New and updated standards Shop | Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute Includes M100 Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing 2026 EP05 Plus – Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Procedures 4th Ed Dec 2025 MM19 – Establishing Molecular Testing in Medical Laboratory Environments Nov 2025 Documents for Public Review | CLSI EP17-Ed3 (Proposed Draft) - Evaluation of Detection Capability for Medical Laboratory…
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
Yesterday, the UK Government published its plan on PFAS substances, with the goal of restricting their use, monitoring their presence in the environment, and, where possible, removing them. The plan acknowledges the challenges of restricting PFAS substances, particularly in sectors such as ours where PFAS is internationally used because of its specific technical and performance properties, and the international collaboration…
Ben KempFebruary 4, 2026
Last week, BIVDA hosted a roundtable with NICE at our offices, bringing members together with senior NICE leaders to strengthen our relationship and provide clarity on NICE’s processes. With a new CEO, Professor Jonathan Benger, and Executive Director of HealthTech and Advice, Thomas Slater, it was a timely opportunity to refresh our partnership. We welcomed 25 members to the roundtable…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2026
NHS launches trailblazing AI and robot pilot to spot lung cancer sooner alongside screening programme set to tackle cancer inequalities Patients facing suspected lung cancer could get answers sooner under a new NHS pilot using artificial intelligence and robotic technology to help doctors reach hard-to-detect cancers earlier, with fewer invasive tests. The new approach uses AI software to rapidly analyse lung scans and flag small lumps…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2026
BIVDA would like to notify members of a UCL PhD student who is seeking sponsorship. She will study Human Computer Interaction, specifically applying digital to mental health solutions to help developers design AI tools for a more empathetic outcome. Previously, she has worked as a management consultant delivering digital transformation projects across public and private sectors and recently completed an…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2026
The RADIANT CERSI has launched an innovators survey aimed at better understanding the regulatory challenges and support needs of digital health and AI innovators. The CERSI network is supported by MHRA and UKRI. RADIANT aims to bridge the gap between regulatory science and real-world innovation, creating a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem for SMEs and innovators in Digital Health and AI. RADIANT…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2026
Applications for the Healthcare Science Innovation Fellowship programme have now opened. The programme is being delivered by the NIHR HeathTech Research Centre (HRC) in Long-Term Conditions (Devices for Dignity), supported by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Healthcare Science Cymru. The Innovation Fellowships offer an exciting opportunity for NHS Wales Healthcare Science professionals to gain experience and expertise in…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2026
BIVDA members are invited to share their views on NICE and their Healthtech evaluation programme. This survey is timely given recent BIVDA's recent roundtable with NICE and any insight gained will help to inform future communications. The survey will take around 5 minutes to complete. It closes at midnight on Sunday 8 February 2026. In exchange for your support with…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2026
🕰️ Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 10am to 12pm Are you developing a in vitro diagnostic device for the health sector? Are you unsure if you need to adhere to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulations? Or what the risk classification of your device is according to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulations? Or which requirements your device need…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2026