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International Directory of Biomedical Laboratory Science Education (IDBLSE)
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.
About IDBLSE
The International Directory of Biomedical Laboratory Science Educations, IDBLSE, is developed and hosted by the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science, IFBLS. The goal is to present Biomedical Laboratory Scientist education by country, as well as publish historical data from previous editions of IDBLSE.
History
The first “International Directory of Medical Laboratory Science Educations” (IDMLSE) was published in 1994, by Britta Karlsson and her colleagues in cooperation with the International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists (IAMLT) – now IFBLS.
In 2002, when IFBLS changed its name to IFBLS, the directory was renamed as the “International Directory of Biomedical Laboratory Science Education”, IDBLSE.
Since the beginning in 1994 several versions has been published, first as hard copies, later as files sent to IFBLS member associations. In 2015 a simplified form was made to present the most important and current information from each country, and since 2020 work has been ongoing to present information online.
We look forward to expanding our online database. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Dr. Alba Marzo
It is with deep sadness that we inform IFBLS members of the death of our former Board Member, colleague and friend from Italy, Dr Alba Marzo.
Alba was an enthusiastic proponent of the profession of Biomedical Laboratory Science both in Italy, where she lectured in the University of Florence, and within the International Federation.
Few who knew her will ever forget her keen intellect, radiant smile, sense of humour and love of fashion.
We shall hold close our memories of her at our Congress in her home city of Florence.
To her family, colleagues and friends IFBLS offers sincerest condolences.
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IFBLS Board of Directors 2026-2028
The election for the IFBLS Board of Directors 2026–2028 will take place during the General Assembly of Delegates (GAD) in Chiba, Japan, on 27 September 2026. The election will be conducted in person, with ballots cast by officially appointed Chief Delegates present at the GAD.
Candidates
Eleven (11) eligible candidates have been nominated in accordance with the IFBLS By-Laws. The nominations have been reviewed and accepted by the IFBLS Nomination Committee in accordance with the IFBLS By-Laws. Candidate profiles are available below to help IFBLS members learn more about each nominee.
Election Process
Chief Delegates present at the GAD in Chiba, will first elect seven (7) Directors from the eleven candidates.
Following the election of the seven Directors, the President and President-Elect will be elected from among the newly elected Directors.
Voting and Election Results
Ballots will be distributed to officially appointed Chief Delegates attending the GAD. Votes will be counted following the election, and the results will be presented during the GAD.
If your Association will not be in attendance at this year's GAD, and you wish to have your ballot cast by Proxy, please contact the IFBLS office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information about the proxy voting process.
The successful candidates for the Board of Directors 2026–2028 will be announced during the GAD.
Click on a candidate’s name below to view their profile.
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United States (ASCLS) |
Board Director |
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Iceland (IABS) |
Board Director |
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Portugal (BioMedLab) |
Board Director |
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United Kingdom (IBMS) |
Board Director |
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Cameroon (CAMELS) |
Board Director |
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Tunisia (ATUTEB) |
Board Director |
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| Denmark (dbio) | Board Director | |
| Finland (ABSLF) | Board Director | |
| Korea (KAMT) | Board Director | |
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Croatia (CLA) |
Board Director |
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Australia (AIMS) |
Board Director |
To download the complete list of Candidates, please click here: Candidate Profiles.
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International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day, April 15
BLS Day is an opportunity to promote public awareness of the theme and the contributions made by the profession as it relates to health care.
The theme for International BLS Day on Tuesday, 15th April 2025 is:
"Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Promoting Sustainability in Clinical Diagnostics"
In 1996 at the IFBLS World Congress in Oslo, the General Assembly of Delegates (GAD) agreed to establish a world-wide Biomedical Laboratory Science Day (BLS Day). This day is for the promotion and celebration of the key role Biomedical Laboratory Scientists have in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The theme for the day is selected by the IFBLS Board of Directors and is related to health issues and support the UN and WHO Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The theme is used for two years.
