BIVDA Press Releases

BIVDA is pleased to contribute to the ‘Week of Action’ led by the Stick to Science alliance, from 4-8 April in support of the campaign to finalise the UK’s formal association to the €95.5 billion (£79.8 billion) Horizon Europe programme. This ongoing impasse is threatening to stifle vital scientific, medical and diagnostic research efforts that underpin novel approaches to medical care, scientific and technological innovation.  Research has never been more impor...

For Immediate Release -- Helen Tucker (Thermo Fisher Scientific) has been elected as Chair of the BIVDA Board effective March 24th 2022 for a three-year term. Helen will look to build upon the excellent work of her predecessor, Darren Stenlake (Sysmex UK Ltd), in presenting BIVDA’s strategy and vision to all stakeholders going forward.  Doris-Ann Williams, Chief Executive of BIVDA said: “We are delighted to welcome Helen Tucker as our new Chair following BIVDA’s annua...

BIVDA Statement - BIVDA responds to the BEIS R&D partner organisation budget  For Immediate Release -  The Government’s commitment to increasing the R&D budget to £39.8 billion – the largest ever – is welcomed by BIVDA. As the UK’s most representative association for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) technology and innovation, we acknowledge that this investment will provide our industry with vital funds to be able to pioneer cutting-edge researc...

BIVDA, the UK’s leading association for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) technology and innovation, welcomes the £200 million in funding announced by BEIS and DHSC to support critical health research into diagnostics and treatment through enhanced data access and digital clinical trial services. Following on from the Medicines and Diagnostics Manufacturing Transformation Fund, a new £60 million Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) will help to broaden the commercial-sca...

BIVDA welcomes today’s announcement by NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard of a new campaign which encourages the public to get tested early if they fear they may have cancer.

BIVDA welcomes the Secretary of State’s acknowledgement of the importance of diagnostics during the pandemic. Diagnostic testing is fundamental to cutting waiting lists, spotting life-threatening illnesses, and ensuring the UK clears the elective care backlog rapidly and efficiently. As has been noted, currently only 75% of people needing a diagnostic test received one within six weeks – a fall from 96% before the pandemic. We are encouraged by the Secretary of State’s goa...

First of its kind coalition sees health industry, professional bodies and experts come together to holistically tackle ‘hidden pandemic’ of antibiotic resistant infections  COVID-19 has shone a light on the need to consider infection management as a whole Coined as the ‘hidden pandemic’, concerns are rising that antibiotic resistant infections are already presenting the next global health crisis A whole system approach is required for the way infection is detected, m...

Please see the below press release which outlines the facts regarding the UK's capacity to manufacture lateral flow tests

For Immediate Release --BIVDA, the UK’s national association for the manufacturers and distributors of in vitro (IVD) products, welcomes the adoption of amended transitional provisions of the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation.This decision will allow for a more workable transition for IVD sector companies to prepare for transition into the new European regulatory framework for IVD medical tests.On 20th December, the European Council confirmed their support in full of the propo...

The European Stakeholder Group has issued a joint statement calling for clarity on the United Kingdom’s association to Horizon Europe as soon as possible. A formalisation of the UK's involvement and access to the Horizon Europe programme has not yet taken place following the UK's departure from the European Union.Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation with a budget of €95.5 billion. It creates jobs, fully engages the EU’s talen...