In episode 13, we take a look at Innovation in Biomedical Science. We will hear from Jonathan Boxshall from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Pathology and Transfusion and IBMS Award winner for Best Use of Research, Innovation or Technologyabout his work with drones.

S3 Episode 13: Delivering with drones

In episode 14, we take a look at Working in Partnership.   We will hear from Rohini Patel from University Hospitals Birmingham and Capt. Francis Opoku from the Centre of Defence Pathology about their IBMS award-winning work in biomedical science.

Rohini Patel is an advanced biomedical scientist and the Group Training Lead at UHB Pathology. Capt. Francis Opoku is the Officer in Charge of Clinical Pathology Department, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

This is a snippet from our IBMS Chat in November, where the rest of the audio was lost.

S3 Episode 14: Working in Partnership

In episode 1 of season 4 Rob speaks with President Joanna Andrew, President-Elect Sarah Pitt and Previous Debra Padgett about what it means to be IBMS President, the future of the profession, AI, and what it means for the profession to have elected three women presidents in a row. #IIWD2025 #AccelerateAction

S4 Episode 1: Three IBMS Presidents

In Episode 2 we take a look at Diagnostic Cytopathology. Leonie Wheeldon returns to the podcast to discuss a ground breaking fine aspiration needle study and how geography and infrastructure can impact service provision. 

Leonie was the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2024 Biomedical Scientist of the Year and is a Consultant Biomedical Scientist at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

S4 Episode 2: Diagnostic Cytopathology with Leonie Wheeldon

In Episode 3 we take a look at Alzheimer's disease. Martyna Matuszyk from the Alzheimer’s Society talks to Rob about the process of getting a diagnosis of dementia and Dementia Action Week (which takes place from 19 - 25 May 2025).

To find out more about Dementia Action Week visit https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week



S4 Episode 3: Alzheimer's Disease with Martyna Matuszyk

Episode 4 features an in-depth conversation with Craig Baker, who was named the Advancing Healthcare Awards winner for Biomedical Scientist of the Year 2025. Craig is the Cellular Pathology and Mortuary Service Manager at Hywel Dda University Health Board. 

Rob talks to him about modernising the service, what winning the award means to him and his team, and the role of AI tools in biomedical science. 

S4 Episode 4: Biomedical Scientist of the Year 2025 with Craig Baker

Episode 5 features an in-depth conversation with Laura Taylor aka Techingonscience, who works in histology at Harrogate Hospital. 

Laura talks to Rob about the challenges and opportunities of working in a small hospital and her work in social media to raise awareness of careers in biomedical science and LGBTQI+ issues.

Rob talks to her about how she grew her Instagram following to 40k and how she fits her content creation in with her day job.  

S4 Episode 5: Training and Social Media with Laura Taylor

Episode 6 features an in-depth conversation with  Gayle Johnstone, who works at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist. She and her team won the IBMS Award 2025 for Harvey’s Lab Tour of the Year.

Gayle was also awarded the title of Biomedical Science Champion at the IBMS Awards 2025 for her work championing Harvey's Lab Tours. 

She talks to Rob about the challenges and opportunities of doing the tours, how she got her start in biomedical science, and what winning at the IBMS Awards means to her and her team.

S4 Episode 6: Harvey's Lab Tours with Gayle Johnstone

Episode 7 features an in-depth conversation with Andrea Johnson, who works at Wye Valley NHS Trust as a Cellular Pathology and Microbiology Manager. She received the IBMS Award 2025 for Biomedical Science Leader of the Year.


She talks to Rob about Andrea managing a microbiology department, despite that not being her area of expertise, the importance of listening and her democratic style of leadership.


S4 Episode 7: Leadership and Management with Andrea Johnson

Episode 8 features an in-depth conversation with Dr Richard Burka, who is an Academic Clinical Lecturer and Haematology Registrar in Birmingham. 

He talks to Rob about anti-coagulant reversal agents and the importance of randomised trials.

S4 Episode 8: Non-Malignant Haematology with Dr Richard Burka

In the second instalment of the all-new IBMSpod, leading virologist and Fellow Dr Sarah Pitt chats to Rob & Jordan about her experience appearing on national TV highlighting the work of Biomedical Scientists throughout the pandemic. Later, she explains the science behind the new COVID-19 vaccines. 

Meanwhile, Helen is joined by Gogglebox star and Biomedical Scientist Umar Siddiqui for an insight into his working day and experience filming with his family on the show.

Also features IBMS News - an round up of all the latest headlines from the IBMS.

Show note links:
Sarah Pitt's survey: https://brightonpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4THAim5YenZgm2N
A meeting with Lord Bethall: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/a-meeting-with-lord-bethell/
Rapid Testing Statement: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/sars-cov-2-rapid-testing-options/
Guidance on membership renewals: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/renew-your-membership-for-2021/
PGD Consultation: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/nhs-consultation-for-administering-medicines-closes-soon/
IBMS President Presents to Parliamentary Committee: www.ibms.org/resources/news/ibm…mentary-committee/
Register for The Biomedical Scientist rerun: live.thebiomedicalscientist.net.

Episode 2 - The media and the pandemic with Dr Sarah Pitt & Umar Siddiqui

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science.

Our new podcast, IBMSPOD explores the contemporary field of Biomedical Science through a series of thought-provoking interviews with leading experts from across the profession.

Each episode will feature a in-depth interview with our special Biomedical Scientist guest. The conversation will range from current affairs to the intricacies of diagnostic laboratory work, research & innovation, teaching, writing, to involvement with the IBMS, media work; as well as motivations & passions for the profession.

Hosted by editor of the IBMS's monthly magazine 'The Biomedical Scientist' Rob Dabrowski.

Episode 2 - The media and the pandemic with Dr Sarah Pitt & Umar Siddiqui

IBMS Podcast

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