Meeting the Future of Diagnostics at IBMS Congress 2025
IBMS Congress 2025, held in Birmingham, brought together leading voices in laboratory learning to explore the latest developments in diagnostics, automation, and molecular science.
The exhibition provided an ideal setting to engage with biomedical scientists, clinicians, and partners, discussing shared challenges and emerging solutions shaping the future of diagnostic workflows.
Automation, AI, and Point of Care Testing Take Centre Stage
Across four days, conversations on the exhibition floor reflected a clear industry focus on point of care testing, PCR, and AI-driven automation to improve efficiency and reliability. Delegates showed particular interest in MWE’s U-SWAB VAGINAL and U-SWAB MRSA self-collection devices, which support the growing shift toward patient-centred and decentralised testing.
These discussions highlighted laboratories’ ongoing need for validated, rapid, and easy-to-use collection systems that maintain specimen integrity while streamlining workflows.
Reliable Transport Media for Every Workflow: The SIGMA Range
The SIGMA Range continued to be a major talking point among professionals seeking reliable transport media that perform consistently across microbiological and molecular applications. As laboratories look to integrate more automation and multiplex technologies, the SIGMA Range remains a trusted standard for ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Together, these interactions reinforced MWE’s role in supporting laboratories through each stage of diagnostic evolution, from sample collection to analytical processing.
Scientific Insights: HPV, Candida auris, and Gastrointestinal Pathogens
The scientific lecture programme underscored the ongoing importance of microbial surveillance and molecular insight. Topics including Mycoplasma, N. gonorrhoeae, Candida auris, HPV, and gastrointestinal pathogens reflected the broad diagnostic landscape served by MWE’s product portfolio. Hearing these insights firsthand reinforced the company’s commitment to developing robust pre-analytical tools that meet the demands of modern diagnostics.
A Strong Start for MWE’s Growing UK Team
IBMS 2025 also provided valuable opportunities for the MWE team to engage with new and existing customers, strengthening relationships and gathering feedback to inform future product development. The team left the event encouraged by the enthusiasm and shared commitment to innovation across the diagnostics community.
Talk to Us About Your Diagnostic Workflows
Missed us at Congress? Get in touch to talk to the MWE team about your diagnostic workflows and how our self-collection and transport media solutions can help your laboratory stay future-ready.
