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The deadline to apply for the IBMS Awards is 6th February, with applications now open across a range of award categories recognising excellence in biomedical science.

With more categories than ever, the IBMS Awards 2026 make it easier to recognise the people and work shaping biomedical science.

Your chance to join IBMS Council and help shape the future of the IBMS - online nominations now open

Each year, the IBMS gives a prize of £100 to one graduate on each IBMS Accredited BSc (Hons) degree programme for achieving the highest academic distinction in their year group.

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IBMS Council member Victoria Bradley is a Reader (Associate Professor) and Programme Director at Cardiff Metropolitan University, an HCPC-registered biomedical scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry and professional practice, with over 30 years’ experience and long-standing service as an IBMS verifier and examiner.

Clinical microbiologist, educator and trusted BBC and Times Radio commentator, Dr Sarah Pitt sets out her priorities as she takes up the IBMS Presidency.

Outgoing IBMS President Joanna Andrew reflects on two years of visibility, advocacy and member-led progress across the UK and beyond.

Information on when our offices are open and staff are
working over the festive period.

The new consent principles are designed to raise awareness of what informed consent means and place patients at the heart of decision-making about their treatment

It's quick and easy to renew your IBMS membership online

IBMS Council met on 5 December 2025 to discuss issues that affect members and pathology services across the UK

Providing further information on our response times to enquiries.

A national digital learning academy, designed to strengthen pathology education and training, has launched in Wales.

In 2026, our members will see a refreshed and more varied programme of content from The Biomedical Scientist.

A groundbreaking genetic point-of-care test designed to prevent avoidable hearing loss in newborn babies is being rolled out across Scotland, and IBMS Fellow Ryan Cooper has played a key role in making it a reality.

On Monday, 3rd November 2025, IBMS Fellow Robert Simpson took part in Evidence Week at the UK Parliament.

NICE guideline on suspected sepsis in people aged 16 or over: recognition, assessment and early management

IBMS evidence highlights the central role of biomedical scientists, diagnostics and laboratory leadership in delivering the NHS 10 Year Health Plan

IBMS Council member Charlie Houston FIBMS CSci MSc has held key leadership positions, including Chief Biomedical Scientist, Biochemistry Laboratory Manager, and POCT Coordinator.