The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is an independent non-governmental association of national societies in 38 countries, representing more than 240 000 Biomedical Laboratory Scientists worldwide
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Announcements from IFBLS President Gabriella Lillsunde Larsson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series
IFBLS and international collaboration were close to Britta Karlsson’s heart, and we are pleased to honour her legacy and deep connection to education through this webinar series.
These webinars are a great opportunity to learn from our international colleagues and apply their knowledge and experiences to your own practice.
Details for our next webinar, in August 2025, will be announced soon!
IFBLS Fellowship Award 2025
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 IFBLS Fellowship Award.
The IFBLS Fellowship Award is designed to provide meaningful recognition to individuals belonging to an organization of an IFBLS Association Member.
Deadline to submit is Tuesday, 1st July 2025.
Learn more about the Fellowship Award
ANNOUNCEMENTS
IFBLS Scientific Network of Experts
Call for members - Join our Scientific Network of Experts - for exciting professional opportunities!The IFBLS Scientific Network of Experts was created to assist the IFBLS Board of Directors in document review or projects which will benefit developments within laboratory medicine and our profession.
Suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Laboratory Scientists within all laboratory disciplines are invited to submit their CV.
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 new 2-year theme for BLS Day 2025/2026 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
Current newsletter:
June 2025
Read more: Past newsletters
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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
33 Wellington Street North
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1M7
CANADA