International Pathology Day 2020 Virtual Conference #IPD2020
As the world continues to reel from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s International Pathology Day speakers and roundtable panellists will focus on the methods and models that have been developed to manage infection around the world.
This year’s virtual conference to be held Wednesday 11 November, from 10.30 to 14.35 GMT. The event will also explore how the global pathology community has managed infectious outbreaks in the past and how it is dealing with the current coronavirus pandemic.
Themes to be explored on the day will include the social, economic, cultural, technical, and biological factors that have an impact on controlling the spread of an infection, the role of testing and the search to discover a vaccine and treatments.
The event will also feature the results or our poster competition.
The event programme speakers are:
- Professor Jo Martin, the President of the Royal College of Pathologists
- Dr Mike Osborn, President-elect of the Royal College of Pathologists
- Professor Ali Hajeer, Laboratory Director, King Abdulaziz Medical City
- Evangelos Kotsopoulos, CEO Sonic Healthcare Germany and Continental Europe
- Dr Pikka Jokelainen, Statens Serum Institut and Dr Martha Betson University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor Tahir Pillay, Professor and Chair, Department of Chemical Pathology and Head of Pathology, University of Pretoria
A roundtable: why international knowledge sharing is a winner
A roundtable session will discuss the importance of the need for the international health community to share information and how screening, diagnosis, treatment selection, and health monitoring differ between countries. Against the setting of COVID-19 information sharing is vital and It is more important than ever not to place boundaries on our ability to learn from one another.
Poster competition
Do you think pathology laboratories have been crucial to the world’s COVID-19 response? If so tell us how and enter the International Pathology Day Virtual Poster Competition. Posters will be displayed digitally and judged by Professor Jo Martin, Dr Mike Osborn, Dr Shubha Allard and Evangelos Kotsopoulos as part of the virtual conference. The competition is open to UK and international entrants.
The author of the winning poster will receive a new Apple ipad and second and third prize winners will be awarded Apple Airpods courtesy of our sponsor Sonic Healthcare UK. Enter at: IPD Poster Competition.
Getting involved anywhere in the world
Interested in partnering with the College and supporting International Pathology Day 2020? There are several ways in which organisations and individuals can get involved visit Get Involved. to find out more.
1. Support International Pathology Day #IPD2020 with social media stories and photos
Tell us why global pathology matters. International Pathology Day is about championing and celebrating the work of pathologists and laboratory medicine professionals all around the world. Connect with us on social media and tell us why you are supporting International Pathology Day! Post, tweet or upload your views and stories on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using #IPD2020.
2. Organise your own event or activity
Interested in organising your own International Pathology Day event, but do not know where to begin? Running your own event is easy and it can be as small or as big as you want! Any event organised should adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines of the country where it is being held.
Our event planning guides contain a wealth of tips and templates that can be easily customised to suit your needs. The guides cover topics such as promoting your event, engaging and recognising volunteers, dealing with the media and how to evaluate your activity or obtain feedback after your event has taken place.
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