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BIVDA member Oxford Nanopore to create world-first ‘epigenetic map’

The Government has announced that BIVDA member Oxford Nanopore will use their breakthrough genetic sequencing tech to analyse 50,000 samples from UK Biobank, to create a world-first ‘epigenetic map’. This will help to get towards the root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease, which could lead to breakthroughs in new diagnoses and treatments. This new resource for…
Ben Kemp
December 3, 2024
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PM pledges funding to expand A&E testing

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled funding aimed at achieving the goal of eliminating new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. The Prime Minister has committed £27 million to expand a programme in emergency departments, where blood tests are automatically screened for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C unless patients choose to opt out. Speaking at a Downing Street reception, he…
Ben Kemp
December 3, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 21 – 27 November

New study shows NICE Advice support can reduce appraisal timelines by 3 months Companies who receive scientific advice from our NICE Advice service may experience a faster path to guidance publication, a study has found. According to the study, technologies that received scientific advice took a median of 312 days to progress from marketing authorisation to NICE guidance publication. In…
Ben Kemp
November 27, 2024
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Diabetes cases double worldwide in the last thirty years

Global cases of diabetes have surged over the past three decades, now affecting over 800 million people worldwide, according to a landmark international study. Research published in The Lancet revealed that adult diabetes rates have risen significantly, doubling from approximately 7% in 1990 to around 14% in 2022. The steepest increases were observed in low- and middle-income nations. This study…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 14 – 20 November

Optical biosensor rapidly detects virus that causes mpox Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Boston University, and their colleagues have developed an optical biosensor that can rapidly detect the virus that causes mpox. The technology could allow clinicians to diagnose the disease at the point of care rather than wait for lab results. Polymerase chain reaction…
Ben Kemp
November 20, 2024
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Chancellor’s Mansion House speech aims to boost life sciences investment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used last week's Mansion House speech to announce the creation of pension 'mega funds' in the biggest shake-up of the pensions market in decades. Modelling Canadian and Australian pension schemes, the reforms will group together local government pension pots, meaning fewer but larger funds. The Government has stated that this will unlock £80 billion of investment as…
Ben Kemp
November 19, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 7 – 13 November

  Former Health Secretary to help government fix health and care Alan Milburn has been appointed lead non-executive member to the board of the Department of Health and Social Care. The former Health Secretary has a proven track record of reducing waiting lists and improving satisfaction in the NHS.   NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call…
Ben Kemp
November 13, 2024
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Shadow Cabinet Announced: BIVDA Briefing

Kemi Badenoch was last week unveiled as the new leader of the Conservative Party, becoming the first Black leader of a Westminster party. Ms Badenoch has now announced her Shadow Cabinet, containing a few familiar faces from previous Tory governments, as well as a few new ones, too. In this piece, we will examine the politicians most important to our…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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UK set to avoid Trump tariffs, free trade deal may follow

In good news for British businesses, the Chief Executive of BritishAmerican Business, Duncan Edwards, believes the UK will not be hit will harmful tariffs once the former President, Donald Trump, takes charge for his second term. During his campaign, Mr Trump repeatedly claimed that he would impose numerous tariffs, including a 60% tariff on certain Chinese goods and a universal…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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