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IBMS Chief Executive David Wells on Congress 2023 and the work of the IBMS

See David Wells give Pathology in Practice Editor Andy Myall an update on Congress 2023, as well as discussing the IBMS Long Term Biomedical Scientist Workforce Plan which was launched at the event, and also the IBMS’s work in lobbying and on equality, diversion and inclusivity.

NHS delivers 10,000 virtual ward beds target

The NHS has delivered on its ambition to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of September, new figures show, with more than 240,000 patients treated on virtual wards.

The Delivery Group launches medical division, TDG Medical

The Delivery Group is officially launching its brand-new medical division - TDG Medical - at this year’s Lab Innovations show, leveraging its successes in providing a one-stop shop range across domestic and international e-commerce and mail services.

International Imaging Congress to host Digital Pathology Summit

International Imaging Congress 2023 is coming to London Olympia on 31 October – 1 November, giving visitors the chance to shape and inspire their learning with insights and expertise from leading experts, as they share their visions for the future of medical imaging, diagnostic oncology, and digital pathology.

The London Clinic completes blood sciences pathology laboratory refit

The London Clinic has completed a two-year, £4 million refit and redesign of its in-house blood sciences pathology laboratory, which now boasts gold-standard equipment. The use of ground-breaking technology in the diagnosis of cancer conditions will enable a far greater volume of accurate tests to be processed, around the clock, seven days a week.

Cirdan secures £2.3 million to expand operations

Cirdan has secured £2.3 million in new funding to expand business operations with the creation of up to 25 new jobs ahead of new contract wins. The company is growing its revenues with an expected 80%-plus year-on-year growth in 2024.

Paige launches AI application marketplace for customisable pathology workflows

Digital pathology firm Paige has launched its new AppLab, a vendor-neutral digital pathology and AI marketplace that empowers pathology laboratories to easily bring AI into their diagnostic workflows to optimise routine practice.

Starlab launches 2023 sustainability activity

Laboratory product manufacturer Starlab is expanding its green activities in keeping with its motto ‘Towards the sustainable laboratory’. The company is launching a green dialogue across Europe for two weeks from 16 - 27 October 2023 to include a series of webinars promoting sustainability in laboratories.

New projects to kickstart future vaccine development awarded £25 million

Three projects designed to build our understanding of viruses and how the immune system reacts to different challenges will share £25 million in new funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The ambitious research will inform the development of new, broader and longer-lasting vaccines.

CorePlus and Ibex show real world success with AI for routine cancer diagnosis

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cancer diagnostics firm Ibex Medical Analytics, and pathology laboratory CorePlus have collaborated on over 10,000 diagnosed cases of cancer using Galen, Ibex's AI-powered diagnostics platform. In a significant boost to patient outcomes, pathologists used AI-driven insights from Galen to correct the diagnosis of over 150 patients.

StatLab acquires German glassware firm Knittel

StatLab Medical Products has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Waldemar Knittel Glasbearbeitungs, a German manufacturer of microscope slides and cover glass and provider of engineering consulting services to the broader glass manufacturing industry.

Owlstone Medical begins Phase 2 clinical trial for the early detection of lung cancer through breath biopsy

Owlstone Medical has announced the recruitment of the first patient into its EVOLUTION Phase 2 clinical trial following successful achievement of key safety and proof of concept milestones in Phase 1. The trial has been designed to support development of a breath test to address the unmet clinical need for more effective early detection of lung cancer through the screening of high-risk asymptomatic individuals.

EDX Medical acquires Hutano Diagnostics, and announces new POC test developments

Cambridge-based EDX Medical Group is developing a new generation of rapid healthcare tests capable of detecting and characterising a wide range of diseases within minutes. The new, miniaturised tests are expected to enable the identification of up to 10 disease markers simultaneously.

Government investing £30 million in new technology for NHS

Patients across the country will benefit from a £30 million government investment in innovative medical technology which will help ease pressures on the NHS this winter and could include the expansion of 3D checks that speed up cancer tests and novel logistics solutions such as the use of drones.

HIC launch programme targeting AMR at Global Health Exhibition 2023

Healthcare Innovation Consortium (HIC) – a leading UK-based digital health and social care agency – is launching a new programme aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at Global Health 2023.

NIH grant to launch centre for global diagnostics at Cornell University

An interdisciplinary team led by Cornell University has received a five-year grant from US medical research agency the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to launch a new centre for engineering, testing and commercialising point-of-care diagnostic devices that will have international reach.

AMP publishes multiplex panels report

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the global molecular diagnostic professional society, has published a review of the current benefits and challenges to using multiplex PCR panels for the detection of microbial pathogens from gastrointestinal, central nervous system, lower respiratory tract, and joint specimens.

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to vaccine pioneers

The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

UKHSA launches new infectious disease data dashboard

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched the first iteration of its new dashboard, which will serve as a centralised source for infectious disease and outbreak data this winter, making it publicly available in a timely and transparent way.

Labcold unveils new ATEX range at Lab Innovations

Labcold, an ISO9001 certified UK specialist manufacturer of medical and scientific refrigeration, will be unveiling a new range of ATEX fridges and freezers to complement its existing range of laboratory cooling products at this year’s Lab Innovations.

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Pathology Horizons 2024

MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel, Bath
18-20 April, 2024

Diagnostics North East Conference 2024

The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
19 April, 2024

ECCMID 2024 - European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Fira Gran Via, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
27-30 April 2024

British Society for Microbial Technology Annual Microbiology Conference

UK Health Security Agency, Colindale, London
2 May 2024

EQA Reports: Interpreting Key Information & Troubleshooting Tips

ONLINE - Zoom
Thursday 16th May 2024

Participants’ Meeting: UK NEQAS Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy

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