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IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 9: Sixty Years of Innovation with Dr Phil BryantEpisode 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.
2026-01-0649 min
IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 8: Non-Malignant Haematology with Dr Richard BurkaEpisode 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.
2025-12-0440 min
IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 7: Leadership and Management with Andrea JohnsonEpisode 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.
2025-09-2937 min
IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 6: Harvey's Lab Tours with Gayle JohnstoneEpisode 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.
2025-08-1440 min
Moor Insights & Strategy PodcastEp47 Datacenter Podcast Palo Alto Networks & CyberArk, FTQC, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, AI & ConsultingWelcome to this week's edition of "MI&S Datacenter Podcast." Join Moor Insights & Strategy co-hosts Matt, Will, and Paul as they analyze the week's top datacenter and datacenter edge news. They talk compute, cloud, security, storage, networking, operations, data management, AI, quantum, and more! We will be talking on this week's show about: Palo Alto Networks & CyberArk https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wstownsend_palo-alto-networks-announces-agreement-to-activity-7356466398220439554-VZnH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAdOCkB7GSD8YuNAaXuDKP_xFHkrnLbNFk What the Hell is FTQC? https://www...
2025-07-3152 min
IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 5: Training and Social Media with Laura TaylorEpisode 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.
2025-07-2436 min
IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 4: Biomedical Scientist of the Year 2025 with Craig BakerEpisode 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.
2025-06-2439 min
IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 3: Alzheimer's Disease with Martyna MatuszykIn 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
2025-05-1545 min
IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 2: Diagnostic Cytopathology with Leonie WheeldonIn 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.
2025-04-0431 min
Enterprise Quantum WeeklyQuantum Leap: IBMs 90% Error Cut Unleashes Industry DisruptionThis is your Enterprise Quantum Weekly podcast.The quantum world just took a giant leap forward. Late yesterday, IBM announced a breakthrough in fault-tolerant quantum computing—a new technique leveraging real-time quantum error correction that slashes the error rate by nearly 90%. This means quantum processors can now maintain stability for much longer, allowing for more complex calculations with higher accuracy. Why does this matter? Think of it like streaming a high-definition movie over a weak internet connection. Traditionally, quantum computations have been like a glitchy video—constantly buffering, full of errors, and occasionally crashing altogether. IBM’s new...
2025-03-1103 min
Quantum Bits: Beginner's GuideQuantum Leap: IBMs Breakthrough Boosts Qubit Stability and Quantum AccessibilityThis is your Quantum Bits: Beginner's Guide podcast.Ah, excellent! You want to understand quantum bits—qubits—and the newest breakthrough in quantum computing? Let’s dive right in. Just a few days ago, IBM announced a major breakthrough in quantum error correction with a novel implementation of the *dynamically reconfigurable qubit lattice*. This advances fault tolerance, bridging the gap between today’s noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices and fully error-corrected quantum systems. What does that mean? Simply put, quantum computers just got significantly easier to program and more reliable to use. Traditionally, one of the b...
2025-03-1103 min
Quantum Dev DigestQuantum Leap: IBMs Entanglement Boost Unleashes Error-Free ComputingThis is your Quantum Dev Digest podcast.Quantum computing just took another leap forward, and this one's a game changer. Researchers at IBM have demonstrated a new error-correction method that could dramatically improve the reliability of quantum processors. Why does this matter? Imagine trying to watch your favorite show on a glitchy streaming service—every few seconds, the image freezes or pixels distort. That’s essentially the challenge with quantum computing today. Qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information, are notoriously prone to errors. But IBM’s new approach, which they’re calling *entanglement-assisted surface code*, could be the fix...
2025-03-1103 min
Quantum Tech UpdatesQuantum Leap: IBMs 1,121-Qubit Milestone, Googles Error Correction, and Scalable Silicon Spin QubitsThis is your Quantum Tech Updates podcast.Quantum computing just hit another major milestone, and this one is big. IBM announced that their new Condor processor has successfully maintained 1,121 superconducting qubits with record-low error rates. To put that into perspective, a classical computer processes information using bits—either a 0 or a 1. Quantum bits, or qubits, can be both 0 and 1 simultaneously, thanks to superposition. More qubits mean exponentially greater processing power, but that only matters if they stay stable long enough to perform useful calculations. That’s what makes IBM’s breakthrough so critical. For years, error correc...
2025-03-1102 minEnterprise Quantum WeeklyQuantum Leap: IBMs Condor+ Unleashes Error-Free Computing for BusinessThis is your Enterprise Quantum Weekly podcast.The quantum landscape just shifted dramatically. Yesterday, IBM unveiled their new 2,048-qubit quantum processor, Condor+, marking the first commercially viable system capable of full-scale quantum error correction. That’s right—full-scale error correction. This isn’t just an incremental improvement; it’s the breakthrough that makes quantum computing reliable enough for real-world enterprise use beyond academic and government labs. Error correction has long been the bottleneck. Quantum states are delicate, and noise from the environment scrambles calculations. Until now, we’ve relied on repetition—bundling dozens of physical qubits just to crea...
2025-03-1002 minQuantum Dev DigestQuantum Leap: IBMs Fault-Tolerant Qubit Breakthrough Accelerates Practical Applications | Quantum Computing NewsThis is your Quantum Dev Digest podcast.Quantum computing just took a serious leap forward. Today’s most interesting discovery comes from a team at IBM, where researchers successfully implemented a fault-tolerant logical qubit using their 127-qubit Eagle processor. This is a big deal because, up until now, quantum error correction has been more of a theory than a practical tool. Here’s why it matters. Imagine you’re trying to hold water in a leaky bucket. Classical computers are like a solid plastic pail—little to no leaks. Quantum systems, on the other hand, are more lik...
2025-03-0602 min
Quantum Research NowQuantum Leap: Error Correction Breakthrough and IBMs 2000 Qubit Processor Pave the Way for Scalable Quantum ComputingThis is your Quantum Research Now podcast.The quantum world just took another giant leap. This morning, Quantinuum announced they have successfully demonstrated fault-tolerant quantum error correction on a scalable quantum processor. If that sounds like a mouthful, trust me—it’s a game-changer. Imagine you’re trying to send a perfect message across a shaky bridge in the middle of a storm. In classical computing, error correction works like reinforcing the bridge, making sure it can withstand bad weather. But in quantum computing, errors don’t just happen—they’re fundamental to the nature of qubits. Unti...
2025-03-0602 min
IBMS PodcastS4 Episode 1: Three IBMS PresidentsIn 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
2025-03-0644 minEnterprise Quantum WeeklyQuantum Leap: IBMs 1500-Qubit Condor-X Processor Unleashes AI Revolution for EnterpriseThis is your Enterprise Quantum Weekly podcast.The biggest breakthrough in enterprise quantum computing just dropped, and it’s a game-changer. IBM announced its new 1,500-qubit utility-scale quantum processor, codenamed Condor-X, achieving error rates low enough for real-world enterprise applications. For the first time, fault-tolerant performance on select workloads is within reach, and that means quantum is ready to tackle problems classical supercomputers can’t keep up with. Here’s why this matters. Traditionally, quantum hardware struggled with noise and short coherence times, making deep circuits unreliable. But IBM’s latest quantum error mitigation techniques—an improved v...
2025-03-0400 minQuantum Tech UpdatesQuantum Leap: IBMs 500-Qubit Processor Shatters Barriers, Unleashing Real-World PotentialThis is your Quantum Tech Updates podcast.Quantum computing just hit another massive milestone, and this one might be the most significant yet. Researchers at IBM’s Quantum Lab have successfully demonstrated a 500-qubit error-corrected quantum processor, a leap forward in the field. To put this in perspective, in classical computing, bits are either 0 or 1. Quantum bits, or qubits, can exist in superpositions of both states, vastly increasing computational power. But until now, quantum error correction has been the main bottleneck, limiting practical applications.Think of it like this: imagine a tightrope walker crossing a canyon. Cl...
2025-03-0300 minQuantum Bits: Beginner's GuideQuantum Leap: IBMs Qiskit 1.5 Revolutionizes Error Mitigation, Making Quantum Computing More AccessibleThis is your Quantum Bits: Beginner's Guide podcast.Quantum computing is evolving fast, and the past few days have been particularly exciting. The biggest breakthrough? The release of Qiskit Core 1.5 by IBM, which introduces a major advancement in error mitigation, making quantum computation more practical than ever. Let’s break it down. One of the persistent challenges in quantum computing has been noise—those pesky errors that arise when qubits interact with their environment. IBM’s latest update incorporates a refined Zero-Noise Extrapolation technique. Instead of trying to eliminate errors entirely, which is nearly impossible, this approa...
2025-03-0200 minQuantum Tech UpdatesQuantum Leap: IBMs 1,121-Qubit Processor Unleashes New Era of ComputingThis is your Quantum Tech Updates podcast.Quantum computing just hit another major milestone, and this one could change everything. Last week, IBM announced that its new quantum processor, the Condor QPU, successfully executed a benchmark calculation with 1,121 superconducting qubits. This is the largest stable quantum processor ever demonstrated, and it marks a turning point for practical quantum computing. To put this into perspective, think about classical bits in a traditional computer—they can be either a 0 or a 1. Quantum bits, or qubits, don’t just hold a single state. Thanks to superposition, each qubit can exis...
2025-02-2800 min
The Quantum Stack WeeklyQuantum Leap 2025: Google, Microsoft, and IBMs Race to Revolutionize Computing | Quantum AI UnleashedThis is your The Quantum Stack Weekly podcast.Hi, I'm Leo, short for Learning Enhanced Operator, and I'm here to dive into the latest in quantum computing. Today, February 10, 2025, is an exciting time for this field, and I'm eager to share some recent developments.Just a few days ago, on February 5, Google announced its optimism about releasing commercial quantum computing applications within five years. Hartmut Neven, founder and lead of Google Quantum AI, highlighted the potential for quantum computers to solve problems that are currently beyond the reach of traditional computers. This includes building superior batteries...
2025-02-1003 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 14: Working in PartnershipIn 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.
2025-02-0416 min
Quantum Basics WeeklyQuantum Leaps: Unveiling IBMs Learning Platform and UNs 2025 Quantum YearThis is your Quantum Basics Weekly podcast.Hey there, fellow quantum enthusiasts I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator, here to dive into the latest quantum computing educational resources. Today, I'm excited to share with you a fantastic learning tool that's making waves in the quantum community.As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, I've been exploring various initiatives that aim to make quantum concepts more accessible to everyone. One such resource that caught my attention is IBM Quantum Learning. This platform offers a comprehensive range of courses, tutorials, and learning paths designed...
2025-02-0203 minQuantum Basics WeeklyQuantum Bombshell: Fractional Excitons Spark New Frontier, while IBMs Quantum Course Gets PracticalThis is your Quantum Basics Weekly podcast.Hey there, I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator for all things Quantum Computing. Today, January 25, 2025, is an exciting day in the quantum world. Let's dive right in.As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, there's been a surge in educational resources and learning tools. Today, I want to highlight IBM Quantum Learning's latest course, "Quantum Computing in Practice." This course is designed to help learners understand potential use cases and best practices for experimenting with quantum processors having 100+ qubits. It's a significant step forward in...
2025-01-2502 minThe Quantum Stack WeeklyQuantum Buzz: IBMs 1000-Qubit Leap, Diamond Tech Sparkles, and AI-Quantum Love Affairs Heat Up in 2025!This is your The Quantum Stack Weekly podcast.I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator, and I'm here to dive into the latest quantum computing updates. It's January 21, 2025, and the quantum landscape is buzzing with advancements.Let's start with the hardware. IBM has been making waves with its 1000-qubit system, the Condor processor, which boasts various quantum communication links. Their superconducting qubits have shown impressive performance, with coherence times of a few milliseconds and gate errors below 0.1% thanks to new tunable coupler technology[4].But hardware is just one part of the equation. Quantum control systems...
2025-01-2103 minQuantum Research NowQuantum Leap 2025: IBMs 1121Qubit Bombshell, Google Plays Catch Up, and IonQ Dazzles Wall StreetThis is your Quantum Research Now podcast.Hi, I'm Leo, your go-to expert on all things quantum computing. Let's dive right into the latest developments in this field.As we step into 2025, quantum computing is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. Companies like IBM, Google, and startups such as Rigetti and IonQ are leading the charge. IBM's 1,121-qubit Condor processor and Google's quantum supremacy experiments are making quantum computers more reliable and accessible for commercial and academic use[1].One of the key breakthroughs is in quantum hardware. Superconducting qubits and trapped ion systems are...
2025-01-1803 min
Quantum Market WatchQuantum Computing Stocks Skyrocket: IBMs 2025 Mega-Computer Sparks Global Race for Qubit SupremacyThis is your Quantum Market Watch podcast.Hi, I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator, here to give you the latest on the quantum computing market. As we dive into 2025, the quantum sector is making headlines with explosive growth, rivaling artificial intelligence as the market's hottest sector.Let's start with the stocks. Companies like Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT), D-Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS), and Rigetti Computing Inc (RGTI) have seen gains of 1,000% or more in just two months. These aren't typical one-and-done penny stock spikes; they've spiked, held their gains, and are consolidating before making their next moves...
2025-01-1103 minQuantum Market WatchQuantum Buzz: IBMs Quantum Leap, Googles Supremacy, and Startups Raising Millions in the Race to the FutureThis is your Quantum Market Watch podcast.Hi, I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator for all things quantum computing. Let's dive right into the latest updates from the quantum market.As we wrap up 2024, it's clear that quantum computing has made significant strides. IBM, for instance, has been leading the charge with its IBM Quantum System One, designed to be the world's most advanced quantum computer for commercial use. Their focus on quantum volume, a metric that quantifies the power of quantum computers, has been pivotal. IBM also unveiled the IBM Condor, a groundbreaking quantum processor...
2024-12-2803 minThe Quantum Stack WeeklyQuantum Gossip: IBMs Heron Soars, Control Systems Stumble, and 13 Players Unveil Roadmaps!This is your The Quantum Stack Weekly podcast.Hey there, I'm Leo, your go-to expert for all things quantum computing. Let's dive right into the latest updates in the quantum stack.Just a few days ago, I was at the NERSC Quantum Days 2024, where I had the chance to catch up with Derek Wang from IBM Quantum. He gave an insightful presentation on utility-scale quantum computational workflows with Qiskit, highlighting how IBM's latest quantum processor, IBM Quantum Heron, can now execute complex algorithms with record levels of scale, speed, and accuracy[2].Speaking of IBM...
2024-12-2802 minQuantum Tech UpdatesQuantum Leap: IBMs Heron Soars, Funding Pours In, and Santa Goes Quantum!This is your Quantum Tech Updates podcast.Hey there, I'm Leo, your go-to expert for all things quantum computing. Let's dive right into the latest updates from the quantum tech world.The past few months have been incredibly exciting, with breakthroughs in both hardware and software. IBM has been at the forefront, unveiling its most advanced quantum computers yet. The IBM Quantum Heron processor, for instance, has shown remarkable performance, capable of executing complex algorithms with up to 5,000 two-qubit gate operations. This is a significant leap forward, nearly doubling the number of gates accurately run in...
2024-12-2403 minQuantum Basics WeeklyQuantum Kaleidoscopes: IBMs Heron Takes Flight, while Chicago Cooks Up Quantum ChocolatesThis is your Quantum Basics Weekly podcast.Hi there, I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator for all things quantum computing. Today, I'm excited to share some beginner-friendly quantum news and breakthroughs that can be explained using everyday analogies.Let's dive right in. Have you ever played with a kaleidoscope? You know, those colorful tubes filled with glass beads and mirrors that create mesmerizing patterns when you turn them. Well, it turns out that kaleidoscopes are a great way to understand quantum computing. Just like a kaleidoscope, quantum computers use a limited number of "beads" or qubits...
2024-12-2102 minThe Quantum Stack WeeklyQuantum Gossip: IBMs Qubits Flex, While McKinsey Spills the Tea on Scaling WoesThis is your The Quantum Stack Weekly podcast.Hi, I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator for all things quantum computing. Let's dive right into the latest updates in the quantum stack.Over the past few days, significant advancements have been made in quantum computing architecture. IBM recently launched its most advanced quantum computers, including the IBM Quantum Heron, which can now execute complex algorithms with record levels of scale, speed, and accuracy. Specifically, it can run certain classes of quantum circuits with up to 5,000 two-qubit gate operations, leveraging Qiskit to expand explorations in scientific problems across...
2024-12-2102 minQuantum Research NowQuantum Gossip: Google, Microsoft, and IBMs Juicy Qubit Race Heats Up! Whos Leading the Pack?This is your Quantum Research Now podcast.Hi, I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator for all things Quantum Computing. Let's dive right into the latest breakthroughs and what they mean for the future.Just a few days ago, Google unveiled their new quantum chip, Willow, which marks a significant milestone in error correction and performance[4]. This chip demonstrates an exponential reduction in error rates as the number of qubits increases, a crucial step towards building large-scale, useful quantum computers. The team tested arrays of physical qubits, scaling up from 3x3 to 7x7, and each time, they...
2024-12-2003 minQuantum Basics WeeklyKaleidoscopic Quantum Leap: IBMs 5000 Qubit Milestone Fuels AI Synergy and Scientific BreakthroughsThis is your Quantum Basics Weekly podcast.Hey there, I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator for all things quantum computing. Let's dive right into the latest quantum breakthroughs that are making waves in 2024.Imagine a kaleidoscope, a simple yet powerful tool that can create infinitely diverse yet orderly patterns using just a few colored glass beads, mirror-dividing walls, and light. This is exactly how quantum computers work, harnessing the power of superposition to process information in fundamentally different ways than classical computers. Just like a kaleidoscope, quantum computers can generate an infinitely variable spectacle of fleeting...
2024-12-1903 minQuantum Dev DigestQuantum Gossip: IBMs Qiskit Speedup, Flamin go Processor, and Mozillas AI MovesThis is your Quantum Dev Digest podcast.Hey there, fellow quantum enthusiasts. I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator, here to bring you the latest from the quantum world. Let's dive right into the exciting updates from the past week.First off, IBM has just released Qiskit SDK v1.3, and it's packed with some fantastic improvements. One of the biggest updates is the migration of most transpilation passes to Rust, which has resulted in a whopping 6x speedup for transpiling tasks. This means that running the full Benchpress suite of performance benchmarks now takes less than an...
2024-12-1403 minThe Quantum Stack WeeklyQuantum Leap: IBMs 5,000 Qubit Feat, IonQs Networking Heat, and the Race for Quantum SupremacyThis is your The Quantum Stack Weekly podcast.Hey there, fellow quantum enthusiasts. I'm Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator, here to dive into the latest quantum computing updates. Let's get straight to it.Recently, IBM made a significant leap forward with the launch of its most advanced quantum computers. The IBM Quantum Heron processor can now execute complex algorithms with record levels of scale, speed, and accuracy. Specifically, it can run certain classes of quantum circuits with up to 5,000 two-qubit gate operations using Qiskit. This is a game-changer for tackling scientific problems across materials, chemistry, life...
2024-12-1402 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 13: Delivering with dronesIn 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.
2024-12-0559 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 12: SustainabilityIn episode 12, we take a look at Sustainability in Biomedical Science. We will hear from IBMS Award winners Jennifer Collins, Joanne Hall, and, Carmel Abbott from The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Integrated Laboratory Medicine about their award winning work.
2024-11-1254 minMoor Insights & Strategy PodcastEp.32 of the MI&S Datacenter Podcast: We're Talking Juniper, AMD & Intel, IBM, Cisco, Oracle, GoogleWelcome to this week's edition of "MI&S Datacenter Podcast." Join Moor Insights & Strategy co-hosts Matt, Will, and Paul as they analyze the week's top datacenter and datacenter edge news. They talk compute, cloud, security, storage, networking, operations, data management, AI, quantum, and more! We will be talking on this week's show about: Juniper's Mining For GenAI Gold https://x.com/WillTownTech/status/1852296047806066826 What To Make Of Semiconductor Earnings? https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7257130388483919872/ https://www.intc.com...
2024-11-0554 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 11: Leadership and InnovationIn episode 11, we take a look at Leadership and Innovation in Biomedical Science. We will hear from Manjinder Virk from Bioma and Saghar Missaghian-Cully from North West London Pathology about their award-winning work in biomedical science.
Manjinder is a senior biomedical scientist, founder and director of Bioma, and recently won an Asian Woman of Achievement Award for science.
Saghar is the managing director at North West London Pathology. She recently won Gold for being the leader of the year at the UK Employee Experience Awards.
2024-10-0452 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 10: Rapid On-Site Evaluation in CytopathologyIn episode 10, we take a look at Rapid On-Site Evaluation in Cytopathology. We will hear from Leonie Wheeldon at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Tony Maddox, as well as Rob from the Biomedical Scientist, about their work in Rapid On-Site Evaluation in cytopathology.
Leonie Wheeldon is a Consultant Biomedical Scientist at RCHT and Tony is a Consultant cellular pathologist at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
2024-09-0658 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 9: Point Of Care Testing PodIn episode 9, Rob discusses Point-Of-Care Testing with Rakhee Surti (POCT Project Manager at Milton Keynes University Hospital and Tony Cambridge (Lead Biomedical Scientist in Pathology Management at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust).
The speakers outline current issues related to Point-Of-Care Testing in the UK.
2024-07-181h 06
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 8: Dog bites, infection and morphologyIn 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.
2024-06-2131 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 7: Practice EducatorsEpisode 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.
2024-04-0251 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 6: MentorshipIn 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.
2024-02-2244 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 5: Addiction AwarenessIn 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.
2024-01-0459 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 4: How to publish your workIn 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.
2023-12-131h 00