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BIVDA visit the Health Services Laboratory

Last week, Kaye, Dawn and Ben were treated to a tour of of the Health Services Laboratories, conducted by BIVDA’s Laboratory Standards and Scientific Affairs Adviser, David Ricketts. Running 24/7 in the heart of London, the laboratory spans over ten floors and analyses a staggering 50,000 samples each day to ensure the capital’s patients receive vital, timely diagnoses. It is…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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BIVDA member NML release journal article alongside Mike Messenger

BIVDA member the National Measurement Laboratory have spearheaded a journal article titled  'Ensuring accuracy in the development and application of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for infectious disease' alongside eminent members of the diagnostics community, including BIVDA's Head of Regulatory Strategy, Professor Mike Messenger. The article, featuring in the publication 'Molecular Aspects of Medicine', discusses learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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IMDRF publishes “In Vitro Diagnostic Device Regulatory Submission Table of Contents (IVD ToC)”

On 25 June, the IMDRF published their updated "In Vitro Diagnostic Device Regulatory Submission Table of Contents (IVD ToC)." This document sets out significant revisions based on regional policy changes since the last update was published in 2019. The table of contents is designed to support IVD regulatory submissions. IMDRF have confirmed that companion diagnostics are in scope but clinical…
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June 25, 2024
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Helen speaks at 2024 BioFocus Conference in Newcastle

The BioFocus Conference 2024 took place last Wednesday, bringing together industry, academia, and experts in life sciences to discuss the latest technologies, innovations, key sector initiatives, and funding opportunities. BIVDA's CEO, Helen Dent chaired the session titled 'Developments in Diagnostics' informing the audience of the work that BIVDA undertakes and the current trends in medical diagnostics. BIVDA member Sarah Sadler…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2024
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BIVDA recruiting a new Regulatory Affairs Manager – apply here!

BIVDA are recruiting a new Regulatory Affairs manager; offering a salary of £65,000 +. This Regulatory Affairs role is to help deliver the strategic objectives of BIVDA and BIVDA members by providing regulatory support activities and insights across the wider regulatory environment in the UK and internationally. Read the full job specification, including how to apply, here. Closing date for…
Ben Kemp
June 19, 2024
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FREE Precision Oncology Diagnostics Forum in London – 8 July

BIVDA member BICI London are hosting a free Precision Oncology Diagnostics Forum at Swedenborg Hall in London on 8 July from 12:30 - 19:30. The forum will feature leading scientists from the UK delivering keynote presentations on multi-omics and pathological imaging technology. Following these presentations, there will be a panel discussion addressing current challenges and future trends in cancer diagnosis.…
Ben Kemp
June 19, 2024
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BIVDA Springboard Event – “Finance, Funding and Investing”

Members of our BIVDA Springboard Programme assembled last week for the "Finance, Funding and Investing" Masterclass delivered in collaboration with Barclays Eagle Labs. We met in the Eagle Labs co-working space in Chiswick, which provided a lovely shared space for our day together. Jen Estherby and the Barclays Eagle Labs team shared details on the Demo Directory which is a…
Ben Kemp
June 18, 2024
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Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Programme in Sweden – AMR

Innovate UK invites up to 15 companies with expertise in antimicrobial resistance to participate in a Global Business Innovation Programme with a market visit to Sweden. Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme aims to help UK businesses to grow and scale on a global stage through building R&D and innovation collaborations and partnerships. This GBIP consists of a 'get ready…
Ben Kemp
June 18, 2024