National Pathology Week

It’s time to make big (and small) plans for this year’s National Pathology Week.

It’s time to make big (and small) plans for this year’s National Pathology Week.

The Royal College of Pathologists’ annual week-long celebration of pathology, and the important contribution pathologists make to healthcare, runs from November 4 to 10.

This year’s theme is “Exploring Innovations Big and Small” and The Royal College would love to see public events around current research.

“New advances in pathology, such as digital pathology and genomics, can be exciting themes to highlight,” they said.

“We’re also encouraging wider interpretations around the ‘theme’ of innovation that highlight more everyday breakthroughs and small ‘acts of genius’ in pathology.”

These might include new ways of working, or smart initiatives in pathology teams that have helped make a difference to the health of patients or have contributed positive to the work of other healthcare professionals.

Another option is to encourage laboratories to open their doors to fellow staff members and welcome them to tour the labs to help them learn how biomedical science is at the heart of healthcare.

Last year Rehana Ayub and her colleagues from the immunology department at Leeds Teaching Hospital hosted an open day for visitors, including local students.

“This was a great informative experience for the students to learn the steps they can take to become a biomedical scientist,” she said.  

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