The programme
                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                    08:30
                                                                    
                                                                            Registration & Networking
                                                                     
                                
                                                                    
                             
                            
                                Registration & Networking
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    09:30
                                                                    
                                                                            Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Saghar Missaghian-Cully
                                                    Managing Director
                                                    North West London Pathology
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    09:40
                                                                    
                                                                            Keynote Presentation - Pathology at the Crossroads: Building a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Diagnostic Services (Confirmed)
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    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
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                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.
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    10:00
                                                                    
                                                                            Panel Discussion: Pathology Across the UK – Meeting Demand, Building Capacity
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    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
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                    
                                                
                                                
                                                    Francesca Trundle
                                                    Managing Director
                                                    Kent and Medway Pathology Network
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                    
                                                
                                                
                                                    Dr Bernie Croal
                                                    President
                                                    The Royal College of Pathologists
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                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:
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    10:30
                                                                    
                                                                            Main Sponsor - The next frontier in histopathology reporting: HIVE LIMS+
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Sanj Lallie
                                                    Digital Integrations Director
                                                    Source LDPath
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                    
                                                
                                                
                                                    Klaudyna Johnstone
                                                    Commercial Director
                                                    Source LDPath
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                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.
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    10:50
                                                                    
                                                                            Morning Break & Networking
                                                                     
                                
                                                                    
                             
                            
                                Morning Break & Networking
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    11:50
                                                                    
                                                                            Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Saghar Missaghian-Cully
                                                    Managing Director
                                                    North West London Pathology
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    11:55
                                                                    
                                                                            Case Study - ProfilerLive
                                                                     
                                
                                                                    
                             
                            
                                Case Study - ProfilerLive
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    12:15
                                                                    
                                                                            Case Study - A Synnovis Implementation Perspective: From manual to digital cell morphology
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Vassan Thavarajah
                                                    Operations Manager, Blood Sciences Laboratories
                                                    Synnovis
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                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.
  
                                                                                                            
                                                                    12:35
                                                                    
                                                                            Fireside Interview - From Pathology to Elective Care: Translating Diagnostic Insights into System-wide Improvement (Confirmed)
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc FIBMS
                                                    Ex Diagnostics Leader within the NHS
                                                    
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                    
                                                
                                                
                                                    Michelle Martin
                                                    Deputy Director of Elective Improvement - London Region
                                                    NHS England (London Region)
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                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.
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    12:55
                                                                    
                                                                            Case Study - Pathology Futurescape
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Donal O’Shea
                                                    Chief Executive Officer
                                                    Diagnexia
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                Case Study - Diagnexia
An exploration of how bridge the global supply demand dynamic in pathology using digital pathology networks and AI.
                              
                                                                                                            
                             
                                                                                                            
                                                                    14:00
                                                                    
                                                                            Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Saghar Missaghian-Cully
                                                    Managing Director
                                                    North West London Pathology
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    14:05
                                                                    
                                                                            Case Study - The Barriers to a Successful LIMS deployment
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    David Sims
                                                    Clinical Solutions Executive
                                                    InterSystems
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                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.
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    14:25
                                                                    
                                                                            Keynote Presentation - Pathology beyond borders (Confirmed)
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Joanna Andrew
                                                    IBMS President
                                                    IBMS
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                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.
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    14:45
                                                                    
                                                                            Case Study - Noul’s miLAB: Seeing more, doing less
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Telmo Costa
                                                    Global Product Lead BCM
                                                    Noul Co LTD
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                Case Study - Noul
- miLAB portfolio presentation – CER, MAL, BCM.
- BCM features, benefits and future developments.
  
                                                                                                            
                                                                    15:05
                                                                    
                                                                            Keynote Presentation - Pathology Update – saying it how it really is (Confirmed)
                                                                     
                                
                                                                                                                        
                                                
                                                
                                                    Dr Bernie Croal
                                                    President
                                                    The Royal College of Pathologists
                                                 
                                             
                                                                                                             
                             
                            
                                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.
                              
                                                                                                            
                                                                    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.
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)