Diary

'Diagnostics in healthcare, 2035 … where will we be, and how do we get there?'

As demand grows and delivery shifts closer to patients, it's time to break out of siloed working and learn from the teams already making it happen. Join POCT leads, community clinicians, and diagnostics specialists at this hands-on national training forum and discover how to deliver safe, efficient and connected POCT services in pharmacies, clinics and the community.  Leave with the tools, ideas, and confidence to elevate your POCT service.

This three-part IHC applications in laboratory practice 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 used.

Times: 9am - 12pm

The British Association for Cytopathology ASM and AGM is now open for booking. This online meeting will highlight key topics in cervical and diagnostic cytopathology. Four expert speakers will address topics in cervical cytopathology, salivary gland and pancreaticobiliary cytopathology, as well as the expanding role and value of cytology specimens for molecular analysis. This meeting is for anyone with an interest in cytopathology; MLA, BMS and histopathologists of all levels. 

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?

Part 1: 10am - 12pm, Part 2: 2pm - 4pm

The Future is Here! Delegates will have the opportunity to hear presentations by experts, meet with commercial companies to get an update on the latest technology available. Also network with other scheme participants and meet with members of the UK NEQAS Microbiology Division, as well as members of their Steering Committee and Advisory Groups.

In the first part of this introduction to bone marrow trephine webinar, we will explore the structure, function, and cells of the marrow, and discuss the clinical importance of the bone marrow trephine biopsy. In the second part of this webinar, we will explore fixation, decalcification, staining of the bone marrow trephine biopsy, and discuss the challenges we face.

Part 1: 10am - 12pm, Part 2: 1pm - 3pm

This fresh muscle biopsies webinar provides a basic introduction and understanding to the theory, principles and application and practical experience in muscle biopsies in diagnostic cellular pathology. 

Part 1: 10am - 12pm, Part 2: 1pm - 3pm

Thornhill Healthcare Events and POCTInnovators.com are producing a new national clinical diagnostics event, their 11th face to face conference. The programme will include high-profile individuals who hold influential roles across the NHS and diagnostics sector of healthcare, and cover topics which will inform the direction of travel for healthcare in a transformed NHS and diagnostics landscape.