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Fujifilm invests in PhenoVista Biosciences’ screening assays
PhenoVista Biosciences a provider of both custom and off-the-shelf, imaging-based assay services based in San Diego, California, has announced a strategic investment by Fujifilm Corporation, Tokyo.
RevoluGen announces Fire Monkey distribution agreement for Thailand
UK genomics company, RevoluGen Ltd has entered into a non-exclusive distribution agreement with BioEntist of Thailand for the distribution of its Fire Monkey High Molecular Weight (HMW)-DNA extraction product range.
Gates Foundation awards LumiraDX $14 million to develop TB test
Point-of-care diagnostics company LumiraDX has received $14.2 million in grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for ongoing development of its point-of-care molecular tuberculosis (TB) testing system.
Free QMS webinar for IVD companies
SEHTA and IVDeology are presenting a free-to-attend webinar to start-up companies who want to know more about quality management systems and how they impact an organisation.
Over £175 million for cutting-edge genomics research
The Government has announced over £175 million of funding to create the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world, helping to save lives and improve health outcomes.
December issue of Pathology in Practice available to read online
The December 2022 edition of Pathology in Practice has been published and is available to read online.
The Native Antigen Company expands infectious disease portfolio to include Sudan Ebolavirus
The Native Antigen Company (part of LGC Clinical Diagnostics) has announced the commercial release of its Sudan Ebolavirus Boniface 1976 Glycoprotein (SEBOV GP).
Aston University invests £4.8 million in medical and laboratory facilities
Students in the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University are to benefit from a major £4.8 million investment in new facilities funded by the Office for Students to further expand and develop the University’s suite of state-of-the-art healthcare simulation and laboratory facilities.
New LA-based laboratory for Labcorp
Labcorp has begun operations at a new, larger anatomic pathology and histology (APH) laboratory in Los Angeles, expanding the company’s global central laboratory capabilities.
SYNLAB honours talent at awards programme
The UK-wide awards ceremony of pathology provider SYNLAB has shone a spotlight on those helping to deliver vital medical diagnostic services to millions of patients.
Bio-Rad expands QC range for Abbott diagnostic platforms
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced an expanded portfolio of independent quality controls (QC) products, now including InteliQ and Liquichek compact vials, for the Abbott Alinity ci-series integrated clinical chemistry and immunoassay testing instruments.
Publication of ISO 15189:2022
‘ISO 15189:2022 Medical Laboratories – Requirements for quality and competence’ was published on 6 December 2022 by UKAS.
FDA clearance granted for Roche’s Alzheimer’s disease cerebrospinal fluid assays
Roche has announced that its Elecsys beta-Amyloid (1-42) CSF II (Abeta42) and Elecsys Phospho-Tau (181P) CSF (pTau181) assays have received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance.
Mast Group to distribute eLab system
Mast Group has announced a multi-region agreement with Nanōmix Corporation to distribute the mobile point-of-care eLab system in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland and South Africa.
Source LDPath expands AI capabilities with Ibex Medical Analytics
AI cancer diagnostics firm Ibex Medical and Source LDPath have announced a new agreement to expand the deployment of artificial intelligence to the entire pathology network at Source.
Agilent opens Customer Experience Center
Agilent Technologies has opened a new Customer Experience Center (CEC) in Lexington, MA, focused on solutions from Agilent genomics and diagnostics product portfolios.
IBMS responds to Public Accounts Committee on NHS waiting lists
The IBMS has submitted evidence to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry into managing NHS backlogs and waiting times, as part of its commitment to supporting the profession from the ground up and having an impact on government policy.
Netherlands laboratory launches AI study for breast cancer diagnosis
The Laboratory of Pathology at Dordrecht, Netherlands is to collaborate with PreciseDx by studying the performance of PreciseDx’s AI-driven Cancer Risk Stratification platform, confirming its accuracy of staging and role in the decision process.
Partnership chosen to deliver standardised oncology NGS workflows for hospital group
BC Platforms has announced that, together with Finland’s Euformatics and Hungary’s Oncompass Medicine, the BCP-led partnership has been awarded a contract for the second phase of developing standardised oncology workflows for a consortium of seven leading central European hospitals, represented by the Medical University Graz.
Wraparound IBD care pathway from BIOHIT HealthCare
BIOHIT HealthCare has announced a new partnership with Celltrion Healthcare UK, providing point-of-care assays for the Celltrion Connect Dedicated Homecare Service, which is designed to support patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and their healthcare providers.
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BSMT 40th Anniversary Microbiology Conference
RAF Museum, Hendon, London NW9 5LL
15 May, 2025
Transforming Digital Pathology & AI: The Path Forward
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The 10 Year Plan - Clinical Innovations Expo
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15 May, 2025
Incorrect Blood Component Transfused: a SHOT webinar
Online
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Near miss reporting and WBIT: a SHOT webinar
Online
9 June 2025