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Ben Kemp

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Launch of Centre for Precision Health and Translational Medicine

On Wednesday Doris-Ann attended the launch of the new Centre for Precision Health and Translational Medicine which has been set up by the University of Brighton under the leadership of Professor Rameen Shakur. Rameen brings his expertise from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with him to Brighton and has assembled a group of scientists to work with him. The Vice…
Ben Kemp
March 17, 2023
ConsultationsConsultations Archive

Long-term Investment For Technology and Science (LIFTS) initiative: request for feedback

Consultation description The Long-term Investment For Technology and Science (LIFTS) initiative aims to establish new investment vehicles to crowd-in investment from institutional investors, particularly defined contribution (DC) pension funds, to the UK’s most innovative science and technology companies. This request for feedback has 2 aims: first, we wish to ensure that all potential applicants have an equal opportunity to understand…
Ben Kemp
March 17, 2023
Membership NewsMembership News Archive

UK Border Force to strike on 15 March

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union have announced a further one-day strike will take place on 15 March 2023, affecting the UK Border Force which will potentially impact international arrivals at all UK air and maritime ports and those travelling to the UK from UK Border controls in Calais, Dunkirk and Coquelles in Northern France. This may impact the…
Ben Kemp
March 10, 2023
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Reminder: BSI looking for contributors for safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use standard

A reminder that BSI have put a call out for those interested and knowledgeable in the field of electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, specifically for IVD equipment (BS EN 61010-2-101:2017, BS EN 61010-2-101:2017). This is to join their committee EPL/66, Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment’ in developing the above standard which is undergoing a revision.…
Ben Kemp
March 9, 2023
Near Patient Testing Working PartyNear Patient Testing Working Party Archive

Near Patient Testing Working Party – February 2023

Doris-Ann covered the innovation Service and the signposting for companies for new products and innovations for the NHS. The group were very keen to understand the pathways and BIVDA will be looking at ways to make the process clear and easy to follow for members to access this service. For further information on the Innovation Service, please contact doris-ann@bivda.org.uk. Helen…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2023
Genomics Working PartyGenomics Working Party Archive

Leveraging partnerships to realise the UK’s potential in genomics

BIVDA has commissioned a report with Charles Rivers Associates to look at the role of partnerships and policy solutions in addressing challenges in the genomics diagnostics landscape. The objective was to develop a novel, evidence-based industry report supporting the wider implementation of genomic testing to address the following questions; What value does genomic testing bring to patients, physicians, health systems,…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2023
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