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UK Life Sciences Strategy

There are three key strategies currently being developed. Comprehensive Life Sciences Sector Plan: 10-Year Health Plan: NHS Innovation and Adoption Strategy: Aligning these strategies is critical with collaboration between government, industry, and the NHS is key. BIVDA has been invited to join the Life Sciences Sector Plan Advisory Group which considers the outputs from the defined Task & Finish Groups…
Ben Kemp
December 18, 2024
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BIVDA meet with Fabian Hamilton MP

BIVDA met with Labour MP Fabian Hamilton in Parliament last Thursday. Mr Hamilton has been in Parliament for almost thirty years and is noted for his work on international relations. Following a roundtable with Helen in his Leeds constituency, he was keen to meet with BIVDA to understand more about our work. Last week, we were warmly welcomed into his…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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Methods for Evaluating Models, Tests and Biomarkers (MEMTAB) international conference 2025

MEMTAB is the leading international conference about methods to evaluate models, tests & biomarkers for healthcare. It allows debate & dissemination of best methods for developing, evaluating & identifying reliable models, tests & biomarkers for use in clinical practice.  The conference will take place on 29th April – 1st May. Sign-up here: MEMTAB 2025: "Methodology That Stands the Test” In…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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Webinar: Understanding the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund

Join PAGB for an webinar with the Office for Life Sciences to delve into the new Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) on Thursday 30 January, 12:30 – 13:30. Why Attend? This session is designed to help you navigate the Fund application process from start to finish. Gain Insight: Learn about the LSIMF, which offers up to £520 million in capital…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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Consultation – Tackling modern slavery in NHS procurement: proposed regulations and guidance

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a consultation and is currently inviting views on the proposed regulations and accompanying guidance. The consultation is seeking views on a wide range of considerations including: how the regulations will be implemented the impact of the regulations on tackling modern slavery how frameworks and dynamic markets (as defined within the Procurement Act…
Ben Kemp
December 17, 2024
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Helen speaks in Parliament alongside Health Minister Andrew Gwynne

BIVDA attended Curia's 'Revitalising UK Life Sciences and Diagnostics' event on Tuesday night, which featured speakers including Public Health and Prevention Minister, Andrew Gwynne MP, NHSE's National Medical Director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, and BIVDA Chief Executive, Helen Dent. Minister Gwynne's comments provided further insight into Labour's health goals during this Parliament. Decreasing health disparities across the country and fostering…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2024
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NWLP release ‘Shaping Diagnostics’ podcast

North West London Pathology (NWLP) have released the first episode of their new podcast 'Shaping Diagnostics'. It features their Managing Director, Saghar Missaghian-Cully, who members may remember from BIVDA's parliamentary reception in October, and Director of Operations, Angela Jean-François, discussing their career pathways. Members may wish to tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at their work, the future of healthcare,…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024
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NICE Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease update

The NICE Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease update has been published on the NICE website. This quality standard was updated and replaced the previous version published in 2012. The topic was identified for update following the annual review of quality standards. The review identified: changes in the priority areas for improvement new (or updated) guidance on bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease:…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2024