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Neale Hanvey MP presses Government in debate on future pandemic preparedness

Neale Hanvey MP led an adjournment debate this week on the Government’s preparedness for new COVID variants and other biological threats which have pandemic-potential. Mr Hanvey bemoaned the Government’s efforts, declaring that though the Government know they must do more to learn from the pandemic, they are failing to do so. He pointed to countless Parliamentary debates and questions which…
Dawn
June 30, 2023
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BIVDA attends and sponsors STEM for Britain event in Parliament

Doris-Ann, BIVDA Chair Helen Tucker and Ben spent the day in Parliament with young scientists and researchers exhibiting their latest research via posters to win the event’s prestigious awards. Doris-Ann attended in her capacity as Chair of the organising committee for STEM for Britain. BIVDA had the honour of sponsoring the gold award in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences category,…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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BIVDA attend Parliament to promote the Infection Management Coalition’s White Paper

BIVDA, as part of the Infection Management Coalition (IMC), attended Parliament on Wednesday to promote recommendations made in the IMC’s White Paper to MPs. The White Paper establishes a clear, bold vision for infection control across four pillars: outbreak and pandemic preparedness; infection prevention; rapid treatment of time-critical infection; and antimicrobial stewardship. Doris-Ann led one of the four stands set…
Natalie Creaney
July 22, 2022
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BIVDA attend Parliamentary Reception in support of innovation in MedTech

BIVDA attended the MedTech Innovation Parliamentary Reception on the evening of 25 May. Parliament’s Churchill Room was filled with illuminating chatter throughout the evening as organisations, experts and policymakers all sought to learn more about exciting developments in the MedTech sphere and how innovation can be supported. Among many others, we were delighted to see Baroness Masham of Ilton, Chris…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022