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.
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Congress in microcosm: examples of linking learning to the laboratory
In September, the biennial IBMS Congress will return to the ICC in Birmingham. The focus once again will be on the very best that biomedical science and those supporting the event have to offer. Here, Pathology in Practice focuses on a small selection of scientific programme abstracts, alphabetically from cellular pathology to haematology.
Risk-based quality control: planning, defining, linking and evaluating
By moving away from fixed quality control schedules and embracing a framework rooted in clinical risk and analytical performance, laboratories can tailor their quality systems to reflect real-world challenges. Here, Stephen MacDonald introduces the role of analytical performance specifications, Sigma metrics, and the MaxE(nuf) model.
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Eco-conscious, low retention pipette tips
EcoRack - Nerbe plus Premium Surface low retention pipette tip racks, are now available in completely paper-based packaging; ensuring easy disposal and significantly reducing plastic waste in the laboratory. Sold by Alpha Laboratories, the tips are stable and pre-sterilised and ready for immediate use.
SEKISUI launches OSOM RSV Test
SEKISUI Diagnostics, a global medical diagnostics manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new rapid diagnostic testing tool to detect respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in professional healthcare settings.
Revvity’s EUROIMMUN unveils IDS i20 analytical random access platform
Revvity has announced the launch of its new IDS i20 analytical random access platform from EUROIMMUN, enabling full automation of chemiluminescence immunoassays (ChLIA).
Novel cell analyser features breakthrough imaging technologies
Becton Dickinson (BD) has announced the global commercial launch of the world's first cell analyser featuring breakthrough spectral and real-time cell imaging technologies.
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Cancer – tumour clonality and metastasis webinar
online
7 August, 2025
IHC technical issues masterclass
UK NEQAS CPT, The Haylofts, Newcastle
13 August, 2025
37th European Congress of Pathology
ACV, Vienna, Austria
6 -10 September, 2025
IBMS Congress
The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham
22-25 September, 2025
IHC applications in laboratory practice webinar
Online
11-13 November, 2025