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BIVDA meet with Baroness Finlay to discuss IVD regulations and supporting the diagnostics industry

Last Friday, BIVDA met with Baroness Finlay of Llandaff to discuss IVD regulations and supporting the diagnostics industry. Baroness Finlay is a crossbench peer with a vast scientific and medical pedigree. She is a past president of the Royal Society of Medicine and is currently a professor of palliative medicine at Cardiff University School of Medicine. This meeting followed her…
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March 13, 2024
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NICE Consultations: ‘Vitamin B12 deficiency in over 16s’ and ‘Methods and processes for including NICE technology appraisal recommendations in guidelines’

NICE guideline on Vitamin B12 deficiency in over 16s: diagnosis and management This final guideline has now been published on the NICE website. You can also find the supporting evidence, tools and resources as well as all the stakeholder comments received during consultation and the responses to these comments. The final guideline includes recommendations for research. More detail can be…
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March 13, 2024
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This month’s free Life Science Academy webinars

This month, we have an excellent selection of webinars for members to enjoy. If you would like access to them, please email ben@bivda.org.uk. NHS and Industry: What does true collaboration really look like? We all have a view within Life Sciences as to what collaboration should look like. In this informative 60-minute masterclass, we will unveil the anatomy of genuine collaboration from an…
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March 13, 2024
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Innovate UK mission to India on AMR diagnostics

Innovate UK are leading a mission to India to better understand how diagnostics can aid the fight against AMR. Members can apply to join the mission. Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, and any conference fees for successful applicants. Innovate UK will also pay for any reasonable adjustments throughout the initiative. Only one representative from each company will…
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March 13, 2024
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UCL Event: Inclusivity in Women’s HealthTech

On Wednesday, as part of a week-long schedule of International Women’s Day events, Lucy Lehane, BIVDA’s Innovation Programme Lead participated in “Inclusivity in Women’s Health Tech”. Held at the Royal College of Physicians beside London’s Regents Park – the event was hosted by UCL’s Innovation and Enterprise, EGA Institute for Women’s Health and the Division of Medicine in collaboration with…
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March 13, 2024
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GAMBICA and BIVDA global conference partnership

BIVDA and GAMBICA are joining forces to strengthen their presence at the world’s largest laboratory and diagnostic trade shows. Our two trade associations will co-present UK pavilions at upcoming global events such as ADLM Clinical Congress in Chicago and MEDICA in Germany, in 2024. We are delighted to partner with GAMBICA to bring our collective expertise in laboratory technology and…
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March 13, 2024
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Request for Medical Equipment Donations for Ukraine

BIVDA have been contacted following conversations between Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, and the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch. The conflict in Ukraine, like all wars, impacts heavily on children and civilians as well as those that fight.  Mrs Zelenska’s foundation is seeking donations of medical and laboratory equipment to assist with the reconstruction of…
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March 13, 2024
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Helen interviewed by Genowrite ahead of London Biotechnology Show

BIVDA Interim Chief Executive, Helen Dent, was interviewed for Genowrite by Paul Naphtali. Helen spoke about the important role of IVDs and how BIVDA works to develop a thriving UK market for members. To achieve this, Helen touched upon the four key areas of focus which drives BIVDA activities, including influencing key stakeholders and encouraging the appropriate use and increased…
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March 13, 2024