Pathology Update 2025

Join Prof. Clare Scott as she explores the evolving role of predictive biomarkers in ovarian and rare cancers, offering insights from a medical oncologist’s perspective. Prof. Scott will provide a unique blend of research-driven insights and clinical experience, offering valuable takeaways for healthcare professionals focused on advancing cancer care. This session will cover:

The significance of predictive biomarkers in guiding personalised treatment approaches.
Emerging biomarkers in ovarian and rare cancers that are reshaping diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Clinical challenges and opportunities in implementing biomarker-driven care for these complex cancers.
Future directions for integrating predictive biomarkers into precision oncology to improve patient outcomes.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Case Presentations - Anatomical

Scientific - Anatomical Pathology - Plenary - Enter through Plenary Doors 9 & 10

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Case Presentations - Chemical

Scientific - Chemical Pathology - Meeting Room 110

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Case Presentations - Clinical Forensic Medicine

Scientific - Clinical Forensic Medicine - Meeting Rooms 101 & 102

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Case Presentations - Forensic - Trainees

Scientific - Forensic Pathology - Meeting Rooms 111 & 112

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Case Presentations - Genetic - Trainee Case Presentations

Scientific - Genetic Pathology - Meeting Room 109

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Case Presentations - Haematology

Scientific - Haematology - Meeting Room 105

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Case Presentations - Immunopathology

Scientific - Immunopathology - Meeting Room 104

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Case Presentations - Microbiology - Trainees

Scientific - Microbiology - Meeting Room 106

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Cancer Services Advisory Committee (CanSAC)

Meeting - Plenaries/Forums/Workshops/Meetings - Meeting Room 108

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Lunch amongst the Industry Exhibition & Roche E-Posters

Break - Break - Exhibition - Enter through Exhibition Door 7

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Path Education Outreach Open Forum

Forum - Plenaries/Forums/Workshops/Meetings - Meeting Room 107

This is an Open Forum for attendees to discuss issues in the delivery of Pathology education and training in the Pacific and South Asian countries. We will have RCPA and DFAT-sponsored attendees from a few countries presenting on the issues they face in their labs, and the support they need.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - 21 February 2025

Roche - Booth session #2

Break - Break - Exhibition - Enter through Exhibition Door 7

Join Dr. Cameron Snell, a leading expert in anatomical pathology, for an in-depth exploration of the transformative role predictive biomarkers are playing in advancing gastric cancer diagnosis and treatment. This session will cover:

Learn how emerging biomarkers are helping clinicians predict treatment response, stratify patients, and personalise therapeutic strategies to improve gastric cancer outcomes.
Discover how digital pathology tools, including AI-based quantification platforms and imaging technologies, are enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of biomarker interpretation, enabling better clinical decision-making.
Gain insights into the real-world implementation of biomarker-driven approaches, including overcoming challenges such as inter-laboratory variability, tissue sample limitations, and clinical adoption hurdles.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - 21 February 2025