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A Tribute to Cleve Wright

BIVDA is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cleve Wright after a short illness. At the time of his passing, Cleve was a Director at HORIBA, where he worked for over twenty-five years. Cleve’s 40 years of dedication to the medical diagnostics industry left a great impact. His legacy will include the lasting relationships and memories that were…
Ben Kemp
May 8, 2024
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Final Call: Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship

This is a final reminder that expressions for interest in the Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship end on 10 May. The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is a career development programme for investment professionals with a focus on science and technology. It will establish a network of next generation leaders by providing bespoke learning and professional development opportunities…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 2 – 8 May

New blood test shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) accounts for the most significant number of deaths from female reproductive system cancers. A new paper published in the British Journal of Cancer explores the potential utility of glycoproteins as biomarkers of EOC. In the future, these types of models might allow the diagnosis of…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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UKHSA’s five-year Commercial Strategy launched

UKHSA have released their five-year Commercial Strategy which details the actions and outcomes that will help UKHSA be a partner of choice throughout the health sector. After consultation with stakeholders, 5 commercial priorities have been identified which can have the biggest impact on delivery of UKHSA’s mission, goals and strategic plans. The commercial strategy will enable the delivery of UKHSA’s goals…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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NHS Procurement 2024 online half-day conference

The NHS spends over £30 billion annually on critical services, medications, equipment, and digital infrastructure. But can it optimise procurement to ensure value for money and seamless patient care? This National Health Executive event dives into this crucial question on 6 June between 09:30 - 14:30. The Health and Care Act's impact on competition and integration within the NHS will…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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Comments requested on UK SMI B 05, UK SMI ID 12 and UK SMI ID 17

Relevant members' comments are requested on the following three UK SMI documents. UK SMI B 05: Investigation of nasal and paranasal samples You can comment here. UK SMI ID 12: Identification of Haemophilus species and HACEK organisms You can comment here. UK SMI ID 17: Identification of Pseudomonas species and other non-glucose fermenters You can comment here. Please send comments…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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Cabinet Office: Transforming Public Procurement – Stakeholder Webinars

Following the confirmation that the ‘go-live’ date for the new procurement regime will be Monday 28 October 2024, NHSE stakeholders are invited to join a series of update webinars. Whether you are a procurement practitioner, a supplier to the public sector or have an interest in all things public procurement, the webinars will provide a comprehensive update on the Transforming…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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AQMLM Summer Conference

The AQMLM Summer Conference will take place on 3 and 4 July as two half-day webinars. Attendees will hear from experts on topics including quality management in genomic services and quality monitoring in POCT services. The fees to attend the conference are as follows: AQMLM 2024 subscribing members – £25 per day Non-members – £60 per day Recordings will be…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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New screening trial to save thousands of men’s lives from prostate cancer

Thousands more men could be saved every year as a new screening trial aims to double the efficacy of prostate cancer screening. The £42m trial called TRANSFORM aims to find the best way to screen men for prostate cancer and is co-funded by Prostate Cancer UK and NIHR. The Government is investing £16m for the trial through NIHR. Movember is providing £1.5m funding, and…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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ONS says UK R&D may be worth far more than currently estimated

Early findings from a revamped Office for National Statistics survey published suggest that the value of research and development undertaken in Britain each year could be more than 20% higher than estimates currently show. According to the redeveloped Business Enterprise Research and Development Survey, R&D expenditure in 2022 amounted to £53 billion pounds, compared with an existing estimate of £43.4 billion pounds…
Ben Kemp
May 7, 2024
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