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Plot twist: the lab gets dialogue. 🧪🔬 Biomedical scientists everywhere: “Finally, some medical realism.” Thanks to Alison Hines for sharing this one.

In this month's My Lab, Jonathan Boxshall shares how Northumbria pathology services have improved efficiency, capacity and staff experience by putting people at the heart of transformation. Read more: thebiomedicalscientist.net/2026/05/20/my-…

Catch up with yesterday's IBMS Support Hub about Enhancing the Student Experience Through University and Training Officer Collaboration. Watch here: bit.ly/4w7zaZy

The Biomedical Scientist magazine reports on a new trial in the UK using an investigational mRNA vaccine to protect people against potential influenza pandemics, such as avian flu. It is a large-scale phase 3 trial that will involve around 4000 adult volunteers aged 18 and over in the UK and the US. The project will assess the safety and immune response of an investigational mRNA-based A(H5) pandemic influenza vaccine candidate, mRNA-1018, which is commonly circulating in birds and has pandemic potential. Read more: bit.ly/4f33YVs

Researchers at the University of Oxford have begun clinical trials of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed just eight weeks after the latest Ebola outbreak began. The achievement highlights the power of modern vaccine platforms, laboratory research and rapid scientific collaboration in responding to emerging infectious diseases. Read more: bbc.in/3QYkFZ0

There's still time to register for today's IBMS Support Hub, which will run from 12-1pm. In this session, Kathryn Dudley and Amreen Bashir will explore how universities and Training Officers can work together to better support students throughout their education and training. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/43TAgvE

Join us tomorrow for the next IBMS Support Hub, enhancing the student experience through university and Training Officer collaboration In this session, Kathryn Dudley and Amreen Bashir will explore how universities and Training Officers can work together to better support students throughout their education and training. 🔗 Book now: 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: bit.ly/4fAyupG

The Biomedical Scientist examines how protein loss in microglia affects neurological diseases. A recent study identifies a new role for the TDP-43 protein in controlling the function of microglia. The team at the University of Lausanne demonstrated how dysfunctional microglia can disrupt brain function and lead to motor deficits. Read more: bit.ly/4pjXQLW

Join Hologic tomorrow for an insightful webinar exploring how laboratories can transition from need-based testing to a streamlined, routine diagnostic pathway for vaginitis. This webinar will provide attendees with an understanding of the diagnostic gap and why traditional approaches to vaginitis testing may fall short of identifying causative pathogens. Register here 👉 bit.ly/4w1ZHHz

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: stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/secondary-scho…

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 bit.ly/3RkjtiA for more info. #GBSAW

The IBMS Scotland committee & Training Forum are excited to announce the 3rd annual Scottish IBMS Education & Development Conference! 🎆🔬 ​📅 Nov 5th, 2026 📍 COSLA Edinburgh ​Agenda & registration details coming soon. Stay up to date here: linktr.ee/IBMS_Scot @IBMScience

Join us on 15 July 2026 for the next IBMS Support Hub, enhancing the student experience through university and Training Officer collaboration In this session, Kathryn Dudley and Amreen Bashir will explore how universities and Training Officers can work together to better support students throughout their education and training. 🔗 Book now: 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: 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: 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. This webinar will provide attendees with an understanding of the diagnostic gap and why traditional approaches to vaginitis testing may fall short of identifying causative pathogens. Register here 👉 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. Endotest analyses a saliva sample for tiny biological markers called microRNAs, which can indicate whether endometriosis is likely present, while EndoSure can detect the condition by measuring electrical signals in the gut using sensor pads on the abdomen. The tests, which will be made available to patients in England and Wales, are not designed to be standalone tests but should ensure that women are diagnosed much faster. Read more here: bit.ly/4vOl5Qy

New research has uncovered previously unknown weaknesses in cancer cells with ATRX mutations, improving our understanding of how DNA repair fails in some cancers and highlighting potential new targets for future therapies. Read more: bit.ly/4v7HTcW