Institute of Biomedical Science inaugurates new President

The Institute of Biomedical Science has inaugurated Derek Bishop as its new President for a fixed term of two years. Derek has been a member of the Institute for thirty years; he became a Fellow in 1981 and gained Chartered Scientist designation in 2004. He spent 2011 in his role as President Elect.

With over 20,000 members, Derek will lead the international mass-membership organisation that promotes and develops the role of biomedical science within healthcare to deliver high quality services for patient care and safety. Derek’s inauguration also marks the start of the Institute’s centenary year - 2012.

On his inauguration Derek commented "The current healthcare climate offers both challenges and opportunities for our members and the profession. It is an important time for the Institute, we need to support our members and also provide leadership for the profession. I am honoured to carry this work forward into the centenary year."

As President Derek will chair the Council, represent the Institute at external meetings and meet members at events both in the UK and internationally.

Derek has worked as a biomedical scientist in Glasgow, Lothian and Tayside for over thirty years, and is currently Scottish Pathology Network Manager based in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and employed by NHS Tayside. He has also sat on a number of government committees and review groups including the Scottish Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee, the Federation for Healthcare Science and the Scottish Forum for Healthcare Science.

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Editors 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. www.ibms.org

Editor's contact: For high resolution images, or for an interview with Derek please 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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