May 2017

Technology

New monotest system launched

Launch Diagnostics is pleased to introduce the new VIrClia monotest system, an indirect chemiluminescent immunoassay for the detection of antibodies against infectious diseases in human serum or plasma samples.

Immunology

Science

One-to-one: Blood on the production line

Jan Frayne, a Reader in Biochemistry from the University of Bristol, discusses her cutting-edge work in manufacturing red blood cells.

Haematology & Transfusion Science

News

Under the microscope: Induced pluripotent stem cells

What are they?

Molecular Pathology & Genomics

Resources

How to... make the most of university

Final-year biomedical science student at De Montfort University, James Cooper, provides an insight for prospective and current biomedical science students on how to maximise opportunities at university.

Science

Journal-based learning exercises May 2017

Journal-based learning exercises for May 2017. You may complete as many JBL exercises as you wish and you are not restricted by specialty.

Cytopathology, Haematology & Transfusion Science

Science

My lab: in the City of Culture

Dr Chris Chase, Pathology Training Manager, celebrates the Pathology Lab at Hull Royal Infirmary’s part in welcoming everyone to the City of Culture.

Resources

Here to help: Career pathways and qualifications after registration

Jocelyn Pryce, IBMS Head of Registration and Training, looks at career pathways and qualifications after registration.

Science

A day in the life of... Nigel Brown

I am a Consultant Clinical Scientist in Toxicology at Wansbeck Hospital in Northumberland. I lead the toxicology
service and my responsibilities include reporting drug screens, post-mortem toxicology for the coroner, and preparing reports for social services.

Clinical Chemistry

Science

The big question: Is pathology ready for molecular pathology?

This month we ask: Is pathology ready for molecular pathology?

Molecular Pathology & Genomics

Science

Clinical chemistry classics pt.3

In the third of our series looking at landmark moments in clinical chemistry, Stephen Clarke turns his attention to amylase and alkaline phosphatase.

Clinical Chemistry

News

New data for Hologic’s aptima HPV assay

New data presented at the International Papillomavirus Conference reinforces the evidence for the sensitivity and specificity of Hologic’s aptima HPV assay.

Clinical Chemistry