9am-12pm

 

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.

A poster presentation will look at the varied and interesting aspects of a pathology department to highlight the crucial role science plays in healthcare. 

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

 

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.

12pm-1pm

 

Weekly event for hospital staff, focussing on pathology in celebration of National Pathology Week 2009.

12pm-2pm

 

Follow the journey of a biopsy, from reception to glass slide....  An event for staff and medical students, particularly those working in endoscopy, colposcopy, and bronchoscopy.

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.

9am-5pm

 

Visit us at the Bentall Centre to find out more about pathology at this interactive stand!

This exhibition will showcase images from St Bartholomew's Hospital Pathology Museum's illustration collection.

11.30am-3pm

 

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

1pm-1.45pm

 

A free lunch time talk with Mark Zuckerman, a clinical virologist based at the Health Protection Agency London Regional Laboratory at King's College Hospital. Come along to find out which is the 'cleverest' virus of them all, and hear what it's like working at the front line of the swine flu pandemic.

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.

9am-2pm

 

Come and visit us at the Outpatient Department to hear about the role of pathology at University Hospital Lewisham in the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients.

2.30pm-3.00pm

 

Learn about the wide range of illnesses animals get with the pathologist from Channel 4's 'Inside Nature's Giants' in this free event.

9am-5pm

 

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

9am-5pm

 

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

 

Winners of a school poster design competition with the theme of 'Clean Hands' will visit the Department to see their posters displayed, receive a cash prize for their school, and be allowed to participate in some 'hands on' science.

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-10.30am

 

Introduction for Year 7 pupils to the wonders of histology and cellular pathology, including what the histopathologist does.

10am-4pm

 

Manned display stand for medical students, introducing histopathology and the work of a histopathologist.

1pm-2pm

 

Cellular Pathology is the Heart of Pathology. One of the consultant histopathologists will try to convince the audience.

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.

A stand in the main atrium of the hospital will feature demonstration of blood glucose meters and other point of care testing devices.

9am-5pm

 

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

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.

11am-3pm

 

Information will be provided about pathology and heart disease, and to clarify the role of pathology and pathologists in the diagnosis and management of heart disease. The opportunity will be used to talk about blood lipids and healthy eating, and to answer any questions.

11am-2pm

 

Poster display and presentations looking at how diseases of the heart develop and how patients are investigated and treated by pathologists.

11.20am-1.30pm

 

How do doctors think? Using examples of different heart diseases affecting different types of patient, learn how doctors piece together the clues that lead them to a diagnosis, and decide what tests are best for each condition.

 

You will be a group of trainee doctors, asked to investigate a patient complaining of heart-related symptoms. By exploring each workstation, and discussing the results of tests with clinicians, pathologists and scientists, you will be able to work out what your patient has and how he should be treated. Be careful - your patient's life is at stake if you make the wrong decision!

9am-5pm

 

An online competition to test knowledge of medical biology using A-level syllabus material.  Each school can enter teams of four pupils who will compete against teams from other schools, viewing biology images online to identify organs, cells and diseases. 

 

9am-5pm

 

This poster presentation for the public aims to dispel the myths surrounding pathology and show the crucial role played by pathologists and biomedical scientists in the diagnosis of disease.

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

12.30pm & 2.30pm

 

The centre of our being, the heart of our passions or just a simple pump? This fast-moving show looks at our attitudes and understanding of the heart across the centuries. Moments from the history of pathology are portrayed using drama and comedy as we look at the past, present and possible future of the heart.

10am-4pm

 

A poster display with information ranging from what happens to your blood when it reaches the laboratory, and how to test for different diseases, to different careers avaliable in the Pathology laboratory. Laboratory staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

Tours will look at the work of the pathology laboratory, including all departments within pathology.

An introduction to the Pathology Laboratory for the public, including histopathology, haematology, biochemistry & medical microbiology.