Celebrate International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day

International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day is celebrated annually on 15 April to promote and acknowledge the role of biomedical laboratory professionals in diagnostic and preventative healthcare organisations.

It is organised by the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) which has over 185,000 members around the world, this includes IBMS Head of Education Alan Wainwright, who is on the IFBLS Board of Directors.

This year’s theme is Antibiotic resistance: biomedical laboratory scientists respond to the global threat.

The purpose of the annual celebration is to educate the public in the hard work that biomedical laboratory scientists do in quality development, diagnosis, treatment, research, development, and public healthcare.

WHO President Marie Nora Roald stated:

“Biomedical laboratory scientists are one of the largest groups of health care professionals yet our role in medicine is poorly understood by the patients and their families and even our colleagues within health care administration.

A biomedical laboratory scientist finds out the causes of the disease which ensures better treatment and cure. We understand the work we do and its significance to the patients. We are the experts in our field and the very best people to carry our message.”

Join us in celebrating the contributions these professionals make in global healthcare. You can find out more information on the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science website.