We are one of 11 Medtech and In vitro diagnostics Co-operatives (MICs) across England awarded major funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Newcastle In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative aims to ensure that better diagnostics are available as quickly as possible for patients. Our highly skilled methodologists efficiently evaluate new diagnostics. We work collaboratively with developers to generate a portfolio of evidence as they bring their diagnostics to the UK healthcare market.
Our independent expert support includes:
We focus on diagnostics that tackle unmet needs in:
We support diagnostics at Technology Readiness Level 3-7. We can signpost developers to other members of our network if they are at a different stage.
We support applications to funding competitions as either a co-applicant, collaborator or sub-contractor.
We are a partnership between Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle University and receive support from LifeArc.
Meet our team of methodologists, clinicians, academics, professional services staff, public contributors and key partners.
The support of additional partners are helping us to deliver our strategy and extend our reach regionally, nationally and internationally.
