Events in 2020

Discussing the staining applications and principles employed to classify and demonstrate lipids, common infective agents, pigments and minerals.

An in-depth look at the role of Transmission Electron Microscopy in a modern cellular pathology department. What technical challenges are there in preparing tissue for TEM and what diagnostic challenges does TEM have an important role in?

Online presentations of RIQAS reporting, interpretation of reports and how to troubleshoot and necessary actions. Also includes a Q&A for participants. Date(s) of Activity:
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Introduction to basic tissue recognition and discussing and demonstrating epithelia and basic connective tissue.

The panel will discuss the virtual approach to verifications and answer questions.

Diagnostic Cytopathology Case Presentations from West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Dr Tony Maddox BAC Chair

On Thursday 26th November, Guy’s Hospital Genetic Counselling Team is hosting an afternoon of seminars for students and professionals with an interest in Genetic Counselling. £15 per attendee.

THERE ARE EXCITING ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE AND SCIENCE WITH HIGH QUALITY RESEARCH SUPPORTING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE. THIS TWO-DAY MEETING ORGANISED ON BEHALF OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PATHOLOGISTS BRINGS TOGETHER EXPERTS FROM VARIOUS CLINICAL DISCIPLINES WITH LEADERS IN TRANSFUSION SCIENCE TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON KEY DEVELOPMENTS. THE MEETING WILL BE OF INTEREST TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE.

Discussing and demonstrating the specialised structural connective tissues of cartilage, bone and muscle as well as looking at blood vessels and nerves.

“From sectioning to interpretation”, a simple overview of the basic ICC processes.
Date(s) of Activity: 2 December 2020, 4 December 2020, and 7 December 2020