Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists - Victorian Branch

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists - Victorian Branch The leading professional body representing scientists working across all disciplines of laboratory medicine.

This is the page of the Victorian branch of AIMS. The objectives of the Institute are:

- To advance the profession of medical science in the provision of the highest quality laboratory services;
- To promote, support and further advance the character, status and interests of medical science and the members of the Institute;
- To promote, advance and develop scientific knowledge by means

of lectures, demonstrations, discussions and debates in all branches of medical science;
- To communicate with other scientific and research societies throughout the world.

15/04/2026

Today, AIMS celebrates International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day.

Each year on 15 April, we recognise the invaluable contributions of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists and the critical role they play in healthcare systems around the world.

We are proud to support the this year's theme: Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Promoting Sustainability in Clinical Diagnostics.

This theme highlights the growing responsibility of our profession — not only to deliver accurate and timely results, but to do so in ways that are environmentally responsible, efficient, and sustainable for the future of healthcare.

As a member of the global community through the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists is proud to represent and support medical laboratory professionals across Australia.

🎥 Watch the video message from IFBLS President Gabriella Lillsunde Larsson: https://youtu.be/6HXWaMyDjAc

AIMS Vic Branch Virtual Morphology Workshop is back by popular demand 👀Join us for an engaging virtual session featuring...
08/04/2026

AIMS Vic Branch Virtual Morphology Workshop is back by popular demand 👀

Join us for an engaging virtual session featuring live demonstrations using the Nikon Eclipse Ui microscope! Our demonstrators showcase real-world case studies and explore morphological features in real time using this powerful imaging platform.

If you missed it last year, this is one you don’t want to miss - interactive, practical, and a great learning experience.

Register now: https://aims.org.au/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=VICMOW0526

Proudly supported by Abacus dx.

ONE WEEK TO GO until the AIMS Biochemistry Discussion Groups (BDG) webinar, “Translational Biochemistry: From Biomarkers...
08/04/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO until the AIMS Biochemistry Discussion Groups (BDG) webinar, “Translational Biochemistry: From Biomarkers to Better Clinical Decisions.”

This session will feature presentations on advances in early detection and diagnostic markers of Alzheimer’s disease, quality and accuracy in Point of Care Testing within rural hospitals, and a fascinating case study where analytical discordance led to a significant clinical finding.

Date: Wednesday, 15th of April
Time: 7:00-8:30PM

Register here: https://aims.org.au/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=VICBIO0426

REGISTRATIONS OPENRCPAQAP 2026 Parasitology Master Class A two-day workshop organised by the RCPAQAP and the Australian ...
01/04/2026

REGISTRATIONS OPEN
RCPAQAP 2026 Parasitology Master Class

A two-day workshop organised by the RCPAQAP and the Australian Society for Microbiology will include lectures and hands-on microscopy sessions.

Target audience: Laboratory Scientists, Microbiology Registrars and Fellows involved in diagnostic testing, and anybody interested in knowing more about parasitology. Only 100 places available.

Areas to be covered: Renowned international and national experts will share their technical knowledge in the clinical laboratory detection of parasites, interpretation of findings and reporting results. Lectures will cover blood, tissue, and faecal parasites, as well as new developments in molecular parasitology and whole-genome sequencing of parasites. Hands-on microscopy sessions will allow participants to analyse pre-stained slides containing various parasites routinely identified in the diagnostic laboratory. Other available diagnostic methods, such as serology and histology, will be covered. A section on Quality Assurance and a quiz including some zoonotic parasitic infections will also be presented.

Expected outcomes: Participants are expected to gain skills in routine diagnostic parasitology and the most up-to-date knowledge in new technologies in medical parasitology.

REGISTRATION
Date:
Saturday 23 May - Sunday 24 May 2026

Venue:
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity:
792 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Cost:
$670 AUD + GST
price includes booking fee

View Program and register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/rcpaqap-2026-parasitology-masterclass

01/04/2026

Information on our next meeting in April!
Reach out for information on how to attend.

The THANZ Education Committee brings you the second session in their webinar series, designed to bring timely insights, ...
31/03/2026

The THANZ Education Committee brings you the second session in their webinar series, designed to bring timely insights, practical knowledge, and direct access to experts in thrombosis and haemostasis.

“Creepy Crawlies”, will take place TOMORROW 1st April from 6:30-8pm AEDT.

The webinar will cover spider venom treatment for stroke, the treatment of snakebite coagulopathy and research on an anticoagulant derived from tsetse fly protein. Attendance is free and open to all, so please share with your colleagues; however, you will need to register.

Register here:
https://www.thanz.org.au/save-the-date-thanz-webinar-creepy-crawlies-wed-1st-april/

29/03/2026

The Combined Seminar Series is back in swing for 2026 – kicking off with an great session!

A big thank you to the NSW/ACT Branch and NSW SW Division for bringing this series together 👏

Join us as we explore the role of the Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus type 1 (HTLV-1) Basic Leucine Zipper Protein and its impact on viral latency, diagnostics, and future therapeutic pathways. This session will unpack emerging research and what it means for the future of medical science.

🧬 Theme: Haematology | Virology | Structural Biology | Protein Biochemistry

📅 30 March 2026
⏰ 6:00PM – 7:00PM AEDT
💻 Online via Zoom
🎓 APACE CPD points available

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of research.

Register now - https://www.aims.org.au/Web/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SWDCSS0326

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The AIMS Victorian Branch recently hosted an engaging webinar, “Unlock Your LinkedIn Potential”, featuring Dr Fung Lay.T...
19/03/2026

The AIMS Victorian Branch recently hosted an engaging webinar, “Unlock Your LinkedIn Potential”, featuring Dr Fung Lay.

This highly interactive session provided practical tips and real-time guidance, allowing attendees to actively refine and customise their LinkedIn profiles during the webinar.

Dr Lay shared valuable insights on personal branding, optimising profiles, and leveraging LinkedIn to enhance career opportunities within the medical science field.

Thank you to Dr Lay and to everyone who attended and contributed to such an engaging session.

The ACTM - Australasian College of Tropical Medicine is hosting an upcoming webinar, Chagas Disease in Non-Endemic Count...
18/03/2026

The ACTM - Australasian College of Tropical Medicine is hosting an upcoming webinar, Chagas Disease in Non-Endemic Countries, presented by Dr Miriam J Álvarez-Martínez.

As global travel and migration continue to shape healthcare, understanding diseases beyond traditional endemic regions is increasingly important. This session will explore the public health, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations of Chagas disease in non-endemic settings.

Tuesday 24 March 2026
7:00–8:00pm AEST

A great opportunity to broaden your knowledge in tropical medicine!

Register here: https://www.tropmed.org/news-events/ #!event/2026/3/25/chagas-disease-in-non-endemic-countries

The AIMS Biochemistry Discussion Group (BDG) will be holding their first WEBINAR of 2026, “Translational Biochemistry: F...
17/03/2026

The AIMS Biochemistry Discussion Group (BDG) will be holding their first WEBINAR of 2026, “Translational Biochemistry: From Biomarkers to Better Clinical Decisions.”

This session will feature presentations on advances in early detection and diagnostic markers of Alzheimer’s disease, quality and accuracy in Point of Care Testing within rural hospitals, and a fascinating case study where analytical discordance led to a significant clinical finding.

Date: Wednesday, 15th of April
Time: 7:00-8:30PM

Register here: https://aims.org.au/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=VICBIO0426

Join us at Eastern Health for the first HDG of 2026 - tomorrow!
16/03/2026

Join us at Eastern Health for the first HDG of 2026 - tomorrow!

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