The IBMS will once again be marching at Pride in London 2026, and we'd love our members to join us. Pride is a chance to celebrate diversity and show our support for the LGBTQ community across biomedical science and healthcare. Members can join us in the NHS section and represent the profession at one of the UK's largest Pride events. We have 50 wristbands available, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The march will take place on Saturday, 4th July 2026. If you'd like to take part, sign up here: bit.ly/4ogsS6O

Join us tomorrow for the next IBMS Support Hub, focused on getting placement ready. Tahmina Hussain and current students Millie Edwards and Oluwamimisola Olaifa will share practical advice on building the skills, confidence and mindset you need to feel placement-ready and take the next step towards career success. 🔗 Book now: bit.ly/42LHyRy

To validate or not to validate… that is the question. Join Debra Padgett and Mark Prescott on 17th June for an IBMS Quality SAP webinar exploring the newly published Validation Guidance for Medical Laboratories. Book your free place today: bit.ly/4xtwMxx

The IBMS Learning Lab recently made its first visit to North Wales at this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd. Find out more: bit.ly/448obmf

Huge congratulations to Emma Brooker from Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, winner of our Biomedical Science Day meme competition 🏆👏 Because every lab knows… the bleep has perfect break-time timing 😅🍜🔬 #BiomedicalScienceDay #FridayFun #LabLife

Swansea patient Anthony Isaac thanks biomedical scientists for helping save his life. Biomedical scientists helped identify an antibiotic that Anthony was not allergic to after he was found to have a penicillin allergy. Read more: bit.ly/3QncEw6

Our next Training for Trainers webinar for verifiers will take place on 18th June, from 9am-1pm. Sign up now to learn more about the updated registration training portfolio (V5) and how to use OneFile: bit.ly/4eDDqu6

Have you caught up with the latest episode of the IBMS Podcast? It features science editor Lucy Lawrence discussing authenticity, tackling disinformation, the importance of communicating science to the general public and social media. Listen here: bit.ly/4x8or2f

The Biomedical Science Day 2026 competition winners are finally here. Congratulations to all our winners and honourable mentions, and thank you to everyone who took part. Take a look at the winning entries below. Read more: bit.ly/4oiYWqJ

🌈 The IBMS will once again be marching at Pride in London in 2026, and we'd love our members to join us. Show your support for the LGBTQ community in biomedical science and healthcare, and march with us in the NHS section on 4 July. 🔗 bit.ly/4ogsS6O

Join us on the 16th of June for Training the Trainers/Examiners: Specialist Portfolios. This webinar is for trainers and current and future examiners. Attendance is required in order to apply to be a specialist portfolio examiner. Register here: bit.ly/41Vy7i9

Our Annual Report 2025 is now available, reflecting a year of championing biomedical science. The report covers how the IBMS Congress 2025 was the biggest ever, our efforts to raise the profession's profile, and our future plans. 🔗 Read more and explore the full report: bit.ly/4dY4yDh

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what is being described as the world's first AI-designed vaccine to enter human trials. The vaccine aims to provide protection against a broad range of coronaviruses, including potential future pandemic threats. bbc.in/3RTsnUi

Diagnexia is recruiting a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join its Oxford. If you have strong histopathology experience and enjoy supporting colleagues, improving processes and maintaining high standards, this could be the opportunity for you. Applications close 3 July 2026. bit.ly/43lx2Rs

There's still time to enter the Biomedical Science Day 2026 competitions 🎉 Entries close on Tuesday 8 June. To enter, simply upload your submission through the IBMS website using the competition entry form below. 🔗 bit.ly/4at6Ms0 #BiomedicalScienceDay2026 #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

What a day! 💙 Thank you to everyone who took part in #BiomedicalScienceDay2026 and helped make our 10th annual celebration such a success. Take a look back at some of the highlights from across the UK 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4x18j2e #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

What a day. 💙 More than 350 events across the UK marked the 10th #BiomedicalScienceDay2026. Thank you to everyone who opened doors, shared stories and celebrated the people #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare. 10 years of making the unseen seen.

Biomedical Science Day 2026 is well underway. A round up of the latest activities taking place throughout the day can be seen on our live blog bit.ly/4uSf3y4

Today we celebrate 10 years of #BiomedicalScienceDay Every year, biomedical science professionals #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare process more than 1.5 billion patient samples across the UK, playing a vital role in diagnosis, treatment and patient care.

Our amazing laboratory teams are here to wish everyone a very Happy Biomedical Science Day! From Testing & Manufacturing to Training & Specialist Laboratory Services, your work helps save & improve lives every day! 🩸🔬 We appreciate everything you do! #AtTheHeartofHealthcare