The Pathologist’s Power List 2023

The Pathologist’s ‘Power List’ for 2023 has been announced and this year it is celebrating unique stories that get straight to the heart of the laboratory experience.  
 
Out of hundreds of submissions, twenty-five scientists and laboratory professionals were selected – including two IBMS members.

Power List 2023: Storybook Edition winners were selected for living and breathing pathology and laboratory medicine every day, while doing important work to improve patient care. They are stories of laboratory professionals told in their own words, providing a fascinating look at their work.

We would like to congratulate every person selected on this year’s Power List and highlight the great work of our winning members Joanna Andrew and Alan Deacon.

IBMS President Elect Joanna Andrew

IBMS President Elect Joanna Andrew is passionate about supporting the training and development of the next generation of biomedical scientists. Her work has enabled many laboratory support workers to train and study on apprenticeship degrees, with the first graduates now coming through and working as fully qualified biomedical scientists.

She commented:

I feel very honoured and surprised to be included in this prestigious list. I am so proud to be flying the flag for all IBMS members.

We would like to congratulate Joanna on her recognition and say thank you for all the good she does for the biomedical science profession across Yorkshire and beyond.

Alan Deacon

IBMS member Alan Deacon is passionate about using systemic leadership to effect positive change both within pathology services and the wider health system. He worked in biomedical science for 33 years and has been the National Pathology Programme Lead in Wales since 2022. Alan leads a program that influences national policy, as well as strategic decision-making and operational delivery – improving services for both his staff and their patients.

He said: 

I'm thrilled to be included in this years Power List which provides a great opportunity to publicise the important work we are doing here in Wales. Thankyou to The Pathologist magazine for this recognition which is a testament to the collective efforts of an outstanding team and our shared commitment to supporting and influencing Pathology service innovation and transformation nationwide.

We would like to congratulate Alan on his recognition and say thank you for all the good he and his team does for the biomedical science profession across Wales and beyond.