Diary

The 114th Annual Meeting of The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) takes place in Boston, Massachusetts, USA on 22-27 March 2025. USCAP’s Annual Meeting is where you go to hear pathology legends share their insights; where you run into the authors of your textbooks at an afternoon lecture; and where you meet the leading minds in pathology and join the conversation.

The UK Health Security Agency Conference will be held at Manchester Central on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 March 2025. Delivered in partnership with the Faculty of Public Health (FPH), the UKHSA Conference 2025 will offer a unique opportunity to explore the full spectrum of UKHSA's work, from science-driven research to effective policy implementation.  

The conference is an essential date in the calendar for a wide range of professionals with an interest in public health. Delegates will benefit from the unique opportunity to gain critical insights from leading experts, network with a diverse range of professionals, and shape the future of public health through collaborative discussions.

The Microbiology Society 's Annual Conference 2025 will take place on Monday 31 March -Thursday 03 April at Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre (ACC). The four days will consist of scientific symposia, workshops, fora, professional development sessions, Prize Lectures, and much more.

The Pathology Congress 2025 event will offer comprehensive insights into pathology research and the advancement of innovative diagnostic techniques for human diseases. At this event, you'll have the opportunity to delve into cutting-edge advancements in pathology, explore breakthrough technologies, and engage with experts who are shaping the future of this field. 

Join this one-day event and benefit from unrivalled networking, discussions, presentations and multiple breakout sessions, with content covering Diagnostics, Digital Solutions, Medical Devices and Medicines along with a large exhibition focussed on these key areas of healthcare.

Attendance is free to NHS and academic delegates with NHS or academic email addresses, but places are limited so book early.

The Early Bird fee for Commercial delegates will be £199 +VAT which is available until 15 March 2025.

2025 will see the British Society For Microbial Technology celebrate its 40th Anniversary Microbiology Conference, which will return to the regular venue of the RAF Museum in Hendon, North London.

The 15th Joint Meeting of the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology (BDIAP) and the Pathological Society, in partnership with the Belgian Society of Pathology, will take place in Ghent, Belgium on 24-26 June 2025. More information coming soon.

Registrations and abstract submissions for the 2025 Annual SHOT Symposium are now open. Join the Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) scheme for an engaging and inspiring event, featuring insightful discussions, presentations from expert speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. This event will be relevant to all health care professionals involved in transfusion – laboratory staff, clinicians, transfusion practitioners and haemovigilance specialists, as well as quality assurance professionals.

Abstract submissions are open, with a deadline of 18 April. A limited number of free bursary places are offered. For further info please visit the SHOT website.

The European Society of Pathology (ESP) looks forward to welcoming all delegates to the 37th European Congress of Pathology - either on-site in Vienna or online.

IBMS Congress is an important forum for progressing professional skills and knowledge, supporting career development and promoting the profession. Learn from the leading voices in biomedical science and network with professionals across the field. 

The full scientific programme will feature Cellular Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Cytopathology, Education and Training, Haematology, Immunology, Laboratory Management, Medical Microbiology, Plenary, Point of Care Testing, Quality Management, Transfusion Science, Virology, UKAS and more.