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As part of this year's Biomedical Science Day celebrations, we're talking to members about the changes they've seen in biomedical science in the past decade. Hayley Pincott looks back at a journey that has taken her from a specialist oral pathology lab to a role in STEM outreach. bit.ly/4wgS8h8

For #DeafAwarenessWeek, we spoke to Alexandra Broderick about adaptations that can make laboratories more accessible for deaf colleagues. bit.ly/4wfdpHW

We all know it won’t help… but we still do it 😅

The Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru 2026 are now open. We’re proud to sponsor the Award for Excellence in Diagnostics. If your team is making an impact, apply now. Entries close on 8th July 2026. ahawards.co.uk/cymru/ #AHACymru

The IBMS Awards 2026 will take place on Friday, 26 June 2026, in London. Don't miss this chance to celebrate outstanding achievements in biomedical science. Book your tickets now. bit.ly/3G35ecf

Applications are now open for the Biomedical Science Day Activity Fund 2026! The fund provides grants of up to £500 for IBMS members to develop biomedical science-related activities and events. bit.ly/4eePvFV

Join us on 13th May for our next Support Hub, where expert speakers will share practical insights and first-hand experiences of the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) pathway. A great opportunity for anyone considering or currently undertaking HSST. 🔗 Book now: bit.ly/4sZzwPx

Biomedical Science Day is coming 🎉 Event packs are now available for IBMS members to help you celebrate and showcase the vital work of biomedical science. Each pack includes resources to support your activities and displays. Order yours now and start planning your event: bit.ly/3PwrS1b

Join us on the 16th of June for Training the Trainers/Examiners: Specialist Portfolios. This is a webinar for trainers and current and future examiners. Attendance is required in order to apply to be a specialist portfolio examiner. Register here: bit.ly/41Vy7i9

The Biomedical Scientist magazine reports that a “world first” virtual reality eye retrieval training programme has been created by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)’s Tissue and Eye Services and Digital Learning Teams. It's hoped that the pioneering programme will halve the time required to train eye retrieval staff. Read more here: bit.ly/4vV0wCr

New research suggests the immune response to viral infection may influence cancer spread, offering potential new approaches to limiting metastasis. Read more: bit.ly/3QvJryZ

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join its Haematology and Blood Transfusion service in Sutton. bit.ly/4tCnvRq

They don't call her DNArys Targaryen for nothing.

Event packs for Biomedical Science Day 2026 are now available to IBMS members. Each pack includes resources to support your displays and activities. Order yours now and get ready to celebrate: bit.ly/3PwrS1b

NIHR has announced a new global health funding opportunity to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing problem where medicines stop working against infections. It is part of the new global health research-themed programme offering a different themed funding opportunity each year as part of NIHR’s refreshed global health funding programme. Read more here: bit.ly/4mIBDWy

New targeted treatment for a rare bile duct cancer recommended by NICE for NHS use in England. Zanidatamab has shown improved survival and quality of life for patients with HER2-positive disease. Biomedical science plays a key role in identifying those who may benefit. bit.ly/4sR3PYW

“It’s the smiles and the laughter that make it all worth it.” Hannah Scholes is helping young people see biomedical science differently through outreach. At Harvey’s Lab Tours, we see that same moment when it all clicks 👇 bit.ly/48L6DPM

The IBMS Council Elections 2026 are now open, giving members the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the Institute. Voting closes at 5pm on Thursday 21st May 2026. Find out more: bit.ly/41OLwbC

Catch up with last week's IBMS Support Hub. It featured Tunch Akmandor and Caroline Topham exploring mental health and wellbeing, sharing practical perspectives on supporting wellbeing in professional settings. Watch it here: bit.ly/4cDS02c

NHS England reports on how 70,000 bowel cancers have been detected through NHS screening, from almost 85 million tests over the past 20 years. Bowel cancer is the UK’s 4th most common cancer, and screening is one of the best ways to spot the disease. The use of diagnostic innovations, such as the faecal immunochemical test, means that more patients are having their cancers spotted sooner. The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme highlights the essential role of biomedical scientists in detecting and diagnosing diseases. Read more here: bit.ly/4vHjmNj