Our new UK Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Stephen Symonds, joined the company at the end of July.

Senior LIMS specialist and developer, Graham Hogan, is the latest recipient of a GIRFT recognition award.

Sonic Healthcare UK is very proud to have been part of a trial which could encourage 400,000 more women each year to have HPV screening at home, and consequently reduce the number of deaths from cervical cancer. 

While the practice of simulation education in healthcare and other industries is well established, it is a new and exciting concept when applied as a training tool in pathology. Head of Blood Transfusion, Aarondeep Singh Gill is a keen exponent of the practice.

Sonic Healthcare UK’s approach to innovation and problem solving has once again been demonstrated by the completion of a project that has made ordering radiology reports easier for thousands of London GPs.

On April 1, all the Whittington Hospital’s pathology services transferred to Sonic Healthcare UK. Around 100 staff have now joined our organisation, and all but one service will continue to be provided at the Whittington’s soon-to-be upgraded essential services laboratory (ESL). Andrew Levett, who managed the programme, explains.

We welcome Dr Miguel Perez-Machado  and Professor Prof Manuel Rodriguez-Justo.

Sonic Healthcare UK Chief Medical Officer, Dr Rachael Liebmann OBE received Honorary Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.

When the job of managing the laboratory at London’s newest hospital came up a few months ago, Donna jumped at the opportunity to return to the company she loves, and a culture she finds supportive and progressive.

The Sonic Training Academy laboratory open day took place on 20 March 2024.

Bioscientia is part of Sonic Healthcare Germany and runs a network of medical laboratories throughout Europe. In January, Sonic Healthcare UK welcomed two colleagues, Bioscientia’s CEO, Dr Oliver Harzer, and Charlotte Scheurich, Head of HR and Legal.

Lead BMS (IHC)/Deputy Head of Department, Josep Linares, is the latest winner of the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) recognition scheme.

The Sonic Training Academy is proud to introduce the newly refurbished training laboratory at the Royal Free Hospital.

Deepak Singh, Rapid Response Haemostasis Manager, UCLH RRL recently represented Sonic Healthcare UK at an Educational Symposium event which focused on the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of TTP, sponsored by Alexion / AstraZeneca Rare Disease unit.

Sonic Healthcare UK can look back on a successful IBMS Congress 2023 with pride. Located amongst some of the largest names in diagnostics sciences, Sonic were proud to present their most interactive and informative stand space to date.

The spotlight shines on Sarah Watters, Sonic Healthcare UK’s Innovations, Research and Development Manager.

In his new role as Group Scientific Officer, Mike Gandy will be working alongside colleagues  to pull together, identify and assess the suitability of the considerable array of new technological developments available across the diagnostic sector.

The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, paid a visit to the Halo building in May where he met our CFO, Nick Read, and Group Laboratory Director, Tim Herriman.

In June, the Royal College of Pathologists held an art exhibition displaying entries from their 2022 Art of Pathology competition. Director of Genetics and Molecular Pathology, Dr Lisa Levett and Communications Officer, Michelle Joseph attended.

Biomedical Science Day took place this year on June 8th - and it’s likely that more people knew about it than in previous years thanks to the towering efforts of Sonic Healthcare UK’s Chris Wilson.

The latest GIRFT Recognition Award recipient is Sabina McCann from Haemostasis at 60 Whitfield St.

Oneal Joseph, HSL Operations Manager gives us an insight on his inspiration to work in pathology and how he looks to inspire others.

Cellular Pathology Operations Manager, Neal Byron, explains how he and the team managed a rapid transfer of lab services from the Whittington Hospital to Sonic Healthcare UK.

Annette Wilkinson, Director of Business Development and Service, Lisa Manze, Director of Group Laboratory Operations and Mike Gandy, Group Scientific Officer, give their overview of how Sonic Healthcare UK is addressing this increasingly important area.

Bilal Jradeh, Lead Clinical Scientist for Haemophilia and Thrombosis Molecular Diagnostics, outlines the investigation into a stillbirth with evidence of fetal coagulopathy in a family with no bleeding history.

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women, Maria Caulfield MP, recently met the maternity team at UCLH to discuss the importance of women getting into STEM

Sonic Healthcare UK welcomes John Enright, Director of Finance and Dr Sarah Watters, HSL Innovations, Research and Development Manager

During Healthcare Science Week in March, John Matthews and Dr Lisa Levett hosted our Sonic Healthcare UK stand at Brentwood School careers evening.

Point of Care Testing (POCT) has become an increasingly important component of diagnostics and a growing area for Sonic Healthcare UK. POCT Operations Manager, Chris Sweetman-Wright, explains more.

There have been significant changes to the blood transfusion service with the introduction of a new system that will transform the service. Blood Transfusion Technical Lead, Anna Capps-Jenner explains how great teamwork made the changes possible.

John Kersey is a Senior Project Manager working across Sonic Healthcare UK. His role covers a number of key operational and strategic organisational transformation projects.

Two significant technological developments are transforming lab services at the Rapid Response Lab (RRL) at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital and in the wider North Central London region. Angus Wyatt, Rapid Response Manager at Barnet and Chase Farm explains.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Sonic Training Academy – a groundbreaking project focused on creating highly skilled scientists of the future.

Dr Rebecca Gorton outlines Sonic Healthcare UK’s response to the Group A streptococcus outbreak.

Covid-19 Genomics UK Consortium (COG-UK) was established in April 2020 to generate SAR-CoV-2 genome data to public health agencies, healthcare providers, policy makers and government.

The GIRFT (Get It Right First Time) programme has improved quality and led to efficiencies in many of our laboratories and service departments since its inception. Sonic Healthcare UK has recognised six GIRFT Champions, and given away numerous Amazon vouchers.

Abraham Roodt has been at the forefront of the creation and development of TDL Trials.

The Blood Sciences department in the Halo building has undergone a number of radical changes and improvements during the past few months, we catch up with manager, Naina Chavda.

Earlier this year, NHS England commissioned a pilot scheme across London that aims to identify people who have HIV, Hep B or Hep C.

There has been much publicity around a new gene therapy that will dramatically improve the lives of people with the rare condition, haemophilia B. Our role has been to undertake genetic analysis through routine testing.

The Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme has recognised a fourth GIRFT Champion, Billy Janda, Head of Haematology.

Sonic Healthcare UK’s new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Nick Read, originally joined the organisation in August last year and was appointed UK Group CFO in April.

At the end of April, Sonic Healthcare UK said goodbye and thank you to Professor Peter Chiodini as he stepped down from his role with HSL.

Many congratulations to Dr Lisa Levett, Sonic Healthcare UK’s Director of Genetics and Molecular Pathology who was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours for services to Healthcare Science.

Translational Research Manager, Mike Gandy, and Dr Vanya Gant, Divisional Clinical Director for Infection at UCLH, explain the rise and rise of AI in pathology.

How HSL is using data for optimum operational visibility.

Sonic Healthcare UK has supported a recent initiative that aims to tackle health inequalities in North London.

A summary of the events at the IBMS congress 2022.

Lead Scientist Alan Williams  discusses the High Level Isolation Unit’s laboratory at the Royal Free Hospital, which recently had its first patient in six years..

Daniel Frayne, Director of Performance Projects, discusses the Get It Right First Time awards

Sonic Healthcare UK is promoting the range of qualifications it supports.

Nikos Panagiotou recently joined Sonic Healthcare UK to oversee the setup of a new diagnostic laboratory for the Cleveland Clinic.

Aileen Francis and Georgina Arnold are the Heads of Sample Reception at the Halo and Sonic’s Manchester sites, respectively.

Dr Lisa Levett explains why HSL has been testing all hospital in-patients to determine the variant they are infected with.

Sonic Healthcare UK was proud to support the World Doctors Orchestra’s recent programme.

Tara Sheik-Yousouf heads the phlebotomy team at Wimpole Street.

Introducing Michelle Joseph who has joined as Communications Officer.

David Allen is Head of Department and Operations Manager at Sonic’s HSL-Advanced Diagnostics (HSL-AD) Laboratory at 60 Whitfield Street.

How a test we developed is helping NHS clinicians prevent severe progression of COVID in patients.

Sonic’s Ashleigh Dadson-Butt was suddenly thrust into becoming ‘the face’ of microbiology for a week for a new TV programme filmed at the Halo.

Adam Stevenson is the new Head of Health and Safety across Sonic Healthcare UK.

Congratulations to Dr Gee Yen Shin, recipient of the Chief Executive’s Award at UCLH’s Celebrating Excellence Awards, an accolade that aims to highlight a special contribution to the trust. The annual ceremony recognises and celebrates the notable efforts of UCLH staff over the previous twelve months, with nominations made by colleagues.

HSL’s Head of Research and Development describes the importance of R&D across our organisation.

HSL’s Head of Medical Training, Dr Keith Gomez, explains how COVID has affected the way in which we have had to adapt to ensure training continues throughout the pandemic.

Dayan Lloyd-Hennie, Autolab Manager, describes how HSL’s new Cascadion analyser is supporting the automation agenda and advancing testing for transplant patients.

Health Minister, Lord Bethell, has written to all staff working on behalf of Test & Trace laboratories.

Brian Madden joined the organisation as our Group Commercial Director in March. He has had a long association with the Sonic Group, coming from Sonic’s Irish laboratory where he was CEO until earlier this year.

The pandemic has delivered challenges and opportunities – both at work and at home. Read Tim and Tom’s reflections

Dr Lisa Levett, Director of Genetics and Molecular Pathology, explains how HSL is preparing for the next phase of the COVID-19 virus

Naina describes how thriving under pressure helped her and the team create the new Surge lab.

In 2017 HSL became the provider of pathology services at Barnet Hospital.

The HSL UCL Covid-19 lab is fully functional after a rapid repurposing

Diane's route into managing TDL’s brand new Manchester laboratory has not been a conventional one.

There have been some exciting new developments for the Cervical Services London team.

HSL’s Molecular Virology, Scientific and Research and Development Lead, Dr Paul Grant, has been awarded an MBE in this year’s honours list.