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BIVDA’s Jayne Ellis attends UKHSA’s Future of Diagnostics event

The Future of Diagnostics event took place in Canary Wharf, hosted by UKHSA in partnership with One Nucleus and the Canary Wharf Group. Bringing together around 70–80 delegates from across industry, academia, the NHS, and government, the meeting focused on how the UK can strengthen its diagnostic capabilities in preparation for future health threats. The programme opened with an overview…
Ben Kemp
December 8, 2025
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David Thorne joins BIVDA as Head of NHS Policy

BIVDA is delighted to announce that David Thorne has joined our organisation as Head of NHS Policy. David will be part of the BIVDA Senior Leadership Team, working with Helen Dent, Beth Loudon, Angela Douglas MBE and Professor Mike Messenger to promote and improve the uptake of diagnostics and innovation across the NHS. He will support members in navigating the…
Ben Kemp
December 8, 2025
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BIVDA: Autumn Budget 2025 Response

  The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA) welcomes the measures in today’s Budget that provide additional investment in health technologies for the NHS and support the Government’s ambition to deliver care closer to patients’ homes. The Chancellor has committed £300m in further capital funding to deploy technology that enhances patient outcomes and NHS service productivity, while 250 Neighbourhood Health…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2025
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BIVDA & MHRA UK MDR Classification Workshop – 4th December

Date and Time: Thursday 4th December, 11am to 3:30pm Make sure to register for BIVDA's workshop with the MHRA on the proposed classification rules, intended to be introduced under the Pre-Market SI. This is a crucial opportunity to work through the proposed IVD classification changes to the UK MDR with the MHRA and fellow BIVDA members. Members can register here.
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2025
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Join our webinar: How to Work Effectively with Language Service Providers & Translators

Date & Time: 16th December, 1pm to 2pm  Nataliya Nedkova, Founder of NN Translations, will share how to navigate translation challenges & work best with LSPs & translators. Translation in the IVD and medical device sector goes far beyond converting words from one language to another. It requires regulatory awareness, linguistic precision, and seamless collaboration between manufacturers, LSPs, and translators.…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2025
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Helen attends Fleming Initiative event on World AMR Awareness Week

Last week, Helen attended a Fleming Initiative event titled 'Nobel Prize to Now' during World AMR Awareness Week, which commemorated Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of Penicillin and subsequent Nobel Prize ahead of the 80th anniversary next month. The event, which opened with an address from the Prince of Wales, consisted of a series of panels and talks led by leading…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025
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CPI’s new reports reveal the future of UK MedTech innovation

BIVDA member CPI has published five reports offering deep insights into the challenges facing MedTech companies and the opportunities to overcome them. CPI are inviting MedTech companies, industry partners, and investors to work with them to amplify these findings and collaborate on solutions that will strengthen the UK’s innovation ecosystem. 1. Pre-competitive gaps in UK MedTech This report  identifies major opportunities…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025
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BIVDA attend UK-India Parliamentary Roundtable

BIVDA was pleased to participate in the UK–India Medical Devices and MedTech Roundtable held at the House of Lords. The event was organised by the Indo-British Business Forum and hosted by Baroness Sandy Verma, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of medtech collaboration between the two nations. BIVDA Treasurer Jag Grewal (pictured) attended on behalf of the organisation.…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025
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