March 2021

Science

Neurological reverbertions

Dr Maxime Taquet discusses his research into COVID-19 and secondary neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Microbiology & Virology

Resources

The big question: How do you think the public has coped with the last year of lockdowns and social restrictions?

This month we ask “How do you think the public has coped with the last year of lockdowns and social restrictions?”

Microbiology & Virology

News

Tech news: March

Haematology & Transfusion Science

News

Genetic risk factor for stroke

Researchers have identified a common genetic variant as a risk factor for stroke – especially in patients older than 65.

Molecular Pathology & Genomics

News

Under the microscope: HEPA filtration

This month: HEPA filtration

Microbiology & Virology

News

Biosensors for COVID-19

Scientists have created a new way to detect the proteins that make up the pandemic coronavirus, as well as antibodies against it.

Immunology

News

Precision genomics in cancer treatments

Scientists have identified genomic signatures in women developing the most common type of breast cancer that can be associated with long-term survival.

Molecular Pathology & Genomics

Resources

Speak out and speak up

Sarah May says a sad farewell to IBMS Chief Executive Jill Rodney, who is leaving after a decade at the Institute.

Science

Women in science

To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, Tahmina Hussain asked four colleagues three questions about gender and the workplace. Here’s what they said.

Haematology & Transfusion Science

Science

Dealing with death in the pandemic

Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology (AAPT) council member Martin Goddard on how his profession has coped during the pandemic.

Science

Testing times

Dr Sarah Pitt and Dr Mark Erickson report the findings of their research into the feelings of UK biomedical scientists and other IBMS members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Microbiology & Virology