Scottish Clinical Biochemistry Network

Steering Group

Chair: Mr Jim Allison, SCBN Lead Clinician (NHS Grampian)

Vice-Chair: Mrs Janet Hogg, SCBN Scientific Manager (NHS Ayrshire & Arran)


The Steering Group are a collection of biochemistry specialists who come together from across Scotland who provide strategic direction for the SCBN, agree its workplan and monitor its progress. The Group meets four times a year.

The Steering Group is composed of the following:

  • A Lead Clinician
  • A Scientific Manager
  • A Programme Manager
  • A Programme Support Officer
  • The Laboratory Manager and Clinical Lead from each NHS Health Board
  • Representatives from the Royal College of Pathologists,
    Association for Clinical Biochemistry, Institute of Biomedical Science and other members co-opted to represent the various working groups.