RECENT NEWS

The Government has launched its new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of its flagship Industrial Strategy, setting out a ten-year mission to harness British science and innovation to deliver long-term economic growth and a stronger, prevention-focused NHS.

The Microbiology Society has expressed concern over the UK Government’s decision to cut funding to the Fleming Fund, a flagship global health programme working to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Genomics England will help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan through its digital systems and by generating the evidence to inform how genomics could be embedded into routine care - shaping future approaches to earlier diagnosis, prevention and more personalised treatment.

Waters Corporation and Becton Dickinson (BD) have announced a definitive agreement to combine BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters, creating an innovative life science and diagnostics leader with pioneering technologies.

QuidelOrtho and BÜHLMANN Laboratories have announced the availability of the BÜHLMANN fCAL turbo and fPELA turbo assays on QuidelOrtho's VITROS systems as a Microtip partnership assay (MPA).

Bio-Techne has announced a strategic partnership to distribute Spear Bio's next-generation ultrasensitive immunoassays, enabling the detection of low-abundance biomarkers in neurology.

Molecular diagnostics group Yourgene Health has launched LightBench Discover, a high-precision 3-in-1 instrument for genomic research laboratories conducting long-read sequencing.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched its new Oncomine Comprehensive Assay Plus - which is now available on the Ion Torrent Genexus System - helping accelerate precision oncology research.

Serious Hazards Of Transfusion (SHOT) has published its new Transfusion Safety Standards, covering various aspects of patient care and staff wellbeing.

The Government has announced its intention to amend the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 for Great Britain to incorporate EU Common Specifications for high-risk in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices and to repeal regulations on Coronavirus Test Device Approvals (CTDA).

Randox has launched its new Evidence RABTA (Random Access Biochip Technology Analyser), which the firm says sets a new standard in laboratory diagnostics.

Aiforia Technologies has established a subsidiary in France to strengthen its local presence and to support its growing business in the country.

Artificial intelligence and digital pathology firm PathAI has unveiled the launch of the Precision Pathology Network (PPN), a first-of-its-kind network of digital anatomic pathology laboratories, which aims to platform expands access to latest AI products, unlock real-world data value, and fuel collaborative research with biopharma across a broad network.

Pathologists' examinations of tissue samples from skin cancer tumours improved when they were assisted by an AI tool. The assessments became more consistent and patients' prognoses were described more accurately, details a new study.

Researchers have discovered a strategy to neutralise two highly lethal henipaviruses for which there is currently no approved vaccine or cure.

Lunit, a provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has announced a new collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the delivery of AI-powered healthcare solutions.

Becton Dickinson (BD) has named Bilal Muhsin as Executive Vice President and President of BD's future Connected Care segment, as part of the company's previously announced plans to update its structure as it advances its New BD strategy.

A major report launched from the Women’s Cancer Screening Taskforce has issued a clear call to Government and NHS leaders: prioritise investment in the workforce behind breast and cervical cancer screening to deliver earlier diagnoses and improve outcomes for women across the UK.

Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the launch of four new Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) platforms. The newly introduced instruments include Bio-Rad’s QX Continuum ddPCR system (pictured) along with the QX700 series of ddPCR platforms acquired as part of the company’s recently completed acquisition of digital PCR developer Stilla Technologies.

Following the publication of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Plan for the future of the National Health Service, professional and industry bodies have been responding.