IBMS #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

Friday reminder: behind every sample is a person, a family, and a story. 🧪💙 It’s a privilege to play even a small part in helping deliver answers, support diagnosis, and improve patient care. And that’s something worth smiling about. 🐶✨ #BiomedicalScience #LaboratoryLife #HealthcareHeroes

A new NHS programme is aiming to increase the number of organs available for transplant by allowing more time for assessment and preservation. Find out more: bit.ly/4siUyta

It's Brain Tumour Awareness Month, and research partly funded by @BrainTumourOrg in Manchester has announced the development of a new blood-based method that could help diagnose and monitor glioblastoma in the future. Read more about how the test works here: bit.ly/4lz41K1b #BetterSafeThanTumour

Missed last week's IBMS Support Hub? The session featured Ruth Evans and Laura Eastwood breaking down how learning and training are being enhanced at NHSBT, offering practical guidance and real-world examples. The recording is now available to watch online. You can access it here: bit.ly/4cJwNFB

An outbreak of meningococcal disease in Canterbury is being investigated. Dr Sarah Pitt has been speaking to media across the UK, explaining the symptoms to watch for and the vital role of biomedical scientists in identifying the strain. Read more: bit.ly/4rGTCxz

Several IBMS members have been recognised at the recent AHCS Honorary Fellowship and Chair’s Awards, celebrating their contributions to healthcare science, innovation and patient care. Read more: bit.ly/4bPWwv6

Our next Training for Trainers webinar for verifiers will take place on 26th March, from 9am-1pm. Sign up now to learn more about the updated registration training portfolio (V5) and how to use OneFile. bit.ly/4rg0xOI

The latest episode of the IBMS Podcast is available. It features Stephen Mortlock discussing his career, which has seen him work in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the USA. The discussion touches on Legionnaires' disease, earth tremours, and working with filmstar Christopher Lee. bit.ly/4cQmEqP

For Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026, Zoe Andrews, IBMS EDI Representative for the South West, discusses what meaningful organisational change looks like in practice. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3Nkv13y

Pathlab is looking for an experienced Haematology professional to take on a senior leadership role within its multi-site diagnostic laboratory network in Waikato, New Zealand. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/415TpsG

As Healthcare Science Week comes to a close, we’re launching #BiomedicalScienceDay2026. Thursday 4 June will mark 10 years of celebrating biomedical scientists and laboratory staff #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare across the UK. Save the date. ibms.org/resource-hub/b…

Biomedical Scientist Gayle Johnstone shares how Harvey’s Lab Tours bring the human side of laboratory work into focus. “We receive vast quantities of samples every day, but meeting children and their families reminds us how important our job is.” #HealthcareScienceWeek

We're sponsoring the Biomedical Scientist of the Year Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026. If you've advanced practice in an innovative way and made a real difference to patients' lives, this is your chance to get recognition. Deadline for entries has been extended to 6pm on Thursday 19 March: bit.ly/3WeYsoH

Looking to introduce Harvey’s Lab Tours to your hospital? This #HealthcareScienceWeek, we are highlighting new resources designed to help biomedical science teams run tours. Take a look at our resources and find out how your team can get involved: 🔗 harveyslabtours.com

A project led by Specialist Biomedical Scientist Annelise Chambers has helped reduce blood component wastage during major haemorrhage protocols. Read more in The Biomedical Scientist: 🔗 bit.ly/3NpRegx

Collaboration is key to Harvey’s Lab Tours. At Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, biomedical scientists and paediatric teams work together to support young patients. #HealthcareScienceWeek #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

The next IBMS Support Hub is tomorrow at 12pm. In this session, Laura Eastwood and Ruth Evans will explore how learning and training are being developed at NHS Blood and Transplant. Register here: bit.ly/4qybrhC

Behind every Harvey’s Lab Tour is a team of healthcare professionals helping young patients feel more confident about their care. In our latest blog, teams share how they run tours and bring laboratory science to life for young visitors. 🔗 bit.ly/4117urj

A week in the life of a biomedical scientist ⬇️ For #HealthcareScienceWeek, Tahmina Hussein shows us her life as a registered biomedical scientist, senior lecturer in biomedical science and mum. The UK has some incredible healthcare scientists and Tahmina is one! 🙏 healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/… #HCPCregistered #BiomedicalScience

Health Services Laboratories is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist to join the team at the Royal Free Hospital in London. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3N3gid7