IBMS members were victorious at the Advancing Healthcare Awards (AHAwards) for achievements in biomedical science.
The AHAwards recognise the achievements of allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and support staff. Among the winners were IBMS Fellow Dr Jo Horne and IBMS Licentiates Danny Gaskin and Chloe Lockwood, while IBMS members were among those shortlisted. IBMS Fellow Dr Mary Hannon-Fletcher received a special recognition award for her 40-year career in biomedical science.
The awards included IBMS Biomedical Scientist of the Year – the second year the IBMS has sponsored an AHAward. The award celebrates an exceptional biomedical scientist who uses their skills and expertise to advance practice in an innovative and impactful way, making a real difference to patients’ lives and inspiring those around them.
Award winners and shortlisted finalists
The College of Podiatry Rising Stars award
Danny Gaskin, Milton Keynes University Hospital - winner
Chloe Lockwood, St James University Hospital - winner
The Biomedical Scientist of the Year award
Sarah Brownsteen, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - shortlisted
Jo Horne, Southampton General Hospital - winner
Shauna McAuley, Royal Victoria Hospital - shortlisted
Special recognition award
Dr Mary Hannon-Fletcher
The AHCS award for Inspiring the healthcare science workforce of the future
Bamidele Farinre, Great Ormond Street Hospital - shortlisted
The Scottish Government Award for driving improvement, delivering results
Sarah Smith, Lynne Taylor, Claire Cameron - winner
Dr Mary Hannon-Fletcher has trained biomedical science staff in the UK and overseas, both in the laboratory and as an academic at Ulster University. Upon receiving her special recognition award she said: “Receiving this recognition for my work over the years championing biomedical science both clinically and as an academic, educating and training biomedical scientists, ensuring they are leaders in the future of healthcare, means so much to me as it is awarded by my peers. The event was so encouraging; seeing so many dedicated colleagues going above and beyond for their clients and then receiving recognition for their work was heart-warming.”
IBMS President Alison Geddis presented Mary with her award and commented: “Mary has encouraged innovation and research within biomedical science throughout her long career. She champions and raises the profile of biomedical scientists at every opportunity, and truly deserves this special recognition award.” Dr Jo Horne was nominated for the IBMS Biomedical Scientist of the Year award for her work promoting biomedical science and as a pioneer and role model in the delivery of histopathological reporting.