December 2018

News

President’s prize winners

These prizes are awarded to students graduating from IBMS-accredited BSc Hons programmes who have achieved academic distinction.

News

National Pathology Week

Biomedical scientists and laboratory staff across the UK took part in National Pathology Week.

News

Biomedical scientist of the year

The IBMS is sponsoring the Biomedical Scientist of the Year category at this year’s Advancing Healthcare Awards (AHAwards).

Resources

How to… ensure effective blood stock management

Clare Denison and Fatts Chowdhury outline the Blood Stocks Management Scheme and explain how it can reduce wastage and save money.

Haematology & Transfusion Science
Science

Laboratory diagnostic test enters clinical practice

A blood test that improves the management pre-eclampsia has been introduced into routine practice, write Laboratory Manager Tim James and Consultant Obstetrician Manu Vatish.

Haematology & Transfusion Science
Science

Cutting-edge research pt.3

The IBMS has awarded five research grants this year. Here the final two successful candidates outline the work that they are undertaking.

Haematology & Transfusion Science, Microbiology & Virology
Science

Clinical chemistry classics: tumour markers

This series on tumour markers concludes with a review of pioneering work in the development, analysis and clinical application of an important serum tumour marker – prostate specific antigen.

Clinical Chemistry
Resources

Here to help: could you be a specialist advisory panel member?

Chris Ward, IBMS Head of Examinations, looks at the Institute’s advisory panels and how members can play a crucial role.

News

West Midlands and Birmingham AGM

The West Midlands and Birmingham annual general meeting will be held at 5.30pm on 17 January.

Resources

The big question: “What do you think 2019 will bring for pathology?”

Three individuals voice their opinions on what they believe the new year will bring for pathology.

Molecular Pathology & Genomics
News

Supermarket salad and antibiotic resistance

Researchers from Germany have found that supermarket produce is a reservoir for transferable antibiotic resistance genes that often escape traditional molecular detection methods.

Molecular Pathology & Genomics
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