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S4 Episode 13: Workforce Planning with Mehwish Khalid
13/07/2026 | 43 mins.
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
26/05/2026 | 43 mins.
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
16/03/2026 | 37 mins.
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
04/02/2026 | 39 mins.
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
06/01/2026 | 49 mins.
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.

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About IBMS Podcast

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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