Diary

ECP 2026 will bring together more than 5,000 participants worldwide—pathologists, clinicians, researchers, molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, medical scientists, and industry partners. The meeting will provide an ideal opportunity for professional development, networking, exchange insights, and will demonstrate the commitment of the European Society of Pathology (ESP) to contributing to pathology progress in the near future. The motto of the congress 'Innovation Driving Excellence in Pathology' acknowledges the significant improvement that pathology innovation has brought and continues to bring to diagnostics, assessment of prognosis and therapy response prediction and clinical practice. 

Join the UK NEQAS Parasitology 40th Anniversary (1986 – 2026) Symposium! Parasitology, once the preserve of institutions specialised in tropical diseases, has now emerged as the fourth branch of medical microbiology and all infection specialists need a working knowledge of the subject. External Quality Assessment is the foundation stone of accurate, reproducible test results and UK NEQAS Parasitology is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Symposium illustrating a range of important parasitic infections, the challenges they pose and their laboratory diagnosis.The Symposium is designed to be of interest to all infection specialists, biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, and public health specialists.

The UKHSA Conference returns to Manchester in September 2026, bringing together the health security community for two days of cutting-edge science, innovative practice and dynamic discussion. Be part of thought-provoking keynote speeches, a dynamic multi-track programme, abstract presentations and an exhibition showcasing the latest research and collaborative solutions in health security at a local, national and global scale.

Cardiac Marker Dialogues, hosted by UK NEQAS Cardiac Markers, is a dedicated meeting to educate and involve clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, clinicians, and the diagnostics industry in the continuously evolving area of cardiac markers and their role in diagnosis and treatment. The seventh Cardiac Marker Dialogues meeting, it is a two-day in-person event. Registration and poster abstract submission are now open.

With the title: 'The Brilliant Future of Cytology' the 46th Congress is jointly organised by the European Federation of Cytology Societies and the Belgian Society of Pathology. Topics covered across the meeting will be: screening programmes; diagnostic tools, molecular testing in cytology, digital cytology, classification systems and recent developments.

This webinar introduces the four basic tissue types: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue, and provides basic knowledge and competence in the microscopic recognition of normal histological tissue and some key aspects of pathological tissue. This is suitable for anyone who has a biomedical science, histotechnology, or laboratory science background and wishes to gain an understanding of cellular components and tissue with regards to their morphology and their ability to perform one or more specific functions. The learning is aimed at students and personnel completing initial or specialist qualifications such as the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.

Day 1: 09:00 - 12:00

Day 2: 09:00 - 12:00

This in-person master class, introduces the four basic tissue types: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue, and provides basic knowledge and competence in the microscopic recognition of normal histological tissue and some key aspects of pathological tissue.  

Since the first Sheffield Microbe in 1986, Sheffield Microbe has provided high quality, value for money, symposia for local and national biomedical scientists. In recent years, Microbe has attracted delegates from around the world, and is regularly attended by delegates across Europe. Microbe events follow a well proven routine, involving a mixture of current topics and lectures for biomedical scientists in microbiology and related disciplines. Also included is an often over subscribed scientific exhibition and social programme. Accommodation is included in the full-time delegate fees along with the freebies provided in delegate bags issued upon arrival. 

This three-part webinar provides an in-depth focus on the recognition and prevention of technical issues that occur in ICC, and guidance on ways to ensure ICC quality in diagnostic cellular pathology. After the sesion, attendees will be able to: select high quality antibodies appropriate for the demonstration of common tissue biomarkers; evaluate the staining of new antibodies and methodologies and identify quality staining results; resolve issues associated with antibody titres, retrieval protocols and non-specific staining.

Times: 09:00 - 12:00

Inspiring the future of laboratories - lead the charge in scientific innovation and step into the UK hub for laboratory professionals. At the UK’s biggest laboratory event, you’ll connect with 4,700+ scientists, laboratory managers, R&D experts, and quality professionals – all eager to discover what’s new.

This three-part webinar provides a focus on the more advanced ICC/ISH applications currently being utilised in diagnostic cellular pathology. Delegates will acquire the knowledge on the use of routine diagnostic ICC and drug aligned companion diagnostic assays use. After the session, attendees will be able to: understand the appropriate antibodies for the identification of the pathological origins of a tumour and their diagnostic value; understand the rationale and pitfalls associated with the demonstration of biomarkers such as HER2, ER, PR, PD-L1, ALK, BRAF and MMR proteins; understand the requirements for successful EQA assessment of IHC staining of biomarkers such as HER2, ER, PR, PD-L1, ALK, BRAF and MMR proteins.

Times: 09:00 - 12:00

The British Association for Cytopathology's 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting will take place on Friday 13 November, in Newcastle upon Tyne.  It will include the organisation's AGM. More details to follow.

POCT Innovators' 13th face-to-face event is in development and speaker profiles will be released in the next few weeks. The booking page is now live at the link below. Places are free for the NHS and public sector and affordable for commercial attendees.

UK NEQAS for Microbiology & Parasitology will be hosting its annual Scientific Meeting on 27 November 2026 in Central London.

Please ‘save the date’ for our lively and well attended meeting (agenda will be coming out shortly and will be available on our website). The event is a great way to network, share information and provide educational feedback, latest developments in EQA and to say thank you for the ongoing support to all those involved in EQA.

This year sees the 40-year anniversary for UK NEQAS Parasitology (1986-2026) and with the annual event providing an opportunity for UK NEQAS Microbiology and Parasitology staff to meet participants, distributors and other stakeholders in-person, it is a perfect time to celebrate.

Epigenetics is a rapidly developing area of cellular biology, which is believed to be just as closely associated with the development of cancer and disease as the genetic mutation of DNA. In the future, cellular pathology will no doubt be more and more focused on the identification of each patients' personalised genetic and epigenetic status to combat cancer and disease. This focussed webinar looks at the discovery of epigenetics, and provide a simple, general understanding of its functionality and how it impacts cellular biology and genetics.

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

Weqas is pleased to announce that its 2026 Two-Day POCT Conference will be held in London on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 December 2026. The programme will feature EQA interpretation of POCT results, complemented by an interactive case studies workshop, and a series of invited external speakers will present on a range of current and emerging topics relevant to the POCT community. A full programme will be announced later in the year. Attendance for both conference days is free for NHS staff.

This webinar provides a basic introduction and understanding to the theory, principles and application and practical experience in muscle biopsies in diagnostic cellular pathology. This webinar takes place over the course of two sessions and is suitable for anyone who has a biomedical science background and wishes to gain an understanding of fresh muscle biopsies, and for those students and laboratory personnel completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology. This webinar includes a troubleshooting guide, from sampling and preparation, through to staining. 

Times: 10:00 - 12:00pm and 13:00 - 15:00pm 

This webinar takes place over the course of two sessions. Part one will explore the structure, function, and cells of the marrow, and discuss the clinical importance of the bone marrow trephine biopsy. Part two will explore fixation, decalcification, staining of the bone marrow trephine biopsy, and discuss potential challenges. This webinar is suitable for anyone who has a biomedical science background and wishes to gain an understanding of the theory and practice involved in current bone marrow trephines (BMT) techniques, and for those students & laboratory personnel completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00pm and 13:00 - 15:00pm