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First meeting of National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare

Last week, the MHRA convened the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare for the first time. The Commission brings together global AI leaders, clinicians, regulators, and patient advocates to advise on future-ready frameworks for regulation of AI in health. BIVDA is a member of the Technology Working Group as part of the commission, represented by our Head…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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NHSE Detailed Market Sounding – April 2027 Scope 3 Reporting and Target Setting: Feedback Session

NHS England’s Net Zero and Sustainable Procurement Team will share a summary of the feedback received in the Detailed Market Sounding - Scope 3 target setting and reporting and outline the next steps. The event will take place on 17 November 2025 at 3:00pm – 3:45pm. You can register here. Please note the joining link will be shared the morning…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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OLS funding for NIHR-led trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of the use of multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests in primary care

The Office for Life Sciences is providing funding for an NIHR-led trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of the use of multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests in primary care to triage patients with non-specific abdominal symptoms for urgent cancer investigation. If you are interested in applying, you are strongly encouraged to attend the workshop taking place virtually on 21…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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Last Chance: BIVDA Member Survey

  This is the last chance for members to submit feedback (via this survey) on BIVDA's performance. Your feedback is essential to help us understand our successes and also evaluate where we can improve our services for members. We are grateful to the 30+ individuals who have provided their views on our organisation, but we urge more members to complete…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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NHS hospitals trialling BIVDA member’s 15-minute blood test for life-threatening conditions in children

An innovative 15-minute blood test developed by BIVDA member MeMed is being trialled by the NHS this winter to help doctors rapidly identify potentially life-threatening infections in children. The cutting-edge MeMed BV test can distinguish between bacterial and viral infections far faster than traditional laboratory methods. This speed could prove crucial in detecting serious conditions such as sepsis or meningitis,…
Ben Kemp
October 27, 2025
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PEOPLE AMR Network announce small grants call for early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs)

The PEOPLE AMR Network are excited to announce small grants call for EMCRs, offering up to £144,000 to support innovative, transdisciplinary projects tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). You can apply completing the form here. Further information, including helpful application guidance, can be found here. Researchers are able to apply for up to £36,000 to support pump-priming studies, evidence synthesis and other activities aligned…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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BIVDA meet Shadow Health Minister Lord Kamall

Last week, BIVDA's Helen Dent and Ben Kemp met with Shadow Health Minister Lord Kamall in the House of Lords. The peer was pleased to hear about BIVDA's ongoing advocacy efforts and key strategic objectives, as well as the challenges facing UK IVD companies. Lord Kamall, who was previously Life Sciences Minister under Boris Johnson, possesses a significant interest in…
Ben Kemp
October 21, 2025
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Resolving menopause: better diagnostics are needed to navigate a challenging time in women’s lives

To mark World Menopause Day on 18th October, BIVDA member TTP plc published a blog aiming to demystify menopause and highlight the need for better diagnostic tools to improve women’s health outcomes. TTP notes that menopause is still too often diagnosed by exclusion rather than precision, leading to delays in care, patient frustration, and inefficient treatment pathways. The company argues…
Ben Kemp
October 21, 2025
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DHSC launch survey on local formularies for medical devices

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a national survey to inform new guidance for local NHS formularies listing medical devices prescribed for home or community use. The move follows long-standing concerns about regional variation in how NHS organisations manage these formularies, which can affect patient access to suitable devices. While NICE offers general advice on formulary…
Ben Kemp
October 21, 2025
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Diagnostic tools selected for phase 2 of the MHRA’s AI Airlock Programme

Seven emerging AI healthcare technologies have been selected to move into the next phase of the MHRA’s AI Airlock programme, with pleasing number of diagnostic tools chosen. The cohort includes tools aimed at dramatically reducing waiting times for tests, such as shrinking a bowel cancer screening process from weeks to minutes, and detecting conditions such as skin cancer, genetic eye…
Ben Kemp
October 21, 2025
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