Podcasts

In the first episode of the new season of our podcast, Rob Dabrowski, Editor of The Biomedical Scientist magazine, is joined by Malcolm Robinson - IBMS Member and founder of 'Harvey's Gang'.

In our latest episode of the #IBMSChat Podcast, Rob gets together with Francis Yongblah and Jemma Shead from the IBMS EDI working group. This group aims to promote and champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all backgrounds.

In this episode of the #IBMSChat Podcast, Rob Dabrowski sits down with Cherie Beckett (Senior Biomedical Scientist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital) and Simon Hoggart (Journal Development Manager for the BJBS).

In episode 5, Rob discusses Addiction Awareness with NHS Sheffield Teaching Hospitals' toxicology experts, Azuma Kalu, Edmund Rab and Mohammad Kanu.

In episode 6 of The #IBMSChat Podcast, we discuss the IBMS Mentorship Programme.

Episode 7 of our podcast is hosted by IBMS Chief Executive David Wells, as he speaks with several of our members who are Pathology Practice Educators.

In episode 8, Rob discusses dog bites, infection and morphology with Nicki Close-Lawrence FIBMS CSci the Principal Biomedical Scientist Advanced Practitioner in Morphology at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

A chat with the Advancing Healthcare Awards Biomedical Scientist of the Year, Dr Guy Orchard. In LabLife, Helen discusses with Emma Victory her passions for beer and parasites.

Dr Sarah Pitt chats to Rob and Jordan about her media work during the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst Helen discusses with IBMS member Umar Siddiqui his appearances on Gogglebox.

IBMS’s new president-elect Debra Padgett discusses her aims for the year ahead and the challenges of COVID-19 for biomedical scientists.

Nigel Brown discusses his work in toxicology including drug and alcohol screening, whilst in LabLife Jayanta Brahma talks about how tragedy has spurred him on to raising money for charity.

Dr Jo Horne discusses how biomedical scientists can manage stress and boost mental wellbeing, and discusses her work in histopathology.

IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science Course Leader Ian Davies talks about how the pandemic has affected learning for students looking to become HCPC registered biomedical scientists.

Infectious disease expert at Oxford University Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen joins us to discuss the use of face masks as lockdown lifts. Zoe Andrews speaks to LabLife.

Zonya Jeffrey talks about her work as co-founder of children's charity 'Child Aid Tanzania'. In LabLife, we speak to husband and wife biomedical scientist duo Akinola and Olubukola.

Dr Rameen Shakur discusses his breakthrough paper on personalised treatments and cardiovascular medicine. In LabLife Francis Yongblah talks about equality in the lab.

Martin Farley talks about his lab work as a sustainability advisor, saving costs and being more eco-friendly. In LabLife, Sheri Scott discusses sustainability issues in the lab.

As Covid restrictions are lifted and services return to normal, we're revisiting the issue of workplace pressure, mental health and wellbeing across healthcare laboratories with Azuma Kalu.

Expert in genomic medicine Deborah Lakeland discusses how biomedical scientists integrate the necessary genomic tests into their services.

We hear the fascinating career story of former biomedical scientist in haematology, turned famous comic and actor, Dave Spikey. Andrologist Sheryl Homa joins us for LabLife.

A special festive episode of IBMSpod, we are joined by Yan Tsou, quality control scientist at the Francis Crick Institute and Great British Bake Off star. LabLife features Rev Christopher J Lee.

We are joined by Digital Pathology expert Professor Darren Treanor to explore this field at the forefront of healthcare.

IBMS chief executive David Wells joins us for a wide-ranging conversation covering his work in the NHS and his career journey, a year into his role at the IBMS.

Professor Sally Cutler joins us to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, recent strains, future testing strategies and other emerging viral threats.

An award-winning special episode sees Biomedical Scientist of the Year Bamidele Farinre join us to discuss her work as a biomedical scientist and route to registration.

We're joined by Hedley Glencross, retired biomedical scientist in Cytology and former IBMS Executive Head of Membership and IBMS Council Member.

Featuring IBMS members Lee Peters and Dr Sarah Glover discussing point of care testing, their roles and the future.

IBMS member and Chief Examiner for Specialist Panel for Virology, Dr Sarah Pitt discusses her ground-breaking working with snail slime and the science behind using molluscs in medicine.

Featuring Professor Barbara Bain talking all things morphology.

IBMS member Siobhan Taylor discusses her work and role in molecular pathology.

Alan Wainwright discussed education and his role as IBMS head of education and IBMS member Jo Horne who talks about personal development and her tips to help. 

UKAS's Ben Courtney and laboratory manager Debra Padgett discussing UKAS accreditation. 

Following a popular talk given at IBMS Congress, IBMS Deputy Chief Executive Sarah May discusses the work and lifestyle diversities of the different generations and how they may affect workforces of the future. 

IBMS member Dr Martin Khechara discusses ways to promote the profession through public engagement. 

An engaging conversation with IBMS President (2019-21) Allan Wilson about his tenure so far and plans for the future.