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BIVDA/NN Translations Webinar: How to Work Effectively with Language Service Providers and Translators

Taking place on 16 December, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT, NN Translations Founder Nataliya Nedkova will host a webinar about one of the most challenging, often misunderstood areas of medical device and IVD regulatory compliance: translation workflows. What will the webinar explore? 🔹 The hidden challenges behind medical and regulatory translations 🔹 How to work effectively with LSPs and…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2025
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Baroness Nicola Blackwood appointed Chair of the Health Data Research Service

Baroness Blackwood has been appointed by the government as Chair of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) - backed by up to £600 million in funding from the government and Wellcome. Baroness Blackwood is a recognised leader in life sciences and innovation. She is Chair of Oxford University Innovation and Genomics England and also serves on the boards of biotechnology…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2025
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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