Member stories and our highlights
IBMS in 2023
"Being a member of the IBMS, and getting involved with meetings and building connections, has given me a voice in the profession. It has built my portfolio and CV and made me a credible candidate when I’ve moved up in my career."
"Attending IBMS Congress was an eye-opening experience. The evident passion, enthusiasm and drive to raise the standards of healthcare through biomedical scientist practice and leadership makes me excited for the future."
"Being a member of the IBMS has a wealth of benefits, irrespective of what stage of your career you’re in. The IBMS offers valuable and informative support, including qualifications, CPD activities and journal-based learning."
"The IBMS is here to support members on every step of their journey. Whether you’re the future President of the IBMS or a potential consultant biomedical scientist, anything is possible if you want it enough."
"Congress is always the highlight of the biomedical science calendar. This year was the best Congress ever and an amazing opportunity to hear what’s going on in the profession and look at the latest technological advances too."
"Harvey’s Gang tours are important for helping children and for the team to share their knowledge. It was really nice to be able to put a face to a potential tube of blood."
"As a member of the IBMS, you’re part of a community. Members have a shared common goal and an understanding of what is important. It provides a network to share your experiences and collaborate with others."
Introduction
introduction
I am delighted to introduce you to our highlights of 2023. This focuses on the stories of members – who drive everything that we do.
You will read about some of our achievements and how members have helped with everything from organising Congress to raising awareness of how to become a biomedical scientist. You will also find out how, in 2023, we successfully raised the visibility of our profession, building on the foothold the pandemic gave us.
If you want to discover more about our impact, please download our full annual report.
David Wells IBMS Chief Executive
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Where our memberscome from
our members
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Our highlights
our highlights
Our impact is always around supporting, promoting and progressing members.
2023
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Building on our experience and expertise
THEME
how we help
Biomedical science needs to keep pace with technology and advances in healthcare. To help achieve this, we must make sure that the IBMS remains relevant and fit for purpose for members.
Now members taking any of our four HCPC-approved routes to registration as a biomedical scientist can submit their portfolios digitally. This allows candidates to collect and store evidence of the work they are doing in different formats, including video. It also allows trainers and verifiers to track candidates’ progress. We can better fulfil our reporting duties to the HCPC as all the information is held in one central place. Our Certificate of Achievement programme helps to develop the skills and knowledge of support staff working in laboratories. Issued in two parts, 150
people passed the first certificate stage in 2023 and 167 passed the second portfolio element. These qualifications guide and assess support staff and help them to progress their careers. We gave grants totalling over £350,000, provided by Health Education England, to employers to support candidates taking the IBMS Histopathology, Cytology, Higher Specialist Diploma and Certificate of Expert Practice qualifications.
Back to start
member stories
Completing an IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD)
Sandie Iles
You gain confidence by presenting audits to the multidisciplinary team and to wider clinical colleagues. As a consultant biomedical scientist is a relatively new role, you may also be challenged by healthcare colleagues which helps to build your resilience. When I started researching the ASD, I initially thought it was going to be impossible to do. But with the guidance and support provided by the IBMS, I felt it was achievable, so I took on the challenge. Through the different stages of the ASD, I built my competence as a member of the gynaecology reporting team. I have passed the ASD, so I am in stage D. This is the post-qualification stage where you build your experience and confidence. I can now independently sign out cases. With the support of my colleagues and employer, I’m in a position to reach my career goal to be a consultant biomedical scientist in gynaecological pathology.”
In 2023, we launched an ASD in Bowel Screening Histopathology Reporting and one in Cervical Histopathology Reporting.
member stories
Biomedical scientists who take on these roles after qualifying will help to reduce waiting times for cancer diagnosis. The IBMS/Royal College of Pathologists ASD in Histopathology Reporting allows biomedical scientists to train and take on consultant level roles in the pathology reporting team. Sandie Iles, Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist at North West London Pathology, passed the ASD in Gynaecological Histopathology Reporting. She shares her experience below.
“Pathologists have always diagnosed within cellular pathology, with the support of biomedical scientists. The addition of the consultant biomedical scientist role brings a different perspective to the diagnostic and laboratory teams.
The proudest moment of my career is passing the ASD. Completing the ASD is a huge undertaking. You need support as you will spend a lot of your own time building your breadth of knowledge.
Find out more about the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diplomas.
Back to start
member stories
Being an IBMS Verifier and Examiner
Jadranka Vidak
There is personal gratification from guiding candidates through the verification and examinations processes. I get to witness their growth and achievement. Networking and interacting with other verifiers and examiners from diverse backgrounds offers an opportunity to exchange ideas. It also fosters collaboration, which contributes to the continuous improvement and innovation in the biomedical science profession.”
IBMS Verifiers and Examiners assess registration training and specialist qualifications for biomedical scientists.
member stories
It takes around half a day to do the training and the same amount of time to assess a candidate. Jadranka Vidak is a health and safety lead for cellular pathology at North West London Pathology. She is an IBMS Verifier and Examiner.
“I am driven by a desire for professional development and commitment to advance the biomedical science profession. This was my reason for undertaking IBMS training to become both a verifier and an examiner. My workplace has experienced tangible benefits through the presence of trained IBMS Verifiers and Examiners. Their expertise has had a positive impact on the professional development of individuals and enhanced the overall competency of the team. It’s fostered a culture of excellence within the workplace, as well as contributing to a more efficient and effective workflow.
Find out more about the IBMS Verifier and Examiner roles.
Back to start
Building and developing our future
THEME
how we help
We are using our reserves to support the IBMS, our work and our members.
We published and promoted our bold Long Term Biomedical Scientist Workforce Plan. It sets out the support and opportunities we will provide to biomedical scientists to keep pace with the rapidly changing profession and patients’ growing needs. The plan outlines our commitment to making sure biomedical scientists will be a key part of successfully delivering on the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. We worked with technology multinational Microsoft to publish a white paper about digital pathology. The paper helps IT companies understand the needs of the
profession and sets out a vision to advance the biomedical science workforce. Digital pathology can help the diagnostic workforce diagnose diseases faster and more accurately, improving care for patients. A record number of 3,844 attendees and 123 exhibitors came to IBMS Congress in September 2023. The expansive education and lecture programme featured over 20 key specialisms around the theme “Linking learning to the laboratory”.
Back to start
member stories
Being in a ‘Become a biomedical scientist’ film
Hasan Rao
I didn’t know anything about accreditation before I applied for the degree. The videos give people the right information about getting registered. They show that even if people haven’t taken the typical route to becoming a biomedical scientist, there are different ways to become one. It’s good for people to have this information as soon as possible so they can make informed decisions about their future.”
As part of our ‘become a biomedical scientist’ awareness campaign, we released four short videos, each highlighting an IBMS route to HCPC registration.
member stories
They have been viewed over 500,000 times. Hasan Rao, Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Barnsley Hospital, featured in one of the videos.
“It was a privilege to be in the video about doing an accredited degree without the IBMS Training Portfolio. I was happy to be involved because getting more registered biomedical scientists will have a positive impact on the workforce and hospitals across the UK.
On the filming day, I was gobsmacked about how much effort and work goes into doing a short video. I talk to the camera in a fast-paced and modern style which I think will grab people’s attention.
I was in a fortunate position because I did an IBMS Accredited degree with a placement year and got a job straight after. But truth be told,
Watch the other ‘become a biomedical scientist’ videos.
Back to start
member stories
“I want diversity within our profession and the IBMS”
Tahmina Hussain
In 2023, the working group focused on communications and raising awareness of EDI. I led on organising a monthly article about EDI issues in The Biomedical Scientist magazine. This increased IBMS communications focused on diversity and inclusion. Group members have also reviewed the IBMS EDI policy, providing feedback on what is included, such as how complaints are managed. EDI reps disseminate what we talk about in the group within their labs, regions and branches. They organise local events throughout the year. The working group are planning to visit schools and colleges to raise awareness of the role of biomedical scientists. I wish I had seen female role models in the scientific profession when I was younger. By continuing to do outreach work, we hope to help inspire the next generation to pursue a career in science.”
In 2023, our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group started to meet.
member stories
It is chaired by Tahmina Hussain, Programme Lead for the Biomedical Science Degree Apprenticeship and Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Salford. Here, Tahmina talks about what the group has done in its first year.
“In my 2021 IBMS Council election statement, I said I wanted to work with the IBMS to break down barriers related to EDI. This was to ensure diversity within our profession and the IBMS. Since then, I have co-founded the IBMS EDI Working Group. The group has 19 members from various backgrounds. We meet quarterly and prioritise our work using benchmarking data from the Science Council Diversity and Inclusion Progression Framework.
Find out more about the EDI Working Group.
Back to start
member stories
Shaping Congress as a panel member
Chris Elliott
A big part of our work in 2023 was preparing the transfusion science programme for Congress. Our main session was on immunohematology, which is the study of blood group antigens and antibodies for blood transfusions. The session was well attended. This was extremely encouraging as it shows that people recognise the importance of transfusion science. I’m really proud of the panel. All the members interact at a high level in healthcare. We have people who sit on national committees that are dominated by medics. There, biomedical scientists are seen as equals and their contributions are valued as much as other healthcare professionals.”
IThe IBMS Specialist Advisory Panels are experts in their specialist area and advise the IBMS.
member stories
Chris Elliott, Assistant Director Pathology – Business Development and Transformation at NHS Blood and Transplant, was chair of the Transfusion Science Specialist Advisory Panel for 12 years. He stepped down at the end of 2023 and remains on the panel as a member. Here, Chris talks about the role of the panels and planning the Congress programme.
“I specialised in transfusion science early on in my career. It has a direct impact on patients. Many of the therapies that we take for granted these days would not be possible without biomedical scientists who specialise in this discipline. In the last few years, the Transfusion Science Specialist Advisory Panel has been focusing on education for IBMS members. Together, we have developed IBMS qualifications, including the new IBMS Specialist Diploma in transfusion.
Find out more about the Specialist Advisory Panels.
Back to start
Building on our
experience and expertise
THEME
looking ahead
In 2024, we will:
Update our Certificate of Achievement portfolios for biomedical science support staff working in laboratory services, so they can complete their work online.
Host regular webinar sessions to bring members and training officers together. They can discuss training plans, how to prepare for the verification process, and any other issues raised at IBMS Training for Trainers events. Hold 30 accreditation events at universities around the UK and abroad. These are for students, academic staff, those who manage university programmes and employers. The events help to scrutinise the content taught on IBMS Accredited undergraduate degrees, masters and apprenticeship programmes to make sure it’s of a high quality.
Back to start
Building and developing our future
THEME
looking ahead
In 2024, we will:
Use our commissioned research to show the value of biomedical science and the contribution that biomedical scientists make to healthcare. This will demonstrate the need to register and retain more biomedical scientists.
Raise the profile of the profession and demonstrate the value of biomedical science by contributing to policy papers, consultations and All-Party Parliamentary Groups. With a general election on the horizon, we will create a manifesto that sets out a clear plan to maximise the potential of the profession’s work and expertise. Doing so will transform patient outcomes and strengthen the NHS. Work with leading diagnostic and healthcare organisations to create more roundtable events. These will inform white papers that set out our proposals and recommendations for the future of biomedical science in the UK.
Download the 2023 IBMS annual report for more highlights and future plans.
Back to start
Income & expenditure
A summary of our finances
Expenditure 2023
Income 2023
total 100%
total 100%
Read the full version of our financial statements for 2023
You will also find our financial statements for 2023 on the Charity Commission and Companies House websites.
Back to start
Back to start
We assessed 1273 registration training portfolios and issued 1341 Certificates of Competence to biomedical scientists so they could register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Social media messages about our seventh annual Biomedical Science Day were seen by 2 million people in the UK.
During Healthcare Science Week, we supported members to organise over 50 public outreach events, showcasing biomedical science and its impact.
We processed 518 applications for IBMS laboratory training, so members across the UK could pursue the Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Competence, and Specialist Diploma.
MPs, All-Party Parliamentary Groups and Lords, plus a range of scientists and IBMS staff, came to our Biomedical Science Day event at the House of Lords.
In April 2023, we took over running Harvey’s Gang lab tours as the charity winded down. We provide members with everything they need to run the tours for children who are often undergoing intensive treatment.
We launched an Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD) in Bowel Screening Histopathology Reporting and one in Cervical Histopathology Reporting. Biomedical scientists who take on these roles after qualifying will help to reduce waiting times for cancer diagnosis.
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Member stories and our highlights
IBMS in 2023
"Being a member of the IBMS, and getting involved with meetings and building connections, has given me a voice in the profession. It has built my portfolio and CV and made me a credible candidate when I’ve moved up in my career."
"Attending IBMS Congress was an eye-opening experience. The evident passion, enthusiasm and drive to raise the standards of healthcare through biomedical scientist practice and leadership makes me excited for the future."
"Being a member of the IBMS has a wealth of benefits, irrespective of what stage of your career you’re in. The IBMS offers valuable and informative support, including qualifications, CPD activities and journal-based learning."
"The IBMS is here to support members on every step of their journey. Whether you’re the future President of the IBMS or a potential consultant biomedical scientist, anything is possible if you want it enough."
"Congress is always the highlight of the biomedical science calendar. This year was the best Congress ever and an amazing opportunity to hear what’s going on in the profession and look at the latest technological advances too."
"Harvey’s Gang tours are important for helping children and for the team to share their knowledge. It was really nice to be able to put a face to a potential tube of blood."
"As a member of the IBMS, you’re part of a community. Members have a shared common goal and an understanding of what is important. It provides a network to share your experiences and collaborate with others."
Introduction
introduction
I am delighted to introduce you to our highlights of 2023. This focuses on the stories of members – who drive everything that we do.
You will read about some of our achievements and how members have helped with everything from organising Congress to raising awareness of how to become a biomedical scientist. You will also find out how, in 2023, we successfully raised the visibility of our profession, building on the foothold the pandemic gave us.
If you want to discover more about our impact, please download our full annual report. David Wells IBMS Chief Executive
Back to start
Where our memberscome from
our members
Back to start
Our highlights
our highlights
Our impact is always around supporting, promoting and progressing members.
2023
Back to start
Building on our experience and expertise
THEME
how we help
Biomedical science needs to keep pace with technology and advances in healthcare. To help achieve this, we must make sure that the IBMS remains relevant and fit for purpose for members.
Now members taking any of our four HCPC-approved routes to registration as a biomedical scientist can submit their portfolios digitally. This allows candidates to collect and store evidence of the work they are doing in different formats, including video. It also allows trainers and verifiers to track candidates’ progress. We can better fulfil our reporting duties to the HCPC as all the information is held in one central place. Our Certificate of Achievement programme helps to develop the skills and knowledge of support staff working in laboratories. Issued in two parts, 150
people passed the first certificate stage in 2023 and 167 passed the second portfolio element. These qualifications guide and assess support staff and help them to progress their careers. We gave grants totalling over £350,000, provided by Health Education England, to employers to support candidates taking the IBMS Histopathology, Cytology, Higher Specialist Diploma and Certificate of Expert Practice qualifications.
Back to start
member stories
Completing an IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD)
Sandie Iles
You gain confidence by presenting audits to the multidisciplinary team and to wider clinical colleagues. As a consultant biomedical scientist is a relatively new role, you may also be challenged by healthcare colleagues which helps to build your resilience. When I started researching the ASD, I initially thought it was going to be impossible to do. But with the guidance and support provided by the IBMS, I felt it was achievable, so I took on the challenge. Through the different stages of the ASD, I built my competence as a member of the gynaecology reporting team. I have passed the ASD, so I am in stage D. This is the post-qualification stage where you build your experience and confidence. I can now independently sign out cases. With the support of my colleagues and employer, I’m in a position to reach my career goal to be a consultant biomedical scientist in gynaecological pathology.”
In 2023, we launched an ASD in Bowel Screening Histopathology Reporting and one in Cervical Histopathology Reporting.
member stories
Biomedical scientists who take on these roles after qualifying will help to reduce waiting times for cancer diagnosis. The IBMS/Royal College of Pathologists ASD in Histopathology Reporting allows biomedical scientists to train and take on consultant level roles in the pathology reporting team. Sandie Iles, Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist at North West London Pathology, passed the ASD in Gynaecological Histopathology Reporting. She shares her experience below.
“Pathologists have always diagnosed within cellular pathology, with the support of biomedical scientists. The addition of the consultant biomedical scientist role brings a different perspective to the diagnostic and laboratory teams. The proudest moment of my career is passing the ASD. Completing the ASD is a huge undertaking. You need support as you will spend a lot of your own time building your breadth of knowledge.
Find out more about the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diplomas.
Back to start
member stories
Being an IBMS Verifier and Examiner
Jadranka Vidak
There is personal gratification from guiding candidates through the verification and examinations processes. I get to witness their growth and achievement. Networking and interacting with other verifiers and examiners from diverse backgrounds offers an opportunity to exchange ideas. It also fosters collaboration, which contributes to the continuous improvement and innovation in the biomedical science profession.”
IBMS Verifiers and Examiners assess registration training and specialist qualifications for biomedical scientists.
member stories
It takes around half a day to do the training and the same amount of time to assess a candidate. Jadranka Vidak is a health and safety lead for cellular pathology at North West London Pathology. She is an IBMS Verifier and Examiner.
“I am driven by a desire for professional development and commitment to advance the biomedical science profession. This was my reason for undertaking IBMS training to become both a verifier and an examiner. My workplace has experienced tangible benefits through the presence of trained IBMS Verifiers and Examiners. Their expertise has had a positive impact on the professional development of individuals and enhanced the overall competency of the team. It’s fostered a culture of excellence within the workplace, as well as contributing to a more efficient and effective workflow.
Find out more about the IBMS Verifier and Examiner roles.
Back to start
Building and developing our future
THEME
how we help
We are using our reserves to support the IBMS, our work and our members.
We published and promoted our bold Long Term Biomedical Scientist Workforce Plan. It sets out the support and opportunities we will provide to biomedical scientists to keep pace with the rapidly changing profession and patients’ growing needs. The plan outlines our commitment to making sure biomedical scientists will be a key part of successfully delivering on the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. We worked with technology multinational Microsoft to publish a white paper about digital pathology. The paper helps IT companies understand the needs of the
profession and sets out a vision to advance the biomedical science workforce. Digital pathology can help the diagnostic workforce diagnose diseases faster and more accurately, improving care for patients. A record number of 3,844 attendees and 123 exhibitors came to IBMS Congress in September 2023. The expansive education and lecture programme featured over 20 key specialisms around the theme “Linking learning to the laboratory”.
Back to start
member stories
Being in a ‘Become a biomedical scientist’ film
Hasan Rao
I didn’t know anything about accreditation before I applied for the degree. The videos give people the right information about getting registered. They show that even if people haven’t taken the typical route to becoming a biomedical scientist, there are different ways to become one. It’s good for people to have this information as soon as possible so they can make informed decisions about their future.”
As part of our ‘become a biomedical scientist’ awareness campaign, we released four short videos, each highlighting an IBMS route to HCPC registration.
member stories
They have been viewed over 500,000 times. Hasan Rao, Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Barnsley Hospital, featured in one of the videos.
“It was a privilege to be in the video about doing an accredited degree without the IBMS Training Portfolio. I was happy to be involved because getting more registered biomedical scientists will have a positive impact on the workforce and hospitals across the UK. On the filming day, I was gobsmacked about how much effort and work goes into doing a short video. I talk to the camera in a fast-paced and modern style which I think will grab people’s attention. I was in a fortunate position because I did an IBMS Accredited degree with a placement year and got a job straight after. But truth be told,
Watch the other ‘become a biomedical scientist’ videos.
Back to start
member stories
“I want diversity within our profession and the IBMS”
Tahmina Hussain
In 2023, the working group focused on communications and raising awareness of EDI. I led on organising a monthly article about EDI issues in The Biomedical Scientist magazine. This increased IBMS communications focused on diversity and inclusion. Group members have also reviewed the IBMS EDI policy, providing feedback on what is included, such as how complaints are managed. EDI reps disseminate what we talk about in the group within their labs, regions and branches. They organise local events throughout the year. The working group are planning to visit schools and colleges to raise awareness of the role of biomedical scientists. I wish I had seen female role models in the scientific profession when I was younger. By continuing to do outreach work, we hope to help inspire the next generation to pursue a career in science.”
In 2023, our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group started to meet.
member stories
It is chaired by Tahmina Hussain, Programme Lead for the Biomedical Science Degree Apprenticeship and Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Salford. Here, Tahmina talks about what the group has done in its first year.
“In my 2021 IBMS Council election statement, I said I wanted to work with the IBMS to break down barriers related to EDI. This was to ensure diversity within our profession and the IBMS. Since then, I have co-founded the IBMS EDI Working Group. The group has 19 members from various backgrounds. We meet quarterly and prioritise our work using benchmarking data from the Science Council Diversity and Inclusion Progression Framework.
Find out more about the EDI Working Group.
Back to start
member stories
Shaping Congress as a panel member
Chris Elliott
A big part of our work in 2023 was preparing the transfusion science programme for Congress. Our main session was on immunohematology, which is the study of blood group antigens and antibodies for blood transfusions. The session was well attended. This was extremely encouraging as it shows that people recognise the importance of transfusion science. I’m really proud of the panel. All the members interact at a high level in healthcare. We have people who sit on national committees that are dominated by medics. There, biomedical scientists are seen as equals and their contributions are valued as much as other healthcare professionals.”
IThe IBMS Specialist Advisory Panels are experts in their specialist area and advise the IBMS.
member stories
Chris Elliott, Assistant Director Pathology – Business Development and Transformation at NHS Blood and Transplant, was chair of the Transfusion Science Specialist Advisory Panel for 12 years. He stepped down at the end of 2023 and remains on the panel as a member. Here, Chris talks about the role of the panels and planning the Congress programme.
“I specialised in transfusion science early on in my career. It has a direct impact on patients. Many of the therapies that we take for granted these days would not be possible without biomedical scientists who specialise in this discipline. In the last few years, the Transfusion Science Specialist Advisory Panel has been focusing on education for IBMS members. Together, we have developed IBMS qualifications, including the new IBMS Specialist Diploma in transfusion.
Find out more about the Specialist Advisory Panels.
Back to start
Building on our experience and expertise
THEME
looking ahead
In 2024, we will:
Update our Certificate of Achievement portfolios for biomedical science support staff working in laboratory services, so they can complete their work online.
Host regular webinar sessions to bring members and training officers together. They can discuss training plans, how to prepare for the verification process, and any other issues raised at IBMS Training for Trainers events. Hold 30 accreditation events at universities around the UK and abroad. These are for students, academic staff, those who manage university programmes and employers. The events help to scrutinise the content taught on IBMS Accredited undergraduate degrees, masters and apprenticeship programmes to make sure it’s of a high quality.
Back to start
Building and developing our future
THEME
looking ahead
In 2024, we will:
Use our commissioned research to show the value of biomedical science and the contribution that biomedical scientists make to healthcare. This will demonstrate the need to register and retain more biomedical scientists.
Raise the profile of the profession and demonstrate the value of biomedical science by contributing to policy papers, consultations and All-Party Parliamentary Groups. With a general election on the horizon, we will create a manifesto that sets out a clear plan to maximise the potential of the profession’s work and expertise. Doing so will transform patient outcomes and strengthen the NHS. Work with leading diagnostic and healthcare organisations to create more roundtable events. These will inform white papers that set out our proposals and recommendations for the future of biomedical science in the UK.
Download the 2023 IBMS annual report for more highlights and future plans.
Back to start
Income & expenditure
A summary of our finances
Expenditure 2023
Income 2023
total 100%
total 100%
Read the full version of our financial statements for 2023
You will also find our financial statements for 2023 on the Charity Commission and Companies House websites.
Back to start
Back to start
We assessed 1273 registration training portfolios and issued 1341 Certificates of Competence to biomedical scientists so they could register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Social media messages about our seventh annual Biomedical Science Day were seen by 2 million people in the UK.
During Healthcare Science Week, we supported members to organise over 50 public outreach events, showcasing biomedical science and its impact.
We processed 518 applications for IBMS laboratory training, so members across the UK could pursue the Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Competence, and Specialist Diploma.
MPs, All-Party Parliamentary Groups and Lords, plus a range of scientists and IBMS staff, came to our Biomedical Science Day event at the House of Lords.
In April 2023, we took over running Harvey’s Gang lab tours as the charity winded down. We provide members with everything they need to run the tours for children who are often undergoing intensive treatment.
We launched an Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD) in Bowel Screening Histopathology Reporting and one in Cervical Histopathology Reporting. Biomedical scientists who take on these roles after qualifying will help to reduce waiting times for cancer diagnosis.