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A new state-of-the-art cancer clinical diagnostics facility is to be installed at the Royal Marsden NHS Trust. The liquid biopsy testing facility will be a hub for related research and has been agreed upon following a partnership with Guardant Health, a leading precision oncology company. Guardant Health’s role will facilitate a rapid development of the unit’s technology, so that cancers…

Variants of concern (VOCs) and variants of Interest (VOIs) are impacting immunity from vaccination to SARS-CoV-2. Join SelectScience's upcoming webinar on Tuesday, November 9 to expand your understanding of how serology testing can be utilized following natural infection or vaccination. The critical role of monitoring for variants with easy-to-use RT-PCR-based molecular testing will also be reviewed. The webinar takes place…

LumiraDx is a medical technology company developing, manufacturing and marketing smart connected diagnostics and diagnostic-led care solutions. Founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs with a successful track record in building and scaling medical diagnostics and health IT businesses, the company has major operations in the UK and the USA, and is supported by a global sales network, LumiraDx is a high…

The Department for Transport has, pursuant to Article 14(1) of the retained EU Drivers’ Hours Regulation, gained the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport to extend the temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the retained EU drivers’ hours Regulation in England, Scotland and Wales, until 9 January 2022. This is due to the exceptional circumstances arising from the cumulative…

Please see below a list of interesting videos from the UK Pharmacogenetics & Stratified Medicine Network's Opening Meeting 2021. #UKPGx2021 Recorded Talks Welcome to the 8th Annual Open Meeting of the UK Pharmacogenetics & Stratified Medicine Network - Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed First reflections on the UK response to COVID-19 - Professor Jonathan Van-Tam COVID-19 and beyond - a new…

The NHS is launching a new information campaign ahead of winter to assist the public in accessing medical advice as quick as possible. People in need of advice from the NHS are encouraged to go to NHS 111’s online service if they have urgent, but not life-threatening, medical issues. Patients should continue to come forward for care and are still…

Expectations of action-plans made by world leaders at the COP26 summit remain high after the first week draws to a close. Please find below a round-up of summit events and commitments to combat climate change so far: India sets out major climate commitments India is the third largest emitter of carbon dioxide after the United States and China. Significantly, its…

Scotland has begun rolling out a test for Type 1 diabetes patients which could see some patients no longer having a requirement to take insulin. The function of the test is to show how much insulin a patient’s body is producing itself. The C-peptide blood test will be offered to patients who have had a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis for…

As many of you are aware, I had the pleasure of joining BIVDA on the 25 of October as Regulatory Affairs Manager. I’m now coming to the end of my first week in the role, and I’m so thrilled already to be part of such an amazing team. This week has involved bringing me up to speed with ongoing work,…

The legislation The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 came into effect on 1 September 2021 with the deadline for submissions by suppliers being the 31 August 2021. Tests would have needed to be approved by 31 October 2021 or withdrawn from the market. On the 20 October, suppliers were written to and informed that due to…