We are pleased to announce that BIVDA member Veritie Dx's photonics and machine learning based system has been shortlisted for "New Innovation of the Year" at the Innovation Awards 2024. You can vote for them via this link.
Ben KempAugust 6, 2024
BIVDA welcome Neil Plumridge as our new Regulatory Affairs Manager from 1st September. Neil Plumridge has over 25 years experience in the IVD sector, both as an end user of IVDs, supporting Clinical Chemistry and POCT systems in the UK and Ireland, as well as working in and supporting IVD manufacturers in the UK, Germany and the US for global…
Ben KempAugust 5, 2024
This week, European National Competent Authorities have endorsed a consensus statement and shared it with the European Commission on the status of the EU regulatory framework for medical devices. The consensus statement outlines common priorities for future actions to implement and current challenges to overcome. The National Competent Authorities acknowledge the difficulties in the application of the regulations but reiterate…
DawnJuly 31, 2024
A member has approx. 10k 96 well plates that are no longer required. They have kindly offered to donate to another member. If you are interested, please email kaye.walton@bivda.org.uk.
DawnJuly 31, 2024
The Innovative Devices Access Pathway, or IDAP, is a programme designed to speed up market access for devices which meet a particular NHS need. Delivered in collaboration by DHSC, NICE, NHSE, and the MHRA, the first cohort came together last week in Whitehall. Speakers included David Lawson MCIPS (DHSC), Laura Squire OBE (MHRA), Jeanette Kusel (NICE), and Tony Young (NHSE).…
DawnJuly 31, 2024
BIVDA member, Digostics, have partnered with Medway NHS Trust to offer a new test that women can carry out in the comfort of their home to screen for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. The remote oral glucose tolerance testing kit, known as GTT@home, is offered to those who have been identified by their midwife as being at higher risk of developing…
DawnJuly 31, 2024
Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Article Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The new networks will support diverse teams of AMR researchers, ranging from specialists in agriculture, food and the environment…
DawnJuly 31, 2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation. The Innovate UK Smart grant supports SMEs and their partners develop the best game changing and world leading innovative R&D projects.…
DawnJuly 31, 2024
Among the benefits of BIVDA membership is being part of a network. We are keen to shine a light on the brilliant work our members do every day, learn more about the diverse people that make up our industry, and facilitate networking internally and externally. BIVDA want to feature a weekly member profile in our newsletter and LinkedIn. Whether corporate…
DawnJuly 24, 2024
In her first speech as Minister of State for Health, Karin Smyth highlighted the potential for AI to improve the NHS in a variety of ways. Whilst she explained the benefits of AI in improving both diagnostics and administration, she placed specific emphasis on the ability of the technology to solve structural problems in the system, such as health inequalities.…
DawnJuly 24, 2024