Northern Symposium: Pathology and People

Last updated: 21st June 2023

The first learning event jointly hosted by RCPath/IBMS aimed at those working in pathology across the North of England.

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18th October 2023
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This event will bring together professionals from all backgrounds and specialties to share learning relevant across our fields.

Focusing on our people, sessions will include:

  • Opening plenary: The Future of Pathology – Debra Padgett, President of IBMS and Mike Osborn, President of RCPath
  • Sustainability in Healthcare: James Dixon, Head of Sustainability at Newcastle Hospitals
  • Workshops on
    • Wellbeing
    • Leadership
    • Innovation: Point of Care Testing Strategy
    • Sustainability
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Training
    • Quality
    • Pathology networks
  • Poster presentations – see Call for Digital Abstracts
  • Commercial partners and presentations
  • Opportunities to meet and chat to colleagues working in pathology across the North of England
Location

Cloth Hall Court
Quebec St, Leeds LS1 2HA

Programme
  • 09.30    Registration 
  • 10.15    Introduction and keynote by Debra Padgett and Professor Mike Osborn
  • 10.45    Transition to breakout 1
  • 10.50    Breakout 1
  • 11.20    Cofee break and networking
  • 11.45    Breakout 2
  • 12.15    Lunch and networking
  • 13.45    Breakout 3
  • 14:15    Transition to breakout 4 
  • 14.20    Breakout 4
  • 14.50    Tea break and networking
  • 15:15    Keynote - sustainability, James Dixon
  • 15.45    Close
Registration

Registration fee
We are pleased to offer a discounted rate of £59.50 for all attendees. 

Cancellation policy
Please note that an administrative charge of £20.00 will be made on all cancellations. The total registration fee is forfeited if cancelled within 5 working days before the event.

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Call for digital abstracts

Abstracts are invited for electronic poster presentation on the following themes:

  • Wellbeing
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Sustainability
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Training
  • Quality
  • Networks

Please submit abstracts to meetings@rcpath.org by Monday 4 September. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words.

Please provide the email address of the corresponding author. Corresponding authors whose abstracts are accepted for presentation will be notified on Friday 8 September.

Electronic posters will be required by Wednesday 11 October via MS PowerPoint, on a maximum of one slide in landscape orientation. Electronic poster viewing will be available on the day.