UK NEQAS Parasitology 40th Anniversary (1986 – 2026) Symposium

Join the UK NEQAS Parasitology Study Day for top tips and talks on parasite testing and updates! Join the UK NEQAS Parasitology 40th Anniversary (1986 – 2026) Symposium! Event Programme: • 09:30-10:15 Mrs Claire Rogers: PARASITE MORPHOLOGY A VISUAL PANORAMA • 10:15-10:45 Dr Sally Marvin: THE THREAT OF TOXOPLASMA IN DEPRESSED IMMUNITY • 10:45-11:15 COFFEE BREAK • 11:15-11:45 Dr Stephen Hadfield: TOXOPLASMA, FEELING THE STRAIN • 11:45-12:30 Prof Peter Chiodini: MALARIA AND ITS THREAT TO THE UK • 12:30-13:30 LUNCH BREAK / MEET THE UK NEQAS PARASITOLOGY TEAM • 13:30-14:15 Dr Charlotte Patterson, Dr Anna Bote, Dr Natalie El Kheir: PARASITIC THREATS TO PREGNANCY (EXCLUDING TOXOPLASMA) • 14:15-14:45 Dr Steve Walker: SCABIES, THE BIG ITCH • 14:45-15:15 TEA BREAK • 15:15-15:45 Dr Clare Warrell: MY PARASITOLOGY LIFE CYCLE • 15:45-16:30 Dr Ula Mahadeva: DO PARASITOLOGISTS STILL NEED HISTOPATHOLOGISTS? * the programme is subject to change * Parasitology, once the preserve of institutions specialised in tropical diseases, has now emerged as the fourth branch of medical microbiology and all infection specialists need a working knowledge of the subject. Climate change, migration and rapid expansion of available immunosuppressive therapies mean that parasites can and do present in primary care and many other medical specialities. Whilst molecular diagnostics are increasingly available, serology and microscopy are still central to parasite diagnosis. External Quality Assessment (EQA) is the foundation stone of accurate, reproducible test results and UK NEQAS Parasitology is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a Symposium illustrating a range of important parasitic infections, the challenges they pose and their laboratory diagnosis. The Symposium is designed to be of interest to all infection specialists, biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, and public health specialists. Delegates can arrive from 08:30 onwards. The meeting will start promptly at 09:30 and end at 16:30. Tickets: £80 + vat per person Access to the venue: Photo ID will be required to be presented at the security gate to be allowed entrance. Hospitality: Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Accessibility: The lecture, meeting rooms, lunch and refreshments area, and toilets are all located on the ground floor of the venue. Payment options: Online payment only please, which means that you will need to make payment via Eventbrite at the point of reserving your place on the course. For any queries please contact us at: [email protected] * the programme is subject to change *