This consultation ends on 7 June 2023. You can access the webpage by clicking here.
Ben KempJune 2, 2023
MHRA has previously spoken about their intention to form IDAP, the Innovative Devices Access Pathway, in collaboration with NICE, Health Technology Wales (HTW) and the Scottish Health Technology Group (SHTG). Today, they have issued further information on this project, including estimated timelines. IDAP is planned for launch later in 2023, with the intention of giving innovators a support system with…
Ben KempMay 26, 2023
The new ‘Life Sci for Growth’ package brings together 10 different policies up to £48 million of new money for scientific innovation to prepare for any future health emergencies, £154 million to increase the capacity of the UK’s biological data bank further aiding scientific discoveries that help human health, and up to £250 million to incentivise pension schemes to invest…
Ben KempMay 26, 2023
Consultation description The ICH Expert Working Group (EWG) for ICH E6(R3) has been updating ICH E6(R2) GCP guidelines. The MHRA represents the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/s) in the EWG. The update is to address the application of GCP to new trial designs, technological innovations and to strengthen a proportionate risk-based approach of its application for clinical trials of medicines…
Ben KempMay 26, 2023
UKHSA Science Strategy: A vision for how science can secure health and prosperity The UKHSA have released a new strategy which sets out how they will harness the power of their science to secure health and prosperity over the next decade. The strategy highlights how UKHSA’s science can save more lives, secure major public health victories and contribute to the…
Ben KempMay 19, 2023
UK science and research facilities will receive a share of £103 million in government funding, aimed at upgrading the UK’s already world class research infrastructure and opening the doors for new scientific breakthroughs – the Science and Technology Secretary has announced. The investments will ensure UK researchers have access to the best labs and equipment they need to keep producing…
Ben KempMay 19, 2023
Tens of thousands of people at increased risk of hepatitis C will be able to confidentially order self-testing kits to their home from 13 May, as the NHS steps up its bid to eliminate the deadly disease. The discreet, at-home testing kits will be free to order online as part of NHS England’s dedicated Hepatitis C Elimination Programme, which has…
Ben KempMay 19, 2023
The Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB) is holding its National Meeting, UKMedLab23, between 12 – 14 June in Leeds, UK. You can book your tickets on the ACB website. There are multiple tickets available: Biochemistry Training Day ticket (12 June) Microbiology Training Day ticket (12 June) Two-day conference ticket (13-14 June) One-day conference ticket (13 or 14…
Ben KempMay 19, 2023
Initial £100 million for expert taskforce to help UK build and adopt next generation of safe AI Prime Minister and Technology Secretary announce £100 million in initial start-up funding for taskforce responsible for accelerating the UK’s capability in rapidly-emerging type of artificial intelligence - on top of £900 million investment into compute technology at Budget Investment will fund new government-industry…
Ben KempMay 5, 2023
The Government have released three papers regarding the performance of COVID tests during the o, they can be viewed below: Comparison of manufacturer reported lateral flow device sensitivity with the sensitivity observed in evaluation Technical report: an analysis of real-world performance of lateral flow antigen devices in detecting SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) Testing for SARS-CoV-2 using antigen detecting lateral flow…
Ben KempApril 28, 2023