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International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a worldwide celebration of the women who work and contribute to major scientific findings.

Healthcare Science Week is back in 2026, and we encourage members to get involved and join our celebrations.

Supporting our aims to champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Biomedical Science.

Back in September, the Blood Sciences team were introduced to Chloe and her mum, Tracy for a lab tour. 

IBMS President Dr Sarah Pitt has been officially inaugurated as president at a ceremony in London on 5th February.

A visit to the lab can give young patients a new perspective on their healthcare, helping them see more clearly how the tests they have are linked to the treatment they receive

Growth in demand expected across screening, diagnostics, pathology, genomics and data-enabled services.

How changes in the multicultural population can foster greater openness and acceptance

Important information for members who pay by Direct Debit

The Haematology and Transfusion teams at Sheffield Children’s Hospital recently welcomed a very special visitor, seven year old Scarlett to the labs.

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.

Support our public engagement programmes and connect with the IBMS membership community

Last year, the team at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary opened their doors to William for a Harvey’s Lab Tour.

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.