Overview
This course is designed to demystify pathology and make its impact tangible for healthcare professionals at all levels. You’ll learn directly from experts actively shaping the field, gaining an inside perspective on both current practice and future innovation.
With a blend of lectures, case studies and interactive learning, this study day gives you the confidence to interpret and use pathology insights more effectively in your daily role — improving collaboration and strengthening patient pathways.
Key Information
Delivery type
Face-to-face or online study day (6-month on-demand access included)
Delivery style
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Videos
- Panel discussions
Duration
1 day
Experience level
Any level of experience
Cost
- Onsite: £110
- Virtual: £110
- Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC): £50
- Student: £70
- Offer 5 for 4 (onsite and virtual): £84
- Pharma and industry: £200
08:30 Registration
09:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Christie Pathology Partnership
Prof. Phillip Monaghan, Consultant Clinical Scientist Clinical Director of Laboratory Services, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
09:10 - Introduction to Histopathology
Dr Pedro Oliveira, Consultant Histopathologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
09:30 - Introduction to Biochemistry
James Edgington, Biomedical Scientist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Madia Mahmood, Senior Clinical Scientist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
10:00 - Introduction to Transfusion
Kasim Younas, Blood Transfusion Senior, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
10:30 - Break
Chair: Dr Sally Thirkettle, Consultant Clinical Scientist/ POCT Lead, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
10:45 - Diagnostic Lymphoma Practice - An Update
Dr Anshuman Chaturvedi, Consultant and Lead Histopathologist CFT and Lead Pathologist (GM-HCDP Lymphoma service, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
11:15 - Introduction to Flow Cytometry/Point of Care Testing (POCT) Lauren Stainton, Biomedical Scientist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Sueli Yong, Biomedical Scientist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
11:45 - Interactive Session- Biochemistry
Prof. Phillip Monaghan, Consultant Clinical Scientist Clinical Director of Laboratory Services, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Madia Mahmood, Senior Clinical Scientist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Sally Thirkettle, Consultant Clinical Scientist/ POCT Lead, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
12:15 - Blood Sciences - Translational Biomarker R&I
Prof. Phillip Monaghan, Consultant Clinical Scientist Clinical Director of Laboratory Services, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
12:40 - Lunch
Chair: Catherine Billington, Histopathology Service Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
13:45 - Histopathology in Phase I trials - An Overview
Dr Anshuman Chaturvedi, Consultant and Lead Histopathologist CFT and Lead Pathologist (GM-HCDP Lymphoma service, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
14:15 - Use of AI in Histopathology
Dr Pedro Oliveira, Consultant Histopathologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
14:45 - Does Haematology Morphology Still Matter in the Era of AI and Genomics?
Dr Richard Chasty, Consultant Haematologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
15:15 - Break
Chair: Deborah Seals, Blood Sciences Service Manager/ Deputy General Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
15:30 - Commercial Talk- KITE- CAR-T
KITE
16:00 - Cell Therapy in Haematology
Dr Samar Kulkarni, Consultant Haematologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
16:30 - Questions and Closing Remarks
Prof. Phillip Monaghan, Consultant Clinical Scientist Clinical Director of Laboratory Services, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Deborah Seals, Biomedical Scientist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Catherine Billington, Histopathology Services Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
What to expect
Pathology is the backbone of modern cancer care — guiding diagnosis, shaping treatment decisions and driving the research that fuels future innovation. This study day offers a clear, accessible introduction to the world of pathology, designed for healthcare professionals across disciplines who want a stronger understanding of how laboratory medicine underpins patient care.
Across a full day of expert-led teaching, you’ll explore the essential processes, emerging technologies and real-case applications that define today’s pathology services. Whether you’re new to pathology or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will deepen your understanding of how vital these services are across the entire clinical pathway.
Topics include:
- Introduction to histopathology
- Diagnostic updates in lymphoma
- Cell therapy in haematology
- Artificial intelligence in pathology
- Biomarker research and innovation
- Interactive case discussions
You’ll gain practical insight from experienced clinicians and scientists, helping you better understand the investigations, reporting and decision-making that drive patient care.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the key functions and processes across pathology services
- Recognise how pathology informs cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions
- Explore developments in AI, biomarkers and laboratory research
- Understand the principles of cell therapy in haematology
- Apply new knowledge through interactive case-based learning
Who is it for?
All users of pathology services, including:
- Nurses
- Doctors
- Allied Health Professionals
- Clinical and non-clinical staff wanting foundational or refresher knowledge in pathology and laboratory medicine
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