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UK joins Horizon Europe under a new bespoke deal

After years of negotiations, the UK has at last sealed reassociation to Horizon Europe after agreeing a bespoke deal with the EU. From Thursday 7 September, UK researchers can apply for grants and bid to take part in projects under the Horizon programme, with certainty that the UK will be participating as a fully associated member for the remaining life…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2023
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SBRI Healthcare Competition 24 opens soon: Delivering a Net Zero NHS for a healthier future

SBRI Healthcare (Small Business Research Initiative for Healthcare) work in partnership with the AHSN network (Academic Health Science Network) to provide funding and support for innovations that help address NHS unmet needs and benefit patients. They are opening a new competition which will be open from 31st October until the 22nd November. They are looking for innovations that engage and empower…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2023
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New funding opportunities from Innovate UK & the HTA Programme

23/112 NIHR NICE Rolling Call (HTA Programme) Opens: 31 August 2023 Closes: 13:00 on 03 January 2024 The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme is accepting Stage 1 applications to this funding opportunity. The programme is interested in receiving applications to meet recommendations in research identified in NICE guidance that has been published or updated since 2015. Proposals must be within the remit…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2023
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DASA seeks technologies to detect airborne pathogens

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Innovation Focus Area (IFA) called Revolutionising Biosensing: Instant Detection within Aerosol Collector Substrates. This IFA seeks innovations that will help contribute to the development of generation-after-next biosensing technologies. This IFA is run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Do you have a biosensing solution? Read the…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2023
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UK NSC blood spot task group project: PPVs required

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) makes recommendations to ministers in the 4 UK countries on all aspects of population screening, including newborn blood spot (NBS) screening. NBS screening seeks to identify babies with often very rare conditions soon after birth to enable early intervention. But, because of their rarity, these conditions present significant challenges in evidence-based medicine because…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2023
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FINAL REMINDER: BIVDA’s Parliamentary Reception next week – Weds 13 September

This is a final reminder that BIVDA’s Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace is next week on Wednesday 13 September between 13:30 – 15:30. Please note that smart dress is required. Please ensure that you bring an electronic or printed copy of your invitation. If you do not have a copy of your invitation, please email bivdareception@hanovercomms.com. Parliament…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2023
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POCT The Power to Disrupt – UK IVD Landscape, Opportunities and Challenges

At the Point of Care: The Power to Disrupt, London 2023 conference held at the Royal College of Pathologists and hosted by Thornhill Healthcare Events (Tony Cambridge); BIVDA delivered a thought-provoking presentation on the opportunities and challenges in the UK facing POCT testing and its potential to deliver dramatic and positive changes in care pathways for patients and service delivery…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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Consultation outcome: Antimicrobial resistance national action plan – call for evidence

  Detail of outcome The results of this call for evidence will inform the development of the next 5-year national action plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which will run from 2024 to 2029. The 2024 to 2029 NAP will continue being developed in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders across different sectors. It will build on the achievements of the…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023