IBMS Congress 2025

Professor David Smith

Sheffield Hallam University

No bio provided

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Rebecca Woodward

Pathology Network Education Trainer, Histopathology Training Officer, West of England Pathology Network, North Bristol NHS Trust

Rebecca is the West of England, Pathology Network Education Trainer for North Bristol NHS Trust and Training Officer in Histopathology. Her work involves improving the training experience for current and future staff by increasing training opportunities, creating learning resources for career qualifications, and collaborating with regional trainers across the Network.

She leads on recruitment projects by developing fast-track training programmes for new staff and providing work experience opportunities to increase the pool of candidates seeking careers in Pathology. Rebecca is also the lead for the student placement project and has created a bootcamp style learning programme to improve the placement experience within the Network.

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Isha Rizal

Programme Lead, Pathology Workforce, West of England Pathology Network

Isha is the Workforce Programme Lead for the West of England Pathology Network, one of 27 pathology networks transforming pathology services. She leads the delivery of the workforce programme priorities across six partner organisations, aligned to four Integrated Care Boards.

Her work focuses on workforce transformation, recruitment and retention. Isha collaborates with colleagues across the Network and wider South West region to enhance training and education opportunities, share best practice, and help build a workforce fit for the future.

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Dr Lowri Mainwaring

Associate Dean Policy and Culture, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Dr Lowri Mainwaring is Associate Dean for Policy and Culture at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s School of Sport and Health Sciences. Aa a HCPC-registered biomedical scientist with over a decade of academic experience, she champions inclusive education, student engagement, and professional preparedness. As a Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE, she has wide-ranging experience in curriculum development and institutional policy. Lowri contributes nationally through roles on the IBMS Academia Panel and the Heads of University Centres for Biomedical Sciences, supporting the development of future-ready graduates.

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Dr Chris Moore

University of the West of England

Dr. Chris Moore, a senior lecturer in anatomy and pathophysiology at UWE Bristol, leads the BSc Biomedical Science program. With a background in biomedical science and a PhD in dental science, he understands the challenges students face.

Chris aims to develop the course and its opportunities, helping students discover their paths and make a difference. He is also active on various boards and committees at UWE, known for enhancing the student experience, evolving teaching and assessment through digital means, and using data-driven insights to benefit both staff and students

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Glenn Hussey

Dean of Education for the Faculty of Natural Sciences , Keele University

Glenn began life as a HCPC-registrant working in Medical Immunology. He moved to Keele University as a Lecturer in Biomedical Science 12 years ago where his main aim was to significantly improve the more practitioner-focused elements of the programme, oversee clinical placement provision and work with local University and Hospital Trusts to ensure graduates are fit to practice.

Today, Glenn is the Programme Director for Biomedical Science and Dean of Education for the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He has a particular interest in improving the overall student experience through innovative curriculum design, inclusive mode of delivery and authentic assessment strategy.

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