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BIVDA welcome new member Guy Howland Ltd!

We are delighted to welcome Guy Howland Ltd as a new BIVDA members! They are an established business service provider offering specialised solutions in regulatory medical writing, business support and management consultancy. Their expert team of scientists supports a growing portfolio of in vitro diagnostic, medical device and pharmaceutical companies to achieve their global scientific regulatory goals, by delivering rapid…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025
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Latest NIHR Funding Opportunities

We would like to make members aware of the latest NIHR funding opportunities which have recently opened. Health Technology Assessment - Spinal muscular atrophy screening Closing date: 24 September 2025 at 1:00 pm NIHR's Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme is looking to fund research into spinal muscular atrophy screening. This is a 2-stage, commissioned funding opportunity. To apply for the first stage you…
Ben Kemp
June 3, 2025
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Welcome to our new members: Fujifilm and Clinical Immunology Services (Uni. of Birmingham)!

We are delighted to welcome our two newest members to BIVDA: Fujifilm Healthcare UK and Clinical Immunology Services (University of Birmingham). Fujifilm Healthcare UK is a leading provider of innovative medical imaging systems and healthcare solutions. Their portfolio covers digital X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, enterprise imaging solutions (including PACS, VNA, Clinical Workflow Management and 3D surgical planning tools), AI,…
Ben Kemp
June 3, 2025
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The Gates Foundation: Innovative Diagnostic Devices for Priority Conditions Impacting LMICs

The Gates Foundation Diagnostics Team invites you to complete a Request for Information on Innovative Diagnostic Devices for Priority Conditions Impacting LMICs by June 15, 2025. The Diagnostics Team at the Gates Foundation focuses on developing affordable, scalable diagnostics and screening tools for tuberculosis, malaria, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, HPV, anaemia, pneumonia, Neglected Tropical Diseases and other infectious diseases, and…
Ben Kemp
June 3, 2025
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Metrological Traceability for In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Survey

Accurate, informative, and comparable biomarker measurements from commercial in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests are essential for sound medical decision-making. In accordance with the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR), the metrological traceability of values assigned to calibrators and/or control materials must be ensured through appropriate reference measurement procedures (RMPs) and/or certified reference materials (CRMs) of higher metrological order. Despite…
Ben Kemp
June 3, 2025
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Podcast: From Vision to Venture – How to give a Perfect Pitch to Investors

BIVDA member Remtec Talent Management have produced the latest episode of their podcast, 'From Vision to Venture', which may be of interest to members. In this 35-minute episode, host Nigel Job examines what a life sciences innovator seeking capital should do to maximise their opportunity in front of investors. He is joined by two experts in their field: Joey Mason…
Ben Kemp
June 3, 2025
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MHRA AI Airlock Webinar – 19th June

The MHRA will hold a webinar on 19th June at 10:00 - 11:30 to provide an update on the AI Airlock pilot programme that ran from April 2024 through to March 2025, including a summary of the pilot projects, early insights into recommendations and lessons learnt. You will also hear about the second phase of the programme including the key…
Ben Kemp
June 2, 2025
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The Future of Diagnostics in the NHS – Masterclass featuring BIVDA’s Angela Douglas and Beth Loudon

BIVDA's President, Angela Douglas, and Head of Market Access, Beth Loudon, will feature in the upcoming Life Science Access Academy masterclass titled The Future of Diagnostics in the NHS on 17th June at 13:00 - 14:00. Joined by Scott McKenzie, they will examine the changing landscape of diagnostics, including new NHS commissioning models, policy shifts, and emerging innovations shaping the…
Ben Kemp
June 2, 2025