IBMS Congress

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Special Features

A subject that touches us all

'Cancer in the 21st Century': four in-depth seminars examining technical, clinical, practical and social aspects of cancer, and our role in its detection, prevention and treatment. more >>

Real-time molecular biology technology

Cepheid will be on hand to demonstrate how fast it is now possible to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus (both MRSA and MSSA). During Congress, the company's technology will be
running in real time to demonstrate the power of cutting-edge molecular biology technology.

Know what to do in a crisis

First Aid Training: practical two hour training sessions running throughout Congress on basic life support. Trainees will get hands-on practice in techniques, CPD points and a certificate. The life that you save could be the one that is important to you.

History Display: Health for Heroes

The theme of this year's historical displayby the IBMS History Committee will be A history of military medicine and its contribution to scientific development in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Thermo Scientific are the sponsors of the History Display. more >>

Congress Health Check

Following the success of the Congress Health Check in 2009, Roche are once again delighted to be supporting the IBMS Congress Health Check initiative by offering blood glucose and blood pressure testing on stand 968 in Hall 4. We look forward to seeing you there.

Poster Sessions

Taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Presenters will be in attendance between 12.00 and 14.00.

Keynote Lecture Transfusion

Expanding and evolving science
Prof George Garratty, American Red Cross Blood Services
Tuesday 27 September: Session 2, 10:30 - 11:00
Sponsored by DiaMed (GB) Ltd

Vincent Marks Lecture

Wednesday 16.00–17.00
This plenary session will follow the established Congress tradition and bring together all delegates in a presentation that will satisfy both scientific and voyeuristic curiosity. more >>

Immunology Workshop

Two full days of hands-on experience. Closely allied to the programme, running throughout the second two days of Congress, the immunology wet workshop allows biomedical scientists to enhance their practical skills.