This special event sponsored by Epredia will be chaired by the President of the Royal College of Pathologists, Dr Bernie Croal. We are also delighted to welcome Professor Ahmad Abou Tayoun, Chair of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Genomics, as our esteemed guest. Dr Tayoun will be in conversation with Professor Sarah Coupland, President-Elect of the College.
The event will feature speakers from around the world and, for the first time, will include a debate chaired by Professor Yousuf Karim, RCPath Country Advisor for Qatar. The debate, titled ‘Personalised medicine is a luxury available only to the global minority’, will explore one of the most pressing issues in modern healthcare.
What we'll explore
The virtual conference will focus on the following areas:
- The future trajectory of personalised medicine over the next 5–10 years
- Showcasing current developments within pathology in the field of personalised medicine
- Global experiences of integrating genomics into healthcare systems to support more equitable, patient-centred care #
- Enhancing equitable access to genomic knowledge and technologies for global health, especially in resource-poor countries
- Impact on training and education in an era of personalised medicine.
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Poster competition
Reflecting this year's International Pathology Day (IPD) theme, 'Pathology in an era of personalised medicine', the theme of the competition sponsored by Epredia is, ‘Innovations in pathology for personalised patient care’.
We invite individuals and teams from around the world to submit posters showcasing innovations in pathology for personalised patient care across all specialties. Highlight work, research, or innovations that you are proud of and would like to share with an international audience.
The competition closes at midnight (GMT) on Tuesday 27 October 2026. All entries should be submitted to [email protected]. To find out more, read the terms and conditions visit our event page.
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