5th NHS Pathology Conference: Improving NHS Diagnostics
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5th NHS Pathology Conference: Improving NHS Diagnostics
Current Landscape:
Pathology is increasingly becoming a collaborative and interdisciplinary field, with a strong focus on integrating innovative technologies and practices. This shift is essential to meet the growing demands of modern healthcare, where the challenges of disease management, diagnostics, and treatment require cutting-edge solutions and cross-border cooperation.
Timeliness of Event:
This conference is especially relevant as healthcare systems face the dual pressures of managing current patient demands and integrating new technologies into pathology services. With the rapid evolution of healthcare needs and the advent of new diagnostic tools, the event provides a timely platform for discussing how to optimise pathology services across regions and disciplines.
Key Subjects:
- Pathology Beyond Borders: Integrating Innovation and Collaboration Across Disciplines: Exploring how international collaboration and innovative approaches are reshaping pathology, breaking down silos, and improving global health outcomes.
- MES Procurement Approach: A detailed discussion on the strategies and best practices for procuring Managed Equipment Services (MES), ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of pathology services.
- Fireside Panel Discussion: Cross-region Learnings: A dynamic exchange of insights from various regional pathology networks, focusing on shared challenges and solutions, operational strategies, and enhancing cross-region collaboration.
- Pathology 2.0: Pioneering Tech Advancements Shaping Future Services: Delving into the latest technological innovations such as AI, digital pathology, and next-generation sequencing that are revolutionising pathology services and setting the stage for the future.
- Local Pathology Networks: Examining the role of local pathology networks in managing demand and capacity, ensuring quality service delivery, and optimising resource utilisation.
- Managing Demand and Capacity: Addressing the operational challenges in pathology, including strategies for efficient demand management and capacity planning to meet the needs of modern healthcare.
Why Attend:
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the future of pathology, with a focus on integrating innovative technologies, optimising procurement processes, and enhancing cross-region collaboration. This event is an essential opportunity for professionals to learn from experts, share best practices, and explore new approaches to managing the growing complexities of pathology services.
Sponsors & Partners
- CEO’s
- Consultant Pathologists – across all specialities
- CTO’s
- Haematologists
- Heads of IT
- Heads of Pathology
- Heads/Directors of Diagnostic Services
- Heads/Directors of Pathology Services
- Heads/Directors of Transformation
- Heads/Managers of Laboratory Services
- Histopathologists
- Senior Pathologists
Your Pass Includes....
- Access to a leading conference speaker programme
- Interactive Q&A sessions
- Fireside interviews
- Cross-sector best practice
- Meet the supplier opportunities
- Hot breakfast & Lunch included
- Access to post event drinks reception and Street food
Tickets For NHS Senior Managers
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Conference Speakers
Debra Padgett, MSc, FIBMS, CSci, FRCPath (Hons), FAHCS
(Hons)
Clinical Pathology Service Manager | Operational Lead | Previous President
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | North East & North Cumbria Pathology Network | Institute of Biomedical Science
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Joanna
Andrew
Lead Biomedical Scientist, SHYPS & IBMS Past President
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital FT
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Michelle
Martin
Deputy Director of Elective Improvement - London Region
NHS England (London Region)
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Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc
FIBMS
Chief Executive Officer of Sleight Insights
Formerly Chief Officer of the Greater Manchester Diagnostic Networks
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Noman
Manzoor
Pathology Laboratory Director, General Manager Pathology , Transfusion and Mortuary Services
South 4 Pathology Partnership Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Professor Michael
Osborn
National Speciality Adviser Pathology – Resilience & Sustainability, Clinical Lead Pathology - London Region, Clinical Director North West London Pathology
NHSE, North West London Pathology
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The programme
Registration & Networking
Registration & Networking
Keynote Presentation - Pathology at the Crossroads: Building a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Diagnostic Services (Confirmed)
In an era of unprecedented healthcare challenges and environmental urgency, pathology must evolve to remain a cornerstone of modern medicine. Professor Michael Osborn, a leading voice in UK pathology, will explore how sustainability and resilience can be embedded into pathology services—from laboratory operations to workforce planning and digital innovation.
Drawing on his national leadership roles and frontline experience, he will outline strategic priorities, practical solutions, and the critical role of collaboration across systems. This keynote will provide a forward-thinking vision for how pathologists can lead the transformation towards greener, more adaptable, and patient-centred diagnostic services.
Panel Discussion: Pathology Across the UK – Meeting Demand, Building Capacity
Overview:
As demand for pathology services continues to rise across the UK, this panel brings together national leaders to discuss how the sector is evolving to meet increasing pressures. From workforce and resource challenges to the opportunities offered by digital transformation, automation, and AI, panellists will share insights on how to build capacity, maintain quality, and innovate at scale. The session will explore regional strategies, national coordination, and the future of diagnostics across the NHS.
Facilitator:
- Saghar Missaghian-Cully, Managing Director, North West London Pathology
Panellists:
- Debra Padgett, MSc, MA, FIBMS, CSci, Clinical Pathology Service Manager / Operational Lead, Institute of Biomedical Science / Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust / North East & North Cumbria (Confirmed)
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Dr Bernie Croal, President, The Royal College of Pathologists (Confirmed)
- Francesca Trundle, Managing Director, Kent and Medway Pathology Network (Confirmed)
Main Sponsor - The next frontier in histopathology reporting: HIVE LIMS+
Main Sponsor - Source LDPath
The next frontier in histopathology reporting: HIVE LIMS+
What does the working day for a derm path look like in the near future? Join this discussion to learn about possibilities for virtual case load balancing, effectively managing reporting turnaround times and seamlessly tailoring reports to your needs.
Morning Break & Networking
Morning Break & Networking
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
Case Study - ProfilerLive
Case Study - ProfilerLive
Case Study - A Synnovis Implementation Perspective: From manual to digital cell morphology
Case Study - Scopio
- Synnovis + Haematology Lab Overview.
- Blood Film Morphology and how it worked prior to Scopio.
- Synnovis's challenges.
- Planned workflow with Scopio at the Hub.
- Operational benefit of Scopio for Synnovis.
Fireside Interview - From Pathology to Elective Care: Translating Diagnostic Insights into System-wide Improvement (Confirmed)
Session Facilitated by Chris Sleight, Chief Officer GM Diagnostics Network
A fireside discussion on leveraging pathology quality systems and digital innovation to accelerate elective care recovery.
Case Study - Pathology Futurescape
Case Study - Diagnexia
An exploration of how bridge the global supply demand dynamic in pathology using digital pathology networks and AI.
Lunch & Networking
Lunch & Networking
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
Case Study - The Barriers to a Successful LIMS deployment
Case Study - InterSystems
The Barriers to a Successful LIMS deployment
Deploying a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can bring transformative benefits to laboratory operations, but success is often hindered by a range of organisational and technical barriers. A common challenge lies in managing change effectively. This presentation will explore the barriers that impact successful adoption.
Keynote Presentation - Pathology beyond borders (Confirmed)
The IBMS has members in 74 countries. What can we do to support and engage our members across the world and ensure we learn and benefit from each others experiences.
Case Study - Noul’s miLAB: Seeing more, doing less
Case Study - Noul
- miLAB portfolio presentation – CER, MAL, BCM.
- BCM features, benefits and future developments.
Keynote Presentation - Pathology Update – saying it how it really is (Confirmed)
Dr Croal, President of the Royal College of Pathologists, will outline what the main Pathology challenges are at government, NHS, Private sector, professional body, pathology provider and patient level, with some pragmatic thoughts on possible solutions and contingencies.
Panel Discussion - What’s Next for NHS Pathology? A Look at Policy, Practice, and Progress
To close the event, this panel will discuss the future of pathology within the NHS, considering policy shifts, funding challenges, and the evolution of diagnostic services. Attendees will gain insights into how collaboration, innovation, and workforce development will shape pathology services in the coming years.
Facilitator:
- Saghar Missaghian-Cully, Managing Director, North West London Pathology (Confirmed)
Panellists:
- Joanna Andrew, IBMS President, IBMS (Confirmed)
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Debra Padgett, MSc, MA, FIBMS, CSci, Clinical Pathology Service Manager / Operational Lead, Institute of Biomedical Science / Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust / North East & North Cumbria (Confirmed)
- Noman Manzoor, Pathology Laboratory Director, General Manager Pathology , Transfusion and Mortuary Services, South 4 Pathology Partnership, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Confirmed)
- Richard Wardle, Head of Pathology, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (Confirmed)
Drinks & Networking
Drinks & Networking
End of Day
End of Day
