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Biomedical Science History

A brief history of blood transfusion

The use of blood as a product can be traced back to the 17th century, although the greatest advances in its therapeutic was prompted by the worldwide conflicts of the first half of the 20th century. Here, Anthony J Harding puts transfusion science into historical perspective.

The history of cytology

Cytology is often thought of as a pathology discipline of the 20th and 21st century but it has roots going back to more than 300 years ago.

A brief history of virology

John Bertrand FIBMS looks at the brief history of virology.

The Institute of Biomedical Science: celebrating 90 years

A chronological history of the Institute since it was founded in 1912 by Albert Norman. The Institute was the first pathology professional body to be founded.

100 years of virology

100 years of virology was published by the IBMS Historical Committee and launched at the IBMS Biomedical Science Congress 2001.

Alec Leete recalls his first day in a laboratory

His essay, entitled 'My first day in the laboratory' won first prize in the IBMS Millennium Essay Competition. 

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London museums of health and medicine
Everyone has an interest in health, and visits to London's museums of health and medicine will reveal the fascinating range and diversity of the subject.
medicalmuseums.org

Oral history of British science

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