IBMS Podcast2 Nov 2021

Episode 13 - Comedy, haematology and andrology with Dave Spikey & Sheryl Homa

In Episode 13, we heard the fascinating career story of Biomedical Scientist in Haematology turned famous comic and actor Dave Spikey. Dave is best known for his stand-up comedy tours, starring in sitcom Phoenix Nights alongside Peter Kay and Paddy McGuinness, presenting Bullseye, Chain Letters and being a team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats. Before he moved over to comedy, Dave led a successful 30-year career in Biomedical Science – rising the ranks to become Chief Biomedical Scientist in Haematology at The Royal Bolton Hospital. Dave recollects his journey into Biomedical Science from school pupil to trainee medical laboratory technician to senior biomedical scientist. He discussed the various roles he held and the innovations in the field he brought about. We then challenged Dave, who is a former Mastermind champion to our very own Haematology quiz. He then took us through his move from Biomedical Science into comedy, writing, film production and television - from a local hospital pantomime performance to a national stand-up tour, starring in iconic sitcoms and hosting television game shows. In the Quick-Fire round, Dave shared his most funny memory from his days back in the lab! Then in LabLife, Dr Martin Khechara is joined by Andrologist Sheryl Homa, who discussed the importance of this marginalised, but vital specialism. She also tells us about her recent appearance on a BBC documentary with comedian Rhod Gilbert.

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Episode 12 - Genomic Medicine & Public Engagement with Deborah Lakeland and Charlotte Felton

Episode 12 marks one year of the IBMS Pod. We were joined by expert in Genomic Medicine Deborah Lakeland. In LabLife, our guest was trainee in critical care science Charlotte Felton. As we enter a n...

8 Okt 202141min

Episode 11 - Mental health and education with Azuma Kalu, Martin Khechara and Steven Schnabel

As Covid restrictions are lifted and services return to normal, we're revisiting the issue of workplace pressure, mental health and wellbeing across healthcare laboratories. In September's episode, I...

3 Sep 202141min

Episode 10 - Special on Sustainability in the lab with Martin Farley & Sheri Scott

IBMSpod Episode 10 – Sustainability in the lab with Martin Farley and Sheri Scott With COP26 in Glasgow only a few months away, it’s increasingly important to address sustainability and environmenta...

5 Aug 202134min

Episode 9 - Cardiology and making music with Dr Rameen Shakur and Francis Yongblah

Following the release of a breakthrough paper paving the way for personalised treatments and precision in cardiovascular medicine, we are joined by its lead author, Dr Rameen Shakur, a clinical scient...

9 Jul 202142min

Episode 8 - Microbiology & overseas aid with Zonya Jeffrey and Akinola and Olubukola Adewunmi

As the profession gets ready to celebrate Biomedical Science Day, June's episode showcases the excellent achievements and inspiring work of three outstanding Biomedical Scientists. Manchester-based Z...

3 Jun 202140min

Episode 7 - Facemasks & lockdown lifting with Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen & Zoe Andrews

Public health and infectious disease expert at Oxford University Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen joins us from a quarantine hotel to discuss the use of facemasks as lockdown lifts. In LabLife, Guerns...

6 Mai 202142min

Episode 6 - Education in the Pandemic with Ian Davies & Salford Students

In April's IBMSPod, we caught up with Biomedical Science Course Leader and Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University Ian Davies. In an episode focusing on Biomedical Science education, we ask how ...

12 Apr 202140min