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Government Industrial Strategy recognises role of diagnostics
IBMS welcomes focus on life sciences and awaits detail on diagnostic workforce, innovation and reform
Upcoming IBMS IT service interruptions
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!
With 320 events, a national award win & thousands reached, #BiomedicalScienceDay2025 was our biggest yet.
Biomedical Science Day 2025 Competition Winners
Announcing the #BiomedicalScienceDay2025 competition winners
IBMS Statement on cervical screening changes
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
A round up of the latest Biomedical Science Day activities taking place throughout the day
Join the IBMS at Pride 2025
Be part of our third year marching for equity, visibility and biomedical science.
Celebrating Excellence: Advancing Healthcare Awards 2025
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
The 83rd IBMS AGM will be taking place in person at York and online
UK SMI Microbiology Investigations documents withdrawn - May 2025
Two documents were withdrawn on 20th May 2025
IBMS Council Meeting Summary – April 2025
A round-up of the topics discussed and decisions made at the IBMS Council meeting in April
Get ready for our new CPD system
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
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
In this report, NHS leaders share recommendations to improve blood culture testing and reduce patient risk
Ensuring Robust Assay Performance in Laboratory Medicine
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
Congratulations to all the winners of Scotland's Chief Scientific Officer Awards
Alan Deacon joins Lab Tests Online UK as new editor
IBMS Council Member Alan Deacon has been appointed as the new editor for Lab Tests Online UK.
IBMS Awards 2025 Shortlist Announced
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
ISSUED: UK SMI B 10: Investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile
ISSUED: UK SMI B 10: Investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile
ISSUED: UK SMI B 10: Investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile