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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.

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S4 Episode 14: Oral Pathology & Stem Outreach with Hayley Pincott

2026/08/17

Episode 14 features an in-depth conversation with Hayley Pincott, a STEM Ambassador Coordinator at See Science. She talks to Rob about importance of science education, how outreach works and oral pathology.

S4 Episode 13: Workforce Planning with Mehwish Khalid

2026/07/13

Episode 13 features an in-depth conversation with Mehwish Khalid, a Pathology Practice Educator at North West London Pathology. She talks to Rob about workforce planning, artificial intelligence, and raising the profession's profile.

S4 Episode 12: Science and Communication with Lucy Lawrence

2026/05/26

Episode 12 features an in-depth conversation with Lucy Lawrence, who started her career working as a biomedical scientist in haematology but now works as a science editor. She talks to Rob about authenticity, tackling disinformation, the importance of communicating science to the general public and social media. You can find more about Lucy's work here: www.LinkedIn.com/in/lucylawrence

S4 Episode 11: Infectious Diseases & Microbiology with Stephen Mortlock

2026/03/16

Episode 11 features an in-depth conversation with Stephen Mortlock, who is semi-retired and works as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Frimley Park Hospital. Stephen has written several articles about the history of biomedical science. He talks to Rob about his career, which has seen him work in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the USA. The discussion with Rob touches on Legionnaires' disease, earth tremours, and working with filmstar Christopher Lee.

S4 Episode 10: Public Engagement with Dr Jonathan Tyrrell

2026/02/04

Episode 10 features an in-depth conversation with Dr Jonathan Tyrrell, who is a Lecturer of Biomedical Sciences & Medical Microbiology at Swansea University He talks to Rob about his IBMS Award-winning Superbugs project, which aims to improve schoolchildren in Key Stages 2 and 3 and their families' knowledge of the microbial world.

S4 Episode 9: Sixty Years of Innovation with Dr Phil Bryant

2026/01/06

Episode 9 features an in-depth conversation with Dr Phil Bryant, who is an Associate Tutor in Cellular Pathology in Cardiff. He talks to Rob his long career in biomedical science which has seen sixty years of innovation.

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

2025/12/04

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 7: Leadership and Management with Andrea Johnson

2025/09/29

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 6: Harvey's Lab Tours with Gayle Johnstone

2025/08/14

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 5: Training and Social Media with Laura Taylor

2025/07/24

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 4: Biomedical Scientist of the Year 2025 with Craig Baker

2025/06/24

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 3: Alzheimer's Disease with Martyna Matuszyk

2025/05/15

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 2: Diagnostic Cytopathology with Leonie Wheeldon

2025/04/04

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 1: Three IBMS Presidents

2025/03/06

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

S3 Episode 14: Working in Partnership

2025/02/04

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.