The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) has announced Dr Sarah Pitt CSci FIBMS as its new President Elect, having taken office on 1 January to support Joanna Andrew in her second and final year as President.
Dr Pitt brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to biomedical science. As a national IBMS Council member and Chief Examiner for Virology, she has been instrumental in shaping the profession's strategic direction, overseeing professional examinations, advancing the Specialist Portfolio, and fostering continuing professional development.
Her career has spanned hospital diagnostic laboratories in the UK, Africa, and Central Asia, where she gained extensive expertise in clinical virology and parasitology. She continues to lecture in microbiology, sharing her knowledge and passion with the next generation of scientists, and has authored three textbooks to support student learning.
Sarah commented: “I feel very privileged to have been elected as the next President of the IBMS. It is a significant responsibility to serve our members and represent the profession, but I am ready to embrace this challenge. Thanks to the dedication of the Chief Executive and past Presidents, the IBMS has made remarkable progress in raising its profile and championing the essential work of biomedical scientists. I am excited to build on these achievements and further support our profession.
“As a proud biomedical scientist, much of my career has been dedicated to teaching and training colleagues. One of the greatest strengths of our profession is its interconnectedness – a dynamic network of expertise and collaboration that drives innovation and ensures our collective success. It is always a joy to meet people I have taught or examined, to see how their careers have progressed, and to understand how their contributions enrich the wider profession. Becoming President will give me the opportunity to connect with even more IBMS members and colleagues, strengthening these connections and ensuring that our organisation continues to thrive.”
IBMS President Joanna Andrew added: “I am delighted to congratulate Dr Sarah Pitt on her election as our next President Elect. This is well-earned recognition of her outstanding dedication to the profession, and I am looking forward to working with her throughout 2025 as we continue to promote and raise the profile of our profession.”