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UKHSA publishes new Pathogen Genomics Strategy
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its Pathogen Genomics Strategy, laying out a five-year plan for the organisation’s role in the wider delivery of pathogen genomics to prepare for and respond to infectious disease threats to public health.
ACD sets new standard in spatial biology
Bio-Techne Corporation has announced that Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD), a Bio-Techne spatial biology brand, has set a new standard with the development of a next-generation, protease-free RNAscope spatial multiomics workflow.
BD partners with Techcyte on digital cervical cytology system
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital diagnostics firm Techcyte have announced a strategic collaboration agreement to offer an AI-based algorithm that guides cytologists and pathologists to efficiently and effectively identify evidence of cervical cancer and precancer using whole-slide imaging.
New sustainability partnership for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has announced a strategic partnership with Polycarbin, a pioneer in sustainable laboratory solutions, to drive a paradigm shift in laboratory sustainability for liquid handling automation plastics.
Report: Embracing AI to support the NHS
The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) and The Royal College of Radiologists have published a joint report following a meeting they co-chaired at 10 Downing Street to discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the NHS.
NHS launches Genomic Networks of Excellence
The NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) has formally announced the launch of the NHS GMS Networks of Excellence, which will help to deliver the ‘Accelerating Genomic Medicine in the NHS’ strategy, focusing on areas of high priority for the NHS and working to support transformation in patient care by enabling earlier and more precise diagnosis, risk stratification and treatment interventions.
Bruker announces agreement to acquire Chemspeed
Bruker Corporation has announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Chemspeed Technologies AG, a Swiss provider of vendor-agnostic automated laboratory R&D and QC workflow solutions. Chemspeed is focused on modular automation and robotics solutions for chemical research, pharma drug formulation, materials research for cleantech and consumer applications.
Opening of MRC institute building heralds new ‘team science’ era
The Princess Royal has officially opened the Medical Research Council’s new £120m state-of-the-art Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) building on Imperial College London Hammersmith campus.
Northern Care Alliance deploys digital pathology with Sectra
Greater Manchester has taken the next steps in its digitisation of pathology services, with the go-live of Sectra’s digital pathology solution at Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust. The trust’s Oldham laboratory has completed technical go-live, with its Salford site also set to follow.
European Commission to delay IVDR
The European Commission is proposing an extension to the transition period for the forthcoming In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR), with the aim of ensuring patient care via continued availability of essential healthcare products.
COVID-19 vaccines effective in reducing long COVID symptoms
A new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has found that vaccination against COVID-19 consistently reduced the risk of long COVID symptoms.
Amadix´s colorectal cancer blood test gains US FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
Amadix, a Spanish biotech company, has announced that PreveCol, its colorectal cancer screening blood test, has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
APPG for Diagnostics report examines CDCs
Following an inquiry into Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs), the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Diagnostics has published its first report, highlighting the clear benefits of the programme with each ICS having at least one CDC site, but also concerns over their placement, workforce and funding.
Genotyping technology quicker and cheaper for tracking COVID-19 variants
Genotyping technology is able to detect COVID-19 variants more quickly and cheaply than ever before – according to research from the University of East Anglia and the UK Health Security Agency.
NHS offers inherited blood disorder patients world-first test to curb transfusion side effects
Thousands of people with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia in England will now have access to a world-first ‘blood matching’ genetic test on the NHS to better match their blood transfusions, reducing the risk of side effects and offering more personalised care.
The Association for Laboratory Medicine launches new name and website
The Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine has changed its name to the Association for Laboratory Medicine and unveiled its new logo and branding.
The Advancing Healthcare Awards 2024 open for entries
The Advancing Healthcare Awards recognise and celebrate the work of allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and those who work alongside them in support roles, with IBMS once again sponsoring the Award for Biomedical Scientist of the Year 2024.
Influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report published
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its latest national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report, which includes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) data, showing that COVID-19 activity decreased across most indicators over the Christmas period.
BSMT launches 2024 Annual Conference: 'Rapid diagnostics – warts and all'
The British Society For Microbial Technology (BSMT) has unveiled details of its annual conference. The 39th Annual Microbiology Conference will take place on Thursday 2 May at the RAF Museum, Hendon, with the title: ‘Rapid Diagnostics - warts and all.'
Landmark study supports whole genome sequencing in standard cancer care
In the largest study of its kind, a newly published research paper reports how combining health data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data in patients with cancer can help doctors provide more tailored care for their patients.
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