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Generation Study providing lifechanging early diagnoses for babies across UK

A baby born with a rare eye cancer — typically diagnosed only after symptoms develop in early childhood — is among the growing number of newborns receiving earlier diagnoses and life-changing treatment through the Generation Study. This world-leading research programme, led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England, uses whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to screen 100,000 newborns for over 200…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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NHSE Detailed Market Sounding – April 2027 Scope 3 Reporting and Target Setting: Feedback Session

NHS England’s Net Zero and Sustainable Procurement Team will share a summary of the feedback received in the Detailed Market Sounding - Scope 3 target setting and reporting and outline the next steps. The event will take place on 17 November 2025 at 3:00pm – 3:45pm. You can register here. Please note the joining link will be shared the morning…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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NHS Medium Term Planning Framework released

The NHS has published its Medium Term Planning Framework for 2026/27 to 2028/29 which sets out a 3-year roadmap to get the NHS back to its constitutional standards. This marks a shift away from the annual planning cycle, offering NHS organisations a three-year horizon to align reform, recovery and transformation. Diagnostics (alongside elective care and cancer) is a core performance…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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OLS funding for NIHR-led trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of the use of multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests in primary care

The Office for Life Sciences is providing funding for an NIHR-led trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of the use of multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests in primary care to triage patients with non-specific abdominal symptoms for urgent cancer investigation. If you are interested in applying, you are strongly encouraged to attend the workshop taking place virtually on 21…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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Last Chance: BIVDA Member Survey

  This is the last chance for members to submit feedback (via this survey) on BIVDA's performance. Your feedback is essential to help us understand our successes and also evaluate where we can improve our services for members. We are grateful to the 30+ individuals who have provided their views on our organisation, but we urge more members to complete…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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Government launches major R&D challenge on diagnosing dementia

Science Minister Lord Vallance has announced the launch of a major R&D challenge aiming to ensure 92% of patients are diagnosed with dementia within 18 weeks of referral by 2029. Diagnostic solutions identified include: accelerating work on blood tests that spot the build-up of proteins associated with dementia and developing saliva analysis which picks up hormone changes at the early…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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NHS hospitals trialling BIVDA member’s 15-minute blood test for life-threatening conditions in children

An innovative 15-minute blood test developed by BIVDA member MeMed is being trialled by the NHS this winter to help doctors rapidly identify potentially life-threatening infections in children. The cutting-edge MeMed BV test can distinguish between bacterial and viral infections far faster than traditional laboratory methods. This speed could prove crucial in detecting serious conditions such as sepsis or meningitis,…
Ben Kemp
October 27, 2025
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Important changes to international patent filing

Important changes to international patent filing  Filing international (PCT) patent applications is changing from 1 January 2026. The current eOLF system will no longer support PCT applications, so you'll need to use WIPO's ePCT service instead. Our latest blog explains everything you need to know about this transition, including your three filing options, how to prepare for the change, and…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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MHRA Updates: WC 20th October

Dr Nicola Rose: A new antibiotic is positive news – but it will take more to stay ahead of superbugs Page summary: The MHRA’s Interim Executive Director of Science and Research writes in The British Medical Journal on the approval of the UK’s first new UTI antibiotic in nearly 30 years, and the wider challenge of tackling antibiotic resistance. Change…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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Department for Business and Trade Updates: WC 20th October

Industrial Strategy quarterly update: July to September 2025 Page summary: An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy. Change made: Methodology note added as an accessible webpage attachment, replacing PDF version. Time updated: 10:21am, 13 October 2025 Growth Gateway: Developing Countries Trading Scheme in Nigeria, guidance for Nigerian exporters Page summary: The UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme offers…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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