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BIVDA welcomes new member TÜV Rheinland UK Ltd

BIVDA are delighted to welcome TÜV Rheinland UK Ltd as new BIVDA members! TÜV Rheinland stands at the forefront of global efforts to ensure the quality and safety of technology and the environment for society. Drawing on a legacy of pioneering standards for over a century, TÜV Rheinland remains at the cutting edge of providing indispensable testing, certification and consultation…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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BIVDA member’s rapid stroke test to be piloted in London ambulances

We would like to congratulate BIVDA member Upfront Diagnostics, who have officially launched their LVOne stroke test in the UK, which is set to be piloted across London, and have also been featured in The Times. The initial deployment will equip approximately 280 ambulances serving North Central London, before expanding to North West and North East London, covering a population…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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At-home blood test could predict Alzheimer’s risk

Researchers from the University of Exeter have found that an at-home blood test - combined with an online brain assessment - can predict a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's. 174 participants in the online cognitive testing study PROTECT completed finger-prick blood tests, with researchers finding the presence of two key proteins linked to Alzheimer's and brain decline closely matched performance…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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Do you conduct bioanalysis? Help the National Measurement Laboratory better understand global measurements made by our sector

Do you conduct bioanalysis? The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) need your help to understand global measurements made by the Life Science community! As part of the international committee that coordinates global standards for chemical and biological measurements (CCQM) Task Group on Terms, Quantities and Units for Bioanalytical Measurement, they seek to understand what measurements you are making and what units…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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Attend BIVDA’s Innovation Working Party on Tuesday 19th May

Members are encouraged to sign-up to next week's Innovation Working Party Taking place in the BIVDA office on Tuesday 19th May between 10:30am and 1pm, we will welcome Giles Sanders, Head of IVD at TTP plc and Alessandro Marturano, Ph.D., Associate Director at PA Consulting to discuss topics including: Navigating the UK innovation pathway Challenges facing emerging IVD companies in…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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UKDI: £2m funding for solving Biosecurity Frontiers challenges

UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) have launched challenge funding competitions which seek solutions in biodetection and biosurveillance, AI and diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines, and non-pharmaceutical protective systems. The max project proposal duration is 12 months/100% funded for projects that can end at around TRL4-7 (challenge dependent). Bids are expected to be between £100,000-£500,000. Key Information: Closes midday 10th June 2026 If…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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BIVDA Survey: provide views on medical devices regulations

DHSC has launched a request for stakeholder input as part of its statutory report under the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021. This report assesses how the regulations made under the Act are operating in practice. BIVDA has been invited to coordinate a sector response, and the UKCA Subgroup will be used to collate industry views where possible. We are…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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Be part of the UK-India Diagnostics Cohort 2026 this October

Be one of up to 10 companies to join an exclusive diagnostics mission to India in October 2026. Supported by the Department for Business and Trade and Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, companies have the opportunity to explore one of the most important healthcare markets across a 5-day visit. From AI-enabled diagnostics to point-of-care testing, medical devices and population health…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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MHRA publishes draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument and seeks views via survey

BIVDA broadly welcomes the publication of the draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument on the WTO website by the MHRA. This draft SI provides an important indication of the future direction of the UK Medical Devices Regulations and demonstrates continued progress towards greater international harmonisation. We recognise the significant effort that has gone into reaching this stage and welcome the collaborative and…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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Helen participates in parliamentary panel and roundtable on AI and innovation

Last week, BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent participated in a panel and roundtable in Parliament focusing on accelerating the adoption of innovation and AI in the life sciences sector. Hosted by Curia, UKAI, and UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI), Helen spoke alongside the likes of host, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner, and Professor Gillian Leng, underlining the need for…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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