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Digitalisation and Automation of Medicines R&D and Manufacture Grant

Innovate UK have launched a Digitalisation and Automation of Medicines R&D and Manufacture Grant worth a share of £5 million. This is to support digitalised and automated technology innovation and implementation for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. This competition is open to collaborations only. To lead a project your organisation must be a UK registered: business of any size charities, not for profit…
Natalie Creaney
December 2, 2022
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Spotlight on Sustainability – PPN 06/21

On this week's Spotlight on Sustainability, we are highlighting how BIVDA's Sustainability Hub can help you with PPN 06/21 (Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts). Taking effect in September 2021 all contracts with a value over £5million per year must apply this Procurement Policy Note. Find out everything you need to know about…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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Antimicrobial resistance national action plan – call for evidence

The government is developing the next 5-year national action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The plan will run from 2024 until 2029. Input is encouraged from technical experts – including on human health, animal and plant health, food and AMR in the environment. The action plans are part of a programme to tackle AMR and achieve the UK’s vision for AMR to be contained and…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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BIVDA contributes to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

Doris-Ann has highlighted the dangers of AMR during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 – including authoring an article and reaching millions through radio interviews. As part of a Mediaplanet campaign, Doris-Ann composed an article titled, “How can diagnostic tests help with antimicrobial resistance in the UK?”, which was featured in The Guardian yesterday; bringing the link between AMR and IVDs…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
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BEIS published case study on how genomic data was shared during the pandemic

BEIS has published a case study on how genomic data was shared during the covid-19 pandemic. This report discusses the highlights and challenges that were faced for genomic data sharing through this time, including how these could be addressed going forward. Some of the issues discussed include the difficulty in gaining the data in the first place and the associated…
Ben Kemp
November 18, 2022
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Latest UKCA extensions do not apply to medical devices

This includes: The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations 2016 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 These timelines have been extended for 12 months to allow extra time for compliance. Importantly, these timeline changes do not impact medical…
Natalie Creaney
November 18, 2022
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UKMEDLAB 2022 – How can the laboratory profession contribute to Net Zero?

At BIVDA we are committed to the sustainability agenda and believe that collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders is the way that both the NHS and companies can reach their sustainable and environmental objectives. NET ZERO is the balance of the amount of carbon emissions (which is the carbon footprint) produced and the amount absorbed equals zero. This is done…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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Spotlight on Sustainability – Social Value in Tenders

As part of a new series we are highlighting BIVDA’s Sustainability Hub – a valuable free resource for BIVDA members. The Sustainability Hub has resources and guidance around Social Value and Environmental Sustainability. With a focus on the requirements needed for members to meet the minimum requirements for public procurement tenders. Over the coming weeks in ‘Spotlight on Sustainability’ a different topic or resource…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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