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 announce the next webinar in the Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series.
The Use of Diabetes Drugs for Weight Loss – Risks and Effects
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
7:00 pm (AEST – Brisbane, Australia)
Speaker:
Dr. Jessica Triay
SMO Endocrinology
Gold Coast University Hospital
Southport, QLD 4215
Australia
Register early! Maximum capacity 500 registrants.
IFBLS World Congress 2028
The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is proud to announce the 37th IFBLS World Congress will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in June 2028.
Hosted by the Association of Medical Technologists of Thailand (AMTT), we look forward to welcoming colleagues and professionals from around the world for an inspiring gathering of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation in the heart of Thailand.
Follow along for more details and exciting updates to be announced soon!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fellows of IFBLS - FIFBLS
Congratulations to the 2026 IFBLS Fellowship Award recipients!
Your outstanding contributions to Biomedical Laboratory Science have set a new benchmark for excellence, and this recognition reflects your dedication and visionary leadership.
We are proud to welcome you as Fellows of the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (FIFBLS).
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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
Newsletter
See our most recent newsletter for current news and information
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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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Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1M7
CANADA