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.

AI analysis of more than 330,000 cells has revealed previously unseen patterns in breast cancer tissue.Researchers at th...
26/08/2026

AI analysis of more than 330,000 cells has revealed previously unseen patterns in breast cancer tissue.

Researchers at the University of Southampton say the findings could help identify higher-risk cancers and support the development of more personalised treatments.

Read more via BBC News: https://bbc.in/4y63ULl

IBMS welcomes plans for NHS England to offer HPV self-testing kits to millions of women who have missed cervical screeni...
25/08/2026

IBMS welcomes plans for NHS England to offer HPV self-testing kits to millions of women who have missed cervical screening, providing a convenient way to test for high-risk HPV at home.

This development highlights the importance of testing and the crucial role biomedical science plays in screening programmes; from analysing samples and identifying high-risk HPV to providing the laboratory results that inform follow-up care.

For these changes to deliver their full benefit for patients, we're calling for workforce planning to support the skilled professionals behind every test

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wYRR1u

Join us for our next IBMS Quality SAP webinar: Do I Need To Keep It? Michael Chorlton will discuss updates to the RCPath...
25/08/2026

Join us for our next IBMS Quality SAP webinar: Do I Need To Keep It?

Michael Chorlton will discuss updates to the RCPath's Retention and Storage of Pathological Records and Specimens guideline (version 6), issued in October 2025.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4y0Cy9o

Our next IBMS Support Hub will focus on strengthening your CSci CPD audit submission.Join Tahmina Hussain and Sheri Scot...
24/08/2026

Our next IBMS Support Hub will focus on strengthening your CSci CPD audit submission.

Join Tahmina Hussain and Sheri Scott on 9th September, from 12-1pm, for practical guidance on key requirements, common pitfalls and improving your evidence.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3TTI7Yk

Human health doesn't exist in isolation.Published in the British Journal of Biomedical Science, Sarah J. Pitt and Alan G...
24/08/2026

Human health doesn't exist in isolation.

Published in the British Journal of Biomedical Science, Sarah J. Pitt and Alan Gunn explore the One Health approach and the role biomedical scientists can play in tackling challenges including antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic disease and environmental health.

🔗 Read the review: https://bit.ly/4hM9Ns4

A universal laboratory experience 😅What’s the one thing that always seems to disappear just when you need it?
21/08/2026

A universal laboratory experience 😅

What’s the one thing that always seems to disappear just when you need it?

The BBC reports that a personalised mRNA vaccine has shown promising results in a phase three trial for patients with hi...
20/08/2026

The BBC reports that a personalised mRNA vaccine has shown promising results in a phase three trial for patients with high-risk melanoma, potentially marking a significant advance in personalised cancer treatment.

The approach sequences a patient’s tumour to identify specific mutations and create an individualised vaccine designed to help the immune system recognise and attack remaining cancer cells.

Developments like this highlight the importance of genomics, molecular diagnostics and laboratory science in the future of patient care.

🔗 https://bbc.in/4xttSsl

Congratulations to Jemma English from Royal Blackburn Hospital and Kingsley Chukwuma from NHSBT Filton for passing their...
20/08/2026

Congratulations to Jemma English from Royal Blackburn Hospital and Kingsley Chukwuma from NHSBT Filton for passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios.

A significant achievement and a key milestone in their journey as biomedical scientists. 🧪🔬

Well done – the future of biomedical science is in excellent hands! 👏

If you've passed your IBMS Portfolio recently, get in touch by emailing [email protected]

How can menopause affect confidence, leadership and working life in pathology?In The Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Path...
19/08/2026

How can menopause affect confidence, leadership and working life in pathology?

In The Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Pathology Lead Debra Padgett reflects on her own experience and considers how greater awareness and open conversations can help support experienced professionals throughout their careers.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xdyJxu

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