World Biomedical Science Week 2025 – Special Edition
This week, as we honor the Biomedical Scientists of the world, the unsung heroes behind every accurate test, critical diagnosis, and data point that shapes patient care, I am inspired to do something that lately has kept me up at night.
You see, each time I publish a new piece on how diagnostic professionals can pivot from traditional benchwork into consulting, public health,sales, data science, or entrepreneurship, something beautiful happens; I get DMs.
These messages are usually from brilliant lab professionals asking:
- “Can we talk about this pathway one-on-one?”
- “Do you know someone I can speak with?”
- “I want to explore data analytics, how do I start?”
And while I genuinely want to respond to everyone, between my 9-5 role, mummy duties, and all I’m building, I simply can’t always give the time each request deserves. I realized something deeper: we don’t need just answers. We need each other.
That’s why I’ve decided to create something bigger than a reply. Something stronger than a DM. Something community-powered. Something inspired from a scripture I love so much…
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”— Proverbs 27:17
With all the courage and audacity, I could muster I would like to introduce you all to #BenchToBusinessFellows
BenchToBusinessFellows is a free but carefully curated WhatsApp community designed for diagnostic professionals who are thinking beyond the lab bench.
It’s a safe space for:
- Medical Laboratory Scientists exploring new career paths
- Sales reps, consultants, and marketers from diagnostics and life sciences
- Public health professionals and epidemiologists with lab roots
- Diagnostic entrepreneurs and lab owners
- Health informatics and diagnostic data specialists
- Researchers transitioning into the industry
- Students who want more clarity about what’s possible after graduation
This is for anyone in diagnostics and life sciences asking: “What’s next?” or “How can I do more with what I already know?
What Makes This Community Different?
This isn’t just another group chat. It’s an intentional circle of builders, dreamers, and doers.
It’s Free to Join– But heavily moderated for value.
It’s Quiet (for now)-We’re building the right energy.
It’s Regulated -So your time and attention are respected.
This isn’t a noisy group chat. It’s built on:
- Peer-powered mentorship
- Moderated conversations
- Opportunities to grow, pivot, and lead
- Resources, events & real-world insights
Community Guidelines (Read Carefully Before Joining)
- No spamming or unsolicited marketing
- No off-topic discussions – Let’s keep it relevant and valuable
- Be kind, respectful, and encouraging
- Share knowledge generously
- Ask questions without shame – This space is for learning
- Opportunities? Post them.
- Ideas? Pitch them.
- Support? Offer it.
- Judgment? Leave it at the door.
This will be a peer-powered mentorship space. Not a place for noise, but for nurturing growth.
For now though, once you join, the group may be quiet. That’s because we’re waiting to hit critical mass, just enough brilliant people like you, to start real conversations, expert sessions, Q&A days, and maybe even mentorship pairings.
But trust me, when we start, you’ll know.
Ready to Join?
Join our BenchToBusinessFellows WhatsApp Community and let’s begin the journey from curious to courageous, benchwork to boardroom, and data to destiny.
👉 Click on this link and fill the form, after we have looked through, we will add you to the whatsApp Community: https://bit.ly/benchtobusinessfellows
The community will be primarily on whatsApp but we would love to send you emails from time to time so please share your most accessible email address.
Final Word
We have been the backbone of healthcare. Now, it’s time to become its builders, innovators, and boardroom voice. It’s time to go from bench to boldness.
We can’t all walk the same path. But together, we can light the way.
If you’ve ever wanted to grow, explore, or evolve in your diagnostic career, this community is the beginning of something meaningful.
Let’s help each other rise. Let’s sharpen one another. Let’s build beyond bloodwork.
With love and purpose,
Nancy Njoku-Attah
