At the height of the pandemic, we analysed the opinions of service staff on the practicalities and potential value of testing for SARS-CoV-2 in an ambulance. The life science industry made a massive contribution to the worldwide response to the COVID-19 pandemic including manufacturing tests for SARS-CoV-2. Some of these tests included lateral flow devices, […]

We introduced key concepts associated with evaluating new diagnostics to over 40 individuals from a variety of organisations at our training course. On 26-27 October 2022 we delivered a two-day online course which introduced key concepts associated with evaluating diagnostics. We provided an overview of the portfolio of evidence that needs to be generated before […]

In collaboration with the Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria, we have produced an overview of near-patient tests for cholesterol. Heart and circulatory disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK. The NHS Long Term Plan aims to tackle this by identifying more […]

Dr Clare Lendrem started working with the NIHR Newcastle In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative (NIHR Newcastle MIC) five years ago as a statistical methodologist. Clare is now a senior methodologist and co-leads our core team. Can you tell us a bit about your background and why you joined the MIC? Sure – I have a PhD […]

In partnership, we have secured approximately £20,000 to enhance our expert support to diagnostic test developers. This funding will enable us to work jointly with innovators to accelerate the development of their diagnostics for tackling a wide range of health conditions in the region, nationally and internationally. The NIHR Newcastle MIC, a partnership between Newcastle […]