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Natalie Creaney

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Regulatory Affairs Working Party Meeting and Lunch – Friday 9 December 2022

Each year, BIVDA organises a Christmas dinner for members of the Regulatory Affairs Working Party, as well as a charity appeal. This years charity is FareShare, who redistribute surplus food to charities that turn it into meals and provide much needed support to communities in need. Please donate here. The Christmas lunch will be held at Ponti's restaurant which is located just off Oxford…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 19th – 25th November

Handheld lab kit to detect viral diseases developed by researchers The University of California researchers’ device can detect a number of viral diseases, including COVID-19 The technology consists of a microfluidic platform that relies on swarms of magnetic discs, which the researchers have termed “ferrobots”, to bring samples through the device and mix them with reagents before reaching an area…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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Government commits £484 million for UK research to cover Horizon Europe shortfall

The Business Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced a targeted investment of £484 million to support UK research following the UK’s continued stalemate with the EU over accession to Horizon Europe. These investments will provide targeted support for staff retention and local talent strategies at eligible universities and research organisations, as well as making sure the UK labs remain world class and…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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Spotlight on Sustainability – PPN 06/21

On this week's Spotlight on Sustainability, we are highlighting how BIVDA's Sustainability Hub can help you with PPN 06/21 (Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts). Taking effect in September 2021 all contracts with a value over £5million per year must apply this Procurement Policy Note. Find out everything you need to know about…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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Antimicrobial resistance national action plan – call for evidence

The government is developing the next 5-year national action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The plan will run from 2024 until 2029. Input is encouraged from technical experts – including on human health, animal and plant health, food and AMR in the environment. The action plans are part of a programme to tackle AMR and achieve the UK’s vision for AMR to be contained and…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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BIVDA contributes to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

Doris-Ann has highlighted the dangers of AMR during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 – including authoring an article and reaching millions through radio interviews. As part of a Mediaplanet campaign, Doris-Ann composed an article titled, “How can diagnostic tests help with antimicrobial resistance in the UK?”, which was featured in The Guardian yesterday; bringing the link between AMR and IVDs…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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