A series of podcasts featuring experts from the field discussing their research and talking about the latest developments in biomedical science 

IBMS PodCast

In this episode of the #IBMSChat Podcast, Rob Dabrowski sits down with Cherie Beckett (Senior Biomedical Scientist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital) and Simon Hoggart (Journal Development Manager for the BJBS). The topic of discussion is how to get your work published with IBMS publications, namely, the BJBS and The Biomedical Scientist.

S3 Episode 4: How to publish your work

In episode 5, Rob discusses Addiction Awareness with NHS Sheffield Teaching Hospitals' toxicology experts, Azuma Kalu, Edmund Rab and Mohammad Kanu. 

The speakers outline current issues related to drug use and dependence, and how NHS toxicology laboratories are doing their part to raise awareness of addiction in the UK.

S3 Episode 5: Addiction Awareness

In episode 6 of The #IBMSChat Podcast, we discuss the IBMS Mentorship Programme. Listen now to hear from Chris Murray (co-founder and director of Perform Learn Develop, our mentorship platform), Anna Ikin and Lavanya Kanapathypilla, a mentor and mentee respectively who have taken part in our mentoring scheme.

S3 Episode 6: Mentorship

Episode 7 of our podcast is hosted by IBMS Chief Executive David Wells, as he speaks with several of our members who are Pathology Practice Educators.

Listen now to find out more about the ways in which practice educators form a vital link between the ward and the laboratory, and the key role played by this area of the profession in maintaining high quality patient care.

Joining David Wells is Mehwish Khalid, Michelle Payne and Rachel Cleaton, representing the Pathology Practice Educator profession.

S3 Episode 7: Practice Educators

In episode 8, Rob discusses dog bites, infection and morphology with Nicki Close-Lawrence FIBMS CSci the Principal Biomedical Scientist Advanced Practitioner in Morphology at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

S3 Episode 8: Dog bites, infection and morphology

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