Institute of Biomedical Science

Institute of Biomedical Science With over 20,000 members, the IBMS is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science

We are dedicated to excellence in biomedical science, within all aspects of healthcare, and providing the highest standards of service to patients and the public. We support our members in their practice of biomedical science, and set quality standards for the profession through training, education, assessments, examinations and continuous professional development.

Have a pun-derful Friday, everyone! This one is for the more cultured among you. They'll have a cell-ular understanding ...
21/11/2025

Have a pun-derful Friday, everyone! This one is for the more cultured among you. They'll have a cell-ular understanding of why this meme is funny. Wrap up warm, it looks like the weekend is going to be miti-cool.

Our next Brightspace Examinations for Existing Specialist Portfolio Examiners will take place on the 4th of December htt...
21/11/2025

Our next Brightspace Examinations for Existing Specialist Portfolio Examiners will take place on the 4th of December https://bit.ly/47NUw4K

A new long-acting injection to prevent HIV, cabotegravir (CAB-LA), has been approved for use in Northern Ireland.The tre...
20/11/2025

A new long-acting injection to prevent HIV, cabotegravir (CAB-LA), has been approved for use in Northern Ireland.

The treatment, given every two months, offers an alternative to daily HIV prevention pills (PrEP) and could make prevention more accessible for people who struggle with oral medication.

Campaigners have described the move as “a game-changer” in the effort to end new HIV cases by 2030.

Read more from BBC News NI: https://bbc.in/49cXalF

Thrive at Work: Boost Resilience and Wellbeing will take place on the 27th November. The webinar will explore the buildi...
20/11/2025

Thrive at Work: Boost Resilience and Wellbeing will take place on the 27th November. The webinar will explore the building blocks of wellbeing and identify strategies to boost personal resilience. https://bit.ly/4obIPd1

The last IBMS Support of 2025 will take place on the 17th December, where Martin Khechara will share simple, practical s...
19/11/2025

The last IBMS Support of 2025 will take place on the 17th December, where Martin Khechara will share simple, practical skills to help you explain complex scientific ideas clearly and confidently to any audience.

Register here: https://bit.ly/47NxYB5

A new study has found that people aged 75 to 80 can benefit from lung cancer screening just as much as younger patients ...
19/11/2025

A new study has found that people aged 75 to 80 can benefit from lung cancer screening just as much as younger patients if they are fit for surgery.

Led by Dr Patrick Goodley at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the research suggests that extending screening programmes up to age 80 could enable more curative treatments and improve survival outcomes.

“We want to make more equitable screening services to reach people of different ages based on ability to benefit from screening.”

Read Extending lung cancer screening programmes in The Biomedical Scientist: https://bit.ly/4hULFBE

National surveillance data published by the UK Health Security Agency shows that deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant s...
18/11/2025

National surveillance data published by the UK Health Security Agency shows that deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024.

The report underscores the importance of equipping clinical microbiology laboratories with cutting-edge tools and expertise to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

The IBMS will continue to support its members in tackling this complex problem and ensuring the highest standards of microbiological practice.

https://bit.ly/4oL3G7S

Our next Training for Trainers webinar for verifiers will take place on 21st November, from 9am-1pm. Sign up now to lear...
18/11/2025

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

What happens when laboratories take inspiration from industry?Drawing on the Toyota Production System, services in Notti...
17/11/2025

What happens when laboratories take inspiration from industry?

Drawing on the Toyota Production System, services in Nottingham and Cardiff have refined their workflows to cut waste, reduce turnaround times and strengthen quality.

"The lean principles are the foundation of a lot of successful processes and are proven in multiple environments. If applied in the right way, you are going to see an improvement.”

Read how biomedical scientists are putting those principles into practice in Assembly line science, published in The Biomedical Scientist: https://bit.ly/3WRnfzf

Looking to take the next step in your biomedical science career? AliveDx is recruiting for a Senior Scientist to join th...
17/11/2025

Looking to take the next step in your biomedical science career?

AliveDx is recruiting for a Senior Scientist to join the Alba Product Development team based in Edinburgh.

You'll have experience in immunohistology and will lead, coordinate, supervise and undertake Design and Development projects in the Product Development department.

https://bit.ly/4piB8Tm

Some fun microscopic art from Gary Larson's Far Side. Have a great weekend.
14/11/2025

Some fun microscopic art from Gary Larson's Far Side.
Have a great weekend.

We will be running a Brightspace Examinations for Existing Specialist Portfolio Examiners webinar on the 20th of Novembe...
14/11/2025

We will be running a Brightspace Examinations for Existing Specialist Portfolio Examiners webinar on the 20th 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/4hXhSZ0

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Advancing knowledge and setting standards in biomedical science

We are dedicated to the promotion, development and delivery of excellence in biomedical science within all aspects of healthcare, and providing the highest standards of service to patients and the public.

By supporting our members in their practice of biomedical science we set quality standards for the profession through: training, education, assessments, examinations and continuous professional development. We offer research grants to members to advance biomedical science which supports their original research into scientific developments.

Our publications and training events ensure our members are kept up-to-date on the latest scientific developments and news. Through public relation and marketing campaigns we raise awareness of the vital role of biomedical science in healthcare and promote career opportunities in the profession.