CONGRESS: 25–28 SEPTEMBER 2023
Covering all disciplines in biomedical science, the exhibition offers something for everyone, whether they be a Congress delegate of just visiting the commercial element of the event
Support staff programme The Biomedical Laboratory Support Staff programme is now an important and well-established part of Congress. This year something a little different is planned instead of a programme purely comprising a series of lectures. Biomedical support staff are
increasingly the public face of the laboratory. They receive the specimens, they are often the first voice on the telephone, they interact with a range of healthcare professionals and also members of the public. With the introduction of full patient access to health records and results it is highly likely that there will be an increase in patient calls to the laboratory. Therefore, there is an increasing need for support staff to have good communication skills to be able to convey the appropriate response to a range of people. In addition to a bespoke biomedical support staff lecture programme, this year Congress will be including a workshop on essential communication skills to support ‘front of house’ staff because first impressions last the longest. Support staff delegates can attend this session at the special afternoon rate or can book a full Congress day and combine it with a programme of morning lectures.
Scientific programme from cellular pathology to haematology
Cellular pathology
Cellular pathology continues to evolve at some pace, with the introduction of dissection and reporting opportunities, but also with the increasing application of molecular biology techniques, the introduction of digital pathology, and the use of artificial intelligence. The programme on Monday afternoon will be devoted to a tissue recognition workshop, followed on Tuesday by a morning session covering various aspects of digital pathology, including digital image analysis and external quality assessment (EQA), artificial intelligence and its role in histopathology, and an introduction to spatial transcriptomics in dermatopathology. On Wednesday, the range of topics will include designing and automating a Mohs laboratory, direct immunofluorescence imaging, electron microscopy in renal transplant pathology, and diagnosis of amyloid, followed in the afternoon by molecular techniques and advanced diagnostics. The Thursday morning programme will cover aspects of specialist practices, diagnostics and education/learning,
During the opening Plenary session of Congress, delegates will have the opportunity to hear the views, thoughts and opinions of the best in their field
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while in the afternoon a mixture of cases will conclude with the role and reliability of immunohistochemistry in forensic neuropathology practice. In brief, a strong and comprehensive programme.
Clinical chemistry This year’s programme will cover a wide spectrum of chemistry topics, commencing on Tuesday morning with an eclectic selection including a look at transgender references ranges, the metabolic complications of post-traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the evaluation of biomarkers in mild TBI, concluding the session with a review of IBMS qualifications in clinical biochemistry, and the role of the advisory panel. Wednesday will also cover a wide range of interest, from reflection on several aspects of career progression, to the specialty’s role in fertility medicine with a look at gonadotropins and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. This theme continues in the afternoon session with discussion of why hCG assay matters in cases of molar pregnancy and gestational trophoblastic disease. Thursday focuses on various aspects of alcohol and drug misuse, and how the laboratory supports treatment programmes.
Cytopathology The programme on Monday afternoon will be devoted to a tissue recognition workshop. The Tuesday programme will begin with two presentations on digital issues, and then move on to andrology, genetics and fertility,
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