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BIVDA responds to Government’s National Cancer Plan

On World Cancer Day, the Government released its National Cancer Plan for England. BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent, welcomed the plan, saying: ‘BIVDA is delighted that much of what we have championed over the past few years is clearly reflected in this plan. This includes the strengthened focus on genomics and the commitment to a more coherent innovation pathway, however,…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2026
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BIVDA-NICE Roundtable

Last week, BIVDA hosted a roundtable with NICE at our offices, bringing members together with senior NICE leaders to strengthen our relationship and provide clarity on NICE’s processes. With a new CEO, Professor Jonathan Benger, and Executive Director of HealthTech and Advice, Thomas Slater, it was a timely opportunity to refresh our partnership. We welcomed 25 members to the roundtable…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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PHD AI researcher seeking sponsorship

BIVDA would like to notify members of a UCL PhD student who is seeking sponsorship. She will study Human Computer Interaction, specifically applying digital to mental health solutions to help developers design AI tools for a more empathetic outcome. Previously, she has worked as a management consultant delivering digital transformation projects across public and private sectors and recently completed an…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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RADIANT CERSI Innovators Survey

The RADIANT CERSI has launched an innovators survey aimed at better understanding the regulatory challenges and support needs of digital health and AI innovators. The CERSI network is supported by MHRA and UKRI. RADIANT aims to bridge the gap between regulatory science and real-world innovation, creating a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem for SMEs and innovators in Digital Health and AI. RADIANT…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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Launch of Healthcare Science Innovation Fellowship Programme in Wales

Applications for the Healthcare Science Innovation Fellowship programme have now opened. The programme is being delivered by the NIHR HeathTech Research Centre (HRC) in Long-Term Conditions (Devices for Dignity), supported by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Healthcare Science Cymru. The Innovation Fellowships offer an exciting opportunity for NHS Wales Healthcare Science professionals to gain experience and expertise in…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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Submit your views about NICE and their Healthtech evaluation programme

BIVDA members are invited to share their views on NICE and their Healthtech evaluation programme. This survey is timely given recent BIVDA's recent roundtable with NICE and any insight gained will help to inform future communications. The survey will take around 5 minutes to complete. It closes at midnight on Sunday 8 February 2026. In exchange for your support with…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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NIHR: Introduction to the EU Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746 – Online interactive workshop

🕰️ Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 10am to 12pm Are you developing a in vitro diagnostic device for the health sector? Are you unsure if you need to adhere to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulations? Or what the risk classification of your device is according to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulations? Or which requirements your device need…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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DHSC: Product Information Management system (PIM) – opportunity for members

DHSC has invited BIVDA members to be future Data Providers to the PIM service and to participate in testing the early prototype of it. DHSC would value members' expert opinion on PIM which will be a trusted, central platform for medical device product information, enabling users across the NHS to easily access accurate, high-quality data to support safe, informed care…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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BIVDA cited in Parliament as MHRA annual fees are announced

Health Minister Baroness Merron last week announced in Parliament that MHRA fees will be set at £300 per year, based on Level 2 GMDN terms. This will take effect from 1 April 2026 to fund the MHRA’s post-market surveillance (PMS) activities. Overall, this move has been welcomed by BIVDA members. We were glad that the MHRA reconsidered the initial fees…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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