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ADLM and the US trade mission

Can you join us on Thursday 7 March at 10.30 for a special on-line meeting about the ADLM exhibition and a trade mission to two US centres? BIVDA and GAMBICA members are being offered the opportunity to participate in the ADLM exhibition which takes place in Chicago from 28 July to 1 August. ADLM was formerly known as the AACC…
Ben Kemp
March 6, 2024
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Reminder: Register for BIVDA’s AGM on 20 March

A reminder to members to sign-up for BIVDA’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, taking place at 11.00am on 20 March 2024 at One Great George Street, London. On the day, BIVDA will be launching our 2024-2027 strategy, themed “Diagnostics: the heart of healthcare.” This is a great opportunity to network with fellow BIVDA members and policymakers, and hear from industry experts,…
Ben Kemp
March 6, 2024
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Rare Diseases Action Plan: Briefing

Last week marked the release of the Government’s Rare Diseases Action Plan for 2024. The Plan looks at the achievements in tackling rare diseases over the previous year and establishes future goals to enable fundamental change. This is the third iteration of England’s plan, having been published annually since 2022. Pertaining to the diagnosis of rare diseases, the Government listed…
Ben Kemp
March 6, 2024
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MHRA MedTech Regulatory Reform Webinar: Briefing

The MHRA yesterday outlined planned significant updates to UK Medical Device Regulations. The changes include updating the scope of the Regulations, changing the classification of in-vitro diagnostics devices (IVD) and change the Essential Requirements. The definition of 'in-vitro diagnostic devices' will now include software and devices intended for diagnosing physical or mental impairments, predispositions to medical conditions or diseases, and…
Ben Kemp
March 6, 2024
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EDI Summit

BIVDA will be hosting an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Summit 2024 ‘Barriers to Inclusion’ in April to discuss topics that include but are not limited to the following; Gender Disability Race Neurodiversity LGBTQIA Well-Being It is important for organisations to be aware of and understand the barriers that may be in place preventing equity and inclusion within the workplace.…
Dawn
February 28, 2024
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Diagnostics North East Conference 2024

Diagnostics North East (DxNE) is back with its annual conference. This year’s conference ‘How can diagnostic innovation be the saviour for the NHS?’, will be held in person at The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne on Friday 19th April 2024. The conference will host an exciting programme of keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions and exhibitors to unite a panel of experts…
Dawn
February 28, 2024
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UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2 – funding competition

  Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation and Innosuisse, The Swiss Innovation Authority, will invest up to £4 million from Innovate UK and a minimum of 3 million CHF from Innosuisse in innovation projects. Competition closes: Wednesday 1 May 2024 11:00am. They encourage innovation in, but not limited to, the following technologies: life sciences AI semiconductor applications quantum The…
Dawn
February 28, 2024
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NHS Evergreen Supplier Assessment webinar available to members

The NHS Evergreen Supplier Assessment webinar, produced by BIVDA’s Sustainability Programme Lead, Sarah Joy Newton, is now on the Sustainability Hub and covers everything that suppliers need to know about the Assessment. You can access the webinar here. The assessment is now a mandatory requirement for suppliers who are already on any NHS Supply Chain Framework or who are participating…
Dawn
February 28, 2024