IBMS Newsletter April 2012

Links of the Month

New trends in the diagnosis of an old pathogen

Chief Scientific Officer’s Bulletin

A new paradigm in early arthritis patients - proteomic biomarkers

Blood Type A may predispose to some rotavirus infections

Molecular diagnostic tool detects toxoplasmic encephalitis

Lighting, noise and temperature: getting the environment right

What’s a leukoerythroblastotic reaction?

Cytology: beyond the microscope

IBMS prepares for new science registers

The Science Council recently reviewed IBMS's licence to award chartered status to over 3,000 biomedical scientists and I am pleased to say the interim report is very positive. Why is this important? This month The Science Council launched two new professional registers, the Registered Science Technician and the Registered Scientist, for which we are applying to offer registration.

The registers will offer professional registration and recognition across all levels of the science workforce, will further enhance the IBMS's support and opportunities for all our members and will join-up with our work in developing the support worker workforce.

To discover more I invite you to our free centenary symposium in June that will look at the future of our profession.

Best wishes,
Derek Bishop, IBMS President

Modernising Scientific Careers: Explaining the facts that banish the myths

The Modernising Scientific Careers project has been the subject of much debate; however, despite the fact that it is now in the process of implementation, misunderstanding and conjecture continues to surround degrees, registration and career paths for biomedical scientists. The following are the facts as currently understood by the IBMS.

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IBMS publishes White Paper on commissioning pathology services process

Report and presentations on a round table event held in February to investigate the support members will require in the commissioning pathology services process. (members only)

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Blood as art and water as horror

On the IBMS's social media this month some haunting artwork made of real blood caught the eye as did a bizarre and brilliant microcinematic view of a drop of water. An article on the growing industry of molecular diagnostics attracted some attention but what really prompted the likes were some beautiful pictures of glowing bacteria from the ocean; petri dish art and pipette art.

Why not join our growing communities on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

IBMS Members can book now for our free IBMS Centenary Symposium

The Institute of Biomedical Science would like to invite you to our free Symposium to mark our centenary taking place on Saturday 23 June 2012 in Liverpool. The Symposium will give an opportunity to celebrate our 100th year by offering a glimpse into the future of biomedical science and the challenges of a changing healthcare landscape.

Members can book now before it is opened-up to non-members on Monday 30 April. The full programme is available for all to see here.

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IBMS Members' Survey – what you said

The IBMS's membership team releases initial findings and conclusions from the membership survey completed earlier in the year, and looks at what has been achieved so far. (members only)

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All about haematology

What is a haematology and what are the work and roles of haematologists? A look at a career in haematology by Gavin Knight of the IBMS Haematology Advisory Committee.

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IBMS celebrates International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day

To mark International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day on the 15th April 2012 IBMS member David Spratt shared some of his thoughts on the role of ethics in biomedical science.

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Martin Nicholson Award open for IBMS students

If you are an IBMS student member there is an exciting opportunity in the Institute's centenary year to submit a poster of your own original work undertaken during your undergraduate training, for entry into this European award organised by the European Association for Professions in Biomedical Science.

See all latest centenary updates and forthcoming events

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Update on your new newsletter

We have opted-in all current members to receive this newsletter and we hope you will enjoy it. We are also spring cleaning and removing email addresses that are out of date or bounce. If you have started receiving the newsletter via your alternative email address it may be because we have had to remove your address or change your preferences. If you want to unsubscribe or re-set your email address please contact us on newsletter@ibms.org.

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IBMS research grant deadline approaches

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 applications is 31 May 2012.

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