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BIVDA to speak about sustainability at CAFA – the Climate Actions of Associations

BIVDA are members of CAFA, which is the Climate Action for Associations. They bring associations together to tackle the global climate emergency faster. Sarah Joy Newton, as the BIVDA sustainability programme lead, has been asked to present at the next member meetup as a Spotlight speaker about the work we are doing at BIVDA supporting our membership in their sustainability…
Dawn
May 19, 2023
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BIVDA attend APPG for Life Sciences

Doris-Ann and Ben attended the AGM of the APPG for Life Sciences in Parliament this week. Seven MPs were present at the event which examined access to innovation in the NHS. Chair Daniel Zeichner MP was joined by Parliamentary colleagues, including Maggie Throup MP, Chris Green MP, Steve McCabe MP and Father of the House, Sir Peter Bottomley MP. There…
Dawn
May 19, 2023
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Doris-Ann co-signs letter in The Telegraph raising AMR pharmacy concerns to the PM

A letter by leading scientists, which featured in The Telegraph this week, warning the Government of the potential implications of their new ‘pharmacy first’ policy on AMR has been co-signed by BIVDA Chief Executive, Doris-Ann Williams. The letter begins by welcoming the changes to community pharmacies which allow pharmacists to prescribe medicines for common illnesses, however, warns that unless the…
Dawn
May 19, 2023
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BIVDA launches new genomics whitepaper

Hot off the heels of our COVID-19 report, BIVDA have now released a new genomics whitepaper – marking our second report launch in as many weeks. The genomics whitepaper titled, ‘Leveraging advanced diagnostics to realise the UK's potential in genomics: A new whitepaper’, examines the UK genomics landscape, with a focus on patient access to genomic testing. The independent report,…
Dawn
May 19, 2023
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Meet Tehelj, BIVDA’s new Regulatory Affairs Officer!

We are pleased to announce that we have appointed a new Regulatory Affairs Officer, who has begun working with us full-time from May 4, 2023. Tehelj joined us from Omega Diagnostics where she worked closely with partners, suppliers and distributors in support of creating labelling policy, product labels and translations. Her experience includes authoring high quality technical files and clinical…
Dawn
May 12, 2023
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BIVDA shortlisted for two prizes at the 2023 Memcom Excellence Awards

We are delighted to announce that BIVDA has been nominated for ‘Best Trade Association’ and the ‘Memcom Sustainability Award’ at the 2023 Memcom Excellence Awards. The shortlist was announced at the Memcom Spring Party on Thursday, which was attended by Regulatory Affairs Manager, Ashleigh Batchen and Operations Manager, Natalie Creaney. We are proud that the efforts of our small but…
Dawn
May 12, 2023
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Ashleigh named an ‘In Vivo Rising Star 2023’ by Pharma Intelligence

BIVDA is proud to announce that BIVDA’s Regulatory Affairs Manager, Ashleigh Batchen, has been named by Pharma Intelligence as an ‘In Vivo Rising Star’. This annual list names 30 rising leaders across the biopharma, medtech and health technology sectors. The honour is bestowed on rising leaders of all ages, making Ashleigh’s designation even more impressive given she is merely at…
Dawn
May 12, 2023
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Oncology Accelerator launched by UKRI – apply today!

Innovate UK is launching an Oncology Accelerator as part of its Cancer Therapeutics programme which aims to unleash business-led innovation from the UK’s vibrant research base. The Accelerator is open to applications from UK organisations developing broad innovations in the field of oncology. Successful applicants will benefit from an intensive five-month programme supporting them to tell a compelling story to…
Dawn
May 12, 2023
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