Crowds at IBMS Congress - the Institute has announced the programme for its training conference taking place in October 2008.Crowds at IBMS Congress - the Institute has announced the programme for its training conference taking place in October 2008.Part of image from the IBMS Members Handbook - copies can be ordered by emailing alex.cochrane@usa.net.

IBMS ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME FOR TRAINING CONFERENCE
The Institute has announced the programme for its training conference taking place at the Royal National Hotel, London on 8 October 2008. Registration is now open for a conference designed to appeal to biomedical scientists in training, trainers and managers. more...

IBMS LAUNCHES GOOD PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CONSULTATION
The IBMS has launched a review and consultation on its key publication, Good Professional Practice for Biomedical Scientists. more...

IBMS RESPONSE: PATHOLOGY: TOWARDS A COMPETENCE BASED WORKFORCE
IBMS response to the report, Pathology: towards a competence-based workforce. more...

IBMS MEMBERS HANDBOOK
The IBMS Members Handbook is a general introduction and guide to the IBMS, its activities and work on behalf of the biomedical science profession and its support for its members. It also considers how members can become involved in Institute activities. Order a free copy by emailing Alex Cochrane on alex.cochrane@usa.net.

SCOTTISH QUALITY MANAGERS DISCUSSION GROUP MEETING
Report, presentations and further information from their latest meeting. more...

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED FOR ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY TECHNOLOGISTS
The Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology have announced the programme for their 4th annual conference to be held in Birmingham on Sat 20 September 2008. more...

MEMBERS SECTION

Journal Based Learning: assessments in management and virology now available online

Web discussion forums: pay rise; CPA myths and mysteries; extended hours in microbiology; BMS Band 5/6 interview; Agenda for Change; Time Out Forum: pies, jokes and facts; online courses; antibody use by date; areas of support for BSQR; Quality management opportunities.

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