The next IBMS Support Hub is on 11th March.
In this session, Laura Eastwood and Ruth Evans will explore how learning and training are being developed at NHS Blood and Transplant.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4qybrhC
13.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to Saran Gurung on successfully passing her IBMS Registration Portfolio, to Daniel Oliver for completing the Certificate of Achievement and to Christy Nwoke for passing her Clinical Biochemistry Specialist Portfolio.
12.02.2026 17:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us on the 19th February for Specialist Examiner Training for Existing Examiners, a webinar for current examiners.
Attendance at one of these sessions is a requirement to become registered as a V5 specialist portfolio examiner.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3M3IXyj
12.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us on the 19th February for Specialist Examiner Training for Existing Examiners, a webinar for current examiners.
Attendance at one of these sessions is a requirement to become registered as a V5 specialist portfolio examiner.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3M3IXyj
12.02.2026 00:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Could you help champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in biomedical science?
The IBMS EDI Working Group is seeking new regional representatives across the UK. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within the profession.
🔗 Full details and how to apply: https://bit.ly/4rMmx3D
11.02.2026 17:00 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Dr Sarah Pitt, newly appointed IBMS President, shared why visibility matters:
“I often include anecdotes from my daily life as a wife, daughter and aunt when explaining microbiological issues.”
Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4tjoPsy
11.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Healthcare Science Week is an annual celebration that raises awareness of the many careers in healthcare science, taking place between 9 and 15 March. We're encouraging our members to take part and join in the celebrations.
Find out more about how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/4bM366u
10.02.2026 17:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our next IBMS Support Hub is tomorrow, Sue Jones and Jim Taylor will break down the essentials of building a strong portfolio.
They will share practical guidance on how to confidently present your experience, learning and competence.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3LVFotI
10.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Looking for your next step in Biochemistry?
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their team at University Hospital of North Tees.
Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3O5qzWf
09.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Last night we welcomed our new IBMS President, Dr Sarah Pitt, in an official inauguration ceremony at our offices. We want to say a massive thank you to Past President Joanna Andrew for her leadership, and a warm welcome to Sarah, with whom we look forward to working.
https://bit.ly/4am7V45
06.02.2026 17:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
For Race Equality Week 2026, Mary Chan, a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at WGH Blood Sciences in Edinburgh, explores how acknowledging significant changes in the multicultural population can foster greater openness and acceptance.
https://bit.ly/4rBbNoN
05.02.2026 17:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If you or your organisation made a significant contribution to biomedical sciencethen you could be recognised at the IBMS Awards 2026.
🗓 Deadline to apply: Tomorrow
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://ibmsawards.org/
05.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
IBMS Response: National Cancer Plan for England.
The National Cancer Plan for England sets out a clear shift towards earlier diagnosis, reduced variation in access to care, and wider use of technology to support faster pathways.
Read our full response here:
https://bit.ly/4qUMcqL
04.02.2026 17:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The deadline to apply for the IBMS Awards is this Friday. If you haven't submitted your applications yet, the IBMS Awards team has shared a few practical tips to help give your submission the best possible chance.
Read more here:https://bit.ly/4qXMixs
04.02.2026 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The latest episode of the IBMS Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Dr Jonathan Tyrrell about his IBMS Award-winning Superbugs project. Listen to it here or wherever you find podcasts: https://bit.ly/3NO8iga
04.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Want to make a real impact on patient care while developing your career?
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join their Blood Science department at Scarborough Hospital.
Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3NQ3jLT
02.02.2026 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sponsorship for the 2026 IBMS Awards is now open.
Support the people, teams and organisations driving biomedical science and benefit from a six-month publicity campaign.
The ceremony will be at held The Brewery, London on 26th June.
More info: https://bit.ly/4rM2fHJ
02.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
ONE WEEK LEFT for entries to the IBMS Awards 2026.
Recognising individuals, teams and organisations delivering outstanding work in biomedical science.
Details and entry: https://web.cvent.com/event/715e66ab-4d8f-4e04-81d0-f270343d2913/summary?environment=P2
30.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The IBMS has published a review of its 2022–2025 strategy, and set clear priorities for the years ahead.
Read it here: https://www.ibms.org/resource-report/ibms-strategy-report-2022-25.html
30.01.2026 12:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us on the 6th February for Training the Trainers/Examiners: Specialist Portfolios, a webinar for trainers and current and future examiners. Attendance is required in order to apply to be a specialist portfolio examiner. Register here:
https://bit.ly/3Mf1UOp
29.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A new paper in the British Journal of Biomedical Science reports distinct gut microbiota profiles across Sarawak Indigenous, Selangor Indigenous and Kuala Lumpur urban cohorts, contributing new insight into how environment and lifestyle shape microbial diversity.
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4agAsJg
28.01.2026 12:00 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
AI and robotic technologies are being trialled by NHS England to support earlier detection of lung cancer, combining AI-led scan analysis with robot-assisted biopsies.
🔗 Read more via The Guardian: https://bit.ly/49Sw0PC
27.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Rising Star Award is part of the IBMS Awards.
If you know a biomedical scientist who’s going above and beyond, this is an opportunity to help them gain the recognition they deserve.
The deadline for entries is Friday, 6 February 2026. Find out more and submit an entry at https://ibmsawards.org
27.01.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On a Harvey’s Lab Tour at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Scarlett used beads and gel to explore blood groups and blood components.
Does your team run tours like this? You can apply for Harvey’s Lab Tour of the Year via the IBMS Awards: https://ibmsawards.org
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NCVHwa
26.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🧬✨A long time ago, in a laboratory far, far away… 🧙♂️
Wise words from a small green scientist 😄✨
23.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
IBMS Awards 2026 nominations are open.
A new article on the IBMS website shares practical tips on what makes a strong nomination, from focusing on impact to using evidence effectively.
Deadline: 6 February 2026
https://www.ibms.org/resource/what-makes-a-strong-ibms-awards-nomination.html
23.01.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This year, the IBMS EDI award is open to individuals and institutions.
If you made an outstanding contribution to supporting a diverse workforce that fosters innovation and success, then you could be the winner in 2026.
The deadline for entries is Friday, 6 February 2026: https://ibmsawards.org
22.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
From Knowing to Showing: Evidence that proves practice will be hosted by Donna Torrance and take place on the 29th January.
The webinar will cover the evidence requirements for the version 5 specialist portfolios and how to present them.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4jBi1SQ
22.01.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NHSBT has shared how specialist teams are supporting CAR-T therapy for B-cell ALL, collecting patients’ T-cells and cryopreserving them before re-infusion.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49yIxsF
21.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If you’re wondering what makes a strong IBMS Awards nomination, we have provided some practical guidance on how to approach your application and what judges are looking for.
With the deadline approaching, now is the time to put yourself, a colleague or a service forward.
https://bit.ly/4qXMixs
21.01.2026 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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