The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is an independent non-governmental association of national societies in 39 countries, representing more than 240 000 Biomedical Laboratory Scientists worldwide
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Announcements from IFBLS President Marie Culliton
Season's Greetings December 2023
President's Address AltGAD 2023
IFBLS Board of Directors 2022-2024
General Assembly of Delegates (GAD) 2024
The IFBLS General Assembly of Delegates (GAD) 2024 will be held in Canada at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel in the beautiful city of Richmond, British Columbia 12th to 14th September 2024.
This year's in-person meetings include the GAD & Chief Delegates Meeting, Open Forum, and Election for IFBLS Board of Directors 2024-2026.
Additionally, a one-day learning symposium titled "Strengthening Diagnostics" will follow on Saturday, 14th September 2024.
Election to the IFBLS Board of Directors 2024-2026
We are pleased to announce the election for the IFBLS Board of Directors 2024-2026 will be held at the General Assembly of Delegates (GAD) on Friday, 13th September 2024 in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
Seven (7) Board Members will be elected from a list of nine (9) nominated candidates. In-person only ballots will be cast by Chief Delegates present at the GAD.
Click here for more information on this year's Election and Candidates!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TMER Award for trainee
Tsukuba Medical Laboratory of Education and Research (TMER) in cooperation with IFBLS is pleased to announce their support of an Overseas Trainee Project in 2024.
Tsukuba Medical Laboratory of Education and Research (TMER) in cooperation with IFBLS is pleased to announce their support of an Overseas Trainee Project in 2024.
One international Biomedical Laboratory Scientist (BLS) will be selected as a trainee for education in Hematology. The award supports one week of training from December 2nd-7th, 2024
Deadline to submit an application is now closed.
The successful applicant will be notified in early-September 2024.
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. 1: 1-76
April 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 theme for BLS Day 2023 - 2024 is:
Guardians of Quality and Patient Safety: Biomedical Laboratory Scientists
Greetings from the IFBLS Board of Directors - video link
Newsletter
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Current newsletter: December 2023
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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.
MEMBERS EVENTS
AIMS National Scientific Meeting
Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS)
Theme: Moving Forward
Date: 21-23 August 2024 - Adelaide Convention Centre
Adelaide, Australia
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS EVENTS
IFBLS collaborates with numerous organizations. For more details, visit our Collaborations page.
Welcome to IFBLS Newest Members:
National Association of Biomedical Technologists of Burundi (ANTEBBU)
Medical Technology Laboratory Sciences Society Jordan (MTLS)
Medical Laboratory Scientists Association of Tanzania (MeLSAT)
Association Des Biologistes Médicaux Du Togo (ABM-TOGO)
IFBLS Office Contact Information
E-mail: communications@ifbls.org
Telephone: 001 905 667 8695
Fax: 001 905 528 4968
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The global voice of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists
The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (est. 1954) is the world's widest reaching international organization for Biomedical Laboratory Scientists, bringing the profession, the professionals and health priorities to the world stage.