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A step forward in developing new treatment for E. coli infections
Scientists have taken an important step toward the development of a potential new treatment for treating Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), which is associated with severe food poisoning.
Lab Innovations claims top event award
Lab Innovations, the UK’s meeting place for laboratory professionals across the scientific spectrum, won the Award for Best Trade Show under 5000 square metres at the Exhibition News award ceremony on 31 March 2025.
Two forthcoming SHOT Meet the Expert webinars
The Serious Hazards of Transfusion Scheme has confirmed arrangement for two for forthcoming SHOT Meet the Expert webinars, the details of which can be found below.
Driving digital pathology transformation in the South West
Peninsula Pathology Network, which brings together pathology services at five sites in Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly, today announces a partnership with UK cloud, connectivity, communications, and cyber security provider, Exponential-e to implement a secure private cloud environment.
Leica Biosystems and Bio-Techne expand partnership to automated spatial multiomics
Bio-Techne has announced an expansion of the longstanding partnership between its spatial biology brand, Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD), and Leica Biosystems.
UKHSA launches call for evidence to tackle rising TB
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is launching a call for evidence to help shape the next 5-year Tuberculosis (TB) National Action Plan for England, which will run from 2026 to 2031. The latest data for England show that TB rates are rising, and TB epidemiology is changing.
Biotia partners with Mayo Clinic on infectious disease diagnostics
Biotia has announced a joint development agreement with Mayo Clinic to propel precision medicine in infectious disease diagnostics.
Cross-sector coalition makes case for community diagnostics
The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA) - along with leading industry and health charities - has launched a new policy declaration that highlights the value of community diagnostics and their role in a future neighbourhood NHS.
Diagnexia and Stratipath to expand access to AI-based cancer diagnostics
Digital pathology firm Diagnexia and Stratipath AB, a pioneer in AI-based cancer diagnostics, have announced a strategic partnership to bring Stratipath Breast, an AI-based prognostic risk profiling tool for invasive breast cancer, to pathology laboratories, hospitals, and healthcare providers across the UK and Europe.
US District Court vacates FDA rule on laboratory-developed test procedure regulation
The Association for Molecular Pathology and pathologist Michael Laposata MD PhD, have announced a favourable ruling in their lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the regulation of laboratory-developed test (LDT) procedures.
National Cancer Institute collaboration to advance AI-powered biomarker research
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), is to partner with cancer diagnostics firm Lunit to explore innovative applications of AI in cancer research.
MHRA showcases next phase of regulatory science
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recently hosted an event for the seven newly established Centres of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSIs) to showcase how their projects will help drive advancements in healthcare.
New Chair elected at BIVDA
Richard Hames, General Manager of Werfen UK, has been elected Chair of the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA).
Record number of imported dengue cases reported by UKHSA
New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that last year imported dengue cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (EWNI) reached their highest level since dengue surveillance began in 2009. All cases are linked to travel abroad.
The 10 Year Plan - Clinical Innovations Expo
Thornhill Healthcare Events' 10th face-to-face event will see the main topic of discussion be the government's forthcoming 10-year plan and the part clinical innovations will play in delivering improved patient care and true service transformation.
Diagnexia launches Global Education and Outreach Programme to bridge diagnostic gaps
Digital pathology service provider Diagnexia has launched a Global Education and Outreach Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing education, diagnostic access and healthcare outcomes in regions with limited pathology resources.
Citylabs 4.0 boosts health innovation in Manchester
Citylabs 4.0, a new £42million specialist laboratory and office space, is now officially open at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MFT) Oxford Road hospital campus, in a further boost to the city’s position as a leading hub for health innovation.
Philips and Ibex expand partnership
Royal Philips has announced the expansion of its partnership with Ibex Medical Analytics and a new release of Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution to further accelerate the adoption of AI-enabled digital pathology.
Techcyte unveils unified anatomic and clinical digital pathology platform
Digital pathology firm Techcyte has launched Fusion, its first open, standards-based, SaaS platform designed to unify anatomic and clinical pathology workflows.
UKHSA highlights pathogens of greatest risk to public health
A new Priority Pathogens reference tool aims to support national funders of research and development into diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics.
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