The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is an independent non-governmental association of national societies in 34 countries, representing more than 270 000 Biomedical Laboratory Scientists worldwide
Celebrating International BLS Day 2023
The 15th of April, every year, is Biomedical Laboratory Science Day
This year the IFBLS board has chosen the theme Guardians of Quality and Patient Safety: Biomedical Laboratory Scientists
Full statement - Letter to Members
ANNOUNCEMENTS
International BLS Day Greetings from Dr. Michael Ryan
On behalf of IFBLS members around the world celebrating International BLS Day, we are honoured to receive greetings from Dr. Michael Ryan, Executive Director WHO Health Emergencies Programme.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series
IFBLS is pleased to announce the sixth in our series of educational webinars!
Our next 90-minute webinar will be held Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (CT Central Time USA).
Title - Catch Me If You Can: Role of Diagnostic Genetics in Public Health Microbiology
(Maximum capacity 500)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
In Memoriam -
Dr. Alba Marzo
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.
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. 12, No. 1: 1-58
April, 2023
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: April 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
26th Congress of the Society of Medical Laboratory Technology of South Africa (SMLTSA)
Theme - Next Generation Laboratory: A Partnership in Health
Date: 19-22 October 2023 - Johannesburg, South Africa
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
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.