Helping more members to attend Congress

The Jen Johnson Bursary and Mary Macdonald Congress Award ensure that the late IBMS Council members', Jen Johnson and Mary Macdonald, desire for more members to attend Congress and to support their careers can be fulfilled. 

Jen Johnson Bursary

Awarded in memory of Jen Johnson, the bursary first launched in 2017 and provides up to 20 successful IBMS members with a grant of up to £1,000 to attend IBMS Congress.

Jen was a devoted advocate of the IBMS and the profession. In her time as IBMS Council member and Chair of Membership Committee she played a pivotal role in developing Congress and was passionate about enabling members to attend.  

The Jen Johnson Bursary aims to fulfil Jen’s ambition that more members have the opportunity to attend the event she was so passionate about. 

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Mary MacDonald Award

The Mary Macdonald Congress Award sponsors 20 free places for non-HCPC registered IBMS members to attend the Biomedical Support Staff programme at Congress. Successful applicants also receive £60.00 towards travelling expenses.

Mary is remembered as an outstanding professional, colleague and mentor, who began her career as a laboratory support worker and was keen to encourage and recognise excellence in others working in similar roles. Mary made a significant contribution to the IBMS throughout her life, serving as an IBMS Council member and on a number of IBMS Committees.

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