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

News

It is with deep sadness that we wish to inform you of the death of an IBMS member and colleague who passed away after losing her battle with cancer. Bev Groom passed away on 20 November 2020 at the age of 52.

Microbiology & Virology

Resources

Here to help: A safe space for everyone

Hugh Baillie-Lane, Education Officer at the IBMS, outlines the latest resources and work around wellbeing for members.

Science

One year in lockdown

With social freedoms curtailed over the last 12 months, many of us have turned to baking, jogging and, when all else fails, watching TV for hours on end. We speak to three biomedical scientists who are expert in these fields about the impact of lockdown.

Resources

The lab down the long corridor

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Cherie Beckett gives a guided tour of her microbiology laboratory in the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow.

Microbiology & Virology