10am-4pm

 

A stand in the hospital foyer will display posters looking at the work of a pathologist.  There will be small demonstrations and careers information, and a chance to talk to pathology staff throughout the day. 

9am-12pm

 

6pm-9pm 

 

Do you have an allergy or are a health professional caring for patients with allergies? Then this is your chance to visit our centre of excellence to find out more...

9.30am-3pm

 

Year 10 pupils will be visiting Histopathology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Haematology departments according to a set programme covering various interactive sessions.

9am-4pm

Ticketed lectures for A-level students on cardiovascular (rather than just cardiac) function and disease. Stalls and posters on more general aspects of pathology services will also be available. You can also go to www.norwichpathology.org

 

 

10 am-12 pm (Please note: date & time to be confirmed)

 

Tours for local sixth formers and hospital staff, with an information display in the hospital cyber cafe.

12pm-12.30pm

 

Short tours of the Pathology departments to see the work that goes on, and to gain a better understanding of the role of Pathology within the hospital.

9am-1pm

 

Laboratory tours for local schools.

10.30am-4.30pm

 

Poster stand and demonstration of laboratory tests from various departments including Chemistry, Haematology and Microbiology.

1.30pm-2.40pm

 

4pm-8pm

 

Careers Fair at Oakham school, talking about Pathology to A level students and prospective medical students.

11am-12pm

 

An event for local GCSE students presenting the role of Clinical Pathologists in diagnosing diseases, and in explaining and understanding the changes leading to certain diseases.

10am-12pm

 

Follow the process of a specimen on half-hour tours of all the main pathology departments: Microbiology, Chemistry, Haematology, and Histology/Cytology.  An event open to Hereford Hospitals' Trust Members.

9am-5pm

 

This exhibition, organised by retired consultant histopathologist Dr Geoffrey Farrer-Brown, aims to help people understand the importance of the heart and its blood supply.

2pm-3.30pm

 

An interactive pathology quiz for clinicians, designed to help inform about the role of the clinical biochemistry laboratory in the hospital and to facilitate better use of its resources. 

 

Today's audiences: FY1s: 2-2.30pm; CTs: 2.30-3.30pm

Information for the public on how Pathology Laboratories play a major role in the diagnosis of disease.

9am-5pm

 

A scientific seminar where several eminent professors have been invited to speak.  Please see 'more information' for seminar programme.

9am-5pm

 

Representatives from the various Pathology disciplines will be available to discuss the role that Pathology plays in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease, and the varied career opportunities within Pathology.

11.30am-3pm

 

A display of posters covering the work of all Pathology disciplines.

10am-4pm

 

A one-day conference to raise awareness about life-threatening neonatal heart conditions that can present in the first few weeks of a baby's life: duct-dependent lesions, neonatal arrhythmias, and myocarditis. You can download a flyer here.

10am-2pm

 

A public display outside the Hospital's canteen looking at the role of pathology in patient care.

10 am-5 pm

 

A small display of key items related to the history of innovative heart pathology and its effect on surgery, from the College archive and print collections.

6pm-9pm

 

A chance for medical students and foundation doctors, or those wishing to pursue a career in a new specialty, to learn more about pathology at this mixed-specialty event.

9am-5pm

 

Information stands in the Hospital entrances, manned by laboratory professionals.

9am-5pm

 

A stand in the outpatients department will provide information on the different departments in pathology and the work that they do.

5.30pm-7.30pm

 

This is an invitation to our GP's, Practice Nurses and all other clinical and reception staff to take a tour of the pathology department and see first hand how the new tracking and ICE requesting technologies are improving turnaround.

10am-4pm

 

Eye-catching stalls set up to demonstrate to staff, patients and visitors what Pathology is all about, and how a lot of medicine actually hinges on the work we do in the lab.

10am-4pm

 

A stand dedicated to showing what Pathology is all about to staff, visitors and patients.

10am-5pm

 

A tour of the Department for Hospital Governors, Executive Directors, and Non-Executive Directors.

10am-4pm

 

Come and find out more about what pathologists really do at these display stands.  Pathologists will be on-hand to answer your questions!

9am-4pm

A stand displaying aspects of Pathology relating to the heart and cardiovascular disease.

9am-5pm

 

Pathologists enjoy colour and have a fertile imagination. Our art exhibition is an attempt to show this aspect. This will be available for people throughout the week and possibly longer.

9am-5pm

 

Information for the public on how Pathology Laboratories play a major role in the diagnosis of disease.

9am-5pm

 

A veritable feast of posters designed to generate interest and enhance both patients' and healthcare professionals' understanding of the biochemistry of diabetes, heart pathology and endocrine (hormone) pathways.

9am-5pm

 

Stands displaying information from all pathology departments in relation to cardiovascular disease.

12.30pm-1.30pm

 

Presentation for health care professionals by Consultant Chemical Pathologist Dr Alison Davis.

9am-3pm

 

Manned displays will aim to raise awareness of the role that pathology plays in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease.  There will also be competitions for the public: "pin the organs on the torso", and medical staff: "guess the weight of the organs".  Come along and win some prizes!

9am-5pm

Information on how pathology laboratories play an important role in the diagnosis of disease.

9am-5pm

 

Tours of the hospital pathology laboratories to see what happens to specimens in a variety of specialties.

9am-12pm

 

This lab tour is designed for school pupils hoping to develop a career in Biomedical sciences or Medicine.

The tour will include an opportunity to see tissues and slides being prepared for examination under the microscope with some "hands on" work.

9am-5pm

 

9am-4pm

 

Four very different people have been admitted to hospital with signs of meningitis. What bacteria is to blame? Is this an outbreak? How can the microbiology lab be used to solve the mystery and help treat the patients? This hands on workshop will involve pupils working in teams to do laboratory tests and vaccine research to come up with diagnosis and control strategies for a potential meningitis outbreak.

1pm-2pm

 

A talk for Histopathology Laboratory staff on an interesting case of HOCM (Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy), highlighting the clinical presentation, autopsy, histology and genetic implications.

10am-12.30pm

 

Short tours of the Pathology Departments (Biochemistry, Haematology, Histopathology, and Microbiology) to help students gain a better understanding of the role of Pathology within the hospital.

2pm-3.30pm

 

Talk and demonstration for sixth form students.