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ROK-UK Smart Clinical Trials Application Development Award now open

  The ROK-UK Smart Clinical Trials Application Development Award opened last week. It is a NIHR partnership with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) to support UK and Republic of Korea (ROK) researchers working together on developing and using new tools and technologies to deliver ‘Smart’ clinical trials. These are clinical trials that leverage innovative technologies and methodologies to…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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Webinar: Unlocking the Saudi Biotech Opportunity: A New Frontier for UK Biotech Companies

The Department for Business and Trade at the British Embassy in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and BIO Middle East, invite our members to attend an upcoming webinar which will provide valuable insights into the opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s thriving biotech market. Date and time: Tuesday 27th January, 10am - 11am Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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G&H announced as new BIVDA members

BIVDA are delighted to announce that G&H (Gooch & Housego) are now BIVDA members. G&H is a global leader in optical design, testing, and manufacturing. Headquartered in Ilminster, UK, with sites in the UK and USA, G&H delivers advanced photonic components and systems for life sciences, industrial, and defence applications. Specific to our sector, they focus on medical device design,…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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MHRA webinar: Clinical Trials (CTs) with in vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices

The MHRA are hosting a webinar on Clinical Trials (CTs) with in vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices on Tuesday 3rd February from 2pm - 3pm. During this webinar the MHRA will present guidance and advice to sponsors who are submitting clinical trials with in vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices. The webinar will be presented in sections including: Clinical Trials with IVDs The…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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BIVDA’s Beth and Angela to provide NHS Diagnostics Update: register now

In this 60-minute webinar on Monday 2nd February at 1pm - 2pm, BIVDA's Angela Douglas and Beth Loudon will join NHS consultant Scott McKenzie to explore how Diagnostics is being prioritised, funded and delivered in 2026.   Hosted by the Life Science Access Academy, the panel will cover current NHS policies, including the role of community Diagnostic centres and changes to commissioning routes, and offer practical insight into how Diagnostics suppliers…
Ben Kemp
January 19, 2026
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Less than three weeks to go until BIVDA’s Regulatory Affairs Seminar

There are less than 3 weeks until BIVDA's Regulatory Affairs Seminar 2026 returns on 10–11 February 2026 in Birmingham and just a few tickets are now remaining. We are pleased to announce that Kim Young, Regional Engagement Director, RAPs will present a session on The Future of Regulatory Affairs. This year's theme is 'Think Locally, Act Globally', dedicating a day…
Ben Kemp
January 19, 2026
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Join BIVDA on the UK IVD Mission to CACLP China

BIVDA would like to invite you to join us on the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) China's mission to the China International In Vitro Diagnostic Expo by CACLP, one of the largest exhibitions in the in vitro diagnostic industry worldwide. The mission will take place between Friday 20th March - Monday 23rd March 2026 in Xiamen City, China. Innovative…
Ben Kemp
January 7, 2026
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UK Biobank survey on data linkage

UK Biobank has released an important survey regarding the enhancement of data linkage to other resources — particularly relevant for those in the regulatory sphere. This represents a strategic opportunity to link UK Biobank’s deep phenotypic and genetic data with external registries, potentially revolutionising how virtual cohorts are validated and built. UK Biobank is a world-leading biomedical resource of 500,000…
Ben Kemp
January 7, 2026
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DigitalHealth.London Healthcare Challenges: Auditory Health – EOIs open

Do you have an innovation that could help transform auditory health? In collaboration with NHS England (London), DigitalHealth.London are now seeking expressions of interest from companies with solutions that could help address five priorities in auditory health across the life course, from early years through to older adults. The five priorities are: Improve access to auditory health services and reduce…
Ben Kemp
January 6, 2026
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Institute for Biomedical Innovation Survey

The Institute for Biomedical Innovation (IBI), a new major investment by the University of Cambridge, has launched a survey to help inform the next steps of their journey and better understand how they can support stakeholders. You can take the survey here and closes on 16th January. The answers will be anonymised, combined, and used to support a structured workshop on…
Ben Kemp
January 6, 2026