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Fujifilm acquires Inspirata’s Dynamyx to expand digital pathology footprint

Inspirata and Fujifilm Corporation have signed an asset purchase agreement for Fujifilm to acquire Inspirata’s Dynamyx digital pathology technology, employees and customers, building off the proven success of the established partnership between the companies in UK and Europe.

EKF launches handheld veterinary lactate analyser

EKF Diagnostics has launched a new version of its Lactate Scout analyser, designed specifically for use in veterinary settings. Lactate Scout Vet uses the same proven technology that was initially developed to provide elite sports coaches and athletes with a precise and easy-to-use handheld lactate test.

The Biomedical Science Industry Handbook 2023

The latest edition of The Biomedical Science Industry Handbook is now available in print and digital format. It is a compendium of concise yet comprehensive information on the full range of products and services available from the IVD industry.

Oldham's new Community Diagnostic Centre opens its doors

A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Oldham - one of the country’s largest out-of-hospital diagnostic centres - is now open.

Sphere Fluidics appoints Chief Technical Officer

Sphere Fluidics, a company developing single-cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, has appointed Richard Hammond as Chief Technical Officer.

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.

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Upcoming Events

ECCMID - European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Bella Center, Copenhagen
15-18 April

Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2023

Birmingham International Convention Centre.
17-20 April 2023

British Society for Microbial Technology Annual Microbiology Conference

Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, London
11 May 2023

Genomics and Precision Medicine Expo

ExCeL London
23-24 May

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University of Liverpool
27-29 June

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