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BIVDA hosts roundtable in Parliament on role of diagnostics in tackling AMR

We were delighted to hold a roundtable in Portcullis House yesterday on the role of diagnostics in combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which included attendance by industry, members of the UK Health Security Agency, NHS England, academics, and Parliamentarians including former Health Ministers Maggie Throup and Will Quince. The 90-minute meeting proved extremely productive, focusing on what tangible measures can be…
Dawn
December 15, 2023
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BIVDA Launches new Learning Management System (LMS)

  You will have access to training on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), the BIVDA Code of Conduct, Sustainability and additional online learning courses. An LMS can provide numerous benefits which include; access to engaging content. Increased flexibility, with members being able to learn at their own pace. Improved accessibility, as members can access the LMS from any device and…
Natalie Creaney
December 8, 2023
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World’s largest genetic project unveils whole genome sequencing data from half a million participants

In a momentous landmark for medical research, UK Biobank has unveiled incredible new data from whole genome sequencing of its half a million participants. This is set to drive the discovery of new diagnostics, treatments and cures. Uniquely, it is also available to approved researchers worldwide, via a protected database containing only de-identified data (for example, name, address, date of…
Dawn
December 8, 2023
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Come and join our BIVDA team as Head of Membership Engagement

  Salary £45,000 plus generous commission Job description  Introduction The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association represents and advocates for the in vitro diagnostic (IVD) industry in the UK.  We are seeking a Head of Membership Engagement to join us to support our nearly 250 members and to lead business development activities to attract new members. Who we are BIVDA are…
Natalie Creaney
December 8, 2023
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Regulatory Affairs Working Party Meeting & Christmas Lunch 2023

  Each year, BIVDA organises a Christmas lunch for members of the Regulatory Affairs Working Party, as well as a charity appeal. This year's charity is Starlight, a national children's charity that supports children with serious illnesses by providing health play services and events. This year they are asking donors to ‘Sponsor a star’ on Oxford Street  ‘to make a…
Natalie Creaney
December 1, 2023
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APPG for Life Sciences meets to discuss AMR

The APPG for Life Sciences, of which BIVDA is a member of the secretariat, held a meeting on ‘UK Leadership in Antimicrobial Resistance’ this week. The event was attended by two ex-health ministers, Maggie Throup and Will Quince, as well as current Shadow Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, Chi Onwurah. Members of industry, NHSE and the Foreign Office were…
Dawn
December 1, 2023
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Autumn Finance Bill published

Following last week’s Autumn Statement for Growth, the Autumn Finance Bill 2023 has been published to enshrine a raft of landmark tax changes into law. Measures in the Bill back British business by cutting and simplifying tax to help them invest for less, making full expensing permanent – an effective £11 billion a year corporate tax cut. It also simplifies…
Dawn
December 1, 2023
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RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2

The Crown Commercial Service are currently working on the framework agreement which will be replacing RM6221 Digital Capability for Health , the new agreement is RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2. RM6221 DCfH originally went live in January 2021, it was developed to support the public health and social care sector to meet their specific needs in developing digital solutions.…
Dawn
December 1, 2023
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BIVDA attend the HCSA conference

Procurement and the supply chain within the health care sector are of key importance to manufacturers, suppliers, and users.  Value for money, sustainability, and the challenge of selling into the NHS are common themes mentioned by members to BIVDA. BIVDA attended the Healthcare Supply Association’s 2023 winter conference to represent members and enjoy access to senior industry, NHS, and government…
Dawn
December 1, 2023
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BIVDA AMR podcast on AMR Awareness Week 2023

Helen Dent reached a total audience of almost 50 million people when she spoke to radio stations, including Sky News Radio, last week about AMR. BIVDA is passionate about raising public awareness of the topic and is undertaking many activities associated with AMR, having hosted Lord Darzi of the Fleming Centre last week and organising a high-level AMR roundtable in…
Dawn
December 1, 2023
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