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Ben Kemp

Media Monitoring: 30th April – 13th May HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 30th April – 13th May

IVDR Class C Devices: Why Early Notified Body Engagement in 2026 is Critical The 2026 deadline for the European Union’s In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) is no longer a distant milestone. The shift from the IVDD (In Vitro Diagnostic Directive) to the IVDR represents an increase in scrutiny, evidence expectations and post-market accountability. Where once a small subset of legacy devices…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
Can you provide work experience for a week in June? Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Can you provide work experience for a week in June?

BIVDA have been contacted by a 16-year old GCSE student who is keen to work in healthcare in future, specifically pathology. They are seeking a one-week of work experience from 29th June to 3rd July 2026. If a member company is interested in providing an opportunity to and inspiration for a future scientist, please contact ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk where a CV can…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed electricity bill cuts for over 10,000 manufacturers as the next phase of the Government’s plan to boost Britain’s competitiveness. The final design of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), first announced in last year’s Modern Industrial Strategy, means the scheme will be expanded to cover an extra 3,000 businesses. Eligibility has also been expanded…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
BIVDA welcomes new member TÜV Rheinland UK Ltd Membership NewsMembership News Archive

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
BIVDA member’s rapid stroke test to be piloted in London ambulances Membership NewsMembership News Archive

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
At-home blood test could predict Alzheimer’s risk HighlightsHighlights Archive

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
Do you conduct bioanalysis? Help the National Measurement Laboratory better understand global measurements made by our sector Membership NewsMembership News Archive

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
Attend BIVDA’s Innovation Working Party on Tuesday 19th May Membership NewsMembership News Archive

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
UKDI: £2m funding for solving Biosecurity Frontiers challenges Membership NewsMembership News Archive

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
BIVDA Survey: provide views on medical devices regulations Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

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