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BIVDA’s Jayne Ellis attends UKHSA’s Future of Diagnostics event

The Future of Diagnostics event took place in Canary Wharf, hosted by UKHSA in partnership with One Nucleus and the Canary Wharf Group. Bringing together around 70–80 delegates from across industry, academia, the NHS, and government, the meeting focused on how the UK can strengthen its diagnostic capabilities in preparation for future health threats. The programme opened with an overview…
Ben Kemp
December 8, 2025
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David Thorne joins BIVDA as Head of NHS Policy

BIVDA is delighted to announce that David Thorne has joined our organisation as Head of NHS Policy. David will be part of the BIVDA Senior Leadership Team, working with Helen Dent, Beth Loudon, Angela Douglas MBE and Professor Mike Messenger to promote and improve the uptake of diagnostics and innovation across the NHS. He will support members in navigating the…
Ben Kemp
December 8, 2025
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Build a Stronger Lab: Strengthen Your Molecular Testing Systems

CLSI MM19 provides comprehensive recommendations for molecular diagnostic testing, that cover strategic planning, regulatory requirements, implementation, quality management, and special considerations for subspecialties of molecular genetics including infectious diseases, oncology, malignant hematology, and pharmacogenetics.
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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MHRA Update – WC 24 Nov

Multi-million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators Page summary: New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 18 November 2025 Professor Alastair Denniston: The future regulation of AI in healthcare Page summary: Creating a framework that is safe, fast and trusted.…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Department of Health and Social Care – WC 24 Nov

Intellectual property (IP) guidance for the NHS in England Page summary: This guidance provides practical steps, good practice principles, case studies and model agreements and templates to support effective IP management in the NHS. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 18 November 2025 Multi-million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators Page summary: New government…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology – WC 24 Nov

Engineering Biology Sandbox Fund: successful projects Page summary: This fund supports innovative engineering biology sandboxes which aim to accelerate pro-innovation regulatory reform and encourage business innovation and investment. Change made: Round 2 successful project announced. Time updated: 9:00am, 18 November 2025 Engineering Biology Sandbox Fund Page summary: This fund supports innovative engineering biology sandboxes which aim to accelerate pro-innovation regulatory…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025
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Brexit Updates – WC 24 Nov

UK Societas Page summary: Information on the administration and management of a UK Societas. Change made: Updated in line with changes to company registers and the launch of mandatory identity verification. Time updated: 12:01am, 18 November 2025 Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations Communiqué: 12 May 2025 Page summary: The Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations met on 12 May 2025. The…
Ben Kemp
December 5, 2025