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.

Last night we welcomed our new IBMS President, Dr Sarah Pitt, in an official inauguration ceremony at our offices. We wa...
06/02/2026

Last night we welcomed our new IBMS President, Dr Sarah Pitt, in an official inauguration ceremony at our offices. We want to say a massive thank you to Past President Joanna Andrew for her leadership, and a warm welcome to Sarah, with whom we look forward to working.

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LAST CALL: If you or your organisation made a significant contribution to biomedical sciencethen you could be recognised...
06/02/2026

LAST CALL: If you or your organisation made a significant contribution to biomedical sciencethen you could be recognised at the IBMS Awards 2026.

The awards are open to individuals and institutions who are making a real difference across education, the workplace, and the profession as a whole.

đź—“ Deadline to apply: Tomorrow
đź”— Find out more and apply: https://ibmsawards.org/

If you’ve led, supported, or been part of work you’re proud of, this is your chance to showcase your impact and gain national recognition.

Please share with colleagues and networks who may wish to apply.

For Race Equality Week 2026, Mary Chan, a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at WGH Blood Sciences in Edinburgh, explores h...
05/02/2026

For Race Equality Week 2026, Mary Chan, a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at WGH Blood Sciences in Edinburgh, explores how acknowledging significant changes in the multicultural population can foster greater openness and acceptance.

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The deadline to apply for the IBMS Awards is tomorrow. If you haven't submitted your applications yet, the IBMS Awards t...
05/02/2026

The deadline to apply for the IBMS Awards is tomorrow. If you haven't submitted your applications yet, the IBMS Awards team has shared a few practical tips to help give your submission the best possible chance.

Simple things like using strong images and bullet points to help highlight key strengths can make your application stand out.

Read more here:https://bit.ly/4qXMixs

The National Cancer Plan for England sets out a clear shift towards earlier diagnosis, reduced variation in access to ca...
04/02/2026

The National Cancer Plan for England sets out a clear shift towards earlier diagnosis, reduced variation in access to care, and wider use of technology to support faster pathways. For biomedical scientists, clinical scientists and laboratory staff, it signals sustained growth in demand across screening, diagnostics, pathology, genomics and data-enabled services.

The plan's ambitions on screening, genomics and technology will only translate into better outcomes if the whole diagnostic pathway is resourced to respond: workforce capacity, advanced practice, validation, quality management, digital connectivity.

As implementation details emerge, members will need clear expectations on pathway design, performance standards and workforce support, so services can maintain timely, high-quality results while activity increases.

Read our full response here:

https://bit.ly/4qUMcqL

The latest episode of the IBMS Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Dr Jonathan Tyrrell, who is a Lecturer of ...
04/02/2026

The latest episode of the IBMS Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Dr Jonathan Tyrrell, who is a Lecturer of Biomedical Sciences & Medical Microbiology at Swansea University

He talks to Rob about his IBMS Award-winning Superbugs project, which aims to improve schoolchildren in Key Stages 2 and 3 and their families' knowledge of the microbial world. Listen to it here or wherever you find podcasts: https://bit.ly/3NO8iga

The Haematology Lived Experience and Outcomes study will track the long‑term effects of childhood blood disorders, such ...
03/02/2026

The Haematology Lived Experience and Outcomes study will track the long‑term effects of childhood blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia and acute leukaemias.

Taking place in Leeds, it's the first study of its kind in the UK. Researchers hope that the study will help the NHS understand how best to support children diagnosed with these conditions as they move into adulthood.

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crkrpykkkyyo

Want to make a real impact on patient care while developing your career? York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Fou...
02/02/2026

Want to make a real impact on patient care while developing your career?

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join their Blood Science department at Scarborough Hospital.

You’ll work across Haematology and Blood Transfusion, analysing patient samples, validating results, and supporting clinicians with vital information. The department is fully equipped with modern analysers, offering plenty of opportunities to develop your skills.

Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3NQ3jLT

The IBMS Awards recognise the people, teams, and organisations delivering outstanding work in biomedical science.Sponsor...
02/02/2026

The IBMS Awards recognise the people, teams, and organisations delivering outstanding work in biomedical science.

Sponsorship for the 2026 Awards is now open, and organisations signing up now will benefit from a six-month publicity campaign supporting both the scheme and the event.

The Awards Ceremony will take place at The Brewery, London on Friday 26th June 2026, with over 300 members of the biomedical science community expected to attend.

Find out more about sponsorship opportunities here: https://ibmsawards.org/sponsors/

The IBMS has published a review of its 2022–2025 strategy, highlighting the impact of this work for members and for the ...
30/01/2026

The IBMS has published a review of its 2022–2025 strategy, highlighting the impact of this work for members and for the biomedical science profession.

The review also sets out the key priorities for the IBMS strategy for 2026–2029, focusing on workforce development, professional standards and policy engagement.

Read the full strategy review:
https://www.ibms.org/resource-report/ibms-strategy-report-2022-25.html

Join us on the 6th February for Training the Trainers/Examiners: Specialist Portfolios, a webinar for trainers and curre...
29/01/2026

Join us on the 6th February for Training the Trainers/Examiners: Specialist Portfolios, a webinar for trainers and current and future examiners. Attendance is required in order to apply to be a specialist portfolio examiner. Register here:

https://bit.ly/3Mf1UOp

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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.