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BIVDA Board Elections

Interested in steering BIVDA’s activities and influencing the diagnostics sector at the strategic level? BIVDA have some upcoming vacancies on our board. BIVDA’s board members play a vital role in guiding the secretariat’s activities, setting our strategic direction and providing governance.  Supported by our incoming chair, Richard Hames, and our President, Angela Douglas MBE, this is an opportunity to play a…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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NHS mandate and operational planning guidance and priorities 25/26 published

In a busy week for NHS policy, the government’s have published their mandate for the health service, and operational planning guidance and priorities for the coming twelve months. NHS Mandate Announcing the mandate, Health Secretary Wes Streeting doubled-down on his assertion that the health service was broken, not beaten. Mr Streeting reiterated that extra money was not the solution, stating…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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Chancellor makes growth speech at BIVDA member facility

Last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a significant speech yesterday, outlining her vision for driving growth in the UK economy at BIVDA member Siemens Healthineers' facility in Eynsham. This is a strong endorsement of the life sciences industry, which the Chancellor rightly hailed as world-leading in her address, and has been identified by the government as a key growth sector.…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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Introducing the new Social Value TOM System™ webinar recording available

Members may wish to access the webinar recording of the first session of the 'Introducing the new Social Value TOM System™' series, which can be accessed here. This webinar provides a first look at the new Social Value TOM System, including updates to themes, evidence, guidelines, and an expanded scope. You will also discover the Open Access TOM System, a free…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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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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