National Pathology Week is sponsored by
NPW Events
Saturday 7
Central
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Pathology as a career: web-based interactive sessions for medical students
9am-12pm
Web-based interactive sessions will be published on University of Nottingham website. Medical students will be invited to participate actively in National Pathology Week by giving presentations and facilitating other events during the week.
University of Nottingham website:
www.nottingham.ac.uk
www.nottingham.ac.uk
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Histology open day: lab tours for members of the public
9.30am-4 pm
Where does your specimen go and what happens to it? A chance to take a behind the scenes look at the workings of the Histopathology department, from dissection to diagnosis.
Department of Histopathology, E Floor, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Cardiovascular function and disease: lectures and displays for the public
10 am-5 pm. Also visit www.norwichpathology.org
Lectures for members of the public on cardiovascular (rather than just cardiac) function and disease. Stalls and posters on more general aspects of pathology services will also be available.
The Education Centre, Level 1 East Atrium, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
The doctor's doctor
This fast-paced film aims to dispel some myths about Pathology.
You Tube
London
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Autopsy: The Ultimate Surgical Operation
12pm-2pm
In 1793 John Hunter, the most famous surgeon of his day, collapsed and died after a stressful meeting. Find out what killed him and the role the autopsy played in establishing the cause of his death.
Download a poster here!
The Hunterian Museum
The Royal College of Surgeons
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PE
The Royal College of Surgeons
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PE
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Southern Cytology Society Autumn Academic meeting
9.30am-4pm
An academic programme relating to clinical cytology including case reports, updates, staffing and qualifications issues, protocols and historical matters.
Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Vital signs in the history of heart pathology: An exhibition of printed and manuscript material from the Royal College of Surgeons of England collections
11.30 am-2.30 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.
The Library, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE.
North
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Dead subjects and a dying profession: The rise and fall of the morbid anatomist
9.30am-12.30pm
A lecture by the ever popular Mike Green, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Medicine at the University of Sheffield.
Thackray Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN
North East
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
'Meet the Scientist' at the Centre for Life, Newcastle
11am-4pm
A manned display stand with posters and interactive exhibits, exploring the role of the different pathology disciplines in the diagnosis and monitoring of heart conditions. There will also be general information about what pathologists do.
Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4EP
North West
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Path Art: an art exhibition by pathologists
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.
The Hospital Foyer, The Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
The role of pathology in diagnosis: poster display
9am-5pm
Information on how pathology laboratories play an important role in the diagnosis of disease
Hospital foyer, Southport Hospital, PR8 6PN
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Poster display: pathology and screening
A poster display exploring the role of pathology in cervical cancer and bowel cancer screening.
Hospital Foyer, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (Arrowe Park Hospital), Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5PE
Scotland
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Interactive, hands-on event at the Glasgow Science Centre
10am-5pm
This interactive event will bring the laboratory to the public. Kids will have the opportunity to do "real science" and measure the sugar content of regular and "no-sugar" fruit juice. Adults will be able to have their cholesterol measured by trained health care scientists or doctors. Experts will be on-hand to answer questions.
Glasgow Science Centre, 5 Pacific Quay, Govan, Glasgow, G51 1EA
0871 540 1005
www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
0871 540 1005
www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Pathology meets the public: Interactive event at Aberdeen Science Centre
10am-2pm
Event location: Satrosphere Science Centre, The Tramsheds, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Chromosomes R Us!
11am-4pm
Want to learn about chromosomes? Come along to the Glasgow Science Centre and see what chromosomes look like by taking part in our interactive karyotyping sessions.
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA
South East
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Microbiology lab tours for members of the public
1pm-5pm
Each tour will take one hour, and include a brief discussion about the role of microbiology in health care.
Seminar Room, Microbiology Department, Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maistone, Kent, ME16 9QQ
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
So, you want to be a Histopathologist?
11am-1pm
An open day for the Thames ST1 Histopathology Training School.
The Conference Centre, Bramber House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QU
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
So, you want to be a Histopathologist?
3pm-5pm
An open day for the Thames ST1 Histopathology Training School for Foundation Trainees and Medical Students.
Gordon Museum, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Pathology: at the heart of modern medicine
9am-7pm
Unmanned exhibition showing aspects from the work of each pathology discipline and the role it plays in heart disease.
Entrance Foyer, Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9QQ
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Pathology: at the heart of modern medicine
9am-7pm
Unmanned exhibition showing aspects from the work of each pathology discipline and the role it plays in heart disease - from initial diagnosis to post mortem.
Outpatients Clinic, Kent & Sussex Hospital, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8AT
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
'What is Pathology?': Tours and presentations to the general public
9am-4pm
We will be offering short tours for groups around our Pathology Laboratories.
Board Room, Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, Beds, LU4 0DZ
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
'What is Pathology?': display stand for members of the public
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.
Hospital Foyer & Pathology Centre, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
South West
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
The pathologist at work: public exhibition
9am-5pm
An exhibition for the public will show how pathology helps in the diagnosis of illnesses related to the heart.
Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8BJ
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
Laboratory tours
10am & 11am
Laboratory tours for anyone over the age of 16 years interested in seeing how a pathology lab works.
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust, Exeter, EX2 5DW
Wales
Saturday 07 Nov 2009
''The Pathology Puzzle - Penbleth Patholeg'': stand for members of the public - stondin wybodaeth ar gyfer y cyhoedd
10am-4pm
Come and meet the scientists and doctors behind the white coats to discover why pathology is important for your heart.
Dewch i gwrdd a'r gwyddonwyr a doctoriaid y tu hwnt i'r got wen i ddarganfod pam fod patholeg yn bwysig i'ch calon chi.
Dewch i gwrdd a'r gwyddonwyr a doctoriaid y tu hwnt i'r got wen i ddarganfod pam fod patholeg yn bwysig i'ch calon chi.
National Museum Cardiff - Amgueddfa Cenedlaethol Caerdydd, Cathays Park - Parc Cathays, Cardiff-Caerdydd, CF10 3NP