The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is an independent non-governmental association of national societies in 37 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.
We were delighted that Dr Michael Ryan, WHO’s Executive Director for Health Emergencies sent a special message to IFBLS and its members congratulating us on our anniversary, acknowledging our contribution to healthcare and public health, and recognising the decades of collaboration with WHO as Non-State Actors.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series
IFBLS is proud to present the Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series.
International collaboration and education were passions close to Britta’s heart, and we are honoured to celebrate her legacy by offering these webinars, which reflect her commitment to both.
These webinars provide a valuable opportunity to gain insights from our global colleagues and incorporate their expertise into your own practice.
We’re excited about the webinars scheduled for 2025 and invite you to check the IFBLS website regularly for updates and announcements.
Further details will be shared 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
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.
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
33 Wellington Street North
Hamilton, Ontario
L8R 1M7
CANADA
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.