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Halo Level 9 Surge Lab – now up and running
2 Mar, 2021
The HSL UCL Covid-19 lab is fully functional after a rapid repurposing…
Spotlight: Diane Benson, Operational Site Lead, Manchester
2 Mar, 2021
“I like a challenge,” says TDL Manchester’s Operational Site Lead, Diane Benson….
Cervical Screening London – a first birthday and other developments
2 Mar, 2021
There have been some exciting new developments for the Cervical Services London…
New Year’s Honour for Dr Paul Grant
11 Jan, 2021
We are delighted that HSL’s Molecular Virology, Scientific and Research and Development…
Cervical Screening London team wins RC Path Achievement Award
20 Nov, 2020
Congratulations to the CSL team who have been recognised by the Royal…
Charity appeals – Multiple System Atrophy and Little Princess Trust
18 Nov, 2020
Alan Spratt ran for MSA The London Marathon ‘proper’ was cancelled this…
Ensuring efficiency everywhere – Dan Frayne, Director of Performance Projects
18 Nov, 2020
Biomedical Scientist Dan joined the company from Sonic in Australia. He is…
Spotlight – Ann Hannah: Setting up new testing sites and keeping them running
17 Nov, 2020
Congratulations to Ann who was recognised in the most recent Queen’s Birthday…
Supporting labs with everything that isn’t white coat-related: Amar Pabari, Director of Group Laboratory Services
17 Nov, 2020
Amar, and his growing team of over 80 people, are responsible for…
40-years of service! Jackie Parvu, North Middlesex University Hospital RRL Manager’s remarkable milestone
17 Nov, 2020
Reflecting on her time with the hospital, Jackie remembered how she “fell…
SERVICES TO PATHOLOGY AND COVID-19 ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS
16 Oct, 2020
Dr Rachael Liebmann has been awarded an OBE and Ann Hannah a…
Supporting the Nightingale Hospitals
23 Jul, 2020
Group Medical Director, Dr Rachael Liebmann, helped lead the setting up of…
Spotlight: Etain Clarke – Principal Quality Manger for Blood Transfusion
23 Jul, 2020
Etain Clarke started her scientific career thinking she might like to be…
Biomedical Science Day 2020
12 Jun, 2020
The world’s largest biomedical science awareness celebration still took place on June…
First virtual assessment for IBMS Specialist portfolio
13 May, 2020
Necessity, so it’s said, is the mother of invention. And so it…
Improving access to infant screening for sickle cell disease
21 Apr, 2020
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the world’s most common inherited…
Spotlight on Emer Nestor, Group Director of Governance
21 Apr, 2020
With such an extensive remit, it’s a wonder that the Group’s Director…
Northern power house
21 Apr, 2020
TDL’s Manchester site, established for over 12 years, is growing and on…
HEALTH SERVICES LABORATORIES PARTNERS WITH CRICK INSTITUTE
16 Apr, 2020
The Francis Crick Institute has announced that it is repurposing its laboratory…
How you can help those affected by the Australian bushfires
22 Jan, 2020
In response to enquiries from Sonic staff around the world, Sonic Healthcare…
Sonic Healthcare helping those affected by the devastating Australian bushfires
20 Jan, 2020
A letter from Sonic Healthcare’s CEO, Dr Colin Goldschmidt, detailing how Sonic…
5th Annual Research and Innovations Symposium
18 Dec, 2019
A celebration of research excellence Hosted at the imposing new Royal College…
First national digital pathology trial
18 Dec, 2019
Daniel Simmons, Senior BMS and Deputy Quality Manager at the Royal Free…
Delivering 21st century diagnostics
18 Dec, 2019
HSL Board member, Mike Dinan, reflects on the fast pace of change…
HSL at the Science Museum
16 Dec, 2019
The world’s largest display dedicated to the story of medicine opens at…
A new future for sample reception?
3 Dec, 2019
In the latest issue of The Biomedical Scientist, David Ricketts, HSL’s Head…
My lab: examinations in parasitology
12 Nov, 2019
In the latest issue of The Biomedical Scientist, Agatha Christie Santos Saez…
Cervical Screening London
25 Oct, 2019
A new HPV primary screening service for women in London and an…
Rapid Responders
22 Oct, 2019
RRLs offer quick results without compromising quality. Ann Hannah, RRL Operations Manager,…
IBMS Congress 2019
16 Oct, 2019
HSL was delighted to attend IBMS Congress 2019, the largest showcase of…
Sonic Reports – Issue 1
6 Sep, 2019
Sonic Healthcare’s first report of 2019 celebrates its staff across the world
Celebrating Excellence in Pathology
15 Jul, 2019
Congratulations to Ashleigh Dadson-Butt, Dr Rebecca Gorton, Professor Peter Chiodini and the…
Mental Health Ambassador Programme
15 Jul, 2019
Alwyn Neyton, HR Advisor, discusses HSL’s new scheme helping to promote wellbeing…
Raising Standards
12 Jul, 2019
Global experts setting international standards tour HSL’s hub laboratory, the Halo
RCPath Excellence Awards: Interview with Prof Peter Chiodini
17 Jun, 2019
Professor Peter Chiodini recently won an RCPath Excellence Award for his work…
RCPath Excellence Awards: Interview with Ashleigh Dadson-Butt
10 Jun, 2019
Ashleigh Dadson-Butt is one of three members of HSL staff to win…
Medical Laboratory Accreditation: An International Perspective
10 Jun, 2019
David Ricketts discusses his recent trip to Hong Kong, where he helped…
Medical training at HSL
14 May, 2019
Wendy Leversuch discusses medical training in HSL’s infection sciences department.
World Haemophilia Day 2019
17 Apr, 2019
To mark World Haemophilia Day, we speak to Anne Riddell, head of…
HSL launches outreach programme
11 Apr, 2019
HSL opens its doors to secondary school students interested in a career…
Automation in action
9 Apr, 2019
Master’s students visit the Halo to learn about laboratory automation
Education and Training Report 2017 / 2018
2 Apr, 2019
HSL’s Faculty of Education and Training exists to ensure our workforce has…
Introducing Dr Rachael Liebmann
1 Apr, 2019
We are delighted to welcome Dr Rachael Liebmann as our new Group…
Celebrating Pathology for British Science Week
12 Mar, 2019
British Science Week celebrates the influence that science, technology, engineering and maths…
Biomedical Scientist Open Day
20 Feb, 2019
Showcasing HSL’s world-class facilities and outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development
Advanced Cancer Diagnostics Meeting
20 Feb, 2019
Last September, the HSL Advanced Diagnostics (AD) laboratory hosted the very first…
MLA Recruitment Day
18 Feb, 2019
Medical laboratory assistants play a vital role across the HSL network.
HSL’s 4th Annual Research and Innovations Symposium
19 Dec, 2018
Showcasing some of the cutting-edge research carried out by HSL and its…
Multi-site Training Strategies
18 Dec, 2018
Last month, Wendy Leversuch, HSL’s Head of Scientific Training, was invited to…
What is it like to work at HSL?
12 Dec, 2018
Damion Cotterell shares his experience working in HSL’s Infection Sciences department.
Improving HIV care in the Balkans
1 Nov, 2018
HSL clinical scientists share best practice with HIV clinicians and scientists in…
Public Health England Annual Conference 2018
1 Nov, 2018
Representatives from HSL’s world-class infection sciences department attended Public Health England’s annual…
BBTS Conference 2018
22 Oct, 2018
Biomedical scientist and HSL trainer Malcolm Needs won the Gold Award at…
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
28 Sep, 2018
To support Blood Cancer Awareness Month, biomedical scientist Stefan Kunka spoke to…
Science for the Future
24 Sep, 2018
For the second year running, HSL welcomed students from the London International…
Malaria rapid diagnostic testing: WHO visits the Halo
4 Sep, 2018
HSL was delighted to host the steering committee for the WHO malaria…
Introduction to Microbiology
3 Sep, 2018
Spread over two floors and with nearly 150 members of staff, HSL’s…
HSL Advanced Diagnostics
28 Aug, 2018
In May this year, the UCL Advanced Diagnostics (AD) laboratory joined the…
Developments in Andrology at ESHRE 2018
13 Aug, 2018
The ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) annual meeting took…
European Congress of Cytology 2018
27 Jul, 2018
Last month Shamim Qaiser, a senior biomedical scientist and HSL’s non-gynae cytology…
Molecular Mycology at ISHAM 2018
25 Jul, 2018
Earlier this month Dr Rebecca Gorton, a senior clinical scientist in microbiology…
Biomedical Science Day 2018: At the Heart of Healthcare
24 Jul, 2018
Last Thursday was Biomedical Science Day 2018, an annual event held by…
My life as an apprentice: John Chalcraft
17 Jul, 2018
HSL now has five apprentices working across the organisation; four based in…
Leadership Development at HSL
4 Jul, 2018
Sonic’s global learning and development team recently ran a five-day training programme…
Art in the Laboratory: A Halo Perspective
4 Jul, 2018
HSL Online talks to architects Paul Treacy and Kim Benam to find…
Group B Strep Awareness Month
2 Jul, 2018
July is Group B Strep Awareness Month, an initiative organised by Group B…
A new era for molecular pathology
14 Jun, 2018
Professor Michael Patton discusses the new molecular unit on level 5 of…
MALCOLM ROBINSON: BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR
1 Jun, 2018
Huge congratulations to Malcolm Robinson, who was a double award winner at…
Apprenticeships: an alternative option
30 May, 2018
Naina Chavda discusses alternative routes into diagnostics and pathology.
Inside the Halo Café
25 May, 2018
As the Halo café celebrates its first birthday, HSL Online speaks to…
My life as an apprentice: Shakai Jones
1 May, 2018
Shakai Jones is one of HSL’s newest recruits, joining Sample Reception at…
Masters students tour the Halo
25 Apr, 2018
Last month the Halo hosted students from Westminster University’s Biomedical Sciences MSc…
Malcolm Robinson is overall winner of Advancing Healthcare Awards 2018
23 Apr, 2018
Top UK award goes to chief biomedical scientist for creating children’s charity,…
HSL’s Celeste Snowden shortlisted for Advancing Healthcare Award
19 Apr, 2018
HSL is delighted to be sponsoring the Biomedical Scientist of the Year…
HSL Spotlight: Professor Peter Chiodini
16 Apr, 2018
Tropical diseases may sound exotic, but with greater global mobility they are…
Improving infection prevention and control
15 Mar, 2018
Annette Jeanes, Director of Infection Prevention and Control at UCLH, discusses a new…
Sonic Healthcare: helping others
16 Feb, 2018
Sonic Healthcare, HSL’s parent company, recently released its Corporate Responsibility Report 2017.
Sonic and the environment
2 Feb, 2018
Sonic Healthcare, HSL’s parent company, takes a responsible and sustainable stance towards…
The Big Question: What is Sufficient Supervision?
2 Feb, 2018
Wendy Leversuch, HSL’s Head of Scientific Training, answers The Biomedical Scientist’s big…
Sonic Healthcare: leader and educator
3 Jan, 2018
Sonic Healthcare, HSL’s parent company, recently released its Corporate Responsibility Report 2017.
HSL attends BBTS Conference 2017
21 Dec, 2017
The British Blood Transfusion Society Annual Conference 2017 took place this September…
HSL launches apprenticeship scheme
19 Dec, 2017
HSL recently launched its new apprenticeship scheme, an exciting opportunity for budding…
HSL Spotlight: Emer Nestor
1 Dec, 2017
Emer Nestor discusses her role as HSL’s Director of Health and Safety
HSL Research and Innovations Symposium
16 Nov, 2017
HSL’s 3rd annual Research and Innovations Symposium took place on 7 November…
HSL Spotlight: Linda Boxer
13 Nov, 2017
HSL Online sits down with Linda Boxer, former Central London Operations Manager
The Pathologist: A Halo Model
8 Nov, 2017
In the latest issue of The Pathologist, Tim Herriman, Group Laboratory Director…
HSL attends IBMS Congress 2017
8 Nov, 2017
The 2017 IBMS Congress took place from 24-27 September at the ICC…
HSL Biomedical Scientist of the Year award – Interview with Dr Wai Keong Wong
27 Oct, 2017
HSL is delighted to be sponsoring the Biomedical Scientist of the Year…
HSL Biomedical Scientist of the Year award – Interview with Billy Janda
25 Oct, 2017
HSL is delighted to be sponsoring the Biomedical Scientist of the Year…
HSL sponsors Biomedical Scientist of the Year award
23 Oct, 2017
HSL is delighted to be sponsoring the Biomedical Scientist of the Year…
Considering becoming a biomedical scientist? Look before you book
18 Sep, 2017
HSL Online speaks to Ashleigh Dadson-Butt, Training and Development Manager at HSL,…
Creating a Space to Breathe
13 Sep, 2017
As work on the Halo’s terrace gardens approaches completion, we find out…
Molecular Genetics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
15 Aug, 2017
Dr Lisa Levett recently spoke at the Royal College of Obstetricians and…
Sharing Best Practice in Malaysia
4 Aug, 2017
Wendy Leversuch and Professor Michael Patton discuss HSL’s links with universities in…
Biomedical Science Day 2017
4 Aug, 2017
The first annual Biomedical Science Day, celebrating diversity and excellence within the…
HSL welcomes future scientists to the Halo
2 Aug, 2017
As part of this year’s London International Youth Science Forum, HSL was…
Genomic Medicine: A New Era of Personalised Care
19 Jul, 2017
Following the publication of Dame Sally Davies’ Generation Genome, Martin Barrow discusses…
Speedy Screening – HSL’s Rapid Leukaemia Diagnostic Service
14 Jul, 2017
Naina Chavda, Head of Flow Cytometry, explains how HSL’s new leukaemia screening…
Get a Move On
28 Jun, 2017
HSL features in the brand new issue of Tomorrow’s Laboratories. Click here…
Sonic Healthcare visits the Halo
23 Jun, 2017
HSL welcomes Sonic Healthcare, its parent company, to the Halo
Marching For Science
23 Jun, 2017
Martin Barrow discusses the purpose of this year’s March for Science and…
Advancing Healthcare Awards 2017 – Interviews with the Winners
7 Jun, 2017
We spoke to three of the winners of the 2017 HSL Rising…
Raising Standards
31 May, 2017
Elaine Holgado and David Ricketts discuss the importance of accreditation to ISO…
HARMONY Prenatal Testing: Giving Clinicians Confidence
31 May, 2017
Dr Lisa Levett, Director of Genetics and Molecular Pathology at HSL, discusses…
Tomorrow’s Laboratories Feature: Pushing for New Heights
16 Mar, 2017
Group Laboratory Director Tim Herriman discusses the move into the Halo
Advancing Healthcare Awards 2017 – Meet the shortlist
24 Feb, 2017
HSL is delighted to be sponsoring the Rising Star award
Supporting Noonan Syndrome Association
13 Feb, 2017
HSL supports the Noonan Syndrome Association
