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Helen named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2023

BIVDA’s Chief Operating Officer, Helen Dent, has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2023. Appropriately on International Women’s Day, Helen has been recognised for her outstanding influence. This is the inaugural WiTA Powerlist and its aim is to honour one hundred inspirational women in associations. I think we speak for all members in congratulating Helen on this…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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BIVDA attends and sponsors STEM for Britain event in Parliament

Doris-Ann, BIVDA Chair Helen Tucker and Ben spent the day in Parliament with young scientists and researchers exhibiting their latest research via posters to win the event’s prestigious awards. Doris-Ann attended in her capacity as Chair of the organising committee for STEM for Britain. BIVDA had the honour of sponsoring the gold award in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences category,…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Life Science Access Academy: free February webinars for members

Each month, two LSAA webinars are available exclusively to BIVDA members. If you would like access to either of these brilliant webinars, or both, please contact ben@bivda.org.uk. Health Economy Insight with Scott McKenzie – February Edition Latest news from Scott McKenzie helping you to establish priorities in a fast-changing NHS. Sales and product placement expert Scott McKenzie will draw on…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Science and Technology Framework: Briefing

In the framework’s foreword, the Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, praised the immense achievements of the UK science and technology industries, noting our outsized accomplishments, and stated that investment in these areas remain more important than ever going forward. While rankings are important metrics, the success of UK SciTech rests on the material benefits afforded to British citizens…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Reminder: BSI looking for contributors for safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use standard

A reminder that BSI have put a call out for those interested and knowledgeable in the field of electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, specifically for IVD equipment (BS EN 61010-2-101:2017, BS EN 61010-2-101:2017). This is to join their committee EPL/66, Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment’ in developing the above standard which is undergoing a revision.…
Ben Kemp
March 9, 2023
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REMINDER: MedTech Strategy Webinar, featuring Doris-Ann – sign up now!

The DHSC Medical Technologies Directorate is hosting a webinar on Monday 6 March 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 to promote the newly published Medical Technology Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-technology-strategy). The Government’s inaugural Medical Technology Strategy sets out how they will ensure the health and social care system can reliably access safe, effective, and innovative medical technologies that support the continued delivery of high-quality care, outstanding…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2023
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BIVDA held joint workshop with MHRA on IVD Roadmap

Dear members, BIVDA held a joint in-person workshop with the MHRA on the future IVD Roadmap. This took place on 10 February at the MHRA offices. The aims of this were to understand: The IVD ecosystem The gaps in the landscape MHRA’s role in this The needs for pre-market support The barriers and enablers for market access The workshop was…
Ben Kemp
February 24, 2023