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Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control publication is calling for submissions

The publication Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control is calling for submissions to their collection on 'intervention and implementation research to contextualise AMS and IPC solutions'. This collection will focus on the use of intervention and implementation research to contextualise, improve, and inform policy on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and infection prevention and control (IPC) interventions of impact and sustainability in nature. Additionally,…
Ben Kemp
July 2, 2024
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Cancer Research UK release Early Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer Roadmap in consultation with BIVDA

Cancer Research UK have released an 'Early Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer Roadmap'. Endorsed by Professor Chris Whitty, and formed in consultation with BIVDA, the roadmap aims to establish a path towards a future where early detection and diagnosis of cancer is the norm. By developing this roadmap alongside esteemed experts and organisations, it unites the fragmented landscape to provide…
Ben Kemp
July 2, 2024
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Helen to speak at WHF ‘Next steps for digital health and medical technology’ event

Helen will be delivering a keynote session at the 'Next steps for digital health and medical technology' event hosted by Westminster Health Forum on 17 September. This online conference will discuss next steps for digital health and the adoption of medical technology in England. Delegates will assess next steps for collaboration between regulators and industry, with the Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP)…
Ben Kemp
July 2, 2024
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BIVDA attend inaugural IBMS Awards

Helen Dent, Angela Douglas, Helen Tucker, IBMS Company Members committee member, Mark Reed, Chair of the IBMS Company Members committee, and Pro-Lab Diagnostics colleagues were delighted to attend the IBMS Awards 2024 last week. This was the first ever IBMS Awards, and we congratulate Joanna Andrew, David Wells and the whole Institute of Biomedical Science team for putting on such an…
Ben Kemp
July 2, 2024
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Helen speaks at NWLP Symposium

Helen was delighted to speak at the North West London Pathology Symposium 2024 about collaboration with industry and understanding how industry and labs can work together in an open and transparent way. Helen discussed some of the myths around talking with suppliers to achieve shared objectives and examined how it is still possible to address unintended consequences resulting from large…
Ben Kemp
July 2, 2024
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Lucy attends HealthTech Integrates event

BIVDA's Innovation Lead, Lucy Lehane attended the "HealthTech Integrates" event hosted at Canary Wharf's Level39 facility. This event brought together leading lights in the HealthTech space. Panellists from across the industry tackled hot topics and shared great advice and insights. The discussions covered technology, data, devices and their place within the healthtech ecosystem with discussions looking at the advances in…
Ben Kemp
June 26, 2024
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Tehelj to leave BIVDA on 12 July

It is bittersweet to inform you that I will be leaving my position as Regulatory Affairs Officer at BIVDA. My final day with BIVDA will be 12 July 2024. Working with the BIVDA secretariat and BIVDA membership has been a wonderful experience. Thank you everybody for all the support I have received during my time here. I will be joining…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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EFLM Course webinar: Interpretation of Laboratory results on kidney function

On 5 September 2024 at 16:00 CET, the EFLM will be holding a webinar on 'Interpretation of Laboratory results on kidney function' led by expert speaker Etienne Cavalier. You can register here. Learning Objectives: To describe the laboratory reports of kidney function To provide examples of combining different methods for GFR measurement (creatinine and cystatin) To choose the appropriate combination…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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BIVDA visit the Health Services Laboratory

Last week, Kaye, Dawn and Ben were treated to a tour of of the Health Services Laboratories, conducted by BIVDA’s Laboratory Standards and Scientific Affairs Adviser, David Ricketts. Running 24/7 in the heart of London, the laboratory spans over ten floors and analyses a staggering 50,000 samples each day to ensure the capital’s patients receive vital, timely diagnoses. It is…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024