the new central digital platform when it opens for business; onboarding contracting authorities to the platform ahead of go-live; and promoting our…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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Kaye attends Responsible AI: Women & Healthcare Conference 2025

Kaye attended the Responsible AI: Women in Healthcare Conference which was held at the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in London last week.  The meeting was chaired by Prof. Erika Denton, National Medical Director of Transformation at NHSE, and Dame Lesley Regan, Women’s Health Ambassador, and the agenda focussed on how AI could potentially help with some of the…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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Reporting a Medical Supply Disruption

DHSC have issued a reminder to companies on how to report a medical supply disruption. Please see the guidance below: As many of you will be aware, the National Supply Disruption Response (NSDR) is the single point of contact for the UK's health and care system, and medical supply industry, in the event of medical supply disruption that may require…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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BIVDA and NHSE Diag Task and Finish Group – Innovation in Pathology Managed Services

BIVDA is leading a Task and Finish Group under the NHS England Diagnostics Advisory Group programme which aims to test the hypothesis that the current NHS pathology Managed Equipment Service contracts restrict the procurement and adoption of new and innovative technologies in IVD markets. Currently, smaller companies and less established products struggle to gain market access through these contracts. The…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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