Join us tomorrow for the next IBMS Support Hub, enhancing the student experience through university and Training Officer collaboration 🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/43TAgvE

The latest episode of the IBMS Podcast is available. It features an in-depth conversation with Pathology Practice Educator Mehwish Khalid. She talks about workforce planning, artificial intelligence, and raising the profession's profile. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4fAyupG

One minute you’re making progress, the next you’re negotiating with a machine that has chosen chaos. 🧪🔬😅 To everyone keeping calm, troubleshooting and carrying on, we salute you. 🩸🧬 #FridayFun #BiomedicalScience #LabLife

A huge congratulations to Zamaan, national winner of the Step into the NHS competition! 🎉 His fun, informative video shows how biomedical scientists work like detectives to solve medical mysteries. 🔬🧪 See the winners: https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/secondary-schools/online-gallery

The IBMS is supporting Group B Strep Awareness Week. Group B Strep is the UK’s leading cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies AND of meningitis in babies under 3 months. Visit https://bit.ly/3RkjtiA for more info. #GBSAW

Join us on 15 July 2026 for the next IBMS Support Hub, featuring Kathryn Dudley and Amreen Bashir, exploring how universities and Training Officers can work together to better support students. 🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/43TAgvE

Returning to work after maternity leave can bring challenges that aren't always visible. Read biomedical scientist Zoe Andrews' insights on maternal mental health in The Biomedical Scientist: https://bit.ly/3QW2q6r

Young patient Deezul recently became the first child to take part in a Harvey's Lab Tour at St Mary's Hospital, marking the launch of the programme at Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Read more: https://bit.ly/4f3yVHP

Join Hologic on the 14th of July for an insightful webinar exploring how laboratories can transition from need-based testing to a streamlined, routine diagnostic pathway for vaginitis. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/44gOtD2

NICE has given the green light to two tests it says will help rapidly reduce the time it takes for women to be told whether they have endometriosis. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4vOl5Qy

The IBMS welcomes the Pathology Transformation Review 2026. The review recognises the vital role pathology plays in the NHS and highlights the pressure services are under. Read our response and find out more: https://www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-response-to-pathology-transformation-review-2026.html

Join us on 15 July 2026 for the next IBMS Support Hub, enhancing the student experience through university and Training Officer collaboration 🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/43TAgvE

Nearly 2,000 people unknowingly living with HIV have been diagnosed by a pioneering NHS programme. Schemes like this rely on the work of biomedical scientists. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4w9ARoU

Join Hologic on the 14th of July for an insightful webinar exploring how laboratories can transition from need-based testing to a streamlined, routine diagnostic pathway for vaginitis. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4w1ZHHz

The Biomedical Scientist looks at the Kent meningitis outbreak in March. Factors like sharing drinks and vapes are thought to have contributed to an outbreak the UKHSA described as being “explosive”. Read more about what happened and the public health response here: https://bit.ly/4vqaoU9

Congratulations to Amira Dahya from Royal Blackburn Hospital, Sarah Rizvi, Ayuni Ranasinghe and Lauren from Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, and to Joseph Davies and Dale Roberts from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for successfully passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios.

Catch up with last week's IBMS Support Hub. Tahmina Hussain and current placement students shared practical advice on building the skills, confidence and mindset to take the next step towards career success. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4vsPpA9

The IBMS will once again be marching at Pride in London 2026, and we'd love our members to join us. We have wristbands available, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The march will take place on Saturday, 4th July 2026. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4ogsS6O

The Biomedical Scientist magazine reports on a special reception was held at Parliament last week to celebrate Biomedical Science Day. It was an opportunity to highlight the vital role of biomedical scientists to parliamentarians. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eynhV6

Join Hologic on the 14th of July for an insightful webinar exploring how laboratories can transition from need-based testing to a streamlined, routine diagnostic pathway for vaginitis. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4w5O4PK

Congratulations to Angela Jean-Francois, Managing Director of North West London Pathology, on being named Biomedical Scientist of the Year at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026.

Join Hologic on the 14th July for a free webinar exploring how laboratories can transition from need-based testing to a streamlined, routine diagnostic pathway for vaginitis. Register here: https://bit.ly/4w1ZHHz

In the latest Career Cartography feature, Guy reflects on a career in dermatopathology, research, education and professional leadership, and shares the advice that has guided him throughout. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vj1msd

To validate or not to validate… that is the question. Join Debra Padgett and Mark Prescott on 17th June for an IBMS Quality SAP webinar exploring the newly published Validation Guidance for Medical Laboratories. Book your free place today: https://bit.ly/4xtwMxx

The IBMS Learning Lab recently made its first visit to North Wales at this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd. Find out more: https://bit.ly/448obmf

Huge congratulations to Emma Brooker from Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, winner of our Biomedical Science Day meme competition 🏆👏 Because every lab knows… the bleep has perfect break-time timing 😅🍜🔬 #BiomedicalScienceDay #FridayFun #LabLife

Swansea patient Anthony Isaac thanks biomedical scientists for helping save his life. Biomedical scientists helped identify an antibiotic that Anthony was not allergic to after he was found to have a penicillin allergy. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QncEw6

Have you caught up with the latest episode of the IBMS Podcast? It features science editor Lucy Lawrence discussing authenticity, tackling disinformation, the importance of communicating science to the general public and social media. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4x8or2f

Our next Training for Trainers webinar for verifiers will take place on 18th June, from 9am-1pm. Sign up now to learn more about the updated registration training portfolio (V5) and how to use OneFile: https://bit.ly/4eDDqu6

The Biomedical Science Day 2026 competition winners are finally here. Congratulations to all our winners and honourable mentions, and thank you to everyone who took part. Take a look at the winning entries below. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oiYWqJ