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Latest funding from Innovate UK

We would like to make members aware of the following Innovate UK competitions: Innovate UK Smart Grants Closing: 23 October 2024 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable research and development innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy.   Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 17 Closing:…
Ben Kemp
September 10, 2024
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Webinar: Best practice RWE approaches to support economic modelling for HTA

Mtech Access are hosting a webinar on Thursday 3 October at 1pm - 2pm examining how can real-world evidence (RWE) support health technology assessment (HTA). Further questions which will be discussed include: can real-world data (RWD) supplement clinical data? And how can RWE be used to solve common challenges with treatment comparison? Panellists include Dan Howard (Associate Director – Health…
Ben Kemp
September 10, 2024
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BIVDA Market Audit shows recovery of UK IVD market

The BIVDA Market Audit Report for Q1 and Q2 2024 has been published for companies participating in the UK. BIVDA's Market Audit shows growth in the UK IVD market, after accounting for the reduction in COVID-19 testing. There is significant recovery in the core laboratory testing market with the exception of infectious diseases. The total IVD market is assessed at…
Ben Kemp
September 10, 2024
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Lord Darzi Review holds expert group meeting following consultation

Lord Darzi’s Review into NHS performance recently held a meeting with experts to report on their assessment of submissions to the review.  BIVDA’s Helen Dent attended to represent the IVD industry. There were over 300 submissions from the Life Science sector. These contained few surprises – there is wide awareness of the NHS’s performance and challenges.  Quality of care is…
Ben Kemp
September 4, 2024
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BIVDA Parliamentary Reception – 30 October 2024

In eight weeks, BIVDA host our 2024 Parliamentary Reception and bring together one hundred of the most influential figures in the IVD industry. Speakers include former Health Minister Lord Darzi, Director of the Office of Life Sciences Roz Campion, and MD of NHS Pathology London NW Saghar Missaghian-Cully. With attendees including NHSE Chief Commercial Officer Jacqui Rock, Deputy Chief Scientific…
Ben Kemp
September 4, 2024
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Deadline to submit abstracts for the UKHSA Conference 2025 extended

The deadline to submit abstracts for the UKHSA Conference 2025 has been extended to Tuesday 24 September. The conference itself will take place in Manchester between 25 - 26 September in Manchester. Abstracts are invited for both oral and ePoster presentation and submissions that showcase the best in science, innovation and policy from colleagues within and beyond UKHSA across the…
Ben Kemp
September 3, 2024
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Book tickets for the NICE Conference 2025

NICE's 2025 conference will take place on 27 March 2025 and will celebrate 25 years of independence, transparency and rigour. The conference will explore NICE's continued commitment to deliver relevant, timely and impactful guidance. The event brings together frontline staff and leaders from health and care together with the life sciences, healthtech and digital sectors, to explore how NICE continues…
Ben Kemp
September 3, 2024
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NHS Innovation Accelerator applications open

Applications for the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) 2025 cohort are now open. This is your chance to join a transformative programme that is dedicated to scaling high-impact innovations and driving meaningful change in healthcare. Why Apply? National Impact: Engage in a groundbreaking programme with the potential to transform healthcare across the nation. Your innovation will have the opportunity to reach a broader…
Ben Kemp
September 3, 2024
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WHO urges rapid access to mpox diagnostic tests

With regard to the recent spread of clade I Mpox declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) a health emergency of international concern on 14 August. Please find below a recent communication from WHO, calling for a coordinated international response to the virus outbreak: Last week, the WHO asked manufacturers of mpox in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) to submit an expression of…
Ben Kemp
September 3, 2024