The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is an independent non-governmental association of national societies in 37 countries, representing more than 256 000 Biomedical Laboratory Scientists worldwide
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Announcements from IFBLS President Hassan Aziz
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 Karlsson’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 our next webinar planned for November 2026 and invite you to check the IFBLS website regularly for updates and announcements!
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
Members are invited to visit the IDBLSE website at http://idblse.editme.com/ and submit updates for your country.
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
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 2026 is:
Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Promoting Sustainability in Clinical Diagnostics
Visit our webpage to download poster images
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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.
IFBLS Office Contact Information
E-mail: communications@ifbls.org
Telephone: 001 905 667 8695
IFBLS
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