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BIVDA Spotlight: Envoke

This week we are putting new BIVDA member Envoke in the spotlight. Find out more about them below: What is Envoke? Envoke creates 3D, interactive, virtual simulators of complex instruments for the clinical diagnostics and medical industries. It centralizes all product knowledge for manufacturers, empowering sales, training, and service teams to accelerate proficiency and maximize instrument uptime. Envoke replicates the…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2025
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National Measurement Laboratory host Science Open Day

The National Measurement Laboratory (NML), as part of LGC's National Laboratories, recently hosted the inaugural Science Open Day at their new purpose-built facilities in Guildford — a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence. More than a tour of laboratories, the event offered guests the chance to meet the scientists at the heart of the National Laboratories’ work and to explore…
Ben Kemp
December 8, 2025
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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