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We're hosting a webinar designed specifically for existing Specialist Portfolio Examiners. It's your chance to refresh and sharpen your skills in assessing the V5 portfolio of evidence using Brightspace.

Register here: bit.ly/4mfpAir

Breast and cervical screening succeeds only when the lab teams behind it are equipped to deliver. The Women's Cancer Screening Taskforce urges protected training time, sustainable career paths and planned adoption of digital cytology and AI. Read more: www.ibms.org/resource/sup...

Need help planning for IBMS Congress next month? The Biomedical Scientist magazine features a round-up of everything programmed for IBMS Congress, which runs from the 23rd to the 25th of September. Read more here: bit.ly/4oqWKx3

A new scoping review in the British Journal of Biomedical Science explores how AI is being used in microbiology, haematology, clinical chemistry and other biomedical disciplines.

It identifies key trends, challenges, and a lack of AI use in education. bit.ly/4fp9Y9i

Who checks the checkers – Life as a UKAS assessor takes place on the 11th September at 2 pm.
The webinar will explore the role of assessors, a crucial part of the UKAS assessment process.
👉https://www.ibms.org/resource-hub/event-calendar/who-checks-the-checkers-life-as-a-ukas-assessor.html

Scientists at the Crick have shown how Cryptosporidium survives in gut cells – and found that lapaquistat, a shelved drug, could stop it. A powerful example of lab science driving global treatment breakthroughs. 🔗 bit.ly/46AFNtD

📢 A new systematic review in the British Journal of Biomedical Science examines 83 clinical trials using mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases beyond COVID-19, including RSV, HIV, rabies and more.

📖 Read the full paper: bit.ly/3IDjGZH

📢 What does the future of biomedical science placements look like?

As part of a national review, we are gathering insights into the funding and accessibility of clinical pathology laboratory placements across the UK.

🔹 Placement Providers: bit.ly/40x5wzk
🔹 University Perspective: bit.ly/4nZZL7k

Strengthening standards in mortuary care:
The IBMS supports the outcomes of the Independent Inquiry into the issues raised by the David Fuller case - Phase 2 report.
Read our full response: www.ibms.org/resource/sta...
#BiomedicalScience #MortuaryStandards #Pathology #AAPT

In the British Journal of Biomedical Science, authors explore the growing demands on peer reviewers, and ask whether the current system can be sustained.

Read the full article on BJBS and join the conversation: bit.ly/3GIxu4p

Our latest award is now an official display item in our pop-up shop.

@ibmscience.bsky.social

Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th UK volunteer UK Biobank scientists say the human body can be studied in greater detail than ever thanks to people like Steve.

UK Biobank has scanned its 100,000th volunteer, a major milestone backed by decades of biological samples. Biomedical scientists are key to preserving this data, now driving breakthroughs in early diagnosis and disease research. bbc.in/3TEsGQo

🔬 How is digital pathology reshaping the role of biomedical scientists?

In the Biomedical Scientist, Shamila Jabbar from the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative, outlines the work being undertaken in deploying digital pathology across the sector.

📖 Read the full article here: bit.ly/3TFkUpr

IBMS members came together this summer to represent biomedical science at Pride in London and Pride Cymru.
Dressed in rainbow lab coats and waving #IBMSPride flags, they showed that inclusion belongs at the heart of healthcare.
Catch the highlights and hear more from our members 👇
🔗 bit.ly/4kFnAOZ

🧬 Explore the latest in dermatopathology 🧫

The newest special edition of the British Journal of Biomedical Science (BJBS) is now live - and it's entirely dedicated to dermatopathology.

📖 Read the full issue: ibms.org/resource/bjb...

#Dermatopathology #BJBS #Pathology

The IBMS is proud to endorse the new SHOT Transfusion Safety Standards - a vital step forward in safe, evidence-based transfusion care.

They support better governance, safer practice, and shared learning across the NHS.

Read more:
www.ibms.org/resource/ibm...

Can we afford to ignore health crises in other countries?

IBMS members reflect on the real-world impact of reduced support for disease surveillance, treatment and outbreak control.

📖 Read more: bit.ly/3GAS9qU

It's Group B Strep Awareness Week.

🚨 Let’s ensure that all new and expectant parents are informed about Group B Strep and how to protect their baby from infection.

📢 Learn more and help spread the word this #GBSAW.

gbsaw.gbss.org.uk

Join us for the next IBMS Support Hub on Tuesday 16 July, from 12–1pm.

Hosted by Sue Jones and Tahmina Hussain, this session will feature Janki Kavi, exploring how to support student wellbeing and strengthen induction for placement success.

👉 Register here: bit.ly/4km8IET

Congratulations to Refqa Al-Zubaidi from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and Jess Tyerman and Tom Elson from North East & North Cumbria Pathology Alliance on successfully passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios – the future of biomedical science is in excellent hands! 👏

The #IBMSWinner for each category has been announced. A huge congratulations to all of our winners and well done again to those on the #IBMSshortlist for #IBMSAwards25. View the full list of winners shortly at ibmsawards.org

Today is the day – the #IBMSAwards25 are finally here! We are so excited to celebrate the #IBMSshortlist and see who will become an #IBMSWinner this afternoon.

NHS 10 Year Health Plan:

The Plan sets out bold reforms for safer, smarter, and more sustainable care.

Pathology will be key to delivering prevention, equitable access and high-quality diagnostics closer to home.

We’re ready to support this transformation.

Read more www.ibms.org/resource/ibm...

🧬 Doubling Long-Term Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Groundbreaking progress is being made in the fight against acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) — a condition often associated with poor prognosis.

📖 Read the article: thebiomedicalscientist.net/2025/06/04/a...

The Northern Care Alliance is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology (Salford). HCPC registration and a Specialist Portfolio (or equivalent) required.

Think it's you? Find out more & apply: www.biomedicalscientistjobs.co.uk/job/2381/spe...

Great to see the Willink Biochemical Genetics Lab team with their Best Biomedical Science Video award!

Their hip hop–soundtracked snapshot of lab life was a standout.

Who else has received their award? Share your pics below.

On the latest episode of the IBMS Podcast, we sat down with Craig Baker, the winner of the AHAward for Biomedical Scientist of the Year 2025. Craig discussed modernising the service, what winning the award means to him and his team, and the role of AI tools in biomedical science 👉 bit.ly/4kVSpjr

The Government’s new Industrial Strategy recognises the vital role of diagnostics in UK growth and healthcare reform.

IBMS welcomes this direction and awaits the Life Sciences Sector Plan to ensure the diagnostic workforce is central to delivery.

🔗 ibms.org/resources/ne...

#IndustrialStrategy

On 22nd June, IBMS members marched at Pride Cymru in Cardiff 🌈🎉 Thank you to everyone who took part to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate inclusion in biomedical science. #PrideCymru #IBMSPride

Celebrate excellence in biomedical science at the hashtag#IBMSAwards2025! The awards ceremony will be held at The Brewery in London on the 4th of July 2025. Book your tickets now. bit.ly/3G35ecf