Biomedical science: In pictures

Biomedical scientist
Biomedical scientists use complex techniques and hi-tech equipment to perform their roles.
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Haematologist at work
Haematologists study the morphology and physiology of blood to diagnose disease such as anaemia.
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The rack
Eppendorf tubes 'waiting' in a rack for a patient sample to arrive with colours filtered to enhance image.
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Bloodbags
Blood transfusionists maintain and provide blood and blood products for surgery and accidents.
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Training huddle
Biomedical scientists are continually increasing their knowledge as laboratory techniques develop.
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From above
Overhead shot of a tray of sample of bottles waiting to used for testing blood or urine to monitor treatment.
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Leukaemia cells
Microscopic view of leukaemia, a cancer of blood cells diagnosed by biomedical scientists.
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Liquid based cytology
LBC is a way of preparing cervical samples for examination in the laboratory.
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Microbiologist at work
Medical microbiologists diagnose diseases such as tuberculosis, MRSA infection and salmonella.
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Safety cabinet
Scientists handle dangerous pathogens, here a specimen is prepared in safety cabinet
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Petri dish culture
Patient samples are cultured in petri dishes identify bacteria such as E-coli.
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