One person’s journey into the Multiverse Lab
In a public blog Gary Gibson, a member of our insight panel for patients, public and carers, discusses his involvement in the exciting Multiverse Lab initiative.
The NIHR Newcastle In…
Exploring the practicalities of monitoring kidney function at home
Self-testing kidney function in the home gives accurate results, empowers patients and may save them and healthcare services time and money.
Kidney function must be frequently monitored in patients who…
Shaping the design of a home test for monitoring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
We helped the UK based company Mologic win a £2M award and work with patients to further develop their test for early identification of a flare-up.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
Achieving the NHS long term plan by improving the diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolaema
Since it has been implemented the new testing strategy for Familial Hypercholesterolaema has saved patient lives and the NHS money.
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common inherited condition, affecting around…
Evaluating a rapid test for diagnosing a childhood respiratory virus
Speeding up the diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus could reduce the spread of infection and produce cost savings for NHS hospitals.
It can take over 24 hours to receive a…
Research coffee morning: COVID-19 testing
The NIHR Newcastle In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative engaged with people across the country during a Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences online public event.
An audience of over 60 met…
Join our Insight Panel for Patients, Public & Carers
We are seeking more public representatives to work collaboratively with us and provide insights and opinions on our activities.
Our Insight Panel for Patients, Public and Carers was established in…
Multiverse Lab: an interactive online experience
NIHR Newcastle In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative is delighted to be part of an exciting collaboration of nine organisations that has commissioned a new online experience that will help shape…
Sepsis Matters 2018
NIHR Newcastle In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative and our collaborators gathered the views of the public on an innovative portable device for diagnosing Sepsis.
On the 3rd October 2018 the NIHR…