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CONGRESS 2007: LATEST
Education and training at Congress 2007
Medical microbiology at Congress 2007
Deadline for short papers and posters - Thursday 31 May

HIGHER SPECIALIST DIPLOMA: FINAL CHANCE FOR GRANDPARENTING
This is the last year that those with significant experience can complete the Higher Specialist Diploma under 'grandparenting'. more...

POLL APPROVES CHANGES PROPOSED FOR IBMS MEMBERSHIP TITLES
The membership largely supports the proposals according to an informal poll in the members' web discussion forum that suggests 72% approve of change.
Making IBMS membership more meaningful
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YOUR MEMBERS HANDBOOK
The IBMS is currently re-writing and re-designing the members handbook. The handbook aims to be a useful resource providing information for members to interact with their professional body and take full advantage of the benefits of membership to further their career. If you have ideas on what you would like to see in the handbook please contact Alex Cochrane on alex.cochrane@usa.net.

ONLINE LECTURES: MRSA INFECTION: CAN THE UK WIN THE BATTLE?
Continuing the series of lectures made available from Congress 2005.
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IBMS RESEARCH GRANTS
IBMS Research Grants are awarded annually to members of the Institute to support original investigations and other suitable research work. The grants awarded are usually between £500 and £5000. The deadline for application is 31 May 2007.
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SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL ARTICLES

Serological proficiency testing: a scheme with no sting in the tail
Mapping gene expression at the cellular level

Payment by results – an introductory guide
Portfolio guidance for trainee biomedical scientists
Midland pioneers - a medical miscellany
Intrinsic factor antibody testing: Automated diagnosis of pernicious anaemia