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BIVDA head to Poland for Health Tech Forward

Helen Dent and Innovation Programme Lead Lucy Lehane travelled to Poland for the Health Tech Forward conference where they engaged with members and met new companies, all of whom are developing exciting, innovative tests which are changing the healthcare landscape. First of all, what is Health Tech Forward? Health Tech Forward is considered the leading event in Europe for sharing…
Dawn
December 1, 2023
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BIVDA visit the National Measurement Laboratory

We were delighted to visit the National Measurement Laboratory in Teddington last Friday and to see up-close the incredible work that they do in delivering world-class measurement science. This important work is fundamental to the measurements which affect our daily lives, from clinicians’ diagnoses to ensuring our water is drinkable. Their measurement science is used by an extensive list of…
Dawn
December 1, 2023
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World AMR Awareness Week 2023 radio appearances

On Wednesday, I had the honour of appearing on two radio shows to mark the significance of World AMR Awareness Week 2023. Engaging with different hosts and audiences to raise awareness of the growing threat that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents to global health was a truly rewarding experience. I felt incredibly proud to discuss BIVDA’s role in highlighting the crucial…
Ben Kemp
November 24, 2023
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“How to innovate in health – applying implementation sciences”

The Academy of Medical Sciences hosted the 2023 Sir Colin Dollery Lecture in London on Thursday called "How to innovate in health - applying implementation sciences."   Sir Colin was a Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Medicine, and a founder Fellow of the Academy. The lecture is named in memory of Sir Colin's contribution to biomedical and health research and this lecture formed part of…
Ben Kemp
November 24, 2023
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IPO launches IP and Business Growth Survey

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have launched its IP and Business Growth Survey on 20 November, asking businesses to share their views on the role intellectual property plays in supporting the growth of their business. It covers areas on understanding how businesses may raise external finance - including leveraging their IP assets to secure funding exploring awareness, perception and use…
Dawn
November 23, 2023
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Carbon Reduction Plan webinar now available

 You can now watch BIVDA’s Sustainability Programme Lead, Sarah Joy Newton’s, ‘Tender Pass or Fail – How to Create a Compliant Carbon Reduction Plan’. This was the first in our new series of ‘Sustainability is the Key’ webinars. Sarah talked about the Carbon Reduction Plan requirements for the NHS. The session covered: NHS Targets and Supplier Roadmap The legislation; PPN…
Dawn
November 23, 2023
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Paul attends MHRA orphan devices workshop

On 22nd November, MHRA hosted a workshop looking at orphan devices.  Paul Fisher attended for BIVDA. Paul said “It’s encouraging to see the MHRA recognising this issue and working with industry to resolve it.  Low demand for orphan devices, including IVDs means manufacturers need to be supported to continue to develop and supply these vital tests. “BIVDA set out our…
Dawn
November 23, 2023
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BIVDA attends CBI General Election Countdown Conference

Ben attended the CBI’s General Election Countdown conference earlier this week alongside key business leaders and experts. The conference was an excellent opportunity to analyse the state of the British economy and the landscape of British industry as we head towards an election in the next 12 months and included contributions from Shadow Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and…
Dawn
November 23, 2023
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