Institute celebrates 100 years with book documenting history

To mark its centenary the Institute of Biomedical Science is releasing a book that documents the Institute’s history, starting at its humble beginnings to an organisation with more than 20,000 members.

The book, entitled Letters of Consequence: A History of the Institute of Biomedical Science was written by Dr David Petts and Tony Harding.

Kenny Rae, President of the Institute, described it as "a wonderful achievement. It reminds us that despite the many significant changes we have faced over the past 100 years, the profession has shown remarkable endurance, which our members continue to show to this day".

The book is the third account of the history of the Institute. Since the last account was written, in 1982, the Institute has evolved into an international mass-membership organisation that sets professional standards for those working within biomedical science. The Institute promotes and develops the role of biomedical science within healthcare to deliver the best possible service for patient care and safety.

The book uses the two previous accounts as a starting point before delving into the Institute's archives and memories of its senior members to uncover the Institute's history. The book is available from Amazon and also for Kindle.

More about: Letters of Consequence: A History of the Institute of Biomedical Science

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Editor's notes: The Institute of Biomedical Science is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. With over 20,000 members it aims to promote and develop the role of biomedical science within healthcare to deliver the best possible service for patient care and safety.

Editor's contact: AbbyWright-Parkes, Executive Head of Marketing, 020 7713 0214 ext 124, or 07775 810 545 email: AbbyWright-Parkes@ibms.org

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