Path360 Scotland: Advancing Healthcare Science and Diagnostics Across Scotland
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Path360 Scotland: Advancing Healthcare Science and Diagnostics Across Scotland
A Scotland-led, system-focused summit designed to move beyond theory and into practical understanding
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Current Landscape and Challenges:
Healthcare science and pathology services in Scotland are entering a critical phase of transformation, shaped by the Service Renewal Framework and a growing emphasis on population health delivery. While laboratory services remain central to diagnosis and treatment, there is increasing recognition of their broader role in prevention, system planning and long-term care models.
However, challenges remain. Variation in laboratory testing and service models across regions continues to impact consistency and efficiency. Workforce pressures, visibility of healthcare science professions and alignment between national strategy and local delivery all present ongoing barriers. At the same time, Scotland’s distinct system structure means that approaches commonly adopted elsewhere in the UK, such as diagnostic hub models, are not directly transferable.
There is a clear need to strengthen system-wide understanding, improve standardisation where appropriate, and better articulate the value of healthcare science within a modern, integrated health system.
Timeliness of the Event:
This event comes at a pivotal moment for Scotland’s healthcare system. With national focus shifting toward service renewal, place-based delivery and population health outcomes, the role of pathology and laboratory services is being redefined.
There is also growing momentum to reposition healthcare science as a strategic enabler, rather than a supporting function. National bodies, professional organisations such as IBMS and RCPath, and system leaders are increasingly aligned on the need to elevate the profession’s voice and influence.
At the same time, Scotland is uniquely placed to shape its own direction, with opportunities to drive innovation, inward investment and system-wide consistency in a way that reflects its national priorities rather than external models.
This event provides a timely forum to bring these conversations together, grounded in the Scottish context and focused on practical delivery.
Key Learning Points:
- Understanding how pathology and healthcare science align to Scotland’s Service Renewal and Population Health frameworks.
- Exploring approaches to standardisation of laboratory testing and reducing unwarranted variation.
- Gaining clearer insight into the structure and function of Scotland’s diagnostic and laboratory services.
- Learning how to better position healthcare science as a strategic contributor to system-wide outcomes.
- Hearing real-world professional and leadership experiences from across pathology and laboratory services.
- Exploring the role of biochemistry and laboratory innovation in improving service delivery.
- Understanding how place-based models influence diagnostic service design and delivery.
- Identifying opportunities for innovation and inward investment within Scottish healthcare science.
Why Attend:
This is a Scotland-led, system-focused summit designed to move beyond theory and into practical understanding. It brings together national leaders, laboratory professionals and system partners to explore how healthcare science can play a more visible, strategic role in delivering better outcomes across Scotland. Through a combination of system insight and real-world experiences, the event will provide clarity on how services are evolving and where the key opportunities for impact sit.
Delegates will also benefit from open, honest discussion around the realities of delivery, gaining a clearer understanding of how they can contribute to shaping the future of pathology and laboratory services within a distinctly Scottish context. The focus throughout is on practical learning, shared experience and strengthening the role of healthcare science within the wider system.
Your Pass Includes....
- This conference is CPD accredited. Attendees will be eligible to gain 8 CPD points upon completion of the event.
- Access to a leading conference speaker programme
- Interactive Q&A sessions
- Leadership Lessons from the Front Line
- Cross-sector best practice
- Meet the supplier opportunities
- Hot breakfast & Lunch included
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The programme
Registration & Networking
Registration - Open from 8:20 am - Closes at 11:00 am
All delegates must complete their registration process before the 11:00 AM cut-off time. Please arrive in a timely manner to allow for registration and to avoid any inconvenience. Delegates who arrive after the registration deadline will be refused entry to the event.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the event's schedule and ensuring that everyone can fully participate in the conference. If you have any questions or require assistance, our event staff will be available to assist you with the registration process.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to an insightful and productive event together!
Chair Opening Address
Chair Opening Address
Morning Keynote
Morning Keynote
Morning Skill Clinic
Morning Skill Clinic
Headline Sponsor - Source LDPath
Headline Sponsor - Source LDPath
Source LDPath, a part of the Source BioScience group, provides industry leading histopathology services with a focus on digital pathology and AI.
Our comprehensive clinical healthcare offering spans histopathology integrating digital pathology and AI through to molecular diagnostics, creating a seamless workflow for precision medicine. Using advanced slide scanning and high-resolution imaging, our digital pathology solutions transform traditional diagnostics with enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
We collaborate with an extensive network of over 280+ of Specialist Consultant Pathologists, all accredited by the Royal College of Pathologists and General Medical Council, while also adhering to the rigorous standards of the College of American Pathologists. By embracing digital pathology and AI, we enable real-time analysis and high-throughput capabilities, empowering pathologists to deliver rapid, high-quality diagnostic insights.
Morning Break
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Chair Morning Reflection
Chair Morning Reflection
Case Study - ProfilerLive
Case Study - ProfilerLive
ProfilerLive is a cutting-edge digital training and competency management platform designed to streamline workforce training and compliance processes. ProfilerLive enables organisations to automate training, track competency progress in real time, and ensure regulatory compliance. With its intuitive interface, real-time reporting, and comprehensive analytics, ProfilerLive empowers managers to make data-driven decisions and optimise workforce planning.
Case Study
Case Study
Leadership Lessons from the Front Line
Leadership Lessons from the Front Line
Case Study
Case Study
Lunch & Networking
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Chair Afternoon Address
Chair Afternoon Address
Case Study
Case Study
NHS Deep Dive
NHS Deep Dive
Case Study
Case Study
NHS Deep Dive
NHS Deep Dive
Afternoon Skill Clinic
Afternoon Skill Clinic
Breakout Skill Clinic
Breakout Skill Clinic
Tea, Coffee & Networking
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End of Day
Every attendee makes a difference. We’ll donate one tree for every delegate attending the conference to our partners over at Play it Green and £1 to our Charity of the Year, Stockport Without Abuse.
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