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MHRA Standardisation of Genome Amplification Techniques (SoGATs) workshop

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are hosting a 3-day workshop in London from 4-6 October 2023 on the Standardisation of Genome Amplification Techniques (SoGATs). This is an important event that will help to shape the future of reference materials development. We’d be incredibly grateful if you could help us to promote it to your audiences via your…
Dawn
August 4, 2023
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Embracing the post-pandemic future: UK in vitro diagnostic testing in 2023 and beyond

  Life changed dramatically in early 2020 as billions were confined to their homes, with the general population regularly using rapid diagnostics for the first time as the sensation of a swab entering our noses became a regular habit. Life has not been the same since. In this article, we examine McKinsey’s report, ‘Rethinking the in vitro diagnostic testing model…
Dawn
August 4, 2023
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Ashleigh submits article to the Journal of Medical Device Regulation

BIVDA’s Head of Regulatory Affairs, Ashleigh Batchen, has had an article accepted in the August 2023 issue of the Journal of Medical Device Regulation. In the article, ‘The future of in-house test requirements in the EU and the UK’, Ashleigh examines the new IVDR requirements for in-house tests and their timeframes for implementation, including transfer to another legal entity, quality…
Dawn
August 4, 2023
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DHSC Innovation Classification Roundtable – Implementation – Medical Technology Strategy

BIVDA attended a roundtable event earlier this week which focused on developing the definitions of innovation and proposed classification levels. The roundtable examined a drafted definition for innovation which was good and specific in most areas but was determined to be too broad when referring to “system” and the value of a glossary was noted. The definition should not give…
Ben Kemp
July 28, 2023
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Second World Local Production Forum (WLPF) this November in The Hague

We would like to highlight the Second World Local Production Forum (WLPF): Enhancing access to medicines and other health technologies to members. The World Local Production Forum (WLPF): Enhancing access to medicines and other health technologies is a WHO initiative providing Member States and the global community a regular platform to shape strategies, galvanize collective action, and foster partnerships on…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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SBRI: Clinical biomarker tools and technologies for dementia

This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by Innovate UK. Organisations can apply for a share of £6 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop or repurpose platform technologies. The aim of the competition is to accelerate innovations in dementia biomarker detection to transform clinical trials and precision therapies. This will be achieved by the development of or repurposing of…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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Innovate UK Innovation Loans Future Economy: Round 10

Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Innovate UK innovation loans are for highly innovative late stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. There should be a clear route to commercialisation and economic impact. Your project must lead to innovative new products, processes…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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Research Ventures Catalyst: open for applications

The Research Ventures Catalyst (RVC) programme is open for initial proposals to establish new organisational models to tackle a research challenge across any discipline. This opportunity is open to applicants hosted at a research organisation or a small or medium size enterprise (SME). The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is initially inviting bids for up to £100,000 of ‘seed corn’ funding,…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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DHSC Design for Life Survey on Circularity in Healthtech

As part of the DHSC’s Design for Life programme, a questionnaire has been developed to gain insight from industry to inform potential need and activity. We would appreciate if members could answer this short survey to ensure their feedback is noted. BIVDA is heavily involved in Design for Life – a collaborative initiative between government, industry, the health and care…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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