Events Diary

ECCMID has become one of the largest and the foremost congresses in the field of infection, bringing together >16,000 colleagues from all over the world for scientific education, networking and exchange. The comprehensive scientific programme is built by the ECCMID Programme Committee, an independent group of experts representing all disciplines related to clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, infection prevention and control and public health.

The British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) 39^th Annual Microbiology Conference, takes place on Thursday 2 May at the UK Health Security Agency, Colindale, London NW9 5EQ. 

Join UK NEQAS Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy (IIA) for a one-hour training session.

We will be reviewing how to interpret your EQA report, highlighting key information and how the report can assist you with troubleshooting EQA issues.

Attendees will:

• Understand how to interpret their EQA report
• Gain troubleshooting skills using the information from their EQA report
• Reinforce existing knowledge
• Understand how to be confident that your assays work

Booking link:

www.ukneqas.org.uk/events/eqa-reports

The UK NEQAS Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy participants' meeting will be filled with engaging and interesting scientific talks from a range of expert speakers.

On the day of the participants' meeting, delegates are welcome to arrive from 09:00 for registration, refreshments, and networking, ready for the main event to start at 10:00.

Who should attend?
UK NEQAS Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy participants.

Catering

Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all delegates throughout the day.

Delegate Pack

All delegates who attend the participants' meeting will receive an environmentally friendly pack, containing sustainably sourced products.

Certificates

Certificates of attendance will be provided to all attendees on the day.

Accessibility

The Pennine Lecture Theatre is accessible via stairs or lift.

Booking Link

www.ukneqas.org.uk/events/participants-meeting

Event Speakers:

Martin Stearn, UKAS
Carol Stanley, UK NEQAS IIA
Duncan Whittaker, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Dr Adrian Heaps, Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Dr Liz Furrie, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Dr Huub Rossum, Netherlands Cancer Institute
Dina Patel, UK NEQAS IIA
Dr Ravishankar Sargur, UK NEQAS IIA
Dr Hazel Wilkinson, UK NEQAS IIA

UK NEQAS Blood Coagulation is pleased to announce plans for their Annual Scientific Meeting, ‘Clinical and Laboratory Haemostasis 2024’. As previously, the meeting will be a blended meeting, with the option to join remotely.

Presentations from internationally renowned speakers will cover the latest in the field of haemostasis from both a clinical and laboratory perspective.  The latest research and information from the UK NEQAS Blood Coagulation team will also be presented.

Enquiries
For further details about the event, including how to register, please email [email protected]

More UK NEQAS events can be found at www.ukneqas.org.uk/events

Med-Tech Innovation Expo event brings together leaders, engineers, innovators and manufacturers, connecting them with technology and innovation to facilitate the design and manufacture of life changing medical devices.  The UK is home to one of the largest medical technology industries globally with an annual turnover of £27.6 billion including over £5 billion in exports.  As the home of medical device manufacturing in the UK, Med-Tech Innovation Expo is at the centre of this exciting sector and the exhibition showcases the entire ecosystem of market leading technology suppliers, machines, materials, software and service providers. 

The Infection Diagnostics Symposium, hosted by BD, aims to bring together professionals from the lab, ward and board across two days to discuss how a unified approach can achieve improvements in infectious disease diagnostic pathways. Key themes of the event will include bloodstream infections, AMR stewardship and near-patient testing. The event will be hosted in IET Austin Court, Birmingham with overnight accommodation provided for delegates wishing to attend both days.

Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, attend plenary lectures sharing insight and experience and browse a small trade fair. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first served basis. BD welcome anyone working in infectious disease to have their say and register today.

Delegates at the 2024 Symposium will have the opportunity to hear the key highlights from the latest Annual SHOT Report, network, and share learning to improve transfusion safety.

Fees have been frozen again this year, so there will be an ‘early bird’ fee of £110.00 per person (strictly non-refundable). Early bird rates apply to any registrations where payment is received by 31 May 2024. Thereafter the delegate fee will be £130 per person. To help keep fees as low as possible, payment must be made in advance by credit/debit card only.

The BAC annual scientific meeting is face to face this year. 18th October 2024 - Details to be released soon.

With over 5,300 exhibitors from almost 70 countries and 83,000 visitors Medica in Düsseldorf is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world. A wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health and more. The extensive programme of first-class forums, conferences and special shows provides opportunities for interesting presentations and discussions with experts and politicians and also includes pitches of new products and award ceremonies.