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BIVDA head to Midlands for ‘Innovations against AMR’ event

As part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) Medilink Midlands and Cytecom hosted their annual 'Innovations against AMR' event at Warwick University. The event was designed to bring together experts and stakeholders from across the AMR landscape to share insights, showcase innovations and foster collaboration. BIVDA were represented at the event by Lucy Lehane, who was invited to participate in…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025
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BIVDA responds to second COVID Inquiry report

The second report of the COVID-19 Inquiry has identified serious failings in the UK’s political governance and decision-making during the pandemic and makes 19 recommendations. Issues include chaotic leadership structures, a lack of urgency in recognising the scale of the threat, and delays in implementing restrictions. The Inquiry found that the UK’s governments were repeatedly “too little, too late”, with…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025
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Attend the UKHSA ‘The Future of Diagnostics’ event on Monday 1st December

As part of London Bio-Innovation Week, join UKHSA and Canary Wharf Life Sciences for insight and networking from leading diagnostics experts, including BIVDA's AMR expert Dr Jayne Ellis. The Future of Diagnostics with UKHSA and Canary Wharf Life Sciences UKHSA have teamed up with Canary Wharf Life Sciences to deliver this One Nucleus/BioInnovation Week Fringe event on diagnostics. The COVID-19…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025
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Men’s Health Strategy unveiled by UK Government

The Government has launched England's first ever Men's Health Strategy today. Key takeaways for the diagnostics sector are commitments to: Invest £3 million over 3 years, starting in April 2026, into community-based men’s health programmes, designed to reach those most at risk and least likely to engage with traditional services. Explore opportunities to allow men to order relevant tests at…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025
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DBT Webinars: China Medtech Unlocked: Opportunities for UK Life Sciences businesses

The UK Government's China Medtech Unlocked: Opportunities for UK Life Sciences Businesses webinar series is now online for registration. China offers significant commercial potential, but navigating its complexities requires informed strategies and strong networks. This series aims to help businesses with the critical insights, practical tools, and expert connections necessary for success. Upcoming Webinars in the Series: 05 Dec: Overview & Regulation…
Ben Kemp
November 24, 2025
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BIVDA Spotlight: MeMed

This week, we are spotlighting MeMed, whose 15-minute test which distinguishes between a bacterial or viral infection is currently being trialled by the NHS. Who We Are MeMed is a global leader in host-immune response diagnostics. Our mission is to translate the immune system’s complex signals into simple, actionable insights that empower clinicians to make better infection-management decisions, helping to…
Ben Kemp
November 24, 2025
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Faecal Immunochemical Testing for Bowel Services meeting – Nottingham, 27 November 2025

Date and Time: 09:30 - 27/11/2025 to 16:00 - 27/11/2025 Address: Castle Meadows Campus, , University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2TU, United Kingdom This event is a one-day meeting bringing together UK pioneers in bowel service improvement to share best practice, novel ideas and foster new collaborations. With a focus on practical and easy to implement innovations for improvement this conference…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2025
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BIVDA Member Spotlight: NN Translations

This week, we are spotlighting BIVDA member NN Translations, who have recently joined BIVDA. Watch out for their exclusive webinar on translation services in December. Supporting BIVDA Members with MDR/IVDR-Compliant Life Science Solutions I’m Nataliya Nedkova, founder of NN Translations – a boutique translation company dedicated to supporting MedTech and life sciences organisations in managing complex multilingual regulatory requirements. Since…
Ben Kemp
November 11, 2025
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BIVDA attend parliamentary events and conferences for National Pathology Week

BIVDA were pleased to celebrate National Pathology Week by attending two parliamentary events and speaking at the 6th NHS Pathology Conference. The conference, which focused on improving NHS diagnostics, was held in Birmingham. BIVDA's President Angela Douglas and Director of Market Access and Operations Beth Loudon led a BIVDA panel and Q&A session. Their discussion focused on three critical themes: the…
Ben Kemp
November 11, 2025
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UK NEQAS for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 – London, 28 November

The UK NEQAS for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 is being held in London on the 28th November. The theme for the event is 'The Future is Here' and will feature sessions on molecular diagnostics and the role of AI in both microbiology and parasitology. Members can purchase tickets for £144 including VAT. You can find the agenda and registration…
Ben Kemp
November 11, 2025
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