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UKHSA X-ray Irradiated Pathogen Reagents: A Game-Changer for Diagnostic Development

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is excited to announce the availability of its innovative X-ray irradiated pathogen reagents service, offering a unique solution to one of the most significant challenges facing scientists today: safe access to high-consequence pathogens. Overcoming Containment Barriers in Diagnostic Development Working with high-risk pathogens typically requires specialised containment facilities (Hazard Group 3 or 4), which…
Ben Kemp
May 8, 2025
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The War in Ukraine: the AMR problem

Amidst the ceaseless bloodshed and tragedy endured by the Ukrainian army, a health challenge of international concern continues to fester. This is, of course, in reference to the most fearsome acronym in global health: AMR. The health systems across Ukraine, overwhelmed by the wounded and maimed, provide the unfortunately fertile ground for accelerated antimicrobial resistance. Increased use of antibiotics with…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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BIVDA community diagnostics report raised in Parliamentary question

We are pleased to announce that, after writing to the foreword to our recent consensus statement on community diagnostics, Exeter's Labour MP Steve Race asked the following question in Parliament: "To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the report by the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association entitled Unlocking our communities diagnostic potential: the…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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MHRA fees increase update and action required in DORS

The MHRA have provided an regarding increases in MHRA fees. As outlined in their consultation response in March 2025, the existing one-off medical devices registration fee will rise from £240 to £261 per payable application in DORS. It is expected that this increase will come into effect in Q1 of the financial year 2025/2026. The MHRA has recommended that companies begin preparing for the fee…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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Reminder: Research and Development tax relief advance clearances consultation

Only a few weeks to go until the government's R&D tax relief advance clearances consultation closes. The consultation explores introducing clearances for R&D tax reliefs to reduce error and fraud, enhance certainty, and improve customer experience. The government seeks feedback on whether such a system would achieve these goals and which design or approach would be most effective. R&D Tax…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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Men’s Health Strategy consultation launched

The government has launched England’s first ever men’s health strategy. The 12-week call for evidence will gather vital insights from the public, health and social care professionals, academics and employers so the government can properly consider how to prevent and tackle the biggest issues facing men from all backgrounds. It will ask for their views on what is working and what more…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2025
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State of the Nation on Sensors and Photonics at Nexus, Leeds

On 4 June 2025 a new State of the Nation on Sensors and Photonics will be taking place in Nexus, Leeds. The meeting will focus on the rapidly evolving field of Point-of-Use (POU) sensors, particularly in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial applications. Technologies which enable rapid, real-time analysis of biological, chemical, and physical parameters, have seen accelerated development due…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2025
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