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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fresh air: 10/10 🌬️✨ Remembering where you parked: still loading… 🧠🚗🔬

IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The HCPC is among UK regulators developing shared principles for the professional use of AI, with responsibility, transparency and public trust at the centre. Read more: www.ibms.org/resource/hcpc-joins-re…

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There’s a lot more to blood grouping than knowing your blood type.🩸 During her Harvey’s Lab Tour, Freya matched donors with patients and learned about compatibility and antibodies. Read about her visit to Sheffield Children’s Hospital: bit.ly/4AjoY2D

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our next Training for Trainers: Verifiers event will take place on 11th September at 9am. It will provide information on the updated registration training portfolio (V5) and how to use OneFile. Register here: bit.ly/4xnYRp9

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Is an analyser mystery your Bat-Signal? 🧪🔬 You know who you are. 🦇 #FridayFun

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Scotland’s Programme for Government proposes two Strategic Health Boards and wider community-based and digital care. We’ve responded on the implications for diagnostics, the biomedical science workforce and patient care. www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-response…

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In this month’s My Lab, we visit East Kent Microbiology Service. See how the team combines traditional microbiology with modern automation to process 660,000 tests a year while investing in its people: thebiomedicalscientist.net/2026/07/…

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Congratulations to Rhianne Wimsey, Shefa Khan, Daniya Abedalreza, Ameer Hamza, Iris Mbena, and Harry Palmer on passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios, and to Cerian Thomas for passing her IBMS Specialist Portfolio.

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our next IBMS Support Hubs will be held on 9 September. In this session, Tahmina Hussain and Sheri Scott will discuss how to strengthen CPD submissions for CSci audit, including key requirements, common pitfalls and practical tips to improve your evidence. Register here: bit.ly/3TTI7Yk

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us for our next IBMS Quality SAP webinar: Do I need to keep it? Michael Chorlton will discuss updates to the RCPath's Retention and Storage of Pathological Records and Specimens guideline (version 6), issued in October 2025. Register here: bit.ly/4y0Cy9o

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We all have our favourite mircooorganisms. Comment below with yours.

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The latest episode of the IBMS Podcast is available. It features an in-depth conversation with Hayley Pincott. In this clip, she discusses the type of work she did in oral pathology. Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4ieQGXM

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

IBMS welcomes HPV self-testing rollout and calls for workforce planning to support cervical screening changes Read more: bit.ly/4wYRR1u

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join us for our next IBMS Quality SAP webinar: Do I Need To Keep It? Michael Chorlton will discuss updates to the RCPath's Retention and Storage of Pathological Records and Specimens guideline (version 6), issued in October 2025. Register here: bit.ly/4y0Cy9o

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A universal laboratory experience 😅 What’s the one thing that always seems to disappear just when you need it?

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

IBMS shortlisted for six Memcom Excellence Awards 🎉 From our website, Congress and The Biomedical Scientist to Council, our CEO and the Institute as a whole. Brilliant recognition right across the IBMS: www.ibms.org/resource/ibms-shortlis…

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The BBC reports that a personalised mRNA vaccine has shown promising results in a phase three trial for patients with high-risk melanoma, potentially marking a significant advance in personalised cancer treatment. 🔗 bbc.in/4xttSsl

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to Jemma English from Royal Blackburn Hospital and Kingsley Chukwuma from NHSBT Filton for passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios. If you've passed your IBMS Portfolio recently, get in touch by emailing communications@ibms.org

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The latest episode of the IBMS Podcast is available. It features an in-depth conversation with STEM Ambassador Coordinator Hayley Pincott. She talks about the importance of science education, how outreach works and oral pathology. Listen here: bit.ly/4ieQGXM

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

How can higher education embrace generative AI while protecting academic integrity? A review in the British Journal of Biomedical Science explores the opportunities and challenges of GenAI in learning, teaching and assessment. Read more: bit.ly/4gePJfk

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You know you've tempted fate the second you say it… What’s one phrase you NEVER say in the lab? 😂

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In the latest Under the Microscope, The Biomedical Scientist takes a closer look at hantaviruses – exploring the science behind these viruses and why they continue to attract attention. Read the full article: bit.ly/462leVk

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to Umar Passwala, Karen Tonge and Maryn Cardozo for passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios. A significant achievement and a key milestone in their journey as biomedical scientists. If you've passed your IBMS Portfolio recently, get in touch by emailing communications@ibms.org

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Getting your A-level results and considering Biomedical Science through clearing? If you’re looking for a Biomedical Science degree, make sure IBMS accreditation is part of your search. 🔎 Explore biomedical science and find our list of IBMS Accredited university courses: 👉 bit.ly/4bK5xFG

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The BBC reports on the progress in England to eliminate hepatitis C. The target of treating 80% of all known cases has already been met, and deaths from the virus have fallen by 36% in the last decade, just short of what is needed by 2030. Read more here: bbc.in/3SoL4Qg

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Appropriate PPE? Peter Parker is a scientist and a hero as are all our members.

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Scientists have used generative AI to design brand-new bacteriophages capable of killing E. coli. The breakthrough could open new possibilities for phage therapy and tackling antibiotic-resistant infections, while also raising important questions around biosafety. Read more: bbc.in/4crNKTU

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A new clinical trial in Oxford will investigate an investigational mRNA vaccine designed to help prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome. It's an exciting example of how biomedical science and vaccine research are driving innovation in healthcare. Read more: bit.ly/4590w60

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

New research has revealed how poxviruses release their genetic material into infected cells, using advanced imaging and AI to uncover a potential target for future antiviral drugs. Read more: bit.ly/45vMhbi

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Only around one in five donated lungs are currently suitable for transplant. Draft NICE guidance supports a new lung preservation system that could help recover more donated lungs for transplantation, giving more patients the chance to receive a life-saving organ. Read more: bit.ly/4ft3zvB

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Every biomedical scientist knows this feeling... 😅 What's your equivalent 'perfect sample' moment? Thanks to Robert Raymant from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, for this meme.

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Taken from the latest IBMS Quality SAP Webinar - Big Q, Little Q. One of the themes discussed was quality management vs compliance management. The full video is available on our website: bit.ly/4g32rz4

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New vaccines and antiviral treatments could play a vital role in controlling future Ebola outbreaks. The Biomedical Scientist magazine explores the science behind these promising developments and the challenges researchers are working to overcome. Read the full article: bit.ly/4fGhZqX

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Congratulations to Alexia Lawrence for passing her IBMS Specialist Diploma, and to and Kiran Ahmed for passing their IBMS Registration Portfolios. Well done – the future of biomedical science is in excellent hands! 👏

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Quality is central to the future of pathology. That's why it's encouraging to see the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) welcome the Pathology Transformation Review 2026 and its recognition of accreditation's role in safe, effective and resilient services. Read more: bit.ly/4x0TEDw

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

There’s always one in every lab… 👀🧪 Who sees a rack like this and simply *has* to put it right? 🔬✨ Thanks to Tatiana Ferreira from Infection Sciences in Jersey for the meme.

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join us today at 1 pm for an IBMS Quality SAP Webinar. The session will feature a talk by Nigel Coles, "Big Q, Little Q," discussing the work of Joseph Juran and his own experience over the last 30 years in quality management. Register here: bit.ly/4pGpsLp

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Biomedical Scientist magazine reports on an oral cancer brush biopsy test that can detect oral cancer within one hour. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4vLztsf

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Join us this Thursday at 1pm for an IBMS Quality SAP Webinar. The session will feature a talk by Nigel Coles called BIG Q, Little Q discussing the works of Joseph Juran and his own experience over the last 30 years of his career in quality management. Register here: bit.ly/4pGpsLp

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In the latest issue of The Biomedical Scientist, IBMS Vice President Debra Padgett explores why developing the next generation of leaders is just as important as filling today's vacancies. Read more: bit.ly/4vAx8QD

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The IBMS was proud to march at Pride in London once again this year. It was wonderful to celebrate Pride alongside so many members, colleagues and healthcare partners. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable day. Read more: bit.ly/4yxtXMl

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Plot twist: the lab gets dialogue. 🧪🔬 Biomedical scientists everywhere: “Finally, some medical realism.” Thanks to Alison Hines for sharing this one.

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

In this month's My Lab, Jonathan Boxshall shares how Northumbria pathology services have improved efficiency, capacity and staff experience by putting people at the heart of transformation. Read more: thebiomedicalscientist.net/2026/05/…

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Catch up with yesterday's IBMS Support Hub about Enhancing the Student Experience Through University and Training Officer Collaboration. Watch here: bit.ly/4w7zaZy

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IBMS @ibmscience.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The Biomedical Scientist magazine reports on a new trial in the UK using an investigational mRNA vaccine to protect people against potential influenza pandemics, such as avian flu. Read more: bit.ly/4f33YVs

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