RECENT NEWS

Linear Diagnostics has been awarded funding of £1 million to finalise the development of a rapid test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), in partnership with the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation and the North East Innovation Lab, part of Newcastle Hospitals.

More NHS patients will receive test results - along with appointment reminders and screening invitations - directly to their smartphones following a £50million upgrade to the NHS App which aims to make it easier for patients to access care.

Quantico, the diagnostic platform developed by Viscera Technologies, was the runner-up in the ‘Best Digital Health Solution’ category at the Prix Galien UK Awards, which were hosted at the Natural History Museum in London.

A technology project to support the transformation of pathology services across Northern Ireland has been completed, with the go-live of the Clinisys WinPath laboratory information management system (LIMS) at the final two health and social care trusts.

Diagnostics firm QuidelOrtho has announced a refocusing of its molecular diagnostics strategy, to include the full acquisition of LEX Diagnostics and discontinuing the company's Savanna platform development.

A new digital hub in Leeds is being launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), marking a significant step in the agency’s long-term commitment to advancing innovation and strengthening its presence across the UK.

On Thursday 5 June hospital laboratories across the UK marked Biomedical Science Day 2025 - a national celebration of the scientists and laboratory staff whose work underpins patient care.

Cytek Biosciences has announced the launch of the Cytek Aurora Evo system, a new full-spectrum flow cytometer that improves on its flagship Cytek Aurora system.

Fujifilm Corporation's Life Sciences Group companies, a portfolio of businesses which spans all stages of therapeutic development from discovery through to commercialisation, have announced new names and identities as part of a strategic positioning effort.

Researchers at US health group Mass General Brigham have developed a novel diagnostic tool which uses bioluminescence to more accurately identify viruses including SARS-CoV-2, HIV, HBV, and HCV in patient samples.

Genomics England researchers have played a key role in the development of a new artificial intelligence tool, known as SAVANA, that uses long-read sequencing data to find specific changes within a person’s DNA linked to cancer.

Danaher has announced the launch of a partnership with AstraZeneca to develop and commercialise novel diagnostic tools and tests intended to help clinicians better determine which patients would most benefit from precision medicine treatments.

Thousands of NHS patients with lung and breast cancer are to benefit from liquid biopsies, speeding up access to targeted therapy.

Advanced Instruments has announced a definitive agreement to acquire fellow biotechnology company Nova Biomedical.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has signed a 15-year contract with private laboratory services provider SYNLAB, for the delivery of a unified pathology service.

The British people, the NHS and the economy will be better protected against future global health threats thanks to a new World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement adopted by the UK.

UKHSA data shows the influenza vaccine prevented 96,000 to 120,200 hospitalisations in England during last winter.

Anatomic and forensic pathology equipment firm Mopec Group has announced a strategic partnership with Lumea, an innovator in digital pathology and AI-powered workflows.

Neurogen Biomarking and Aranscia, a provider of clinical workflow and diagnostic technology, have announced a partnership in which Aranscia's technical and laboratory resources will help to deliver clinical insights and HIPAA-compliant connectivity for the Neurogen Biomarking ecosystem.

Entries are now open for the Lab Awards, which provides a platform to formally recognise the achievements of the laboratory community across the UK and Ireland.