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Sajid Javid delivers speech on pandemic readiness at the CEPI Global Summit 2022

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid attended the CEPI Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2022 this Tuesday 8 March where he made a speech on the UK’s readiness to react to public health threats as well as the required focus on vaccinations and diagnostics. CEPI is an innovative global partnership between public, private, philanthropic, and civil society organisations. It works…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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BIVDA supports STEM for Britain 2022 event in Parliament

BIVDA enjoyed an excellent day in Parliament as dozens of university researchers exhibited posters encompassing their innovative research projects. BIVDA has long supported the annual competition with our CEO Doris-Ann Williams chairing the organising committee. Indeed, the organising team’s hard work paid off as esteemed politicians, such as Shadow Science, Research and Digital Minister Chi Onwurah MP and Chair of…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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New £150 million loan scheme unveiled by Government for innovative businesses

The Government have today announced a number of loan competitions worth up to £150 million to support research and development projects from the UK’s most innovative businesses. Funded by Innovate UK, the scheme aims to supports projects which are determined to have the greatest chance of bolstering future economic growth while concurrently tackling social challenges. The Government views this initiative…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostics team to host an online event on remote diagnostics

The NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostics team, in partnership with Yorkshire & Humber AHSN is set to host an online event for innovators that will explore the most urgent remote diagnostics requirements in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostics will present an overview of the support it offers, and expert Health Economists will deliver interactive…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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Ukraine Update

The DHSC Continuity of Supply team continue to closely monitor the effect of the increased tensions in Ukraine and Russia on supply chains. If you have any issues with supply because of this situation, please report by using the usual routes. Financial sanctions guidance from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has been updated with information on Russia. Click…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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Regulatory Affairs Working Party – Update 4 March

BIVDA held our Regulatory Affairs working party on Thursday 3 March. The meeting provided an update on the ongoing and future regulatory work being conducted within the IVD sector. This was opened by a presentation from Richard Saunders, our chair, on the European situation. MedTech Europe continue to provide guidance documents to support the implementation of the EU IVDR which…
Ben Kemp
March 4, 2022
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The Pathologist to host a webinar on cloud-based Laboratory Information Systems

Digital pathology is a new frontier in medical innovation, so it’s no surprise that many pathology labs are incorporating cloud-based LIS to help with high workloads, complex cases, and keeping costs down. The Pathologist and NovoPath, a leader in pathology lab automation, will host a webinar to examine the top five considerations before moving to a cloud-based system. Webinar Learning…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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