Show overview
IBMS L&B Branch Podcast launched in 2024 and has put out 14 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 47 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 7 months ago. Published by Mike Gray.
From the publisher
Career Stories from Biomedical Scientists at all stages of their career - come Listen and get great advice
Latest Episodes
Ep 14Ep 14. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Valerie Lawrence
In a Globe Trotting story Valerie tells Mike what it's like to move "down under" as a Blood Transfusion specialist/blood production manager and Unicorn seller!!
Ep 13Ep. 13 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Gayle Johnstone
Gayle takes us on a journey - a literal journey around the world!
Ep 12Ep. 12 - Special edition "anatomy of a branch"
Mike, Tiff, Isla, Steven and Sarah - chat about the Lothian and Borders IBMS branch - why it might be fun - and what it takes to run the Lothian and Borders Branch!
Ep 11Ep. 11 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Charlie Houston
The Legend that is Charlie Houston. Many will not need an introduction to Charlie - but this is a story of a very long career plus extensions! From Belize to Blackpool, via the Isle of Man, a fantastic inspirational story of not giving up or giving in and finally giving back to the science community.
Ep 10Ep. 10 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Marc Collins
Biomedical Scientist and Published Author Marc Collins talk about Marc's career to date, the different routes to jobs and the diversity in roles emerging in Histopathology!
Ep 9Ep 9. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Lyn Bryson
Lyn takes Mike through what must be one of the longest, impressive and toughest journeys to Biomedical Science with 110% effort - the message? never give up!
Ep 8Ep 8. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Philippa Hulme
Philippa talks to Mike about swapping her pipette for a school briefcase and training the next generation of Biomedical Scientists
Ep 7Ep.7 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Fiona Reynolds
Fiona takes us on a tour from managing labs, to the far flung reaches of the middle of the Irish Sea. A great advert of the copy of remote and rural Biomedical Science!
Ep 6Ep.6 Biomedical Science Career Stories - Kevin Waugh
Kevin talks to Mike about how a packet of crisps changed his career path!
Ep 5Ep 5. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Alanna Masson
Alanna talks about her "bouncing around northern Scotland" Career story.
Ep 4Ep 4. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Mairiead MacLennan
The legend that is Mairiead MacLennan tells Mike her astonishing 50 year career story as she embarks upon a new chapter - lots of great advice for those starting their career or those at any stage!
S1 Ep 3Ep 3. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Lena Forsyth
Lena speaks to Mike about her pathway into Immunology as a Biomedical Scientist - and we discover what ANCA might mean - and that Mike doesn't really know anything about Immunology.
S1 Ep 2Ep 2. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Siobhan Woodrow
Siobhan talks to Mike about her journey into Microbiology as a Biomedical Scientist - useful career advice for anyone considering a career in Biomedical Science!
S1 Ep 1Ep 1. Biomedical Science Career Stories - Tiffany Pietrek
In this Pilot Episode Tiffany and Mike discuss how Tiffany decided to become a Biomedical Scientist - if you are interested in how that happened then please listen. Useful advice for people considering a career in Biomedical Science.