Meet IBMS Council member Charlie Houston FIBMS CSci MSc – a former Chief Biomedical Scientist and POCT lead, Charlie champions education, quality and patient-centred diagnostics. 🔗 Read his full interview: https://www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-council-profile-charlie-houston.html

Groundbreaking work supported by the NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre will see a patient with multiple sclerosis become the first person in the UK to receive CAR T cell therapy to treat their condition. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qFzxZd

Our next Training for Trainers webinar for verifiers will take place on 21st November, from 9am-1pm. Sign up now to learn more about the updated registration training portfolio (V5) and how to use OneFile. https://bit.ly/3WutQzf

“Patients are the reason we do the jobs we do.” At Great Ormond Street Hospital, Rachel Moss and her team show what it takes to make Harvey’s Lab Tours safe, engaging, and meaningful for young patients. Read more about their work 👇 https://bit.ly/4qIDrQR

There’s just one week to go until our next IBMS Support Hub. On 12th November, Divine Azange and Liz Heath will discuss what a respectful workplace looks like and share practical ways to address microaggressions and bullying. Register here: https://bit.ly/47yHlEp

Our next Training for Trainers: Specialists event will take place on Wednesday, 3rd December at 9:00 am. It will provide information on Brightspace and the Specialist Portfolios. Register here: https://bit.ly/47JHqUP

The IBMS Awards are back for 2026 and open for entries. 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 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025. Enter here: https://ibmsawards.org

The IBMS Awards are back for 2026 and open for entries. With 12 categories, there are plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your work. Enter here: https://ibmsawards.org

The IBMS Awards are back for 2026 and open for entries. 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 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025. Enter here: https://ibmsawards.org

AliveDx is looking for a Senior Product Development Scientist to join their Alba Product Development team in Edinburgh. 👉 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3X6tCyD

This #NationalPathologyWeek we’re celebrating biomedical scientists - the people behind the tests that guide diagnosis and treatment. Through innovation and collaboration, their #PathologySolutions are shaping the future of diagnostics and patient care. #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

Friday fun from the Willink Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, Manchester. A quick click in the lab and they transform into the Addams Family. Thank you to the team for sharing and for all you do for patients. #BiomedicalScience #NHS #LabLife #FridayFun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKpj-n5BzPw

In this month’s My Lab, we take a guided tour of Microbiology at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, South Wales - a close-knit team processing 200,000 specimens a year, with staff rotating through virology to build skills: https://thebiomedicalscientist.net/2025/10/02/my-lab-microbiology-wales

The Scottish Government has set out proposals to clarify the identity, leadership and coding of the healthcare science workforce and to improve workforce data. Read more about the proposals and the IBMS's response here: https://bit.ly/3Jtz2Rc

We will be running a Brightspace Examinations for Existing Specialist Portfolio Examiners webinar on the 4th of November. Attendance at one of these sessions is a requirement to become registered as a V5 specialist portfolio examiner. Find out more and register here: https://bit.ly/47muzYg

The Kleihauer–Betke test has guided care for mothers and babies for decades, but how does it compare to flow cytometry and AI-assisted approaches today? 🔗 Read the full feature in The Biomedical Scientist: https://bit.ly/47ta10h

As #BlackHistoryMonth draws to a close, Consultant BMS Junior Mutombo Nsumpi shares how mentoring and quality training across Africa are strengthening labs and saving lives. 🔗 https://bit.ly/47tW6Hh

An innovative 15-minute blood test that can fast-track the diagnosis of children with potentially life-threatening conditions is being trialled by NHS England this winter. Trials like this demonstrate why biomedical science is #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare Read more here: https://bit.ly/47tZy4O

We will be running a Brightspace Examinations for Existing Specialist Portfolio Examiners webinar on the 30th of October. Attendance at one of these sessions is a requirement to become registered as a V5 specialist portfolio examiner. Find out more and register here: https://bit.ly/4oFda4g

🧠 This #NationalMentoringDay, we're spotlighting the IBMS Mentoring Scheme. Any member can be a mentee, and IBMS Fellows/CSci can mentor. Share experience, offer guidance, and support growth in biomedical science. Find out more: https://bit.ly/47H7Nf3

Spire Nottingham Hospital is looking for a biomedical scientist to join their lab team. Work with consultants and lab managers to deliver safe, innovative pathology services. 👉 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4qv94NE

Friday fun 🧪 When the urgent samples arrive just as you’ve finished clearing the bench. Stay calm. Log samples. Carry on. #FridayFun #BiomedicalScience #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

The Royal College of Pathologists, in collaboration with the IBMS, has published updated guidance on the retention and storage of pathological records and specimens. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4oxXuj0

An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England and Wales for the first time, bringing the policy in line with Scotland. https://bbc.in/4o3B0a8

For Black History Month, Chartered Biomedical Scientist Bamidele Farinre shares her reflections on representation, resilience and raising the next generation in STEM. Read the full story 🔗 https://bit.ly/48Dtaz3

Have you renewed your HCPC registration yet? Biomedical scientists have until 30 November 2025, but it’s best not to wait. Log in to your HCPC online account to renew now. 👉 www.hcpc-uk.org/renew

What does a respectful workplace look like, and how can we make it a reality? Join the next IBMS Support Hub on 12 November, featuring Divine Azange and Liz Heath, as they discuss practical ways to address microaggressions and bullying. 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/47yHlEp

At Royal Cornwall Hospital, the blood sciences team are inspiring young patients through Harvey’s Lab Tours, and ending each visit with the Cornwall Blood Bikes. 🔗Read more: https://bit.ly/4o3xRXL

IBMS President Elect Sarah Pitt launched Microorganisms are Everywhere, a podcast exploring infectious diseases from measles to bird flu. In our latest article, she shares what inspired her, who she hopes to reach, and what’s next. Read more: https://bit.ly/42NCMn2

Friday Fun 🧪😅 Anyone who’s been through an accreditation visit knows... it’s a journey. Respect to every lab team putting in the work to keep those standards high 👏🔬💪 #FridayFun #BiomedicalScience #QualityMatters #ISO15189

From advances in genomics and immunology to new approaches in education and diagnostics, the IBMS Congress 2025 Poster Prize winners showcase the depth and impact of biomedical science today. Read more: https://www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-congress-posters-prize-winners-2025.html

The latest in our IBMS Quality SAP webinar series will take place today at 2:00 p.m., featuring Lisa McCoy as the guest speaker. Register for The Power of Small Changes: Tools for Pathology Improvement here: https://bit.ly/42ANwoL

Congratulations to our IBMS members celebrating 50 years or more with the Institute. We were proud to recognise their achievements and the vital role they’ve played in biomedical science. #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

Session 8 of the IBMS Support Hubs begins shortly. Join us from 12–1pm for today’s session, which will explore the key differences between coaching and mentoring, showing how each approach can support your professional development. Register here: https://bit.ly/47ra65W

The latest in our IBMS Quality SAP webinar series will take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. and will feature Lisa McCoy as the guest speaker. Register for The Power of Small Changes: Tools for Pathology Improvement here: https://bit.ly/42ANwoL

The IBMS's Finance Team has made the shortlist for the London & South East Finance Awards for the Pharma & Healthcare Finance Team Of The Year Award. The winner will be announced at the awards ceromony on Thursday, 23rd October 2025. Read more about the awards here: https://bit.ly/3KVRLVP

There’s still time to register for Session 8 of the IBMS Support Hubs series on Wednesday from 12–1pm. This session will explore the key differences between coaching and mentoring and show how each approach can support your professional development. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4q12XjW

Are you ready to take the next step in quality management? Join the Therapy Acceleration Laboratory at the University of Oxford as Quality Manager and help drive excellence in clinical research. Apply before 30th October 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/3KCntaz

Friday fun 🔬🎨 Helen Altham from Royal Preston Hospital, made this fused glass piece inspired by a classic histology special stain. Can you guess which one? 🧫💭 💙

Friday fun 🔬🎨 One of our members, Helen Altham from Royal Preston Hospital, made this fused glass piece inspired by a classic histology special stain. Can you guess which one? 🧫💭💙

Meet IBMS Council member Nicky Rouse FIBMS CSci FHEA – a lecturer and former senior biomedical scientist. Nicky is passionate about education, inclusion and delivering the best patient care. 🔗 Read her full interview: https://www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-council-profile-nicky-rouse.html

🎆Congratulations 🎆 to Daniel Ubhimhiye for passing his IBMS Registration Training Portfolio, and to Iain Robertson, Daberechi Ikegwoha, and Juliana Ojobo for passing their IBMS Specialist Portfolios, a significant achievement and a key milestone in their journey as biomedical scientists. 🧪🔬

🎆Congratulations 🎆 to Daniel Ubhimhiye for passing his IBMS Registration Portfolios, and to Iain Robertson, Daberechi Ikegwoha, and Juliana Ojobo for successfully passing their IBMS Specialist Portfolios. If you've passed your IBMS Portfolio recently, please get in touch with a photo.

Our next Training for Trainers: Verifiers event will take place on Friday, 21st November at 9am. It will provide information on the updated registration training portfolio (V5) and how to use OneFile. Register here: https://bit.ly/3WutQzf

The IBMS is taking biomedical science on the road. Our new Learning Lab will travel across the UK to support schools, hospitals, and community events, helping to raise awareness and showcase the work of our members. 👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4q13Uca

Join us for IBMS Support Hubs Session 8 on 15 October, 12–1pm (BST). This session will explore the differences between coaching and mentoring to help you choose the right approach for your professional development. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4q12XjW

Are you stepping into a leadership role in the lab, or already leading a team and want to sharpen your skills? Join us for Lead with Confidence. Stay Authentic on 9 October 2025, 12-1pm, where you'll learn what makes an effective leader. To book your place 👉 https://bit.ly/4lkPcJD

The IBMS is proud to contribute to #CLINICAL24, a global campaign exploring the innovations shaping diagnostic services. Watch CEO David Wells discuss scaling new diagnostics across the NHS and maintaining quality through change. Read the full feature here: https://bit.ly/42V8uyI

An exciting Band 5 Biomedical Scientist role is now open in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Join a UKAS-accredited, IBMS-approved team on the beautiful English Riviera. 🌊 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3KCntaz

Time to get over #IBMSCongress2025… or is it? Catch up on all the Open Plenary and Education and Training sessions with our on-demand videos, available exclusively for members: 🔗 https://www.ibms.org/resource-hub/on-demand.html