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UK and India sign landmark research agreement

The UK and India have signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on science and innovation, following a meeting between UK Science Minister George Freeman and Indian Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh. The memorandum of understanding on research between the two countries will enable quicker, deeper collaboration on science between the two science powerhouses that will…
Ben Kemp
April 28, 2023
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New study launched to assess levels of antimicrobial resistance in healthy people

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched surveillance to assess the extent of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy people across the country. Up to 2,000 people will be invited to submit stool samples and nose and throat swabs for the study, which will help scientists understand more about the factors influencing bacteria in our body. By understanding more about…
Ben Kemp
April 28, 2023
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The Better Business Act – what do BIVDA members think?

We wish to ask members whether they believe BIVDA should join the campaign ‘The Better Business Act’, which seeks to make businesses legally responsible for their societal and environmental impact. The campaign wants to enact legal change ‘to ensure that all businesses are legally responsible for benefiting workers, customers, communities and the environment while delivering profit.’ It was founded by…
Ben Kemp
April 21, 2023
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Point of Care Technologies for use in ambulances

A message from Prof Rick Body, in his role as Director of the Diagnostics and Technology Accelerator (DiTA) in Manchester regarding Point of Care tests for ambulance use – see the link here. What is DiTA? Effectively operating like the MICs but independent of NIHR, to support and catalyse the generation of high quality evidence for new diagnostics and medical…
Ben Kemp
March 24, 2023
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BIVDA member Pockit Diagnostics pockets top innovation award at Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2022

BIVDA had a fantastic evening at the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2022 in Newcastle as both our COO, Helen Dent and Head of Regulatory Affairs, Ashleigh Batchen, witnessed BIVDA member Pockit Diagnostics take home the award for “Development of an Innovative Device or Technology” for their LVOne blood test. The award was sponsored by fellow BIVDA member, CPI. This…
Ben Kemp
March 24, 2023
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Medtech Adoption Pro Forma

Please see a letter from David Lawson, Head of the MedTech Directorate together with an excel form to be completed urgently if you have product(s) that meet the criteria. Don’t submit anything that is not yet available for sale as these won’t be considered, although it is possible that this might become a notification mechanism for the future for products…
Ben Kemp
March 24, 2023
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The Infection Management Coalition win award!

This week the Infection Management Coalition (IMC) won an award! This was for the ‘Best Use of Public Affairs in a Healthcare Campaign’ at the PR Week Healthcare and Pharma Awards. The judges were impressed by the ambition of the programme and the significant impact we’ve had so far, alongside the impressive list of high profile members and stakeholders engaged.…
Ben Kemp
March 24, 2023
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Submissions for the ‘Future Cancer Inquiry’ aimed at innovative cancer diagnostics

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched a ‘Future Cancer Inquiry’ to explore innovative approaches and developments that are capable of transforming cancer care. BIVDA wishes to make a submission on behalf of member companies and are seeking to answer some or all of the following points, as laid out in the inquiry’s terms of reference: What are the…
Ben Kemp
March 24, 2023
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All Wales Pathology Consumables, Equipment, and Instruments Tender

For information, the All Wales Pathology Consumables, Equipment, and Instruments Tender is provisionally due to be published on 3rd April 2023. Tender Reference:  CLI-OJEU-51547 All Wales Pathology Consumables, Equipment, and Instruments Bravo Reference: itt_101272 In order to participate in the tender you will need to; Be registered on Sell2Wales (all of NHS Wales tender opportunities are advertised via this site) https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/…
Ben Kemp
March 24, 2023
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