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π Be honest, we've all grabbed a loose pen and forgotten to return haven't we? It doesn't make you a traitor.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
π Be honest, we've all grabbed a loose pen and forgotten to return haven't we? It doesn't make you a traitor.
#LabLife #FridayFun
#LabLife #FridayFun
New age-based blood test thresholds for ovarian cancer, as recommended by NICE, would replace a one-size-fits-all CA125 test threshold with personalised, age-based criteria.
The public consultation on the draft recommendations runs until Monday, 2 February 2026. https://bit.ly/49C6Fcn
The public consultation on the draft recommendations runs until Monday, 2 February 2026. https://bit.ly/49C6Fcn
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
New age-based blood test thresholds for ovarian cancer, as recommended by NICE, would replace a one-size-fits-all CA125 test threshold with personalised, age-based criteria.
The public consultation on the draft recommendations runs until Monday, 2 February 2026. https://bit.ly/49C6Fcn
The public consultation on the draft recommendations runs until Monday, 2 February 2026. https://bit.ly/49C6Fcn
The winner of the IBMS Awards 2025 for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion was Keele University.
This year, the EDI award is open to individuals and institutions. Entry deadline - Friday 6 February 2026: https://ibmsawards.org
This year, the EDI award is open to individuals and institutions. Entry deadline - Friday 6 February 2026: https://ibmsawards.org
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The winner of the IBMS Awards 2025 for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion was Keele University.
This year, the EDI award is open to individuals and institutions. Entry deadline - Friday 6 February 2026: https://ibmsawards.org
This year, the EDI award is open to individuals and institutions. Entry deadline - Friday 6 February 2026: https://ibmsawards.org
The first IBMS Support Hub of the 2026 series begins shortly.
Join us today from 12pm for a session with David Smith exploring how GenAI can support inclusive teaching, personalised learning and fairer assessment, alongside the challenges to consider.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NebLEc
Join us today from 12pm for a session with David Smith exploring how GenAI can support inclusive teaching, personalised learning and fairer assessment, alongside the challenges to consider.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NebLEc
January 14, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The first IBMS Support Hub of the 2026 series begins shortly.
Join us today from 12pm for a session with David Smith exploring how GenAI can support inclusive teaching, personalised learning and fairer assessment, alongside the challenges to consider.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NebLEc
Join us today from 12pm for a session with David Smith exploring how GenAI can support inclusive teaching, personalised learning and fairer assessment, alongside the challenges to consider.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NebLEc
The IBMS Awards 2026 for Sustainability recognises organisations or individuals leading the way in delivering exemplary work in a sustainable manner.
The deadline for submissions is 9th February. Enter here: https://ibmsawards.org
The deadline for submissions is 9th February. Enter here: https://ibmsawards.org
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The IBMS Awards 2026 for Sustainability recognises organisations or individuals leading the way in delivering exemplary work in a sustainable manner.
The deadline for submissions is 9th February. Enter here: https://ibmsawards.org
The deadline for submissions is 9th February. Enter here: https://ibmsawards.org
Episode 9 of the IBMS Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Dr Phil Bryant, who is an Associate Tutor in Cellular Pathology in Cardiff.
He talks to Rob about his long career in biomedical science, spanning 60 years of innovation. Listen to it here: https://bit.ly/3Lg3S0F
He talks to Rob about his long career in biomedical science, spanning 60 years of innovation. Listen to it here: https://bit.ly/3Lg3S0F
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Episode 9 of the IBMS Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Dr Phil Bryant, who is an Associate Tutor in Cellular Pathology in Cardiff.
He talks to Rob about his long career in biomedical science, spanning 60 years of innovation. Listen to it here: https://bit.ly/3Lg3S0F
He talks to Rob about his long career in biomedical science, spanning 60 years of innovation. Listen to it here: https://bit.ly/3Lg3S0F
Join us for a free IBMS member webinar on 30 January (1β2pm), where David Wells and new IBMS President Sarah Pitt will reflect on what weβve achieved so far and share whatβs coming next for the institute.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4aWVIVq
Register here: https://bit.ly/4aWVIVq
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join us for a free IBMS member webinar on 30 January (1β2pm), where David Wells and new IBMS President Sarah Pitt will reflect on what weβve achieved so far and share whatβs coming next for the institute.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4aWVIVq
Register here: https://bit.ly/4aWVIVq
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join its Microbiology service in Swindon, Wiltshire.
This role is ideal for a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist ready to take on specialist responsibility.
https://bit.ly/4aRcHZb
This role is ideal for a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist ready to take on specialist responsibility.
https://bit.ly/4aRcHZb
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join its Microbiology service in Swindon, Wiltshire.
This role is ideal for a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist ready to take on specialist responsibility.
https://bit.ly/4aRcHZb
This role is ideal for a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist ready to take on specialist responsibility.
https://bit.ly/4aRcHZb
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#LabLife #FridayFun
#LabLife #FridayFun
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Every biomedical scientist has been here at least onceβ¦ probably today π§ͺπ§€
#LabLife #FridayFun
#LabLife #FridayFun
Online nominations for the IBMS Council Elections 2026 are now open.
Five National and six Regional seats are available across the UK, including East Anglia, Ireland, South East, South West, Yorkshire and Wales.
Nominations close 12th March at 5pm.
π https://bit.ly/2Hi8yzD
Five National and six Regional seats are available across the UK, including East Anglia, Ireland, South East, South West, Yorkshire and Wales.
Nominations close 12th March at 5pm.
π https://bit.ly/2Hi8yzD
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Online nominations for the IBMS Council Elections 2026 are now open.
Five National and six Regional seats are available across the UK, including East Anglia, Ireland, South East, South West, Yorkshire and Wales.
Nominations close 12th March at 5pm.
π https://bit.ly/2Hi8yzD
Five National and six Regional seats are available across the UK, including East Anglia, Ireland, South East, South West, Yorkshire and Wales.
Nominations close 12th March at 5pm.
π https://bit.ly/2Hi8yzD
The Earlybird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is tomorrow. With 12 categories, there are plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your work.
Work submitted in the entries for all categories should have taken place between 01.01.25 and 31.12.25.
Enter here: https://bit.ly/3ZdriXp
Work submitted in the entries for all categories should have taken place between 01.01.25 and 31.12.25.
Enter here: https://bit.ly/3ZdriXp
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Earlybird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is tomorrow. With 12 categories, there are plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your work.
Work submitted in the entries for all categories should have taken place between 01.01.25 and 31.12.25.
Enter here: https://bit.ly/3ZdriXp
Work submitted in the entries for all categories should have taken place between 01.01.25 and 31.12.25.
Enter here: https://bit.ly/3ZdriXp
Congratulations to Aaron Kelly and Okubay Tesfagabir from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and Bethany Fair and Jack Nicholson from Liverpool Clinical Laboratories for passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios. Well done to Ubani Uchenna for passing his IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Congratulations to Aaron Kelly and Okubay Tesfagabir from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and Bethany Fair and Jack Nicholson from Liverpool Clinical Laboratories for passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios. Well done to Ubani Uchenna for passing his IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
New research published in Nature Medicine shows that Alzheimerβs disease biomarkers can be detected using simple finger-prick blood samples. The findings highlight the potential of dried blood spot testing for future research.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4sv5AMc
Read more: https://bit.ly/4sv5AMc
January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
New research published in Nature Medicine shows that Alzheimerβs disease biomarkers can be detected using simple finger-prick blood samples. The findings highlight the potential of dried blood spot testing for future research.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4sv5AMc
Read more: https://bit.ly/4sv5AMc
In 14th January, we will be hosting the first IBMS Support Hub of 2026, The Power and Peril of AI in Education. David Smith will explore how artificial intelligence can empower learners, as well as the risks and challenges to be aware of.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/49HWqEJ
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/49HWqEJ
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
In 14th January, we will be hosting the first IBMS Support Hub of 2026, The Power and Peril of AI in Education. David Smith will explore how artificial intelligence can empower learners, as well as the risks and challenges to be aware of.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/49HWqEJ
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/49HWqEJ
On the 29th January, we will be hosting a webinar called From Knowing to Showing: Evidence that proves practice.
Hosted by Donna Torrance, it will focus on the evidence requirements for the new specialist portfolios and how to present them.
Register here π https://bit.ly/4jBi1SQ
Hosted by Donna Torrance, it will focus on the evidence requirements for the new specialist portfolios and how to present them.
Register here π https://bit.ly/4jBi1SQ
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
On the 29th January, we will be hosting a webinar called From Knowing to Showing: Evidence that proves practice.
Hosted by Donna Torrance, it will focus on the evidence requirements for the new specialist portfolios and how to present them.
Register here π https://bit.ly/4jBi1SQ
Hosted by Donna Torrance, it will focus on the evidence requirements for the new specialist portfolios and how to present them.
Register here π https://bit.ly/4jBi1SQ
The winner of the IBMS Awards 2025 for Best Use of Research, Innovation or Technology was ' Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital β Drink Spiking.
Can your initiative follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3Z4tFMh
Can your initiative follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3Z4tFMh
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The winner of the IBMS Awards 2025 for Best Use of Research, Innovation or Technology was ' Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital β Drink Spiking.
Can your initiative follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3Z4tFMh
Can your initiative follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3Z4tFMh
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist to join the Biochemistry team within Blood Sciences at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. The role is suitable for HCPC-registered BMS or those close to completing their IBMS portfolio.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4qF9yQN
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4qF9yQN
January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist to join the Biochemistry team within Blood Sciences at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. The role is suitable for HCPC-registered BMS or those close to completing their IBMS portfolio.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4qF9yQN
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4qF9yQN
Meet IBMS Council member Victoria Bradley - Reader (Associate Professor) and Programme Director at Cardiff Metropolitan University, a biomedical scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry and professional practice:
https://www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-council-profile-victoria-bradley.html
https://www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-council-profile-victoria-bradley.html
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Meet IBMS Council member Victoria Bradley - Reader (Associate Professor) and Programme Director at Cardiff Metropolitan University, a biomedical scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry and professional practice:
https://www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-council-profile-victoria-bradley.html
https://www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-council-profile-victoria-bradley.html
A warm New Year's welcome to our new IBMS President, Dr Sarah Pitt - who brings deep experience in laboratory practice, education and public engagement to the role. Get to know more about her:
https://www.ibms.org/resource/introducing-ibms-president-dr-sarah-pitt.html
https://www.ibms.org/resource/introducing-ibms-president-dr-sarah-pitt.html
January 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A warm New Year's welcome to our new IBMS President, Dr Sarah Pitt - who brings deep experience in laboratory practice, education and public engagement to the role. Get to know more about her:
https://www.ibms.org/resource/introducing-ibms-president-dr-sarah-pitt.html
https://www.ibms.org/resource/introducing-ibms-president-dr-sarah-pitt.html
We would like to give a big thank you to outgoing IBMS President Joanna Andrew for her leadership and service to the profession. Read Joannaβs farewell recap here: https://www.ibms.org/resource/president-joanna-andrew-s-farewell-and-recap.html
December 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We would like to give a big thank you to outgoing IBMS President Joanna Andrew for her leadership and service to the profession. Read Joannaβs farewell recap here: https://www.ibms.org/resource/president-joanna-andrew-s-farewell-and-recap.html
The winner of the IBMS Awards 2025 for Public Engagement was 'Superbugs' from Dr Jon Tyrrell and Professor Matthias Eberl
Can your initiative follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: bit.ly/3ZdriXp
Can your initiative follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: bit.ly/3ZdriXp
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The winner of the IBMS Awards 2025 for Public Engagement was 'Superbugs' from Dr Jon Tyrrell and Professor Matthias Eberl
Can your initiative follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: bit.ly/3ZdriXp
Can your initiative follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: bit.ly/3ZdriXp
We hope all our members have had a wonderful Christmas this microbi-holiday season π βοΈ βοΈ
December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We hope all our members have had a wonderful Christmas this microbi-holiday season π βοΈ βοΈ
Wishing all the biomedical science profession and students a happy and peaceful Christmas. Thank you for your dedication to patient care and for the vital services you provide throughout the year, including over the festive period.
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Wishing all the biomedical science profession and students a happy and peaceful Christmas. Thank you for your dedication to patient care and for the vital services you provide throughout the year, including over the festive period.
Join us on 14th January for the first IBMS Support Hub of the 2026 series.
David Smith will look at how GenAI can support inclusive teaching, personalised learning and fairer assessment, plus the challenges to keep in mind.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3NebLEc
David Smith will look at how GenAI can support inclusive teaching, personalised learning and fairer assessment, plus the challenges to keep in mind.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3NebLEc
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us on 14th January for the first IBMS Support Hub of the 2026 series.
David Smith will look at how GenAI can support inclusive teaching, personalised learning and fairer assessment, plus the challenges to keep in mind.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3NebLEc
David Smith will look at how GenAI can support inclusive teaching, personalised learning and fairer assessment, plus the challenges to keep in mind.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3NebLEc
The winner of the IBMS Awards 2025 for Training and Development was North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Pathology Alliance Training Academy.
Can your team follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3ZdriXp
Can your team follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3ZdriXp
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The winner of the IBMS Awards 2025 for Training and Development was North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Pathology Alliance Training Academy.
Can your team follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3ZdriXp
Can your team follow in their footsteps? Early bird deadline for the IBMS Awards 2026 is 9th January. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3ZdriXp