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Chinese company secured COVID test contract despite previous NHS data hack attempts

It was revealed in a Westminster Hall debate this week that BGI Group, a Chinese firm, was handed a COVID-19 test contract despite ministers knowing the company had tried to hack the NHS multiple times. George Freeman, a Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, admitted the BGI group has made weekly attempts to hack into Genomics England in…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Government considering radical new approach to prevent life-threatening cardiovascular disease

People across England stand to benefit from a project to identify radical new approaches to prevent cardiovascular disease and reduce pressure on the NHS, following the appointment of Professor John Deanfield as Government Champion for Personalised Prevention. Professor Deanfield - a professor of cardiology at University College London and led a review into the NHS Health Check in 2021 -…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Webinar: DHSC & MHRA to discuss changes to medicines following Windsor Framework

DHSC would like to invite you to a webinar at 2pm on Thursday 16 March, on the recent announcement from the Government on the significant changes to medicines in the Windsor Framework. They will be joined by colleagues from MHRA, and will be discussing: The replacement of the EMA by the MHRA as Northern Ireland’s regulator for all novel medicines,…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Helen named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2023

BIVDA’s Chief Operating Officer, Helen Dent, has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2023. Appropriately on International Women’s Day, Helen has been recognised for her outstanding influence. This is the inaugural WiTA Powerlist and its aim is to honour one hundred inspirational women in associations. I think we speak for all members in congratulating Helen on this…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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BIVDA attends and sponsors STEM for Britain event in Parliament

Doris-Ann, BIVDA Chair Helen Tucker and Ben spent the day in Parliament with young scientists and researchers exhibiting their latest research via posters to win the event’s prestigious awards. Doris-Ann attended in her capacity as Chair of the organising committee for STEM for Britain. BIVDA had the honour of sponsoring the gold award in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences category,…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Life Science Access Academy: free February webinars for members

Each month, two LSAA webinars are available exclusively to BIVDA members. If you would like access to either of these brilliant webinars, or both, please contact ben@bivda.org.uk. Health Economy Insight with Scott McKenzie – February Edition Latest news from Scott McKenzie helping you to establish priorities in a fast-changing NHS. Sales and product placement expert Scott McKenzie will draw on…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Science and Technology Framework: Briefing

In the framework’s foreword, the Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, praised the immense achievements of the UK science and technology industries, noting our outsized accomplishments, and stated that investment in these areas remain more important than ever going forward. While rankings are important metrics, the success of UK SciTech rests on the material benefits afforded to British citizens…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Small Business Commissioner: invitation for views on the statutory review 2023

The Department of Business and Trade are seeking views on the Small Business Commissioner’s effectiveness, as part of a statutory review. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 28 April 2023. As part of the recently announced Payment and Cashflow Review, they are seeking views and evidence to inform the Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC), looking at particularly its…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 18th – 24th February

Innovative new tech projects awarded funding to help veterans healthcare £5 million awarded to 22 projects to drive forward cutting-edge treatments and technologies to support veterans’ healthcare The funding will help spur innovation, ensure that treatments are informed by the latest research and developments in clinical care, and bring the best of UK science and technology to the forefront of…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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