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Ben Kemp

New BIVDA Chair appointed Membership NewsMembership News Archive

New BIVDA Chair appointed

We are delighted to announce that Richard Hames (Werfen UK) has been elected as the new Chair of BIVDA. Richard, a longstanding member of BIVDA’s board, brings extensive experience in the diagnostics industry. His leadership will be fundamental as we continue advocating for the sector at the highest levels and delivering on our strategic goals for members. Richard will serve…
Ben Kemp
March 31, 2025
NIHR – i4i programme funding window opens on 9th April Funding OpportunitiesMembership NewsMembership News Archive

NIHR – i4i programme funding window opens on 9th April

The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme invites applications to enhance timely access to care through the development, clinical validation and/or real-world evidence generation of transformative and disruptive technologies. This funding opportunity, therefore, supports the development of innovative health technologies aimed at reducing waiting times and waiting lists for individuals in need of care, in any setting. This is a one-stage,…
Ben Kemp
March 31, 2025
Media Monitoring: 20 – 27 March HighlightsHighlights Archive

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
Join the SAMPS 2025 European conference in Cambridge Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Join the SAMPS 2025 European conference in Cambridge

Interested in furthering your sales and marketing skills in the life sciences? Then the SAMPS (Sales and marketing professionals in science) European conference 2025 on 3rd April 2025 is for you! The event takes place at Wolfson College, part of the University of Cambridge, and is followed by a dinner at the Museum of Zoology. The conference theme is ‘Innovate…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
Ex-NHSE boss Amanda Pritchard delivers verdict on body’s dissolution: ‘the time is right’ HighlightsHighlights Archive

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
Call for evidence: Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology: Innovation, Investment, Industry ConsultationsConsultations ArchiveMembership NewsMembership News Archive

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
First Women in DiagnostiXX event held by BIVDA Membership NewsMembership News Archive

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
Labour likely to miss hospital waiting time target predicts IFS HighlightsHighlights Archive

Labour likely to miss hospital waiting time target predicts IFS

The Prime Minister's commitment to reinstating the 18-week maximum waiting time for planned hospital treatments before the next general election is unlikely to be met, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Sir Keir Starmer has identified reducing NHS waiting times as one of six key goals to achieve by 2029. His aim is for 92% of patients in…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
New Vice Chair of BIVDA’s Infectious Disease Working Party needed Infectious Diseases Working PartyInfectious Diseases Working Party ArchiveMembership NewsMembership News Archive

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
UKHSA publishes list of pathogens of greatest risk to public health HighlightsHighlights Archive

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