AIMS and IBMS announce global agreement

The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) based in the UK, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will strengthen the partnership between the two organisations for the benefit of members, the global biomedical science community and the profession.

AIMS is the peak professional body representing all disciplines of medical science and the community of over 23,000 medical diagnostic professionals working throughout Australia to provide high quality results for optimal patient care.

The agreement highlights a number of exciting areas for exploration, including membership, qualifications and the sharing of good practice guidance. Mr Edward Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of AIMS, said that the vision of the agreement is to strengthen the profession in two leading nations in the medical science field and ensure global cross fertilization of ideas to improve health outcomes.

AIMS President Robyn Wells and IBMS President Ian Sturdgess CSci FIBMS confirmed that the agreement is an exciting step to support our international focus and partnerships.

“This agreement follows a successful meeting in London that is the forerunner for closer ties and collaboration” said Ms Wells and Mr Sturdgess.

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