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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
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2 weeks to ensure compliance with the new UK Post Market Surveillance Regulations

Members have just over 2 weeks to ensure compliance with the new UK Post Market Surveillance Regulations. This date sees a significant update to the UK Medical Device Regulation 2002 for IVDs and medical devices. Stuart Angell, Chair of BIVDA's Regulatory Affairs Working Party, provides a rundown of what members need to know: Systematic Data Collection: Manufacturers must establish and…
Ben Kemp
June 2, 2025
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Helen and Ben meet Science Secretary Peter Kyle MP at Welsh Labour dinner

BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent and Policy and Public Affairs Executive Ben Kemp attended Welsh Labour's annual dinner last week which featured speeches from MPs including Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP as well as Wales First Minister Eluned Morgan. Hosted in Soho, the event proved an excellent opportunity to speak to technological innovators and hear more about…
Ben Kemp
May 27, 2025
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How Carbon Credits supercharge your Net Zero commitments – BIVDA member webinar

Sustainability is now at the heart of public procurement tendering and is being driven by the NHS through policy to meet Environmental and Social Value requirements and targets. The NHS require all suppliers to have a Carbon Reduction Plan and to commit to reaching Net Zero. There is also a requirement to complete Evergreen and to deliver Social Value as…
Ben Kemp
May 27, 2025
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Government responds to Parliamentary Question on BIVDA’s community diagnostics policy declaration

The Government has provided an answer to Steve Race MP's written question which raised BIVDA's recent policy declaration on community diagnostics and asked the Government's opinion of the merits of appointing a National Diagnostics Director. Mr Race wrote the foreword for our policy declaration and attended our parliamentary drop-in in April. The Government's answer, in full, is as follows: The…
Ben Kemp
May 20, 2025