Demystifying the HSST
In this session, Lisa Ayers, Phillipa Burns and Jayne Parks demystify the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) pathway, sharing practical insights, guidance and first-hand experiences to support those considering or undertaking the programme.
Presenters

Dr Lisa Ayers
HSST Training Programme Director and Associate Dean for Healthcare Science, South East England

Phillipa Burns MSc FIBMS CSci DipRCPath
Principal Clinical Scientist, Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Network, Hull

Jayne Parkes
Principal Biomedical Scientist, Black Country Pathology Services, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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