Lecturer in Biomedical Science

Tahmina is the Programme Lead for the Applied Biomedical Science Degree Apprenticeship and a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Salford. She began her career as a Biomedical Scientist in 2009, specialising in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Over the years, she has advanced through various leadership roles, including Biomedical Scientist Team Manager, Blood Sciences Training Officer and Pathology Training Coordinator. Beyond her academic and clinical roles, Tahmina is a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and a Chartered Scientist (CSci), prestigious recognitions that highlight her expertise, leadership and dedication to advancing the profession. She actively contributes to the field as an IBMS Council Member, a verifier and examiner for registration and specialist portfolios and is the Deputy Chair of the IBMS Education and Professional Standards Committee. She also holds Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead roles at the IBMS and her institution. In her academic role, Tahmina is passionate about developing the next generation of biomedical scientists, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the workforce. She is committed to strengthening the profession by enhancing training pathways, improving employability and ensuring graduates are well prepared to meet the evolving demands of biomedical science and clinical diagnostics within pathology services. Tahmina's research interests lie in pedagogy within biomedical science education, with a particular focus on simulation-based learning. She explores how practice-oriented teaching strategies can enhance student engagement, clinical reasoning and skill acquisition.