Negar is a Consultant Chemical Pathologist based in Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Having trained initially in Medicine and General Pathology, Negar completed her higher specialist training in Chemical Pathology on the South East London Chemical Pathology Rotation at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College Hospital and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. She obtained her MSc in Clinical Biochemistry from University College London during her training. Negar’s background overseas exposure to General Pathology, and her UK work experience as a Cellular Pathology Registrar provides her with a broad understanding of challenges that different Pathology disciplines are facing at both national and international levels. She is a professional member of the European Atherosclerosis Society, Heart UK, and the American Association of Clinical Chemistry. She is a visiting Senior Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School and actively participates in clinical trials and research studies. She believes teamwork is an essential requirement to deliver an effective Pathology service at regional levels and beyond. She welcomes contact from members via email at Negar.Maghsoodi@rcpath.org