IBMS L&B Branch Podcast

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!!

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

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!

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.

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!

 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!

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

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.