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NWLP release ‘Shaping Diagnostics’ podcast

North West London Pathology (NWLP) have released the first episode of their new podcast 'Shaping Diagnostics'. It features their Managing Director, Saghar Missaghian-Cully, who members may remember from BIVDA's parliamentary reception in October, and Director of Operations, Angela Jean-François, discussing their career pathways. Members may wish to tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at their work, the future of healthcare,…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024
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Innovate UK release State of Innovation 2024 report

Innovate UK have released their State of Innovation 2024 report which aims to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive look at what life is really like for innovating businesses on an annual basis. Drawing on data provided from over 2,000 UK businesses, the report provides a detailed and timely view of businesses’ innovation activities, including their: priorities challenges plans for…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024
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NICE Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease update

The NICE Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease update has been published on the NICE website. This quality standard was updated and replaced the previous version published in 2012. The topic was identified for update following the annual review of quality standards. The review identified: changes in the priority areas for improvement new (or updated) guidance on bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease:…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024
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DBT announces boost for female founders and support for SMEs

The Department for Business and Trade has announced a series of measures aimed at helping female founders and boosting SMEs. A Fair Payment Code will help to tackle late payments while the Business Growth Service will aid businesses seeking faster access to government advice and support. Fair Payment Code The ‘Fair Payment Code’ aims to address the problems with late…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024
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MHRA trials five innovative AI technologies as part of AI Airlock pilot

Five innovative technologies have been selected by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the AI Airlock, a pilot scheme to better understand how to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) powered medical devices in a way that that enables getting these types of products to the NHS and patients who need them as quickly and safely as possible. These…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024
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BIVDA NHS Commercial and Supply Chain Updates

BIVDA's Head of Market Access, Beth Loudon, attended the first joint NHSE and NHSSC Trade Association Forum on 3rd December. DHSC's David Lawson and Andrea Gibson presented an update on the Design for Life implementation roadmap and the Value Based Procurement Methodology (VBP). The VBP Methodology will be piloted with procurement teams in the Spring and will also be shared…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024
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BIVDA member first company selected for Parliamentary Committee’s Innovation Showcase

Parliament's Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has launched its Innovation Showcase and we are delighted that BIVDA member AMLo Biosciences have been selected as the first participants on 17th December. AMLo is developing prognostic and diagnostic products for early-stage skin cancers to help healthcare professionals use personalised care plans to improve patient outcomes, while saving significant NHS resources. The showcase…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024
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2025 BIVDA Regulatory Affairs Seminar agenda released

The agenda for BIVDA’s 2025 Regulatory Affairs Seminar in Birmingham on February 11 - 12 2025 has now been released. Expert figures in diagnostics regulation including David Lawson, Director of Medical Technology, Department of Health and Social Care; Robyn Meurant, Principal Consultant, ACT-IVD; and Megha Deviprasad Iyer, Director of Global Strategic Regulatory Affairs, Thermo Fisher, will lead sessions designed to…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024