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Government Industrial Strategy recognises role of diagnostics

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 00:00
IBMS welcomes focus on life sciences and awaits detail on diagnostic workforce, innovation and reform

Upcoming IBMS IT service interruptions

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 00:00
Our new website and database system will launch in early July - part of our ongoing commitment to improving your experience as an IBMS member.

Biomedical Science Day 2025: Our biggest celebration yet!

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 00:00
With 320 events, a national award win & thousands reached, #BiomedicalScienceDay2025 was our biggest yet.

Biomedical Science Day 2025 Competition Winners

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:00
Announcing the #BiomedicalScienceDay2025 competition winners

IBMS Statement on cervical screening changes

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:00
Whilst supporting the change to cervical screening intervals in England, the IBMS calls for a trained workforce to safely support the transition.

Biomedical Science Day 2025 - Live Blog

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:00
A round up of the latest Biomedical Science Day activities taking place throughout the day

Join the IBMS at Pride 2025

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 00:00
Be part of our third year marching for equity, visibility and biomedical science.

Celebrating Excellence: Advancing Healthcare Awards 2025

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 00:00
Congratulations to IBMS members Craig Baker, Gerta Bicaku, and Angelika Kopec on their well-deserved wins, exemplifying the highest standards of excellence and innovation in biomedical science.

IBMS Annual General Meeting 2025

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 00:00
The 83rd IBMS AGM will be taking place in person at York and online

UK SMI Microbiology Investigations documents withdrawn - May 2025

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 00:00
Two documents were withdrawn on 20th May 2025

IBMS Council Meeting Summary – April 2025

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 00:00
A round-up of the topics discussed and decisions made at the IBMS Council meeting in April

Get ready for our new CPD system

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 00:00
We’re launching a brand-new CPD system – and there are a few things members need to do now to get ready.

UK and Scottish Governments Approve HCPC Fee Change

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:00
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has announced that its proposed registration fee change has now received formal approval from both the UK and Scottish Parliaments

Improving blood culture diagnostics across the NHS

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 00:00
In this report, NHS leaders share recommendations to improve blood culture testing and reduce patient risk

Ensuring Robust Assay Performance in Laboratory Medicine

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 00:00
IBMS, LabMed and RCPath set out a shared position on how the UK can improve oversight, clarify accountability and take a whole-system approach to managing assay performance

Scotland's Chief Scientific Officer Awards 2025

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 00:00
Congratulations to all the winners of Scotland's Chief Scientific Officer Awards

Alan Deacon joins Lab Tests Online UK as new editor

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 00:00
IBMS Council Member Alan Deacon has been appointed as the new editor for Lab Tests Online UK.

IBMS Awards 2025 Shortlist Announced

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 00:00
Today, we are excited to unveil the shortlisted nominees for the 2025 IBMS Awards.

ISSUED: UK SMI B 10: Investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 00:00
ISSUED: UK SMI B 10: Investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile

ISSUED: UK SMI B 10: Investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 00:00
ISSUED: UK SMI B 10: Investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile

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