The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is an independent non-governmental association of national societies in 38 countries, representing more than 240 000 Biomedical Laboratory Scientists worldwide
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70th Anniversary of IFBLS
Greetings from Dr. Mike Ryan, Executive Director WHO Health Emergencies
The IFBLS celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2024.
To mark this occasion, we held a one-day symposium associated with our Chief Delegates and General Assembly of Delegates Meetings in Vancouver, Canada.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series
IFBLS and international collaboration were close to Britta Karlsson’s heart, and we are pleased to honour her legacy and deep connection to education through this webinar series.
These webinars are a great opportunity to learn from our international colleagues and apply their knowledge and experiences to your own practice.
Details for our next webinar, in MAY 2025, will be announced soon!
Britta Karlsson Advancement Program
Established in 2019, IFBLS Britta Karlsson Advancement Program is an annual grant aimed to support IFBLS member associations, primarily from Low- and Middle-Income Economy countries (LMICs), to sponsor an international lecturer to travel and share their knowledge in a workshop or similar event as outlined in the criteria.
The program is funded by IFBLS Britta Karlsson Legacy fund, and up to two grants may be awarded annually.
Our Scientific Journal
The International Journal of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IJBLS) is our online journal, presenting the most current research on and
devoted to the dissemination of new knowledge concerning biomedical laboratory sciences
IJBLS Vol. 13, No. 2: 77-157
October 2024
International BLS Day
International BLS Day, celebrated each year on the 15th of April, is promoted to celebrate the key role of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists in diagnostic and preventative healthcare systems.
The new 2-year theme for BLS Day 2025/2026 is:
Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Promoting Sustainability in Clinical Diagnostics
Visit our webpage to download poster images
Newsletter
See our most recent newsletter for current news and information
Current newsletter:
December 2024
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IDBLSE Directory
IDBLSE - International Directory of Biomedical Laboratory Science Education
The IDBLSE directory is now available online!
The aim of the IDBLSE is to build an international database of Biomedical Laboratory Science education by country.
The aim of the IDBLSE is to build an international database of Biomedical Laboratory Science education by country.
Members are invited to visit the IDBLSE website at http://idblse.editme.com/ and submit updates for your country.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS EVENTS
IFBLS collaborates with numerous organizations. For more details, visit our Collaborations page.
IFBLS Office Contact Information
E-mail: communications@ifbls.org
Telephone: 001 905 667 8695
IFBLS
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Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1M7
CANADA