IBMS L&B Branch Podcast
Career Stories from Biomedical Scientists at all stages of their career - come Listen and get great advice
Episodes
Nov 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
43 min
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!!
Oct 1, 2025
Aug 1, 2025
Aug 1, 2025
41 min
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!
Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
1 hr 9 min
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.
Jun 1, 2025
Jun 1, 2025
43 min
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!
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
44 min
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!
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
40 min
Philippa talks to Mike about swapping her pipette for a school briefcase and training the next generation of Biomedical Scientists
Mar 1, 2025
Mar 1, 2025
38 min
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!
Feb 1, 2025
Feb 1, 2025
47 min
Kevin talks to Mike about how a packet of crisps changed his career path!
Jan 1, 2025





