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Events Diary

Wed
20
Mar

POCT Innovators: The Power to Disrupt Series

A collaboration between Thornhill Healthcare Events Ltd and www.POCTInnovators.com. The delegate booking page is now live for the latest in this series of events. Keep a close eye on LinkedIn and POCTInnovators for news of the speakers programme.
The event is FREE for NHS staff and anyone with an academic email address currently in education. Commercial delegate places available.

Booking now available at the link below.

Venue
Cloth Hall Court, Leeds. UK
Date(s)
20 March, 2024
Email
Web
Interpreting Reports: UK NEQAS Haematology

Exciting News for UK NEQAS Haematology Participants! 

We're thrilled to announce a FREE-TO-ATTEND webinar on 21st March 2024, focusing on interpreting your Haematology reports.

Led by Dr Barbara De la Salle, Director of UK NEQAS Haematology, this session aims to empower you with insights into your analysers/laboratories' performance.

Dive into the intricacies of the reports our team creates and participate in the Q&A round to clarify any doubts and enhance your understanding.

Targeting UK NEQAS Haematology participants, this webinar is your chance to boost confidence in analysing reports, comprehend performance scores, and navigate actions for improvement.

Save your spot now and join us for an enriching session!

Booking link: https://ukneqas.org.uk/events/interpreting-reports/

Venue
ONLINE
Date(s)
21st March 2024
Contact
Jen Christie
Email
Web
Sat
23
Mar

USCAP 113th Annual Meeting

USCAP’s annual meeting is the largest gathering of pathologists in the world. Catch up on groundbreaking research; learn first-hand from pathology legends; network with your peers; see what’s new in the exhibit hall; delve deep into your specialty or gain a broader knowledge base. From the historic Maude Abbott Lecture and eye-opening Nathan Kaufman Timely Topics lecture to more than 100 90-minute short courses; from Companion Society meetings to Interactive Microscopy – the sheer amount of pathology knowledge available to you at the Annual Meeting is astounding.

Venue
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Date(s)
23-28 March, 2024
Web

Pathology Horizons is an annual and open CPD conference organised by Cirdan to discuss what developments lie ahead in pathology and what we can do to prepare or take advantage of these. This year, the event will be held in the historic city of Bath at the stunning MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel from 18-20 April.

Delegates will have the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies procedures and research that are shaping the future of pathology. They will also hear about the advantages and disadvantages of these developments, and how everyone working laboratories can influence and adapt to these changes.

 

Venue
MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel, Bath
Date(s)
18-20 April, 2024
Web
Fri
19
Apr

Diagnostics North East Conference 2024

Diagnostics North East Conference 2024

Diagnostics North East's annual conference hosts an exciting programme of keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions and exhibitors. Panels of experts will enable active discussion around the role of innovative diagnostics in addressing critical issues facing the NHS.

Venue
The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
Date(s)
19 April, 2024
Web
Sat
27
Apr

ECCMID 2024 - European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

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.

Venue
Fira Gran Via, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Date(s)
27-30 April 2024
Web
Thu
02
May

British Society for Microbial Technology Annual Microbiology Conference

British Society for Microbial Technology Annual Microbiology Conference

The British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) 39th Annual Microbiology Conference, takes place on Thursday 2 May at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, London, NW9 5LL.

 

Venue
Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, London
Date(s)
2 May 2024
Web
EQA Reports: Interpreting Key Information & Troubleshooting Tips

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

Venue
ONLINE - Zoom
Date(s)
Thursday 16th May 2024
Email
Web
Participants’ Meeting: UK NEQAS Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy

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

 

Venue
Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield
Date(s)
24th May 2024
Contact
Jen Christie
Email
Web
UK NEQAS Blood Coagulation: Clinical and Laboratory Haemostasis 2024

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

Venue
Sheffield Hallam University
Date(s)
5th - 6th June 2024
Email
Web
Wed
05
Jun

Med-Tech Innovation Expo

Med-Tech Innovation Expo

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. 

Venue
NEC, Birmingham
Date(s)
5-6 June, 2024
Web
Tue
09
Jul

SHOT Symposium 2024

SHOT Symposium 2024

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.

Venue
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Date(s)
9 July, 2024
Web
Fri
18
Oct

The British Association for Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting

The British Association for Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting

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

Venue
TBC
Date(s)
18 October 2024
Email
Web
Mon
11
Nov

Medica

Medica

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.

Venue
Messe Dusseldorf
Date(s)
11-14 November, 2024
Web

Upcoming Events

POCT Innovators: The Power to Disrupt Series

Cloth Hall Court, Leeds. UK
20 March, 2024

Interpreting Reports: UK NEQAS Haematology

ONLINE
21st March 2024

USCAP 113th Annual Meeting

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
23-28 March, 2024

Pathology Horizons 2024

MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel, Bath
18-20 April, 2024

Diagnostics North East Conference 2024

The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
19 April, 2024

ECCMID 2024 - European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Fira Gran Via, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
27-30 April 2024

Access the latest issue of Pathology In Practice on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.

Download the FREE Pathology In Practice app from your device's App store

Upcoming Events

POCT Innovators: The Power to Disrupt Series

Cloth Hall Court, Leeds. UK
20 March, 2024

Interpreting Reports: UK NEQAS Haematology

ONLINE
21st March 2024

USCAP 113th Annual Meeting

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
23-28 March, 2024

Pathology Horizons 2024

MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel, Bath
18-20 April, 2024

Diagnostics North East Conference 2024

The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
19 April, 2024

ECCMID 2024 - European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Fira Gran Via, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
27-30 April 2024

Access the latest issue of Pathology In Practice on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.

Download the FREE Pathology In Practice app from your device's App store

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