Discover careers in biomedical science

Explore the vital roles in our laboratories which support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Find out about the exciting specialities of infection sciences, blood sciences and cellular sciences. Learn about university and apprenticeship pathways.

AGENDA

5pm: Introduction – welcome and overview

• Azuma Kalu, Head of Service, Pathology & Trust Lead Healthcare Scientist, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Council Member of the Institute of Biomedical Science

5.10pm: Cellular pathology

• Anna Clarke, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

5.20pm: Blood sciences

• Saeed Akhtar, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

5.30pm: Puzzling out pathology - quick quiz

5.35pm: Infection sciences (microbiology)

• Alison Semmens, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

5.45pm: Working as a doctor in biomedical science

• Dr Gayani Weerasinghe, Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Clinical Director of Pathology, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

5.55pm: Routes into biomedical science

University degree

• Laura Thomas, Lecturer in Biomedical Science and Terry McLaughlin, Principal Lecturer in Biomedical Science - School of Life and Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Science, University of Hertfordshire

Laboratory assistant and apprenticeship routes

Work experience and T-level opportunities:

• Luisa Clarke, Schools Engagement Team, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

6.15 – 7pm: Over to you - practical session

• Examine microscope slides
• Identify pathology samples
• Put your questions to the team, including the University of Hertfordshire
• Tour of blood sciences laboratory (students will be prioritised over parents/carers depending on numbers)

Further details about the event

• PARTICPANT AGE: This event is for students in Years 7 and above in our local schools and colleges. Over 16s are welcome to attend on their own with parent/carer consent. On the evening, seats will be prioritised for students, and parents/carers may be requested to sit at the back.

• TICKETS: Tickets are free and all attendees (including parents/carers) must book one to secure a place. Bookings are limited to one parent/carer to each young person. You do not need to print out your ticket. Your name will be on our list of attendees on arrival.

• VENUE: The event will take place in the Sir Henry Floyd Building lecture theatre which is round the back of Stoke Mandeville Hospital. See Google Maps for an exact location or ask for directions at the welcome desk in main reception.

• ARRIVAL TIME: Registration is from 4.45pm and we recommend arriving early to find a parking spot, or you can get dropped off right outside the Sir Henry Floyd Building.

• PARKING: There is visitor parking at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with usual charges applying. See our website for details.