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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-week2025-05-1545 min
Quantum Bits: Beginner's GuideQuantum Leaps: IBMs Nighthawk Processor Spreads Its WingsThis is your Quantum Bits: Beginner's Guide podcast.Today I want to bring you right into the heart of quantum innovation—not years away, not in some distant laboratory, but happening right now, in May 2025. Imagine standing beside me in a chilled, humming quantum lab, looking through foggy glass at racks of hardware glimmering with possibility. This is Leo, your Learning Enhanced Operator, and you’re listening to Quantum Bits: Beginner’s Guide.Let’s skip right past introductions and charge into the latest breakthrough. Just this week, IBM confirmed that their Nighthawk processor—a modular quantum ch...2025-05-1004 min
Quantum Basics WeeklyQuantum Leap: IBMs Hands-On Course Bridges Education and Frontier ResearchThis is your Quantum Basics Weekly podcast.Today feels electric—not just because the superconducting cables in my lab are humming, but because of big news that dropped this morning. IBM Quantum has just unveiled “Quantum Computing in Practice,” a new hands-on course designed for experimenters ready to wrangle quantum processors with over 100 qubits. Picture it: lessons and exercises, not just in theory, but on utility-grade quantum hardware, all accessible from your laptop. This isn’t just a resource; it’s a bridge straight into the quantum frontier, built by legends like John Watrous, whose work has inspired both class...2025-04-2904 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 minQuantum Bits: Beginner's GuideQuantum Leap: IBMs Compiler Simplifies Quantum Code, Google & Microsoft Boost Qubit Connectivity & Error CorrectionThis is your Quantum Bits: Beginner's Guide podcast.Quantum computing just took another massive leap forward. The big news? IBM’s new Quantum Runtime Compiler. This breakthrough fundamentally shifts how we interact with quantum processors, making them far more accessible for developers who aren’t quantum physicists. Here’s why this matters. Traditionally, writing quantum programs means dealing with low-level circuit design, quantum gates, and cryptic error mitigation techniques. Even with quantum frameworks like Qiskit or Cirq, you still need deep knowledge of qubit behavior and decoherence. But IBM’s Quantum Runtime Compiler abstracts away much of that...2025-03-1302 min
The Quantum Stack WeeklyQuantum Leap: IBMs 1121-Qubit Breakthrough Revolutionizes Financial Risk Analysis in Real-TimeThis is your The Quantum Stack Weekly podcast.The Quantum Stack Weekly—Leo here, diving straight into the big quantum breakthrough of the day. Just announced in the last 24 hours, IBM has demonstrated a quantum advantage in financial risk analysis, leveraging their 1,121-qubit Condor processor to model portfolio risk with unprecedented accuracy. This isn't just theoretical—it directly outperforms classical Monte Carlo simulations on complex financial derivatives. What makes this significant? Traditional risk assessments rely on classical simulations that can take hours or even days, approximating probabilities and potential losses with a degree of uncertainty. Now, by u...2025-03-1302 min
Quantum Tech UpdatesQuantum Leap: IBMs 2000-Qubit Milestone Heralds New Era of ComputingThis is your Quantum Tech Updates podcast.Quantum computing just hit another milestone, and this one’s big. IBM has successfully demonstrated a 2,000-qubit superconducting processor, pushing the field past a major threshold in scalable quantum hardware. To put that in perspective, think of classical bits as light switches—either on or off. Quantum bits, or qubits, are more like dimmer switches that can hold multiple states at once thanks to superposition. More qubits mean exponentially more computational power, and crossing the 2,000-qubit mark puts us in a new era of problem-solving capability. Now, it's not just...2025-03-1203 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 minQuantum 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 minQuantum 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 #AccelerateAction2025-03-0644 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 minThe 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 minQuantum 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 min
Moor 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...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 Trust2024-09-0658 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
IoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guests Brian Deutsch (Pivotal) and Glenn Lurie (Stormbreaker VC)Thanks for tuning into IOT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IOT Connect is brought to you by: TEAL, a wholly owned, patented eSIM platform that connects Any IoT device, to any network around the world.About Our Guests:Brian Deustch Brian is the CEO of Pivotal Commware, and leads an incredible team in the forefront of next generation communications using Holographic Beamforming to harness and direct radio waves to maximize spectrum efficiency and broadband data throughput.Glenn LurieGlenn most...2023-12-0641 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 3: Equity, Diversity and InclusionIn our latest episode of the #IBMSChat Podcast, Rob gets together with Francis Yongblah and Jemma Shead from the IBMS EDI working group. This group aims to promote and champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all backgrounds.
Francis is a laboratory manager and clinical scientist at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, and Jemma is a biomedical scientist with the Health Services Laboratories in London. As part of the EDI group, both members are helping to create an inclusive environment across our profession.
So far, the group has run a campaign to celebrate 100 Years of Women in the IBMS, attended Pride...2023-11-0957 min
The Marketing Society PodcastBuilding the business case for Sustainable Marketing (Part 1) - Caroline Taylor, Former CMO, IBM Global Markets“There are four questions every business needs good answers to. Why would anyone want to buy from us? Why would anyone want to work for us? Why would anyone want to invest in us? Why would anyone allow us to operate in their community, society?”It’s another two-parter and in this episode (Part 1), we dive into the role of CMOs and leaders when it comes to the sustainability agenda. We were joined by Caroline Taylor OBE, former CMO for IBMs international business and a huge advocate for ‘adding value in many other places in the world.’Alrea...2023-09-2135 min
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 2: Taking a look at Men's HealthIn episode two, we hear from Stuart Dawe-Long - Andrology Lead at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Clinical Scientist, and member of the Cytopathology Advisory Panel for the IBMS. He believes in a patient focussed service that can support the health and wellbeing of the patient. He is currently also training with the institute of psychosexual medicine.
Listen now to hear Stuart and Rob Dabrowski, #IBMSChat Podcast host, as they tackle the subject of Men’s Health; covering topics ranging from fertility in men, to diagnostic semen analysis, to access to support for mental health services.2023-09-181h 02
IBMS PodcastS3 Episode 1: Harvey's GangIn the first episode of the new season of our podcast, Rob Dabrowski, Editor of The Biomedical Scientist magazine, is joined by Malcolm Robinson - IBMS Member and founder of 'Harvey's Gang'.
'Harvey's Gang' was a charitable initiative started by Malcolm in 2013, in remembrance of patient Harvey Baldwin, a 7-year-old boy who was undergoing treatment for leukaemia at Worthing Hospital. Today, the charity has been taken over by the IBMS, but retains the same overall objective; running lab tours for children undergoing intensive treatment for severe diseases.
Listen to the episode to hear from Malcolm, as well as IBMS members...2023-08-011h 00
IBMS PodcastEpisode 20 - The CPD Special featuring Mark CioniIn Episode 20, we speak to senior lecturer in Biomedical Science at Nottingham Trent University, Mark Cioni, winner of the CPD Awards 2021, on stand-out CPD and the benefits of Science Council Professional Registration.
*Mark corrected following the interview, that he completed a postgraduate certificate and not a postgraduate diploma, as stated in the interview.2023-01-0616 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 19 - The cytology episode featuring Hedley GlencrossIn Episode 19, we chat to the retired biomedical scientist in Cytology and former IBMS executive Head of Membership and Council Member Hedley Glencross. Recorded at IBMS Congress 2022, Hedley takes us through the highlights of his 45-year career in the profession, focusing on the importance of the specialism of Cytology and work with IBMS. This includes projects to modernise cervical cancer diagnosis in Moldova and to design our logo.2022-08-1937 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 18 - Award-winning scientists featuring Bamidele Farinre & Miquel Serna-PascualIn Episode 18, we speak to the winner of the Advancing Healthcare Awards Biomedical Scientist of the Year and Overall Winner Bamidele Farinre. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bami talks about her background and route into Biomedical Science, her award-winning work to set up mobile laboratories to speed up COVID-19 testing in the midst of the pandemic and more!
In LabLife, we spoke to the winner of the gold award for Biological & Biomedical Sciences at the STEM for Britain Awards 2022, Miquel Serna-Pascual. He discusses his pioneering work to help speed up the diagnosing of disease by collecting and analysing data about the...2022-05-1243 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 17 - The pandemic and future testing strategies with Sally Cutler and Malcolm RobinsonIn Episode 17, we are joined by expert in Medical Microbiology and Bacteria Zoonoses at the University of East London, Professor Sally Cutler, who discusses the pandemic and the most recent strains of COVID-19; future testing strategies and other emerging viral threats.
In LabLife, Malcolm Robinson, founder of Harvey’s Gang, a charity providing young patients with opportunities to tour laboratories and meet the Biomedical Scientists who process their samples. He speaks to us about the history of the charity and his hopes for its future.2022-04-1253 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 16 - In conversation with Chief Executive David Wells and Lorna Cleverly on animal healthIn Episode 16, IBMS chief executive David Wells joined us for a wide-ranging conversation covering his work establishing the '29 pathology networks and leading the laboratory response during the pandemic as Head of Pathology at NHS England, to promoting the profession as chief executive. We also talked about his career journey from practice to senior management.
Later, Dr Martin Khechara spoke to Lorna Cleverly, Head of Animal Health Monitoring at Fera Science, for a fascinating LabLife.2022-03-0858 min
BlockDrops com Maurício MagaldiEN :: Tokenized Communities, Brasil Crypto Regulation, TheDAO Hacker Outed, and much moreDrop 1: Tokenized communities https://backdrop.so/project/backdrop/discussions/-Mw2Kk81JGiEpUXtFwXS Drop 2: Crypto Regulation in Brasil https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/brazil-takes-first-step-to-regulate-bitcoin https://www.blocknews.com.br/regulacao/comissao-do-senado-aprova-proposta-de-lei-que-regulamenta-criptomoedas/ Drop 3: TheDAO hacker outed? https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2022/02/22/exclusive-austrian-programmer-and-ex-crypto-ceo-likely-stole-11-billion-of-ether/ .. IBM crypto custody https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/02/18/inside-ibms-fast-growing-crypto-custody-play/ Bit2me is first crypto platform authorized in Spain https://www.btctimes.com/news/spain-authorizes-first-bitcoin-and-cryptocurrency-platform-in-the-country Seba Bank approved by Aave community for Arc https://twitter.com/WeAreSEBA/status/1495730449347489795?t=Q18Qr1DVnG6Bca2OxJWuWA&s=19 Bulgarian Stock Exchange trading 8 crypto ETFs https://news.bitcoin.com/bulgarian-stock-exchange-launches-8-crypto-etns/ FTX launches gaming...2022-02-2719 min
BlockDrops com Maurício MagaldiComunidades Tokenizadas, Regulação Cripto no Brasil, O Hacker da TheDAO, e muito maisDrop 1: Tokenized communities
https://backdrop.so/project/backdrop/discussions/-Mw2Kk81JGiEpUXtFwXS
Drop 2: Crypto Regulation in Brasil https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/brazil-takes-first-step-to-regulate-bitcoin
https://www.blocknews.com.br/regulacao/comissao-do-senado-aprova-proposta-de-lei-que-regulamenta-criptomoedas/
Drop 3: TheDAO hacker outed? https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2022/02/22/exclusive-austrian-programmer-and-ex-crypto-ceo-likely-stole-11-billion-of-ether/
.. IBM crypto custody
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/02/18/inside-ibms-fast-growing-crypto-custody-play/
Bit2me is first crypto platform authorized in Spain
https://www.btctimes.com/news/spain-authorizes-first-bitcoin-and-cryptocurrency-platform-in-the-country
Seba Bank approved by Aave community for Arc
https://twitter.com/WeAreSEBA/status/1495730449347489795?t=Q18Qr1DVnG6Bca2OxJWuWA&s=19
Bulgarian Stock Exchange trading 8 crypto ETFs
https://news.bitcoin.com/bulgarian-stock-exchange-launches-8-crypto-etns/
FTX launches gaming...2022-02-2719 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 15 - Digital pathology and travelling with Darren Treanor and Sue AlexanderIn Episode 15, we are joined by Digital Pathology expert Professor Darren Treanor to explore this field at the forefront of healthcare. Darren discussed how digital pathological applications, such as virtual microscopy, have made it easier for scientists to share data and improved diagnostics. Later, he talked about the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) - a new project which aims to deploy Artificial intelligence across the NHS in order to transform screening and diagnostics beyond the limits of current practice.
In LabLife, we were joined by IBMS Fellow and intrepid traveller Sue Alexander to talk about her travel adventures from Antarctica...2022-02-0739 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 14 - Cell lines, haematology and the Great British Bake Off with Yan Tsou & Chris LeeIn our special festive episode of IBMS pod, we were joined by Yan Tsou - Quality control scientist at the Francis Crick Institute and Great British Bakeoff star. Yan told us about her work on cell lines in the Crick's cell services team, her research into latent TB and her journey on the Great British Bakeoff Series 8, before she took part in our Christmas baking quiz: 'What's on your plate?'.
Following this, Reverend Christopher J Lee, a former biomedical scientist in Haematology and ordained Anglican priest in the Church of Wales joined us for a special edition of LabLife.2021-12-0552 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 13 - Comedy, haematology and andrology with Dave Spikey & Sheryl HomaIn Episode 13, we heard the fascinating career story of Biomedical Scientist in Haematology turned famous comic and actor Dave Spikey.
Dave is best known for his stand-up comedy tours, starring in sitcom Phoenix Nights alongside Peter Kay and Paddy McGuinness, presenting Bullseye, Chain Letters and being a team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats.
Before he moved over to comedy, Dave led a successful 30-year career in Biomedical Science – rising the ranks to become Chief Biomedical Scientist in Haematology at The Royal Bolton Hospital.
Dave recollects his journey into Biomedical Science from school pupil to trainee medical laboratory technician to senior bi...2021-11-0258 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 12 - Genomic Medicine & Public Engagement with Deborah Lakeland and Charlotte FeltonEpisode 12 marks one year of the IBMS Pod. We were joined by expert in Genomic Medicine Deborah Lakeland. In LabLife, our guest was trainee in critical care science Charlotte Felton.
As we enter a new era of personalised medicine, how can biomedical scientists integrate the necessary genomic tests into their services?
Genomic medicine uses information about a patient’s genetic makeup to improve their care and overall clinical outcome across a range of diseases. As the NHS implements genomics into the NHS, we’ll enter a new paradigm of cutting-edge diagnostics which will see new personalised treatments tailored to the indi...2021-10-0841 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 11 - Mental health and education with Azuma Kalu, Martin Khechara and Steven SchnabelAs Covid restrictions are lifted and services return to normal, we're revisiting the issue of workplace pressure, mental health and wellbeing across healthcare laboratories.
In September's episode, IBMS fellow and Specialist Scientific Lead in clinical chemistry Azuma Kalu joined us. The pandemic has increased the burden on pathology services to the detriment of some of our member's mental health and wellbeing, inspiring Azuma to take the lead in highlighting the topic across the profession.
Azuma discussed how the pandemic has changed the nature of the workplace and reminds us of the issues biomedical scientists, healthcare and support staff have faced...2021-09-0341 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 10 - Special on Sustainability in the lab with Martin Farley & Sheri ScottIBMSpod Episode 10 – Sustainability in the lab with Martin Farley and Sheri Scott
With COP26 in Glasgow only a few months away, it’s increasingly important to address sustainability and environmental impacts of our laboratories.
In August’s episode Sustainability Labs Advisor for UCL and King’s, Martin Farley talks to us about sustainability in the lab and the work he has done setting up LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) to help prioritise environmentally conscious laboratory procedures. Martin was the UK's (and Europe’s) first full-time sustainable laboratory specialist and was awarded the Green Gown in 2015 from the Sustainability Exchange.
Martin discusses...2021-08-0534 min
Health Unchained PodcastEp. 84: NEM Development for Healthcare - Gregory Saive (CEO UBC.Digital)Gregory Saive is an experienced software developer from Belgium who uses the NEM blockchain platform to develop various dapps including an online game called PacNem. He spent time as Head Foundation Developer at NEM. Gregory is founder and CEO of UBC.Digital which publishes content for blockchain developers. He's also the blockchain lead at D Health and works on Symbol from NEM.
Website: UBC.Digital
Book: https://ubc.digital/symbol-from-nem-the-return-of-the-ninjas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eVias
PacNem website: https://www.pacnem.com/
dHealth website: https://dhealth.network/
Symbol website: https://symbolplatform.com/
--Show Notes--
•Introduction to Gregory's background
•Development experience and care...2021-07-261h 00
IBMS PodcastEpisode 9 - Cardiology and making music with Dr Rameen Shakur and Francis YongblahFollowing the release of a breakthrough paper paving the way for personalised treatments and precision in cardiovascular medicine, we are joined by its lead author, Dr Rameen Shakur, a clinical scientist in cardiology and IBMS Fellow.
Rameen spoke to us about the recent sudden cardiac arrest of footballer Christian Erikson and its underlying cause – a set of conditions known as genetic cardiomyopathie and how to manage risk; as well his recent breakthrough paper which paves the way for personalised treatments of inherited heart disorders. :
July’s LabLife features senior Biomedical Scientist at Great Ormond Street Hospital Francis Yongblah. He talks abou...2021-07-0942 min
The Industrial Security PodcastPetrochemical Manufacturing Cybersecurity [The Industrial Security Podcast]Commodity vs specialty chemical manufacturing is different in kind, not just quantity. Sameer Koranne, Global OT Lead for IBMs X-Force incident response team talks about manufacturing, safety and security.https://www.ibm.com/security/services/ibm-x-force-incident-response-and-intelligence2021-06-2142 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 8 - Microbiology & overseas aid with Zonya Jeffrey and Akinola and Olubukola AdewunmiAs the profession gets ready to celebrate Biomedical Science Day, June's episode showcases the excellent achievements and inspiring work of three outstanding Biomedical Scientists.
Manchester-based Zonya Jeffrey is a senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology and a national member of IBMS council. She co-founded the children's charity 'Child Aid Tanzania' to support mothers and babies in communities affected by Malaria and HIV. In a wide-ranging interview, Zonya tells us all about the project in Tanzania and how she set up the charity. We also talk about her work fighting Cholera in Sierra Leone, her objectives on IBMS council, her work with...2021-06-0340 min
AI News po polsku#2122 Waymo and Cruise / IBMs Enterprise AI / LaMDA / AI Chip from Google / Licensed deepfakesPodcast jest dostępny także w formie newslettera: https://ainewsletter.integratedaisolutions.com/
Alphabet Inc
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-waymo-cruise-seek-permits-charge-self-driving-car-rides-san-francisco-2021-05-11/
Dyrektor generalny Arvind Krishna powiedział, że IBM nie tworzy zorientowanych na konsumenta narzędzi AI, takich jak rozpoznawanie twarzy.
https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-ceo-arvind-krishna-on-watson-ai-enterprise-future-plans-2021-5
Podczas przemówienia wprowadzającego na Google I / O 2021, corocznej konferencji programistów Google, firma ogłosiła LaMDA, wyrafinowany model językowy, który według Google znacznie lepiej radzi sobie z kontekstem rozmów niż czołowe modele dzisiejszych.2021-05-3105 minAI News po polsku#2121 $95B for research / AI Winter / Tesla / Robotaxi / IBMs datasetPodcast jest dostępny także w formie newslettera: https://ainewsletter.integratedaisolutions.com/
Zgodnie z kopią raportu 131- Strona projekt ustawy widziany w piątek przez Reutera.
https://venturebeat.com/2021/05/08/u-s-senate-committee-revised-a-draft-bill-to-fund-ai-quantum-biotech/
Departament Obrony jest na wysokim poziomie, jeśli chodzi o potencjał sztucznej inteligencji do zabezpieczenia przewagi konkurencyjnej Ameryki nad potencjalnymi przeciwnikami.
https://warontherocks.com/2021/05/the-department-of-defenses-looming-ai-winter/
Tesla Inc (TSLA.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-tells-regulator-that-full-self-driving-cars-may-not-be-achieved-by-year-2021-05-07/
Robotaxi nowej generacji Pony.ai wyróżnia się, ponieważ wydaje się, że brakuje w nim stożkowego czujnika LIDA...2021-05-2405 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 7 - Facemasks & lockdown lifting with Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen & Zoe AndrewsPublic health and infectious disease expert at Oxford University Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen joins us from a quarantine hotel to discuss the use of facemasks as lockdown lifts.
In LabLife, Guernsey-based Healthcare assistant Zoe Andrews spoke to us about the pandemic and end of lockdown in Guernsey.
For detailed episode commentary and further resources please visit our show blog: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/facemasks-and-lockdown-lifting-ibmspod-ep7/
Shownotes:
Episode outline
0:52 – IBMS News
2:23 – Feature Interview with Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen
2:25 - Section 1: Containing TB transmission in South Africa and Hotel Quarantine – including an introduction to Helene-Mari, her work reducing TB transmission in rural...2021-05-0642 min
IBMS PodcastEpisode 6 - Education in the Pandemic with Ian Davies & Salford StudentsIn April's IBMSPod, we caught up with Biomedical Science Course Leader and Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University Ian Davies.
In an episode focusing on Biomedical Science education, we ask how has the pandemic affected the next generation of Biomedical Scientists?
As an academic Biomedical Scientist, Ian discusses his passion for education and how education has been impacted during a year of lockdowns.
In LabLife, we were joined by Biomedical Science students at the University of Salford Caitlin Owen & Nadia Patel, who created a new magazine during the lockdown.
Also features IBMS News - a round-up of all the latest headlines...2021-04-1240 min
Sustainable Supply ChainUsing weather related data to increase supply chain resilience - a chat with IBMs Paul WalshSend me a messageWeather has a huge impact on supply chains - whether it is last month's cold snap in Texas, the drought in Taiwan and it's effect on the semiconductor industry, or simply rainy vs sunny days impact on the sale of umbrellas or ice cream, so I thought it was time to see what we could do about that.I invited IBM's Global Director, Enterprise Weather Strategy Paul Walsh to come on the podcast to discuss ways we can use weather related data to our advantage in supply chains.Paul...2021-03-2639 min