Symposium on the role of pathology & laboratory medicine in addressing global health challenges Wednesday 5th November 2014 09.30am-17.30pm CPD: 4 credits This programme has been accredited for continuing professional development (CPD) by the Royal College of Pathologists and the Institute of Biomedical Science. Organised to celebrate International Pathology Day, this symposium will bring together pathologists, scientists and other health professionals to discuss and explore the role and contribution of pathology and laboratory medicine in improving global health outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the invaluable work and impact that pathologists and laboratory professionals are making all over the world; the relevance of laboratory medicine services in addressing global health challenges and the opportunities, which exist for getting involved through volunteering, research and building collaborative partnerships. 09:30 Registration and refreshments 10:00 Welcome Dr Archie Prentice, President, The Royal College of Pathologists 10:15 Session I: Pathology is Global Chair: Dr Suzy Lishman, President-Elect, The Royal College of Pathologists India: Combating the rise of antimicrobial resistance Dr Abdul Ghafur, Co-ordinator, Chennai Declaration Tajikistan: Recognising the needs of Central Eastern Europe Dr Zahir Moloo, Regional Clinical Director of Pathology, Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Kenya Nigeria: Improving the diagnosis and reporting of breast cancer in Lagos Dr Abeer Shaaban, Consultant Histopathologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham Singapore: The role of the pathologist in bio banking and translational research Professor Soo-Yong Tan, Director, SingHealth Tissue Repository and Advanced Molecular Pathology Laboratory 12:00 Break 12:30 Keynote Address Chair: Dr Kenneth Fleming, Director of International Affairs, The Royal College of Pathologists Pathology and wider society Professor Lai-Meng Looi, President, World Association of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 13:00 Lunch 14:15 Session II: Voices from the field Chair: Dr Maadh Aldouri, International Advisor for the Middle East & North Africa, The Royal College of Pathologists LabSkills Africa: Volunteering to make a difference Dorothy Kasibante, Biomedical Scientist & Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion, HCA International Pakistan, Iraq & Sudan: The role of Diaspora professionals Dr Faiza Rashid, British Association of Pakistani Pathologist Dr Ferial Ahmad, Inter-Collegiate Iraq Liaison Group Dr Afaf Elhag, UK & Ireland Sudanese Diaspora Group Strengthening pathology internationally: the work of BDIAP Professor Dan Berney, International Secretary, British Division of the International Academy of Pathology Countries in need programme Professor Jagdish Butany, Secretary-Treasurer, World Association of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. 15:45 Session III: Panel discussion Recognising the global importance of pathology & laboratory medicine Chair: Dr Kenneth Fleming, Director of International Affairs, The Royal College of Pathologists Dr Alec Howat, President-Elect, British Division of the International Academy of Pathology Dr Zahir Moloo, Regional Clinical Director of Pathology, Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi Professor Lai-Meng Looi, President, World Association of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Dr Abdul Ghafur, Co-ordinator, Chennai Declaration 16:30 Closing address Dr Suzy Lishman, President-Elect, The Royal College of Pathologists 16:45 Drinks reception 17:30 Close