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 hybrid (6-month on-demand access included)
Delivery style
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Videos
- Panel discussions
Duration
1 day
Experience level
Any level of experience
08:30 Registration
09:00 Welcome & Introduction – Dr Sally Thirkettle
09:10 Introduction to Histopathology – Dr Phillip Monaghan
09:30 Diagnostic Lymphoma Practice – Dr Anshuman Chaturvedi
09:45 Cell Therapy in Haematology – Dr Samar Kulkani and team
10:30 Transfusion – Lauren Stainton & colleagues
10:45 Break
11:15 Flow / POCT – Pedro Oliveria
11:45 Biochemistry – Dr Anna Radford
12:15 Commercial talk – KITE CAR-T
12:45 Lunch
13:45 Histopathology in Phase I Trials – Dr Phillip Monaghan
14:15 Use of AI in Histopathology – Dr Phillip Monaghan
14:45 Biomarker R&I – Pedro Oliveria
15:15 Haematology Morphology in Era of AI – Dr Richard Chasty
15:30 Interactive Biochemistry Session – Madia Mahmood & team
16:00 Questions & Closing Remarks – Deborah Seals & Catherine Billington
16:30 End of Day
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
How to book / learn more
Eventbrite: Pathology Study Day
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