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This month’s free Life Science Academy webinars

This month, we have an excellent selection of webinars for members to enjoy. If you would like access to them, please email ben@bivda.org.uk. NHS and Industry: What does true collaboration really look like? We all have a view within Life Sciences as to what collaboration should look like. In this informative 60-minute masterclass, we will unveil the anatomy of genuine collaboration from an…
Dawn
March 13, 2024
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Innovate UK mission to India on AMR diagnostics

Innovate UK are leading a mission to India to better understand how diagnostics can aid the fight against AMR. Members can apply to join the mission. Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, and any conference fees for successful applicants. Innovate UK will also pay for any reasonable adjustments throughout the initiative. Only one representative from each company will…
Dawn
March 13, 2024
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UCL Event: Inclusivity in Women’s HealthTech

On Wednesday, as part of a week-long schedule of International Women’s Day events, Lucy Lehane, BIVDA’s Innovation Programme Lead participated in “Inclusivity in Women’s Health Tech”. Held at the Royal College of Physicians beside London’s Regents Park – the event was hosted by UCL’s Innovation and Enterprise, EGA Institute for Women’s Health and the Division of Medicine in collaboration with…
Dawn
March 13, 2024
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GAMBICA and BIVDA global conference partnership

BIVDA and GAMBICA are joining forces to strengthen their presence at the world’s largest laboratory and diagnostic trade shows. Our two trade associations will co-present UK pavilions at upcoming global events such as ADLM Clinical Congress in Chicago and MEDICA in Germany, in 2024. We are delighted to partner with GAMBICA to bring our collective expertise in laboratory technology and…
Dawn
March 13, 2024
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Request for Medical Equipment Donations for Ukraine

BIVDA have been contacted following conversations between Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, and the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch. The conflict in Ukraine, like all wars, impacts heavily on children and civilians as well as those that fight.  Mrs Zelenska’s foundation is seeking donations of medical and laboratory equipment to assist with the reconstruction of…
Dawn
March 13, 2024
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Helen interviewed by Genowrite ahead of London Biotechnology Show

BIVDA Interim Chief Executive, Helen Dent, was interviewed for Genowrite by Paul Naphtali. Helen spoke about the important role of IVDs and how BIVDA works to develop a thriving UK market for members. To achieve this, Helen touched upon the four key areas of focus which drives BIVDA activities, including influencing key stakeholders and encouraging the appropriate use and increased…
Dawn
March 13, 2024
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BIVDA respond to election-year Budget

BIVDA note with interest today’s election-year Budget. As expected, the Budget was light on impact for the life sciences and medical diagnostic sectors and focussed on election-year issues. Funding £45m into medical research, including £3m ringfenced for cancer, is welcome but relatively low impact. An investment of £650m into the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and a vaccine hub in Speke by…
Ben Kemp
March 6, 2024
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Commercial partner needed for novel sudden cardiac death diagnostic test

Dr Angeliki Asimaki, Senior Lecturer in Sudden Death based at St George’s, University of London, is seeking a commercial partner or support organisation for her test to diagnose risk of sudden cardiac death. Dr Asimaki studies a disease called arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, one of the major causes of sudden death in all populations of the world. Currently, there is no gold…
Ben Kemp
March 6, 2024
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