BAMIDELE FARINRE

Bamidele Farinre is an award-winning Chartered Scientist and certified Scrum Master with a remarkable track record of leadership and advocacy in the fields of biomedical science and technology. As a Chief Biomedical Scientist (Scientific Lead) during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bamidele played a pivotal role in the Mobile Processing Unit Vans project (MPUV) for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Her leadership ensured the rapid deployment of 14 validated MPU-Vs and the training of healthcare professionals in utilizing LAMP technology for COVID-19 diagnostics.

Her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is evident in her roles as a STEM Ambassador, BAME Staff Representative, Freedom to Speak Up Ambassador, and Deputy Chair of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Advisory Panel Group. She actively mentors, writes articles, participates in educational podcasts, and presents at conferences on DEI and leadership.

Bamidele's impact has been widely recognized, earning her accolades such as for winning Compassionate and Inclusive Leader of the Year Award 2023 at the NATIONAL BAME HEALTH AND CARE AWARDS, inclusion within the 2023 Heroes Women Role Model Lists supported by YouTube, winning the Biomedical Scientist of the Year award in the UK Advancing Healthcare Awards and the "Rising Star" award in the Science and Engineering category from 'WeAreTheCity.' She was also elected as an Honorary Fellow of the UK Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) in 2022.

As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, Bamidele's role as a British Science Institution (BSI) committee representative for IBMS aligns with her passion for promoting EDI in STEM. Her tireless efforts have led to her participation as a delegate for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) at the United Nations in 2023, representing the United Kingdom."