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Biomedical Scientist

The profession’s leading publication—multi-award-winning
and member-focused

The Biomedical Scientist is the IBMS’s monthly membership magazine, available in both print and digital formats. It features expert articles, interviews and insights covering the full breadth of biomedical science. 

Each issue keeps members up to date with the latest professional news, scientific developments, IBMS events and initiatives, CPD-approved activities, and career opportunities and job listings.

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The Biomedical Scientist October 2025

The IBMS hits the road in our latest cover feature, which showcases a new initiative to increase public awareness of biomedical science and provide a hands-on engagement tool. In the Big Question, we ask: “How useful are the new league tables that rank English NHS trusts?”

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01 Oct 2025

The Biomedical Scientist October 2025

The IBMS hits the road in our latest cover feature, which showcases a new initiative to increase public awareness of biomedical science and provide a hands-on engagement tool. In the Big Question, we ask: “How useful are the new league tables that rank English NHS trusts?”

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01 Sep 2025

The Biomedical Scientist September 2025

In this month’s issue: IBMS Congress 2025 special edition. We look at a fascinating historical case study in which a syphilis outbreak was traced back to a tattoo artist in 1877. Plus, an exclusive interview with Dr Robert Langer, one of the most cited scientists in any field, ever, a founder of Moderna and holder of more than a thousand patents.

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04 Aug 2025

The Biomedical Scientist August 2025

In this month’s issue: From the time of the first pyramids to the origins of the plague, we look at some of the incredible discoveries made thanks to ancient DNA. We take a look at the work behind the winning entries for this year’s IBMS Awards and cast an eye back over the event.

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03 Oct 2025

From sample to society

Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences Dr Dylan Jones outlines why decolonising the curriculum is vital for the sector and for patients.

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Our membership magazine wins Memcom Award for relaunch

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We are delighted to share that our membership magazine the Biomedical Scientist has won the Memcom Award for Best Magazine Relaunch.

The award celebrates the work that went into refreshing and relaunching the magazine to better serve our members, ensuring it remains informative, engaging, and reflective of the profession it represents. Judges praised the new look and feel, stronger editorial direction, and commitment to delivering high-quality content tailored to our diverse membership.

This recognition highlights the dedication of our editorial team and contributors, and the valuable feedback from our readers, which helped shape the relaunch.