Biomedical Scientist

In this month’s issue: with the number of malaria cases increasing and funding falling, we take a global look at the resurgence of the deadly disease. We also hear about an acute myeloid leukaemia personalised bone marrow test that could identify patients at risk of relapse. Three experts answer the Big Question “How do we improve blood culture testing and reduce patient risk?”

In this month’s issue: we explore the future of diagnostics, from sensory T-shirts to app-based monitoring and remote clinics. Learn about connected lateral flow testing in A&E, test your morphology skills with six blood film case studies, and get the latest on the UKAS ISO 15189 transition. Plus, take a tour of the labs on one of the world’s most remote islands—St Helena.

Can AI be a potent new weapon to defend humanity against pathogens? On the back of a new global study, we look at the impact it could have on the future of epidemiology.