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Ben Kemp

Thousands set to benefit from personalised cancer vaccines HighlightsHighlights Archive

Thousands set to benefit from personalised cancer vaccines

Thousands of cancer patients in England are set to gain fast-tracked access to trials of personalised cancer vaccines following the launch of a world-leading NHS trial “matchmaking” service to help find new life-saving treatments. The NHS announced it has treated its first patient in England with a personalised vaccine against their bowel cancer, in a clinical trial part of NHS…
Ben Kemp
June 5, 2024
BIVDA cited in Health and Social Care Committee’s Future Cancer Inquiry findings Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA cited in Health and Social Care Committee’s Future Cancer Inquiry findings

The Health and Social Care Committee, a cross-party group of parliamentarians, have released the findings of their 15-month long Future Cancer Inquiry, citing BIVDA’s contribution. The inquiry examined how to improve the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer. Chair Steve Brine Steve Brine MP wrote to the Secretary of State for Health, setting out five key areas for action and…
Ben Kemp
June 5, 2024
MedTech Europe Forum – Vienna Membership NewsMembership News Archive

MedTech Europe Forum – Vienna

Paul Fisher visited Vienna for this year’s MTE Forum, and found much for the diagnostic industry to be sunny about – despite some storms. Bringing together industry, stakeholders, and trade associations from across Europe, the forum offered expert speakers, insightful presentations, and significant networking opportunities. A number of BIVDA members were present. Paul said: “Europe still offers much to MedTech…
Ben Kemp
June 4, 2024
Steering diagnostic innovation to address the unmet needs in managing lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Steering diagnostic innovation to address the unmet needs in managing lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis

On June 5th 2024, the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Syndicate launched their diagnostic target product profiles (TPPs) detailing key characteristics of new tests needed to detect and manage lung infections and exacerbations in CF. The CF AMR Syndicate together with the Newcastle NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC), have undertaken extensive engagement with a broad range of experts across…
Ben Kemp
June 4, 2024
Funding Competitions Roundup Funding OpportunitiesMembership NewsMembership News Archive

Funding Competitions Roundup

Members may be interesting in applying for the following funding competitions: UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D 2024 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with Singapore. You must collaborate with at least one Singapore business applying under the equivalent Enterprise Singapore programme. Health and life sciences applications are especially…
Ben Kemp
June 4, 2024
Media Monitoring: 23 – 29 May HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 23 – 29 May

Driving action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in 2024 This policy brief from the Wellcome Trust identifies opportunities to drive change in how governments respond collaboratively to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with 3 recommendations: Countries should use the Political Declaration of the High-Level Meeting in September to set a bold, unifying goal for a reduction in the global burden of AMR. The…
Ben Kemp
May 28, 2024
NHS patients favour shift of focus to primary care, prevention and earlier diagnosis – report HighlightsHighlights Archive

NHS patients favour shift of focus to primary care, prevention and earlier diagnosis – report

A Health Foundation report examining the public's view of the future of the NHS has found support for a shift towards a focus on primary care, prevention and earlier diagnosis. Participants acknowledged the NHS's tight finances, stating they would prefer primary and community care prioritised as a means of preventing ill health and therefore keeping patients out of hospital. They…
Ben Kemp
May 28, 2024
MP who lost hands and feet to sepsis calls for greater awareness of the condition’s signs HighlightsHighlights Archive

MP who lost hands and feet to sepsis calls for greater awareness of the condition’s signs

Last week, Craig Mackinlay MP returned to Parliament for the first time since having his hands and feet amputated due to sepsis. The MP, who suffered septic shock in September, stated much of his body had turned blue before being put in an induced coma for 16 days. Despite being given just a 5% chance of surviving, Mr Mackinlay defied…
Ben Kemp
May 28, 2024