5th NHS Pathology Conference: Improving NHS Diagnostics

Clinical Diagnostics & Medical Sciences

08:30 am
01 Jul, 2025
15Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ

5th NHS Pathology Conference: Improving NHS Diagnostics

Clinical Diagnostics & Medical Sciences

08:30 am
01 Jul, 2025
15Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ

Job titles includes

Pathology Performance & Operations Manager

Pathology Operations Manager

Senior Implementation Manager for Pathology

Clinical Director

Scientific Lead for SIHMDS

Regional Clinical Lead for Pathology - East of England

Chief of Service  Core Clinical Services  MTW

Director of Pathology Business Unit

Managing Director

Portfolio Director

Clinical Director Southern Counties Pathology

SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGER - NCL PATHOLOGY 
NETWORK

Pathology Services Director

Associate CCIO

National Pathology Programme Lead

Pathology Service Delivery Manager

Pathology Quality & Customer Engagement 
Manager

Head of GP Liaison and Pathology Support Services

Cellular Pathology Deputy Lab Manager

Infection Sciences Service Manager

Senior Analyst (Clinical Analysis and Reducing Variation Team)

95
Delegates Registered

Organisations Involved

Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board

Whittington Health NHS Trust

NHS England

Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

NHS ESELPP / Barts Health NHS Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire NHS Hospital

Kent and Medway Pathology Network

North West London Pathology

NHS

NCL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

One Dorset Pathology

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS 
Trust

NHS Wales Executive

WEST Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

North West London Pathology hosted by Imperial College Health Trust

Great Western Hospital

North Bristol Trust

NHS England

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.

Headline Sponsor

Who will Attend

  • 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

The programme

08:30

Registration & Networking

Registration & Networking

09:30

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc FIBMS
Chief Officer
Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

09:40

Keynote Presentation - Michelle Martin, Head of Pathology, NHS England (Invited)

Leading Transformation in NHS Pathology

Michelle will share her experiences in leading NHS England Pathology Programme through significant transformations, including the integration of modern technologies and managing large-scale diagnostic services. She will discuss strategies for effective leadership and innovation in pathology.

10:00

Panel Discussion - Pathology in London: Meeting Demand, Driving Innovation

Saghar Missaghian-Cully
Managing Director
North West London Pathology
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

This panel will explore the biggest challenges and opportunities facing pathology services in London. Topics include workforce pressures, the role of AI and automation, digital pathology adoption, and ensuring high-quality diagnostics amid increasing demand.

  • Professor Michael Osborn, President, Royal College of Pathologists (Invited)
  • Michelle Martin, Head of Pathology, NHS England (Invited)
  • Martin Myers MBE, Consultant Clinical Biochemist, Joint Clinical Lead at NHSE Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT), Pathology. Laboratory Director Clinical Biochemistry & Clinical Lead for POCT at Lancashire Teaching Hospital (Invited)
  • 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)

10:30

Main Sponsor - Source LDPath

Main Sponsor - Source LDPath

10:50

Morning Break & Networking

Morning Break & Networking

11:50

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc FIBMS
Chief Officer
Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

11:55

Case Study - ProfilerLive

Case Study - ProfilerLive

12:15

Case Study - Scopio

Case Study - Scopio

12:35

Fireside Interview TBC

Fireside Interview TBC

12:55

Case Study - Diagnexia

Case Study - Diagnexia

13:15

Lunch & Networking

Lunch & Networking

14:00

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc FIBMS
Chief Officer
Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

14:05

Case Study - InterSystems

Case Study - InterSystems

14:25

Keynote Presentation - Dr. Adam Levine, Research Department of Pathology, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust (Invited)

Digital Pathology in Action: Transforming Diagnostics Across NHS London

This case study will showcase how digital pathology is being implemented across NHS trusts in London. Dr. Levine will discuss successes, lessons learned, and the impact on efficiency and patient outcomes.

14:45

Case Study - Noul

Case Study - Noul

15:05

Keynote Presentation - AI in Pathology: From Concept to Clinical Practice (Speaker TBC)

AI is revolutionising pathology services, but how is it actually being used in NHS settings? This session will present real-world applications of AI in pathology, addressing benefits, risks, and the steps needed for further adoption.

15:25

Panel Discussion - What’s Next for NHS Pathology? A Look at Policy, Practice, and Progress

Saghar Missaghian-Cully
Managing Director
North West London Pathology
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
Joanna Andrew
IBMS President
IBMS
Noman Manzoor
Pathology Laboratory Director, General Manager Pathology , Transfusion and Mortuary Services
South 4 Pathology Partnership Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Richard Wardle
Head of Pathology
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology

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.

Panellists:

  • Joanna Andrew, IBMS President, IBMS (Confirmed)
  • Professor Michael Osborn, President, Royal College of Pathologists (Invited)
  • Professor Beverley Hunt, Professor of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, King’s College London (Invited)
  • Professor Jo Martin, Queen Mary University of London (Invited)
  • Dr. Andrew Smith, Clinical Lead, Cellular Pathology, North West London Pathology (Invited)
  • 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)

15:45

Hot Buffet Food & Drinks

Hot Buffet Food & Drinks

17:00

End of Day

End of Day

Convenzisvents

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

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