Mike Gray

IBMS L&B Branch Podcast

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Career Stories from Biomedical Scientists at all stages of their career - come Listen and get great advice

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Mike Gray

Episodes

Ep 14. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Valerie Lawrence 31.10.2025 43:47

In a Globe Trotting story Valerie tells Mike what it's like to move "down under" as a Blood Transfusion specialist/blood production manager and Unicorn seller!!

Ep. 13 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Gayle Johnstone 30.09.2025 51:10

Gayle takes us on a journey - a literal journey around the world!

Ep. 12 - Special edition "anatomy of a branch" 31.07.2025 41:38

Mike, Tiff, Isla, Steven and Sarah - chat about the Lothian and Borders IBMS branch - why it might be fun - and what it takes to run the Lothian and Borders Branch!

Ep. 11 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Charlie Houston 30.06.2025 1:09:37

The Legend that is Charlie Houston. Many will not need an introduction to Charlie - but this is a story of a very long career plus extensions! From Belize to Blackpool, via the Isle of Man, a fantastic inspirational story of not giving up or giving in and finally giving back to the science community.

Ep. 10 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Marc Collins 31.05.2025 43:19

Biomedical Scientist and Published Author Marc Collins talk about Marc's career to date, the different routes to jobs and the diversity in roles emerging in Histopathology!

Ep 9. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Lyn Bryson 30.04.2025 44:38

Lyn takes Mike through what must be one of the longest, impressive and toughest journeys to Biomedical Science with 110% effort - the message? never give up!

Ep 8. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Philippa Hulme 31.03.2025 40:50

Philippa talks to Mike about swapping her pipette for a school briefcase and training the next generation of Biomedical Scientists

Ep.7 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Fiona Reynolds 28.02.2025 38:10

Fiona takes us on a tour from managing labs, to the far flung reaches of the middle of the Irish Sea. A great advert of the copy of remote and rural Biomedical Science!

Ep.6 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Kevin Waugh 31.01.2025 47:22

Kevin talks to Mike about how a packet of crisps changed his career path!

Ep 5. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Alanna Masson 31.12.2024 40:01

Alanna talks about her "bouncing around northern Scotland" Career story.

Ep 4. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Mairiead MacLennan 01.12.2024 57:05

The legend that is Mairiead MacLennan tells Mike her astonishing 50 year career story as she embarks upon a new chapter - lots of great advice for those starting their career or those at any stage!

Ep 3. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Lena Forsyth 01.11.2024 33:40

Lena speaks to Mike about her pathway into Immunology as a Biomedical Scientist - and we discover what ANCA might mean - and that Mike doesn't really know anything about Immunology.

Ep 2. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Siobhan Woodrow 01.10.2024 29:48

Siobhan talks to Mike about her journey into Microbiology as a Biomedical Scientist - useful career advice for anyone considering a career in Biomedical Science!

Ep 1. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Tiffany Pietrek 30.08.2024 46:21

In this Pilot Episode Tiffany and Mike discuss how Tiffany decided to become a Biomedical Scientist - if you are interested in how that happened then please listen. Useful advice for people considering a career in Biomedical Science.