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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 10d

Lately we have been growing our connections with community groups.

This has been so valuable and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us with these activities!

Find out more about our recent work with rural communities and the Glendale Gateway Trust here:
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 11d

For #WorldHeartDay we are sharing our recently published research which supports the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease.

Commissioned by @hi-nenc.bsky.social and as part of @diagnosticsne.bsky.social we produced an overview of rapid tests for cholesterol.

Find out more below🔽 buff.ly/SkAWMKx

Supporting the detection of cardiovascular disease - NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation (HRC)

We have produced an overview of rapid tests for cholesterol. Problem Heart and circulatory disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, causes 1 in 4 deaths in the UK. The NHS Health Check…

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 14d

General registration has now closed for our course taking place next week.

However we are excited to share that there is still time to apply for sponsorship through the @arrest-amr.bsky.social network.

Apply by 12noon tomorrow (26 September).

More information: buff.ly/4f6pI6s

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 15d

In partnership with the North East Innovation Lab, we are collaborating with ExGen Dx and supporting the development and evaluation of their test for infections.

Find out more about the plans for the project and how we help innovators to evaluate their technologies:
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 17d

📣 Calling all health technology developers! What advice do you need around regulations?

There is still time to share your views in this short survey so we can tailor our support to suit you: buff.ly/tJymxw9

Closing date: 30 September

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 18d

One week to go until we deliver our training course with experts from @microplatedx.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social Newcastle Hospitals and North East Innovation Lab.

Read an overview of the sessions below🔽

You can still register until 23.30 BST on 23 September:
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 20d

Our Summer newsletter is out! This issue features:
☑️ Helping Linear Diagnostics to secure £1 million for their test for infections
☑️ The value of growing our connections with community groups
☑️ Dates for the diary
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 22d

What is Patient and Public Involvement and how can it be applied to benefit research and everyone involved?

Greta Brunskill, Lois Neal and Sara Pretorius will reveal all at our online course.

Find out more and register here:
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 23d

What is care pathway analysis and how can it benefit the development of a new diagnostic?

Our methodologists Dr Nicola Howe and Dr Sara Pretorius will share their expertise in this area at our training course.

Find out more and register here:
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 24d

Experts from Newcastle Hospitals will share their expertise on medical device regulations at our course on 30 September.

Find out more about our course and register here:
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 28d

Our Summer newsletter is out! This issue features:
☑️ Helping Linear Diagnostics to secure £1 million for their test for infections
☑️ Opportunity to complete our regulatory advice survey
☑️ Dates for the diary
Find out more ▶️ buff.ly/yqvNLN7

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 29d

Why is it important to measure the analytical performance of diagnostics and how can this be done?

We're delighted that Amanda Winter will share the expertise of the North East Innovation Lab in this area at our training course.

Find out more and register here:
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · 29d

At our training course, our senior methodologist Chiko Mutepfa will explore the importance of conducting health economic studies when evaluating new diagnostics.

Find out more and register here:
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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social for a step-by-step guide to evidence generation for new diagnostics!

They will also explain how this evidence can be effectively produced so new diagnostics will benefit patients.

Sign up here: buff.ly/rLIgCjx

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Three weeks to go until our Evidence Generation for Diagnostics Development course!

Our methodologist Dr Rachel Binks will reveal how we examine the accuracy of new diagnostics.

Find out more and register here: buff.ly/WFi5MkC

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎊Congratulations to our @nihr-io.bsky.social colleagues! They have been awarded £22 million from @nihr.bsky.social
to continue research identifying emerging medicines, diagnostics, devices and digital technologies. We're excited to keep collaborating with them😊Find out more below⬇️🎊

NIHR Innovation Observatory @nihr-io.bsky.social · Sep 2

⭐£22M NIHR investment to strengthen UK health & life sciences innovation

We are delighted that @nihr-io.bsky.social at @newcastleuni.bsky.social has been awarded £22M by @nihr.bsky.social to continue research identifying emerging medicines, diagnostics, devices & digital tech
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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're thrilled that Dr Lisa Shaw will share her expertise on conducting clinical studies at our course on 1 October.

Find out more about our course and register here:
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@medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are excited that Kim Keltie, director of the Newcastle External Assessment Group for NICE at Newcastle Hospitals, will be delivering a session at our training course on 1 October.

Find out more about our course and register here:
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#diagnostics #evaluation

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Sep 2

We're delighted that Stuart Hannah and Alistair Longmuir will share @microplatedx.bsky.social 's experience of developing a diagnostic platform for urinary tract infections at our course.

Find out more about our course and register here:
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#diagnostics #evaluation

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Here is the link to the newsletter if the link does not work: buff.ly/yqvNLN7

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our Summer newsletter is out! Follow this link to read it and subscribe to our mailing list ▶️https://buff.ly/yqvNLN7

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health @nihrhrcchildren.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our August newsletter is now available and this month's issue features exciting updates, upcoming events, and funding calls in paediatrics and health technology

Click here to read and click Subscribe in the top left to sign up to our mailing list 👉 mailchi.mp/6e9426938c36...

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Aug 29

@nihrmindtech.bsky.social and Digital Youth are hosting an event on 13th November in London focused around children and young people's mental health and the importance of co-creation. Find out more and sign up below 🔽

NIHR MindTech HRC @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · Jul 30

Join Digital Youth & MindTech for an inspiring event packed with insight, innovation, and collaboration.

Digital risk, resilience and interventions: co-creating change in youth mental health

📅 13th November
📍 London

mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Digital risk, resilience and interventions: co-creating change in youth mental health

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Next month we will be hosting our course on how to effectively develop new diagnostics.

The course introduces key concepts and is suitable for anyone with an interest in this area.

Book now: buff.ly/rLIgCjx
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@microplatedx.bsky.social

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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Aug 27

📣 Calling all health technology developers!
What advice do you need around regulations?
Share your views in this short survey so we can tailor our support to suit you: buff.ly/tJymxw9
Closing date: 18 September

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