November 2019

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New test for chronic hepatitis B

A new laboratory tool may improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

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New insights into tuberculosis

During infection the main causative agent of tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, secretes a large number of effector proteins through type VII secretion systems.

Microbiology & Virology

Resources

My lab: examinations of parasitology

Healthcare Scientist Specialist Agatha Christie Santos Saez gives a guided tour of her UK NEQAS Parasitology laboratory.

Resources

Here to help: Higher Specialist Diplomas

The second of two articles in which Chris Ward, IBMS Head of Examinations, outlines the latest developments around Higher Specialist Diplomas.

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November journal-based learning exercises

Please select your choice of correct answers and complete the exercises online at: www.ibms.org/cpd/jbl

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IBMS Birmingham branch lecture

The Birmingham branch evening lecture will be held on 14 November at 6.30pm.

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Biomedical Scientist of the Year

The Advancing Healthcare Awards (AHA) are a now open for entries.

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New activity resources for children

For those who are interested in getting youngsters involved in biomedical science activities, IBMS members have helped to develop some new activity sheets for children.

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National Pathology Week

National Pathology Week takes place on 4-10 November, with the theme “exploring innovations big and small”.

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My IBMS: IBMS Congress 2019

In the final coverage of IBMS Congress 2019, we thank the IBMS Birmingham Branch and congratulate the competition winners and best stands.

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How to… manage a multi-generational workforce

At this year’s Congress, IBMS Deputy Chief Executive Sarah May delivered a session on multi-generational workforces. Here are some of her thoughts on the generations. We also hear from three scientists from different age groups.