Whether you’re baking, filming, taking photos, creating artwork, designing a stand, dressing up, or making a meme, we want to see your best biomedical science-themed entries.
Competitions are open only to IBMS members and submissions will be accepted only through our website.
A reminder of what we are looking for in each category
Biomedical Bake-Off
Create a biomedical science-inspired bake such as a cake, cookies, or pies.
Entries will be judged on creativity, presentation, and how clearly the theme is reflected.
Best Biomedical Stand
Create a stand that represents biomedical science.
This could be educational, creative, or interactive, and should clearly communicate a message about the profession or your work.
Photography categories
Best Individual Photo – capture a strong image that reflects biomedical science.
Best Individual Photo with Placard – include a placard to add context or a clear message.
Best Group Photo – showcase teamwork and collaboration.
Best Group Photo with Placard – combine a group image with a clear, visible message.
All photos must be high-resolution JPEG files.
Best Video
Sixty seconds maximum - Submit a short video via a link (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook). Your video should bring biomedical science to life.
Suggested themes include:
- A day in the life
- What you love about your role,
- What you do in the Lab – your favourite test
- Your career pathway
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Keep videos concise and engaging
Best artwork
Submit original artwork such as paintings, drawings, collages, memes, or microscope slides.
Entries must be your own work. AI-generated artwork will be disqualified.
Best lab-themed costume
Design a costume inspired by biomedical science. This could reflect laboratory work, scientific concepts, equipment, or microscopic elements.
Focus on originality, creativity, and fun!
Best meme
Create an original biomedical science-themed meme. It should be relevant, creative, and appropriate for a professional audience.
One entry per person