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MHRA Medical Devices Regulatory Reform: Roadmap to implementation

The MHRA has published a revised roadmap, providing a further update on the intended timelines to implement the future medical device regulations. This new revision provides updates in four key areas, along with associated milestones and expected timelines for each. Please see here for more information.
Ben Kemp
December 18, 2024
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UK Life Sciences Strategy

There are three key strategies currently being developed. Comprehensive Life Sciences Sector Plan: 10-Year Health Plan: NHS Innovation and Adoption Strategy: Aligning these strategies is critical with collaboration between government, industry, and the NHS is key. BIVDA has been invited to join the Life Sciences Sector Plan Advisory Group which considers the outputs from the defined Task & Finish Groups…
Ben Kemp
December 18, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 12 – 18 December

100 new discovery projects to receive government funding Projects from Aberdeen to Exeter supported by share of £80 million to drive cutting edge discoveries. Includes projects developing biomarkers to help prevent blood clots and resultant heart attacks and strokes. Science Minister Lord Vallance backs projects which could spark the beginning of a new generation of life-changing developments.   More health…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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BIVDA meet with Fabian Hamilton MP

BIVDA met with Labour MP Fabian Hamilton in Parliament last Thursday. Mr Hamilton has been in Parliament for almost thirty years and is noted for his work on international relations. Following a roundtable with Helen in his Leeds constituency, he was keen to meet with BIVDA to understand more about our work. Last week, we were warmly welcomed into his…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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Methods for Evaluating Models, Tests and Biomarkers (MEMTAB) international conference 2025

MEMTAB is the leading international conference about methods to evaluate models, tests & biomarkers for healthcare. It allows debate & dissemination of best methods for developing, evaluating & identifying reliable models, tests & biomarkers for use in clinical practice.  The conference will take place on 29th April – 1st May. Sign-up here: MEMTAB 2025: "Methodology That Stands the Test” In…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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Webinar: Understanding the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund

Join PAGB for an webinar with the Office for Life Sciences to delve into the new Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) on Thursday 30 January, 12:30 – 13:30. Why Attend? This session is designed to help you navigate the Fund application process from start to finish. Gain Insight: Learn about the LSIMF, which offers up to £520 million in capital…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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UK bolsters protection from animal diseases with £200m funding

The UK's fight against animal disease is to be bolstered with a £200 million pound investment in the Animal Plant Health Agency’s (APHA) laboratories at Weybridge. The laboratories will now be safeguarded and enhanced to ensure the UK maintains our world-leading scientific and veterinary capability. Weybridge is the UK’s primary capability for managing the threats posed by the spread of…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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Consultation – Tackling modern slavery in NHS procurement: proposed regulations and guidance

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a consultation and is currently inviting views on the proposed regulations and accompanying guidance. The consultation is seeking views on a wide range of considerations including: how the regulations will be implemented the impact of the regulations on tackling modern slavery how frameworks and dynamic markets (as defined within the Procurement Act…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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Trial finds biomarker test could significantly reduce antibiotic use in sepsis

A groundbreaking UK patient trial, led by researchers from the University of Manchester, has demonstrated that using a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis can enable doctors to safely shorten antibiotic treatment compared to current practices. The study found that reducing treatment duration by approximately 10% could yield significant benefits, including cost savings for healthcare systems, fewer adverse drug effects,…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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