“Things to avoid on holiday (and at other times)”Short description: A presentation to the local GP Practice Patient Participation Group talking about the pathology of some adverse events that may occur on holiday (but also at home in some cases). The talk is informal and (I hope) interactive. It is aimed at the general public. Some of the GPs also often attend such meetings.
Pathology: A Case PresentationShort description: An interactive case study presentation aimed at trainee biomedical and clinical scientists in all pathology disciplines.
'The Ultimate Goal' ScreeningShort description: A screening of "The Ultimate Goal". This is a short football-themed film highlighting the importance of Pathology services through the moving story of a young leukaemia patient.
Careers ConventionShort description: A careers convention for students from the local area. Pathology will be represented by a stand containing information on careers in pathology and medicine.
Careers FairShort description: A careers fair for UCAS applicants, in particular those who are interested in studying Biomedical Science and other science subjects. We will be hosting a stand to provide information and advice about careers in pathology and related disciplines.
The Virtual AutopsyShort description: The successful Virtual Autopsy Event once again stimulates the imagination as it takes viewers on a journey through the autopsy room to the pathologists' office.
The Virtual AutopsyShort description: The successful Virtual Autopsy event once again stimulates the imagination as it takes viewers on a journey through the autopsy room to the pathologists' office.
Pathology ExperienceShort description: Pathology Experience gives you the opportunity to explore a Pathology Lab and see the stages which specimens go through to enable a diagnosis to be made. You will explore the hidden world under the microscope and discover a complex puzzle of diseases. So come and join us for an unforgettable experience!
Pathology Lab VideosShort description: Two short videos created by Pathology Departments of the Royal Liverpool Hospital. These give a brief introduction to the activities which occur in order to provide pathology services.
Discussing Post MortemsShort description: A talk about post mortems in general. Includes topics such as types, when to inform the Coroner, how to formulate the cause of death, requested post mortems, how to talk to families and types of consent.
Healthy HeartsShort description: We want to reinforce the importance of looking after your heart by following a healthy lifestyle to our lipid clinic patients. We will therefore be holding an information stand in the clinic to provide information and advice to patients.
Neuropathology - Increasing AwarenessShort description: As part of National Pathology Year 2012, we at Buxton labs (Neuropathology and Neurobiochemistry) would like to invite medical students and Walton staff members to visit the department for a laboratory tour and learn about the journey of specimen from patient to diagnosis. You will also have a chance to look at light and electron microscopy and a few commonly used techniques in Neurobiochemistry like Xanthochromia and Paraneoplastic investigations.
Pathology ExperienceShort description: `Pathology Experience` is a session organised for Medical Students for them to gain an insight of Histopathology routine work by following a `trip` of specimens from the theatres to a Histopathology Lab.
What is a Pathologist?Short description: An interactive session with school pupils to provide information and advice on pathology as a career.
NHSBT Work Experience - Introduction to MedicineShort description: 'Haematology - Introduction to Medicine' focuses on Patient Treatment and Clinical Shadowing of the Out-Patients department, Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital. The programme also includes tutorials in Specialist Therapuetic Services (STS), Blood Donation and a tour of NHSBT Stem Cell Immunotherapy Lab and Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) Haematology Lab.
NHSBT Work Experience - Biomedical SciencesShort description: A variety of lab tours including the Stem Cell Laboratory, Cellular Pathology, Haematology and Biochemistry. There will also be tutorials on blood donor selection and donation.
Marlowe Academy Careers FestivalShort description: We will be hosting a pathology stand at a careers fair targeting pupils in years 10 and 11 to provide information and advice on the variety of career opportunities within the field.
User Group Meeting and TourShort description: This event involves a Pathology User Group Meeting for our Practices which will be followed by a tour of the pathology labs.
Keep Your Heart Healthy this Valentine's DayShort description: A stand will be set up in the hospital foyer to provide information on heart facts, healthy choices for your heart and the role that Pathology plays in helping diagnose and treat disorders of the heart.
“HEALTHY HEART”- Cholesterol and Heart Disease Awareness ProgrammeShort description: The Lipid Clinic team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) are organising a one day “Foyer Event” at the BRI for the general public. This event aims to promote awareness of Hypercholesterolaemia and Coronary Artery Disease prevention. Clinical staff and a dietician will be present on site to address issues of immediate concern, provide support and answer questions.
