Cytology

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Cytology news and updates

• May 2013Special cytology workshop at IBMS Congress 2013
• June 2012Achievable standards, Benchmarks for reporting, and Criteria for evaluating cervical cytopathology
• June 2012BAC cytology survey needs your input
• June 2012American Society of Cytotechnology (ASCT) International Conference
• May 2012MPs want change to smear test age limit for young women
• May 2012The Biomedical Scientist archive: all 2011 issues now available (members only)
• April 2012More accurate cervical cancer test approved for NHS use
• March 2012Cytology: beyond the microscope
• January 2012British Association for Cytopathology launch new website
• October 2011Expanding HPV screening 'cuts smear tests'
• August 2011Debating centralisation in cytology
• May 2011Breakfast sessions at Congress 2011
• January 2011IBMS Congress 2011: book online now

Cytology pages

• Higher Specialist Diploma
• Specialist diplomas
• The Cytology Workshop Programme
• Planning a career: work experience for comprehensive schools
• IBMS advisory panels
• Diplomas of expert practice
• Advanced specialist diplomas
• Further reading and study guides
• The work and roles of cytologists
• Membership online renewal 2013
• The history of cytology
• IBMS Centenary innovation competition

Cytology: The Biomedical Scientist articles

2013

• February 2013Cervical cancer: prognostic factors to determine risk in women treated for CIN
• January 2013Centenary innovation prize: Mutaz Ali wins Institute competition

2012

• October 2012CPD Structured Reading
• April 2012Cytology error: faulty detection or flawed decision-making?

2011

• December 2011Lung cancer: the value of ICC on bronchial cytology cell blocks
• November 2011Molecular testing for HPV: changes to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
• October 2011Cellular pathology and cytopathology at Congress
• May 2011Cytology and molecular testing: a medical education update
• March 2011pH meters and their electrodes: calibration, maintenance and use
• January 2011Liquid-handling devices: a guide to use and maintenance

2010

• December 2010Cytology training centre's first 10 years
• December 2010Immunohistochemistry: a day for discussion
• May 2010Cytology training centre wins Advancing Healthcare Awards
• January 2010Minichromosome maintenance protein-2: a marker for bladder cancer

2009

• October 2009Cervical screening: applications of Lean to service improvement
• August 2009Liquid-based cytology for bile duct brushings: can it improve diagnostic sensitivity?
• June 2009Higher Specialist Diploma Portfolio 2010 Essay titles and references
• May 2009Diagnostics industry supports cervical cancer prevention

2008

• December 2008Fluorescence in situ hybridisation: a contribution to cytopathological diagnosis
• September 2008Cervical cytology: will it ever be possible to cease screening?

Cytology events

2013

• 22 May 2013UK NEQAS for Molecular Pathology Participants' Meeting 2013
• 23 May 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology - Current Issues in Cervical Screening and Pitfalls and Problems in Cervical Cytology Squamous Lesions
• 24 May 2013One-day Medics Update Course for Pathologists / APs
• 3 Jun 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology - Borderline High-Grade Lesions and the use of HPV Triage and Test of Cure
• 4 Jun 2013The 4th Annual "Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Production and Utility in Regenerative Medicine and Other Applications" Event
• 5 Jun 2013Tissue Engineering Today
• 6 Jun 2013The 2013 Stem Cells Discussion Forum: Working Towards Clinical Application
• 6 Jun 2013Gynaecological Histology for Technical Staff
• 11 Jun 2013Update in Cervical Cytology for BMSs & Cytology Screeners
• 13 Jun 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology - Pitfalls and Problems in Cervical Cytology - Glandular Lesions
• 18 Jun 2013Respiratory Tract Cytology Course
• 20 Jun 2013Respiratory Cytology for Technical Staff
• 16 Jul 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology - Current Issues in Cervical Screening and Pitfalls and Problems in Cervical Cytology Squamous Lesions
• 18 Jul 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology - Borderline High-Grade Lesions and the use of HPV Triage and Test of Cure
• 29 Jul 2013Cervial Cytology Follow Up Course (C&G Diploma)
• 21 Aug 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology - Invasive Lesions and their Look-a-likes
• 28 Aug 2013BMS/Cytoscreener SurePath Gynae Update
• 2 Sep 2013City & Guilds Assessors Induction Training Course
• 3 Sep 2013Update in Cervical Cytology for BMSs & Cytology Screeners
• 5 Sep 2013Serous Fluid Cytology Course
• 9 Sep 2013Preparatory Course for the City & Guilds Diploma in Cervical Cytology
• 10 Sep 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology - Pitfalls and Problems in Cervical Cytology - Glandular Lesions
• 17 Sep 2013Non-Gynae Cytology Workshops Preparation and Cytology of Urinary Tract, Respiratory Tract and Serous Cavities
• 24 Sep 2013Update for Cytology Checkers (ThinPrep Only)
• 26 Sep 2013One-day Medics Update Course for Pathologists / APs
• 30 Sep 2013Introductory Course in Cervical Cytology
• 1 Oct 2013Introductory Course in Gynaecological Cytology (C&G Diploma)
• 24 Oct 2013British Association for Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting 2013
• 1 Nov 2013Medical Laboratory Aides - Introductory Course
• 7 Nov 2013Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology for Technical Staff
• 12 Nov 2013One-day Update in Cervical Cytology for Pathologists & Consultant BMSs & Holders of the Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology (ThinPrep Only)
• 14 Nov 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology - Current Issues in Cervical Screening and Pitfalls and Problems in Cervical Cytology Squamous Lesions
• 19 Nov 2013BMS/Cytoscreener SurePath Gynae Update
• 19 Nov 2013Urinary Tract Cytology Course
• 20 Nov 2013Three-Day Update Course for the Consultant Biomedical Scientists
• 21 Nov 2013Urinary Tract Cytology
• 21 Nov 2013One-day Medics Update Course for Pathologists / APs
• 25 Nov 2013Preparatory Course for the City & Guilds Diploma in Cervical Cytology
• 2 Dec 2013Pre-Exam Course for Sitting the NHSCSP City & Guilds Diploma External Examination
• 3 Dec 2013Update in Cervical Cytology for BMSs & Cytology Screeners
• 6 Dec 2013Recent Advances in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
• 11 Dec 2013One-Day Update Course in Gynaelogical Cytology - "Atrophic Samples and their Evaluation in SurePath Samples"

2014

• 25 Apr 2014American Society for Cytotechnology Annual Scientific Conference 2014