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Blood test could help predict treatment response and disease progression

Scientists are developing a test which could one day be used to predict how a patient’s illness will progress, and even how well they will respond to treatment. The international team, led by researchers at Imperial College London, has already tested their method (called VeloCD) to successfully predict patients’ outcomes for a range of health conditions, including the likely progression…
Ben Kemp
May 22, 2026
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Inspire the next generation of scientists with the BioInnovators Challenge 2026-27

Want to inspire teenagers to become the next generation of biomedical scientists? Future Biotechnologists is seeking sponsorship to help launch the BioInnovators Challenge - a UK-wide initiative engaging students aged 14–17 in real-world biotechnology and pharmaceutical problem-solving through hands-on investigation and creativity. Designed for the TikTok and Instagram generation, the Challenge will combine science with social media, encouraging students to create…
Ben Kemp
May 22, 2026
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BIVDA welcome new members GeneSys Biotech and Virax Biolabs

BIVDA is delighted to welcome GeneSys Biotech and Virax Biolabs as new members! GeneSys Biotech is a technology-driven manufacturer, specialising in the development and production of ISO9001 and ISO13485-approved enzymes and reagents for molecular diagnostic and research applications. Their products cross the animal, plant, and human health markets, ensuring reliable, stable, and accurate diagnostics. You can find out further information…
Ben Kemp
May 21, 2026
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Showcase your tech at Elevate: Countess of Chester Hospital

Bookings have opened for Elevate at the Countess of Chester Hospital on 20th July – a curated showcase held inside the hospital, designed to connect relevant suppliers with NHS teams across the organisation. The Elevate series has already given suppliers direct access to the people shaping service improvement, digital transformation, and operational delivery at Bristol NHS Group and the Royal…
Ben Kemp
May 21, 2026
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BIVDA member Digostics win regional heat for KPMG UK Tech Innovator 2026 competition

BIVDA are delighted to hear that diabetes testing company and BIVDA member, Digostics, have won the South Central Regional Heat for KPMG UK Tech Innovator 2026 competiton. Digostics will now represent the region in the UK final. The competition, now in its fifth year, invites scaleup businesses to pitch and aims to discover the next global titan in tech. The…
Ben Kemp
May 21, 2026
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Free upcoming event: Femtech, Innovation and Diagnostics for Women’s Health

Next month in London, the Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application (CADDA) host their Femtech, Innovation and Diagnostics for Women's Health event on Thursday 18th June, at the UCL building on Guilford Street. CADDA would love to welcome as many BIVDA members as possible, as they are keen to connect with companies working in this space, as well as…
Ben Kemp
May 13, 2026
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Media Monitoring: 30th April – 13th May

IVDR Class C Devices: Why Early Notified Body Engagement in 2026 is Critical The 2026 deadline for the European Union’s In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) is no longer a distant milestone. The shift from the IVDD (In Vitro Diagnostic Directive) to the IVDR represents an increase in scrutiny, evidence expectations and post-market accountability. Where once a small subset of legacy devices…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed electricity bill cuts for over 10,000 manufacturers as the next phase of the Government’s plan to boost Britain’s competitiveness. The final design of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), first announced in last year’s Modern Industrial Strategy, means the scheme will be expanded to cover an extra 3,000 businesses. Eligibility has also been expanded…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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