Pathology Update 2016
A Diamond Date
Registration and Preliminary Scientific Program
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 February 2016
Melbourne Convention Centre, South Wharf, Melbourne
www.rcpa.edu.au
#PathUpdate @PathologyRCPA
Contents
Invitation and Welcome_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2
Overseeing and Scientific Program Committees_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3
International Guest Speakers_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5-7
Call for RCPA Trainee Awards Abstracts_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
RCPA Roche Scientific Poster Display _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 9
Pathology Update Social Events_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10-11
RCPA Annual Admission of New Fellows and Awards Ceremony_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11
Pre-Conference Workshops_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 12-13
Pathology Update Preliminary Scientific Program _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 14-19
Pathology Update Registration Form_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20-22
Introduction to the Mortuary and the Autopsy Registration Form_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
RCPA Trainee Induction Day _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24
Accommodation and Travel Information and Booking Form _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 25-27
Pathology Update Delegate Information_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
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Welcome to Pathology Update 2016 – A Diamond Date
On behalf of the College Council, Pathology Update 2016 Overseeing Committee and the eight Scientific Program
Committees, it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Melbourne Convention Centre for A Diamond Date.
Pathology Update 2016 has nine extraordinary international speakers who are leaders in their fields and a contingent
of over 140 local Australasian speakers. We have brought you the best.
We would like to thank our international and local speakers for the time and effort involved in preparing their
presentations. We also thank the Chairs and Members of the Scientific Program committees who have worked long
and hard to develop the scientific programs. As always, we have striven to provide something for everyone. Pathology
Update is the only Australasian multi-disciplinary pathology scientific meeting and as a delegate you can attend any
scientific stream.
As well as enjoying the scientific sessions, please make the most of this opportunity to meet with colleagues and share
areas of interest. We invite all to attend our Welcome Cocktail Party on the Friday evening and also hope you will join
us on Saturday evening at the Pathology Update 2016 Conference Dinner where we celebrate the College turning 60!
A special thank you to all our Sponsors and Exhibitors, and we gratefully acknowledge the valuable contribution from
the Major and Supporting Partners. We warmly welcome those who are with us for the first time and a very sincere
thank you to all those who continue to support us year after year by their presence and financial contribution to this
conference.
This meeting could not take place without continued financial support and we ask you to acknowledge the invaluable
input of the sponsors and exhibitors by visiting each of the exhibition booths during your time at the conference.
Education is the prime function of the College and this ceremony marks the culmination of years of training for both
the new pathologists, scientists and their mentors. We would encourage as many Fellows as possible to attend the
DS Nelson and QAP Oral Presentations at 5.00pm on Friday 26 February 2016 and the RCPA Annual Admission and
Awards Ceremony for the presentation of their Fellowship on Saturday 26 February 2016.
At the conclusion of the Ceremony will be the Pathology Update 2016 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner and we encourage
all delegates and your guests to attend the celebration. We look forward to seeing you at Pathology Update 2016
– A Diamond Date
A/Prof Peter Stewart
President
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Dr Jan Kencian
Chair, Pathology Update 2016 Overseeing Committee
Pathology Update 2016 Overseeing Committee
Dr Jan Kencian - Chair
Dr Debra Graves
Ms Eve Propper
A/Prof Tony Badrick
Mrs Rachel Johnson
Dr Wendy Pryor
Dr Damien Bruno
Dr Neil Lambie
Dr Loui Rassam
A/Prof Kevin Carpenter
Mr Wayne Mathews
Dr Bronwen Ross
Mrs Debbie Deston
Dr Ben McGettigan
Dr Helen Wordsworth
Dr Michael Dray
Dr Angie Pinto
Pathology Update 2016 Scientific Program Committees
Anatomical Pathology
FOMP
Immunopathology
Dr Brooke Beardsley
Dr Michael Aldred
A/Prof Stephen Adelstein
Dr Inny Busmanis
Dr Richard Bassed
Dr Sharon Choo
Dr Amanda Charlton
A/Prof Hedley Coleman
Dr Elizabeth Da Silva
A/Prof Margaret Cummings
Prof Alfred Lam
Dr David Gillis
Dr Laveniya Satgunaseelan
A/Prof Jane Taylor
Dr Tiffany Hughes
Dr Victoria Yachmenikova
Genetic Pathology
Dr Ben McGettigan
A/Prof Chris Hemmings - Chair
Chemical Pathology
Prof Richard Logan - Chair
Dr Melody Caramins - Chair
Dr Katrina Randall – Chair
Dr Michael O’Sullivan
Prof Mimi Tang
Dr Que Lam - Chair
A/Prof Bruce Bennetts
A/Prof Tony Badrick
Prof John Christodoulou
Dr Cherie Chiang
A/Prof Rory Clifton-Bligh
Dr Penelope Coates
Prof Peter George
Dr Richard Bradbury
Dr Chris Farrell
Dr James Harraway
A/Prof Sharon Chen
A/Prof Chris Florkowski
Prof Rodney Scott
Dr Joan Faoagali
Prof Rita Horvath
Prof Hamish Scott
Dr Sasha Jaksic
Dr Alan McNeil
Prof David Thorburn
A/Prof Monica Lahra
Mr Greg Ward
Ms Vanessa Tyrell
Dr Chris Mansell
Forensic Pathology
Haematology
Dr Arthur Morris
Dr Brian Beer
Dr Alessandra Bianchi
Dr Alanah Buck
Dr Tim Brighton
Dr Clive Cooke
Dr Mandy Davis
Prof Jo Duflou
Dr James D’Rozario
Dr Rebecca Irvine
Dr Sara Hall
Dr Dianne Little
Prof Joy Ho
A/Prof Charles Naylor
Dr Chris Hogan
Dr Sarah Parsons
Dr Sueh-li Lim
A/Prof David Ranson
Dr Ellen Maxwell
Dr Simon Stables
Dr Huong Phan
Dr Noel Woodford
Prof John Rasko
A/Prof Neil Langlois - Chair
Dr Bronwyn Williams - Chair
Microbiology
Dr Harsha Sheorey - Chair
Dr Robert Norton
Dr Gemma Robertson
A/Prof Mary-Jo Waters
FCFM
Dr Robert Hoskins - Chair
Dr Catherine Lincoln
A/Prof Morris Odell
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Pathology Update 2016 Partners
Pathology Update 2016 Overseeing Committee acknowledges the support of the following
organisations:
Major Partners
Supporting Partners
Pathology Update 2016 Exhibitors
- Please visit the Industry Exhibition on Level One of the Melbourne Convention Centre
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia would like to thank all sponsors for their generous support of Pathology Update
2016. The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia does not endorse any services or products bring promoted by the
commercial organisations involved in Pathology Update 2016. (Please note that the above Partners were correct at the time of
print in September 2015 for an updated list please go to www.rcpa.edu.au)
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Pathology Update 2016 International Guest Speakers
Dr Philip Beh
Dr Philip Beh graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 1981 and began his career in forensic
medicine in 1982 with the Forensic Pathology Service of the Hong Kong Government. He trained
at Guy’s Hospital, London and obtained his DMJ (Clin et Path) in 1988. He joined the Department
of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong in 1995 and is currently there as a Clinical Associate
Professor in Forensic Pathology. Professionally he is the Chief Examiner for Forensic Pathology for
the Hong Kong College of Pathologists and had been an examiner for the DMJ and was also the
External Examiner for the MD in Forensic Medicine for Sri Lanka. He is a member of the Forensic
Advisory Group for the ICRC as well as a member of the expert group for a UNODC training project
in forensic capacity. He has published numerous research papers in forensic medicine, homicide
studies and medical education and 12 book chapters in multi-authored encyclopedias and textbooks
of forensic medicine and forensic pathology.
Dr Philip Beh will be presenting in the Forensic Pathology Scientific Stream.
Dr Adam Bagg
Dr Adam Bagg is a Haematopathologist with expertise in the area of the Molecular Pathology
of Leukaemia and Lymphoma. Dr Bagg is a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at
the University of Pennsylvania where he has been for 16 plus years and divides his time between
directing Haematology, attending in haematopathology teaching and research. He was Director of
the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society of America-funded Minimal Residual Disease Core Facility
of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Centre for Immunotherapy
for 10 years. In 2010 he was appointed Medical Director of the Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory,
and was coerced into serving as Interim Director of Haematopathology between 2013 and 2015.
Dr Bagg’s research is in in three areas: development of new assays, in particular molecular assays,
to help diagnose and prognosticate hematologic malignancies; minimal residual disease testing;
and developing new tools to facilitate the diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). He was
recently awarded a patent for a novel flow cytometry assay for diagnosing MDS. He has been the
recipient of numerous research grants, including some from the NIH. He is an Associate Editor of
the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics and on the Editorial Board of Advances in Anatomic Pathology.
Dr Adam Bagg will present in the Anatomical Pathology and Haematology Scientific Stream.
Dr Kym Boycott
Dr Kym Boycott is a Medical Geneticist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and
Investigator at the CHEO Research Institute. She is an Associate Professor and holds a Tier II
Research Chair in Neurogenetics from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She
completed her PhD, MD and FRCPC training in Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary.
Dr Boycott’s research, bridging clinical medicine to basic research, is focused on elucidating the
molecular pathogenesis of rare genetic diseases using next-generation sequencing approaches. She
has been the recipient of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Clinical Investigatorship Award
from the Institute of Genetics, the SickKids Foundation Young Investigator Award and the Basil
O’Connor March of Dimes Young Investigator Award. She was the Lead Investigator of the Genome
Canada and CIHR funded ‘Finding of Rare Disease Genes in Canada’ (FORGE Canada) project,
which investigated the molecular etiology of more than 250 rare paediatric diseases, identifying the
cause in more than 55% and making 67 novel disease gene discoveries. She currently leads the
Genome Canada and CIHR funded large-scale project ‘Enhanced CARE for RARE Genetic Diseases
in Canada’ which is focused on improving the clinical care of patients and families by expanding and
improving the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases.
Dr Kym Boycott will be presenting in the Genetic Pathology scientific stream.
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Professor Rossa Chiu
Professor Rossa Chiu is the Choh-Ming Li Professor of Chemical Pathology and Assistant Dean
(Research) at the Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is an Honorary
Consultant Chemical Pathologist at the New Territories East Cluster of Hospitals. Prof Chiu
graduated from medical school at the University of Queensland, Australia and was awarded Doctor
of Philosophy by The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia, the Hong Kong College of Pathologists and the Hong Kong Academy
of Medicine (Pathology). Prof Chiu’s research interests lie in the analysis of circulating nucleic acids
found in human plasma. She has made significant contributions to the development of non-invasive
prenatal diagnosis which led to the worldwide introduction of non-invasive plasma DNA tests for
Down syndrome screening. Recently, she has been investigating the detection of cancer-derived
DNA in human plasma with an aim to develop non-invasive blood tests for cancer detection. To date
Prof Chiu has published over 130 peer-reviewed research articles and has 30 granted patents or
patent applications. Prof Chiu has received a number of awards for her research, including the 2011
International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) Young Investigator
Award, the 2012 China Women in Science Fellowship and the 2013 American Association of Clinical
Chemistry Outstanding Scientific Contributions for a Young Investigator. She is currently a member
of the Board of Directors of the International Society of Prenatal Diagnosis.
Prof Rossa Chiu will present in the Chemical Pathology and Genetic Pathology scientific streams.
Dr Stephanie Dancer
Dr Stephanie Dancer is a medical microbiologist in NHS Lanarkshire and has been editing
the Journal of Hospital Infection for 20 years, five of them as editor-in-chief. She trained at St.
Bartholomew’s Hospital in London followed by postgraduate studies at Guy’s Hospital, where she
gained a thesis on the epidemiology and biochemistry of toxin-producing staphylococci. She has
worked and travelled all over the world, including the Canadian High Arctic, where she resuscitated
30,000 year old organisms from glacial ice. She spent six years as Infection Control Officer for
Argyll before moving to Health Protection Scotland as their inaugural microbiologist (2002-5). There,
she set up MRSA surveillance for Scotland, evaluated real-time PCR for MRSA screening and
helped establish the Scottish Microbiology Forum. She has been a member of several national
working groups on antibiotic prescribing, MRSA and hospital cleaning, and is a current or recent
member of NHS Scotland HAI Commodities; UK NICE (infection control); UK HTA (screening and
diagnostics); ESCMID groups on control of MRSA & multi-resistant Gram-negative bacilli; and 2013
ECCMID conference committee. At present, she balances clinical and editorial duties with research,
specifically the role of antibiotics, screening and cleaning in the control of MRSA and other hospital
pathogens.
Dr Stephanie Dancer will present in the Microbiology scientific stream.
Professor Jonathan Kay
Prof Jonathan Kay is Clinical Informatics Director at NHS England. He is also Professor of Health
Informatics at the Centre for Health Informatics, City University London and was a Consultant
Chemical Pathologist at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals for 30 years. He has been Chairman of the
Information Group of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and was a senior consultant to the
Design Authority of the NHS National Programme for IT for England. For many years he has been
trying to derive clinical benefits by persuading computers to communicate. This has included work
on automated transmission of laboratory reports to general practitioners, hypertext advisory systems
and handheld wireless computers. With his colleagues John McVittie, David Nurse and Christos
Bountis he has won six national and international awards, including the 1998 Deloitte Consulting
Award for Information Management Project of the Year and a 2003 European Union Best Practice
in eHealth Award for the development of the Oxford Clinical Intranet. His work with Professor Mike
Murphy on improvements to blood transfusion won the 2012 HSJ Award for “Improving Care with
Technology” and the 2012 National Patient Safety Award for “Technology and IT to improve Patient
Safety”. He is a Board Member with responsibility for patient liaison of “Lab Tests Online UK”, a
patient-facing website about laboratory investigations.
Prof Jonathan Kay will present in the Chemical Pathology scientific stream.
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Dr Joshua Milner
Dr Joshua Milner graduated with an S.B. in biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT) in 1995 and an M.D. with distinction in immunology from the Albert Einstein College of
Medicine in 2000. He finished his residency in paediatrics at the Children’s National Medical Centre
in Washington, DC, in 2003. He was the recipient of the Paediatric Scientist Development Program
Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the NIAID and completed a postdoctoral fellowship with
Dr. William Paul, NIAID. He was named chief of the section as a clinical tenure-track investigator
in NIAID in 2009 and received tenure in 2013. Dr. Milner’s work focuses on the genetics and
pathogenesis of allergic disease by studying patients with monogenic diseases associated with
atopy and coupling that to human lymphocyte immunology studies, as well as mouse models. He
is on the editorial board of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, serves as councillor
of the Clinical Immunology Society, and was recently elected to the American Society for Clinical
Investigation, as well as the Henry Kunkel Society.
Dr Joshua Milner will present in the Immunopathology Scientific Stream.
Professor Andrew Nicholson
Professor Andrew Nicholson has particular expertise in thoracic pathology (lung and mediastinum)
and conducts research into lung cancer and interstitial lung disease in particular. He is referred
over 300 cases each year for diagnosis from clinicians and other pathologists both nationally and
internationally. He lectures regularly at regional, national and international levels. He has spoken
extensively in Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Australia, both as a guest speaker at
international conferences and as a stand-alone teacher at specific lung pathology courses. He also
runs a lung pathology course at the Brompton, attracting attendees from around the globe. He is
the current chair of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) Pathology
Panel, as well as a member of the International Staging Committee. He has served, and continues to
serve, on several committees of the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society
and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer for the investigation of lung cancer,
thymic cancer and interstitial lung diseases. He sits on the advisory panel for the Royal College of
Pathologists in relation to minimum data sets for lung cancer and cancer network tissue pathways.
He has also co-authored Pathology of the Lung, second and third editions (Churchill Livingstone
2006 and 2011) with B Corrin, and is a Volume Editor of the next WHO classification of lung, pleura,
thymus and heart tumours.
Prof Andrew Nicholson will present in the Anatomical Pathology Scientific stream.
Professor Sam Schulman
Professor Sam Schulman graduated from Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden in 1977 and
became a specialist in Internal Medicine in 1984, with subspecialties in Haematology and in
Coagulation in 1985. He has worked within the field of coagulation disorders continuously since
1984, worked as a consultant at the national Haemophilia Centre at Tel Hashomer, Israel 1992-1996
and was director of the Haemophilia Treatment Centre in Stockholm 1996-2004. His major research
activities have been clinical studies in venous thromboembolism, including several randomized trials
and in haemophilia and its complications. He is currently involved in trials with new antithrombotic
agents, such as the oral thrombin inhibitors. He has been a member of the Executive Committee
of the World Federation of Haemophilia (2000-2004) and was chairman of the Subcommittee on
Control of Anticoagulation of the Scientific and Standardization Committee of ISTH 2005-2008. Dr
Schulman is an Associate Professor in Internal Medicine at Karolinska Institute and since September
2004 also Professor in Medicine at McMaster University. He is Director of the Thrombosis Service
at HHS-General Hospital in Hamilton and Director of the Clinical Thromboembolism Program of
McMaster University. He is also President elect for the ISTH XXV Congress in Toronto 2015.
Prof Sam Schulman will present in the Haematology Scientific Stream.
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Pathology Update 2016 Trainee Prizes
Call for RCPA and RCPA Quality Assurance Trainee Award Abstracts
Abstracts are invited for Oral Presentation and Posters from Trainees at Pathology Update 2016. There are four prestigious prizes
for original research by Trainees. Applicants are encouraged to view the Guidelines on the awards on the RCPA website: https://
www.rcpa.edu.au/About/AwrdsGrnts/General-Awards-Fellows-and-Trainees. Please note that poster and oral presentations are
a requirement for Anatomical and Microbiology Trainees and Assessment and recommended for the other disciplines.
Oral Presentations:
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he DS Nelson Trainee Prize for the best oral presentation of original research is awarded in honour of the late Professor
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David Selwyn Nelson, a distinguished pathologist and editor of Pathology from 1985 to 1988. It is a 10 minute PowerPoint
presentation. The DS Nelson is the flagship Trainee prize and three Trainees from any discipline will be shortlisted from
abstracts to present.
- Presented: Friday 26 February 2016 at 5.00pm
- Prize: Winner $2000 AUD with $500 AUD to the Runner-up
CPA Quality Assurance Programs Pty Ltd Oral Prize follows immediately after the DS Nelson presentations and together
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these oral presentations form one event. Two Trainees will be selected from abstracts to present their PowerPoint talk on a
subject related to laboratory management, case studies and all aspects of Quality Assurance.
- Presented: Friday 26 February 2016 at 5.00pm
- Prize: Winner $2000 AUD
Poster Presentations:
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he Board of Education and Assessment Trainee Poster Prize is for the best poster presentation of original research by a
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Trainee in any discipline. Trainees are given the opportunity to summarise their posters in a three-minute time span with three
further minutes for questions. Four Trainees will be selected from abstracts to enter this prize which is held on the Saturday
morning with posters displayed in a special prize area in the main concourse of the Convention Centre.
- Presented: Saturday 27 February 2016 at 8.00am
- Prize: Winner $1000 AUD with $500 AUD to the runner-up
he Quality Assurance Program Poster Prize will follow the Board of Education and Assessment Poster Prize on the
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Saturday morning. Three Trainees will be selected from abstracts to present their QAP poster. A prize of $1000 AUD will be
given for the best poster presentation on a Quality Assurance topic.
- Presented: Saturday 27 February 2016 at 8.00am
- Prize: Winner $1000 AUD
Trainees entering multiple prize categories are not permitted to submit the same abstract under different prize categories. To
be eligible for selection, a different abstract is required for each prize category. Trainees may enter the Roche Scientific Poster
Display if they have been unsuccessful in pre-selection for the above awards. Abstracts will only be considered via email and
in the prescribed format. Please read the Abstract Requirements on page 9. You will be notified if you have been selected by
Friday 23 November 2015. You must state clearly in the subject heading which presentation your abstract belongs to. Trainees
who are selected to do an oral or poster presentation in the above categories will not be charged for registration for the day of
presentation and may avail of a special rate to attend the remainder of the conference. Those selected will have their abstract
published in the supplement to the Journal Pathology. Please note that the judging for the DS Nelson and QAP Oral Prize will
take place at 5.00pm on Friday 26 February 2016. Judging for the Board of Education and Assessment Poster Prize and the QAP
Poster Prizes will take place at Saturday 27 February 2016 at 8.00am.
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Closing Date Deadline: Friday 13 November 2015
Contact: Marion Higginson e. marionh@rcpa.edu.au t. 02 8356 5839
RCPA Roche Scientific Poster Display
Proudly Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics
The Pathology Update 2016 Overseeing Committee invites all delegates to contribute to the Scientific Program by submitting
abstracts for the RCPA Roche Poster Display together with their registration form for full registration of the Presenting Author.
Roche will award $500 AUD for the best poster from each major pathology scientific discipline. To be eligible to win and receive
the award the presenting author must stand at their poster during judging on Friday 26 February 2016 to answer any questions
from the judges and be present for the announcement of the winners on Saturday 27 February 2016 at Morning Tea.
If you are entering the DS Nelson, BEA or QAP Trainee Prizes you may only enter the Roche Scientific Poster Display if
you have not been selected to present in these prizes.
Accepted abstracts by Friday 27 November 2015 will be published in the supplement to the Journal Pathology.
Abstracts will only be considered if in a word document sent via email and in the prescribed format. Abstracts for the Roche
Scientific Poster Display will be considered by a subcommittee of the RCPA Board of Education and Assessment and all
presenting authors will be notified upon submission of their abstract. A maximum of 3 abstracts per delegate will be accepted.
Delegates are responsible for printing their own poster and hanging them at the conference.
Abstract Requirements:
1.Abstracts must be attached in a Word document and not sent in the body of the email.
2.Abstracts must not exceed 200 words (excluding title, authors and institution) and must state which scientific discipline your
abstracts belongs to.
3. Abstracts must be typed in English, using a 12 point single font with single line spacing, in Microsoft Word format.
4. Your heading must include: ‘Roche Scientific Poster Display’, your name, and Pathology discipline.
5. Underline the presenting author only. Do not include titles or degrees.
6. Specify the name and location of institution where the work was done.
7. Abstract must contain the aims of study, methods, results and discussion.
8. References should be used sparingly. Figures and tables will not be published.
9.Abbreviations should be only used for common terms. For uncommon terms, the abbreviation should be given in brackets
after the first full use of the word.
10. Please include a statement specifying which part of the work was your own original idea and contribution.
11. Once your abstract has been submitted, this is final. No additions or changes will be accepted.
12. Abstracts in Case report format will be accepted.
Poster Requirements:
Poster size: A1 size
Display orientation: Portrait ONLY
Poster Mounting: The Poster Boards will be female Velcro (fluffy side). You must attach only the male Velcro to your poster (hook
side). Staff will not assist with poster hanging and delegates will be responsible for providing their own Velcro.
Poster Number: Your Poster Number will be supplied to you prior to Pathology Update 2016.
Each delegate is responsible for mounting and removal of their own poster. Posters will be on display on Level One of the
Melbourne Convention Centre from Friday 26-Sunday 28 February 2016. Your poster/s must be displayed in the poster area by
10.00am Friday and removed by 3.00pm on Sunday. Please do not remove the poster prior to this time. Please bring your poster
tube clearly marked with your name on it for on-site storage near the poster boards at Pathology Update We do not recommend
printing on vinyl or fabric as Velcro does not stick. Delegates are responsible for checking their poster.
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Closing Date Deadline for Abstract: Friday 27 November 2015
Contact: Rachel Johnson e. rachelj@rcpa.edu.au t. 02 8356 5852
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Pathology Update 2016 Social Events
An Exhibition to mark the 60th Anniversary of the College
Date: Friday 26 - Sunday 28 February 2016
Venue:
Level One, Melbourne Convention Centre
2016 is the year of the 60th anniversary of the College and to mark the event a major
interactive exhibition will be mounted at Pathology Update 2016 situated opposite the
RCPA registration desk at the Convention Centre.
The exhibition is a must, a fascinating, fun exploration for you to enjoy. Play detective as
you peek in across the years, stop at the things that interest you and enjoy the pictures
(you might just see your own photo) as you move along the museum quality display of all
things College.
Contemplate the mounted display of artefacts, stroll along the avenue of past presidents
then contribute to the time capsule, our piece de resistance. You are invited to tell it how it
is, even speculate on what you think pathology will be like in a quarter of a century. Special
archive paper has been procured to ensure a quality read for the 2056 members on the
100th anniversary of the College. The time capsule will be squirreled away in the College
archives for the next 25 years.
Welcome Cocktail Party - A Diamond Date
Date:
Friday 26 February 2016
Time:
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue:
Level One, Melbourne Convention Centre amongst the Industry Exhibition
Dress:
Smart Casual
Cost:Inclusive for RCPA Fellows and Trainees with a Full Registration.
1 Day delegates, Non Member and Guests and invited to purchase tickets
for $77.00AUD including gst
Proudly sponsored by DiaSorin
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Pathology Update 2016 Social Events
RCPA Annual Awards and Admission Ceremony
Date:
Saturday 27 February 2016
Time:
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue:
Ground Floor, Plenary One, Melbourne Convention Centre
Dress:
Lounge Suit
Admission: Complimentary for all delegates and their guests
The Admission of New Fellows and Awards Ceremony is the imprimatur on the conclusion
of years of study and dedication and as such, is a very special event for the graduates in
their College robes, and indeed for their family and friends who attend the event. It takes
place in the spacious Plenary Hall in the presence of the RCPA Board of Directors and
the certificates are presented by the College President in a simple but moving ceremony.
All Pathology Update delegates are cordially invited to attend the event which in addition
to Fellowships for College and Faculties, includes a formal address and the handing out
of College Awards and Prizes covering Honorary Fellows, Distinguished Fellow Award,
Meritorious Service Award, Outstanding Teaching Award, the Kanematsu Novo Nordisk
Award and a number of Trainee awards including some which are judged at Pathology
Update. Entry is free and the ceremony lasts for just on an hour. A photographer will be
in the hall to take photos of each certificate and award recipient, and will be available
for personal photos with family and friends in the foyer after the ceremony. Photos may
be purchased via the College website and are available within a few days. As a service,
the College provides cardboard mailing tubes with lids for storage of certificates, also
available in the foyer following the ceremony.
Admission Awards Enquiries: Debbie Deston e. debbied@rcpa.edu.au t. 02 8356 5829
Pathology Update 2016 Gala Conference Dinner
Date:
Saturday 27 February 2016
Time:
7.00pm - 11.00pm
Venue:
Level Two, Melbourne Room, Melbourne Convention Centre
Dress:
Lounge Suit
Inclusive for RCPA Fellows and Trainee with a Full Registration.
Cost: 1 Day Delegates, Non Members and Guests are invited to purchase a
ticket for $154.00 AUD
Seating:
Unreserved tables of 10 unless otherwise specified
Rosé and Sparkling Closing Drinks
Date: Time: Venue: Dress: Sunday 28 February 2016
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Level One, Melbourne Convention Centre amongst the Industry Exhibition
Smart Casual
Private Social Functions
It is requested that you advise the Events and Sponsorship Manager, Eve Propper of any
private/corporate functions that might be planned outside of the official program. Eve
would be pleased to assist with arrangements for any of these events.
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Pathology Update 2016 Pre-Conference Workshops
Supervisor Workshop: Supporting Trainees - Addressing the essentials
and solving the problems.
Thursday 25 February 2016: 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Location: Melbourne Convention Centre
Facilitator: Dr Kathy Robinson
Speakers: Network Coordinators and practising Supervisors
The interactive Supervisor Workshop will cover the following topics:
Making annual training programs more effective for Trainees of varying abilities
Developing Performance Improvement Programs as required
Increasing consistency in the conduct of Workplace based Assessments
Imparting professionalism
Formal and informal feedback
Completing Supervisor reports – what to say and when to say it
Managing Trainee errors in the workplace
Equity of opportunity for Trainees experiencing difficulties
Tears and tantrums
General discussion
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Registration Deadline: Friday 5 February 2016
RSVP & Contact: Dr Kathy Robinson e. kathy@rcpa.edu.au t. 02 8356 5831
Cost and Catering: No cost all welcome. Afternoon Tea and dinner will be provided.
Workshop: Mentoring for career success – Principles and practical tips.
Thursday 25 February 2016: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Location: Melbourne Convention Centre
Facilitator: Dr Wendy Pryor
Speakers: A/Prof David Ranson, Dr Denis Moir, Dr Colleen D’Arcy
The interactive workshop is for all pathologists and trainees interested in mentoring and will address the following:
What is mentoring?
Who can benefit?
Mentoring for trainees in difficulty
General framework
Speaking from experience: tips, traps and turnarounds
99 powerful questions
General discussion
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Registration Deadline: Friday 5 February 2016
RSVP & Contact: Dr Wendy Pryor e. wendyp@rcpa.edu.au t. 02 8356 5851
Cost and Catering: No cost all welcome. Dinner provided from 6.00pm onwards.
The Future of Pathology: Harnessing the New Technologies
Thursday 25 February 2016: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Convention Centre
Organised by the Faculty of Science this workshop focuses on significant technological advances in pathology and implementation
challenges and strategies. An exploration of disruptive innovations, such as next generation sequencing and digital microscopy,
in the future of pathology will form the basis of the Workshop. The presentations from prestigious Faculty of Science fellows will
have a strong grounding in realistic expectations reflecting where the practice of pathology lies on the adoption curve.
The Workshop will particularly serve the interest and needs of medical and science students considering a career in pathology,
existing trainees, fellows and junior scientists delivering diagnostic laboratory services.
Registration Deadline: Friday 5 February 2016
RSVP & Contact: Sue Butterworth e. sueb@rcpa.edu.au t. 02 8356 5836
Cost and Catering: No cost – all welcome and dinner provided
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Pathology Update 2016 Pre Conference Workshop
Introduction to the Mortuary and the Autopsy
Thursday 25 February 2016: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Location: Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
This workshop will take place in the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, 57 – 83 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, Victoria which
is approximately a 20 minute walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Introduction to the Mortuary and the Autopsy course has returned. It will be held at the Victorian Institute of Forensic
Medicine (VIFM) on Thursday 25th February 2016 (preceding Pathology Update at the Melbourne Convention Centre). This one
day course is suitable for new anatomical pathology, general pathology and forensic pathology trainees. Emphasis will be on
basic principles of the post-mortem examination in the hospital (non-Coronial) environment and lectures will include the perinatal
autopsy. The day will incorporate direct observation of an autopsy with teaching by the course organisers. The course will also
include principles of how to approach viva examinations of post-mortem macroscopic specimens (‘museum pots’) and the
opportunity to practice in a small group. Participation is limited to 30 registrants.
Time
Topic
8.00am – 8.15am
Registration
8.15am – 9.15am
Introduction: Autopsy History & Methods; Post-mortem Changes; How to Do Pots
Dr Clive Cooke
9.15am – 10.15am
Group A Pots; Group B Adult Autopsy
All Presenters
10.15am – 10.40am
Morning Tea
10.40am – 11.40am
Group B Pots; Group A adult autopsy
All Presenters
11.40am – 12.25pm
Brain Examination- What to Sample?
Dr Linda Iles
12.25pm - 1.15pm
Lunch
1.15pm – 2.00pm
The Perinatal Autopsy
Dr Jackie Collett
2.00pm – 2.45pm
Examination of the Thorax: Heart, Lungs and Great Vessels
Dr Sarah Parsons
2.45pm – 3.15pm
Afternoon Tea
3.15pm – 4.00pm
Legal, Ethical and Spiritual Aspects of the Autopsy
A/Prof Neil Langlois
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Occupational Health and Safety
Dr Dianne Little
Registration Form: page 23
Registration Deadline: Friday 12 February 2016
Contact: Rachel Johnson e. rachelj@rcpa.edu.au t. 02 8356 5852
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Friday 26 February 2016 Scientific Program
8.30am - 9.00am
Time
9:00am – 10:00am
Anatomical Pathology
QAP developments with the General Diagnostic Module and Immunohistochemistry Modules
Dr Beena Kumar, Dr Bruce Latham
Anatomical
Meet the Chief Examiners
Dr David Clift, Dr Michael Dray
A/Prof Elizabeth Salisbury
Chemical
Meet the Chief Examiner
Dr Penelope Coates
Forensic
Meet the Chief Examiner
Dr Dianne Little
Meet the Chief Examiner - General Pathology | Dr Gordon White
10.00am - 10.30am
Morning Tea on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition, Roche Scientific Poster Display & Sixty Years Young
10.30am - 12.00pm
Prof Alfred Lam
Dr David Moffat
A/Prof Jurgen
Stahl
GI endoscopic
biopsies in
paediatrics
Dr Martin Weber
Paediatric GI
endoscopy – the
clinician’s view
Dr Shoma Dutt
Case Presentations
Bloodspot steroid profiling to help
improve newborn screening for
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in New
Zealand
Dr Mark de Hora
Unusual cause of Pseudohyperkalaemia
in primary care clinic
Ms Vanessa MH Lo
Case Presentations
Hunter unexplained death surveillance
Dr Leah Clifton
SUDI: A modern approach
Dr Bianca Phillips
Fentanyl Toxicity
Dr Rexson Tse
Intractable Hypokalemia in a jaundice
sun-kissed woman
Dr Geetha Rathnayake
Severe hyponatraemia due to a low
solute diet and primary polydipsia
Dr Joel Smith
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Lunch on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition and Roche Scientific Poster Display & Sixty Years Young
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Welcome to Country | Faculty of Science Inaugural Oration The request-report cycle is changing: New technology, decision
2.00pm - 3.30pm
The WHO 2015 classification of
lung tumours: evolution of tumour
classification in lung cancer
Prof Andrew Nicholson
An approach to the diagnosis of rare
lung tumours
Prof Andrew Nicholson
Linking locusts to obesity
Prof Stephen Simpson
The Aboriginal hunter-gatherer lifestyle:
lessons for chronic disease prevention
Prof Kerin O’Dea
What mice teach us about Diabetes
A/Prof Sof Andrikopoulos
3.30pm - 4.00pm
Afternoon Tea on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition and Announcement of the Winners of the Roche
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Anatomical, Chemical and Genetic combined session
Hunting for the signatures of cancer by plasma DNA sequencing
Prof Rossa Chiu
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Forensic and Autopsy Neuropathology
Workshop - Cases
Dr Clive Cooke
Dr Alanah Buck
Dr Vicki Fabian
Forensic and Autopsy Neuropathology
Workshop – Answers
Dr Clive Cooke
Dr Alanah Buck
Dr Vicki Fabian
5.00pm - 6.00pm
RCPA BEA DS Nelson and QAP Oral Presentations- Support your Trainees!
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Welcome Cocktail Party on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition & Sixty Years Young - A College and its stories
9:00am – 10:00am RCPA hosted Welcome Breakfast – Medical and Science Students
Genetics
Meet the Chief Examiner
Prof David Ravine
Haematology
Immunopathology
Microbiology
Meet the Chief Examiner
A/Prof Erica Wood
Meet the Chief Examiner
A/Prof William Sewell
Meet the Chief
Examiners
Dr Robert
Norton
Infection Control in
the 21st century
Dr Stephanie
Dancer
Case Presentations
Fragmented diagnoses
Dr Kumari Dissanayake
Case Presentations
Hard boiled | Dr Dinusha
Chandratilleke
Case Presentations
KPC outbreak investigation
Dr Katie Cronin
Exploring the mechanisms of large
local reactions to insect bites in
patients with chronic lymphocytic
leukaemia | Dr Jamma Li
Antimicrobial stewardship for
eradication of carbapenem-resistant
Acinetobacter baumannii
Dr Andrew Henderson
A CRISPR view of autoinflammation
Dr Fiona Moghaddas
Ralstonia outbreak
Dr Elizabeth Catchpoole
Artemis deficiency
Dr Stephanie Richards
Measles outbreak
Ms Meredith Wickens
- A College and its stories
Case Presentations
Challenging variant
interpretation in cardiac
genetics
A/Prof Edwin Kirk
Complex genetic test requests
in SA: an MDT approach
Dr Peter Kaub
Maternal carnitine uptake
deficiency detected by
newborn screening
Dr Beena Devanapalli
Report structure for genetic
test results
Dr Eric Lee
Congenital disorders of
glycosylation presenting with
bone dysplasia
Ms Francesca Moore
Potential benefit of
Rivaroxaban assays in optimal
management of extensive
thrombosis
Dr Marc Ellis
If the shoe Fitz
Dr Murali Kesavan
Gastrointestinal bleeding
on NOACs - the impact of
reversal agents
Dr Catherine Tang
The ABC of ET
Dr Silvia Zheng
Triple threats: Tracking antigenspecific T cells in a case of
concurrent autoimmunity, infectious
disease and possible malignancy
Dr Grace Thompson
The clinical utility of CSF free
immunoglobulin light chain analysis in
paediatrics with inflammatory central
nervous system disorders.
Dr Louise Wienholt
- A College and its stories
support and patient involvement | Prof Jonathan Kay
Depth of the rare genetic
diseases - how many genes
left and how many diseases
and strategies to find them
Dr Kym Boycott
Transfusion with coagulation
products for management of
anticoagulant-related bleeding
- both old and new
Prof Sam Schulman
Phenomics and its role in next
generation sequencing
Dr Tudor Groza
ROTEM in trauma
Dr James Winearls
Primary Immunodeficiency
broad spectrum of immune and
non-immune pathology in inherited
defects of STAT signalling
Dr Joshua Milner
Infection control issues of building &
construction in health care facilities
Ms Glenys Harrington
Role of STAT3 in B cells
Dr Elissa Deenick
Novel CVID genes
A/Prof Rohan Ameratunga
Scientific Poster Display & Sixty Years Young - A College and its stories
Genetic, Anatomical
and Chemical Pathology
combined session
Hunting for the signatures
of cancer by plasma DNA
sequencing | Prof Rossa Chiu
Online training & competency
assessment – a new initiative
from RCPAQAP
Ms Penny Petinos
Proficiency Testing in Bone
Marrow Morphology
Mr John Sioufi
Tips, tricks and a quiz – How to
interpret EQA
Dr Tony Badrick
Dr Tiffany Hughes
Hospital cleaning: Detergent or
Disinfectant
Dr Stephanie Dancer
All Welcome and encouraged to attend
- Sponsored by DiaSorin
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Saturday 27 February 2016 Scientific Program
8.30am - 9.30am
Masterclass:
Get up, stand up: get up for your health!
Mr Paddy Dempsey
9.30am - 10.30am
Eva Raik Plenary Lecture: Immunotherapy for cancer: progress at a cost we can afford? | Prof Ian Frazer
10.30am - 11.00am
Morning Tea on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition, Roche Scientific Poster Display & Sixty Years Young
Anatomical
11.00am - 12.30pm
Anatomical and
Immunopathology
combined session
An approach to
the diagnosis
of interstitial
pneumonias in adults
and children
Prof Andrew
Nicholson
Update on antibodies
in interstitial lung
disease
Dr Maia Brewerton
Who is responsible for this result?
Information management for point
of care testing: What, where and
who is responsible?
Prof Jonathan Kay
How should we deal with missed
test results and pending results at
discharge?
A/Prof Andrew Georgiou
The responsibility of the
pathologist in managing
unexpected, abnormal results –
how far is enough?
Dr Sara Bird
FCFM
DNA decontamination
protocols
Dr Sanjeev Gaya
Reducing risks and
improving health
outcomes for prisoners
in watch houses: do
Emergency Department
nurses in the custodial
setting make a
difference?
Dr Cathy Lincoln & A/Prof
Julia Crilly
Prior Inconsistency
issues in forensic history
taking
A/Prof Morris Odell
Forensic
The Coronial Autopsy – Where
are we heading? Part 1
Introduction
A/Prof Neil Langlois
Comparison of the legislations
Ms Helen McKelvie
What is a post-mortem
examination? | Dr Philip Beh
Should we perform the
examination that is appropriate?
Dr Simon Stables
Where death delights to help the
living – sometimes
Dr Matthew Lynch
Using tests A/Prof Neil Langlois
The report | Dr Noel Woodford
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Lunch on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition, Roche Scientific Poster Display & Sixty Years Young
12.30pm-1.30pm
Sonic Healthcare sponsored lunch for Sonic Healthcare Pathologists, Trainees and Scientists (Invitation Only)
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Anatomical and
Haematology
combined session
B-cells behaving
badly I: a better basis
to behold belligerence
in small B-cell
lymphomas
Dr Adam Bagg
B-cells behaving
badly II: a better basis
to behold belligerence
in aggressive B-cell
lymphomas
Dr Adam Bagg
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Chemical
Paediatric Grand Round
Selective malabsorption of vitamin
B12 with proteinuria - congenital
B12 deficiency
Dr Catherine Harris
Homozygous FH – clinical
encounter | Dr Shubha Srinivasan
New defect of manganese
metabolism causing epilepsy in 3
siblings.
Mr Robert McQuilty & Dr Tina Yen
Scoping FV on the
Domestic Scene
Dr Angela Williams
Photography in Forensic
medical assessment in
child sexual abuse and
adult aexual assault
Dr Rosemary Isaacs
CFM in the civil
jurisdiction
Dr Bob Hoskins
Pyridoxine abnormality requiring
P5P therapy - problems with
treatment. | Dr Richard Webster
The Coronial Autopsy – Where
are we heading? Part 2
The Coronial service is not a
hospital autopsy service...or
should it be?
A/Prof David Ranson
Cultural sensitives
Dr Simon Stables
Objection to Autopsy and What
do the next of kin think of the
autopsy? | Dr Philip Beh
Organ retention
Dr John Drayton
The meaning of the autopsy and
when there is no autopsy for
families | Dr Jane Mowll
Breakthrough treatment in cystic
fibrosis – Ivacaftor and sweat
chloride. | Dr John Massie
The laparoscopic autopsy
Dr Philip Beh
3.00pm - 3.30pm
Afternoon Tea on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition, Roche Scientific Poster Display & Sixty Years Young
3.30pm - 5.00pm
Systemic and
vascular diseases in
the lungs
Prof Andrew
Nicholson
Chemical and Genetic Pathology
combined session
Manifestations of
systemic diseases in
the skin
A/Prof Rooshdiya
Karim
Genetics of phaeochromocytoma/
paraganglioma syndromes: a gift
that keeps on giving
A/Prof Rory Clifton-Bligh
Non-invasive prenatal testing:
what’s next?
Prof Rossa Chiu
Case Presentations
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6.00pm - 7.00pm
RCPA Annual Admission of New Fellows and Awards Ceremony
7.00pm - 11.00pm
Pathology Update 2016 - Gala Conference Dinner
The Coronial Autopsy – Where
are we heading? Part 3
CT – what is its place?
Dr Chris O’Donnell
The Genetic Autopsy
Dr Sarah Parsons
The autopsy for teaching
Dr Philip Beh
The Coronial View -tba
Roche Genomics Industry Symposium
Genetic Technologies: Development outlook and implications for patient care: tba
Applications of cfDNA: Clinical diagnosis and disease monitoring: tba
- A College and its stories | Roche Scientific Poster Display Winners Announced
Genetics
Increasing diagnostic yield of
genomic sequencing
Dr Kym Boycott
The role of emerging bioinformatics
methods in improving diagnosis
Prof Cristin Print
Haematology
Thrombophilia
investigation - not for
everyone
Prof Sam Schulman
New anticoagulants,
why are they different?
Prof Sam Schulman
Immunopathology
Immunopathology and Anatomical
combined session
An approach to the diagnosis of
interstitial pneumonias in adults and
children
Prof Andrew Nicholson
Update on antibodies in interstitial
lung disease
Dr Maia Brewerton
Microbiology
8.30-10.30am
Microbiology Mock Exam
(on-site at the Melbourne Convention
Centre).
11.00am-12.30pm
Antibiotic stewardship symposium
How can antibiotics make us sick and
what to do about it
Dr Stephanie Dancer
AMS – how it works
A/Prof Kristy Buising
- A College and its stories
Therapeutic opportunities from
genomic sequencing
Dr Kym Boycott
Haematology and
Anatomical combined
session
Genome-wide plasma DNA
aberrations of systemic lupus
erythematosus
Prof Rossa Chiu
B-cells behaving badly I:
a better basis to behold
belligerence in small
B-cell lymphomas
Dr Adam Bagg
Editing the genome to introduce
beneficial mutations
Prof Merlin Crossley
B-cells behaving badly
II: a better basis to
behold belligerence
in aggressive B-cell
lymphomas
Dr Adam Bagg
Novel assays to monitor monoclonal
antibody therapies
ELISA assays for detection of
antibodies to TNF inhibitors
Dr Christine Bundell
Mass spectrometric detection of
therapeutic monoclonal antibodies
Prof Tom Gordon
Use of flow cytometry to monitor
monoclonal antibody therapies
Dr Katrina Randall
Ebola Symposium
Ebola viruses and their laboratory
diagnosis
Prof David Smith
Update on Ebola vaccine
A/Prof Michael Nissen
Infection control in the field
– The African experience
Dr Nicole Gilroy
- A College and its stories
Genetics and Chemical Pathology
combined session
Non-invasive prenatal testing:
what’s next?
Prof Rossa Chiu
Genetics of phaeochromocytoma/
paraganglioma syndromes: a gift
that keeps on giving
Dr Rory Clifton-Bligh
Haematology and Immunopathology combined session
Outbreaks in various situations
TTP/aHUS
Tests for TTP/aHUS
Dr Theo De Malmanche
Fungal outbreaks
Dr Sharon Chen
Update on TTP including Australian registry data
Dr Piers Blombery
Genetic causes of aHUS
Dr Stephen Alexander
Melbourne Room – Melbourne Convention Centre
Lab outbreaks &infection control
Dr Gemma Robertson
Outbreaks in small and mass
gatherings - fact or fantasy?
Dr Jen Kok
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Sunday 28 February 2016 Scientific Program
8.30am - 9.30am
Masterclass
Respectful Communication
Dr Kimberley Ivory & Mr Peter Waples-Crowe
9.30am - 10.30am
Innovations Plenary
Understanding breast stem cells to get abreast of breast cancer
Prof Geoff Lindeman
10.30am - 11.00am
Morning Tea on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition, Roche Scientific Poster Display & Sixty Years Young
Anatomical
11.00am - 12.30pm
What do I need to know
about somatic mutation
testing as a tissue
pathologist – a survival
guide?
Prof Sandra O’Toole
Molecular genetics of
non-small cell lung cancer
– current state of play
A/Prof Wendy Cooper
Chemical
Forensic
Reusing data from
laboratory medicine
Prof Jonathan Kay
Is Forensic QA on the
nose?
Dr Paul Bedford
Milan – the new hierarchy
- Update from the EFLM
strategic conference
on defining analytical
performance goals
Quality specifications for
QC and QAP
A/Prof Graham Jones
Genetics of aortic
aneurysms
Dr Elizabeth Robertson
Pathologists as
Communicators
Dr Philip Beh
Genetics
IRDiRC and GA4GH international efforts to
advance rare disease
discovery
Dr Kym Boycott
Health economics of exome
sequencing for rare diseases
Prof Deborah Schofield
Post-analytical quality
specifications
A/Prof Ken Sikaris
Outcome-based
performance specifications
– mission impossible?
Prof Rita Horvath
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Lunch on Level One amongst the Industry Exhibition and Roche Scientific Poster Display & Sixty Years Young
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Standard approach to
thyroid cytology
Prof Priyanthi
Kumarasinghe
Hot Topics
Standardised terminology
in pancreatobiliary cytology
Dr Peter Earls
Why is there widespread
concern about adoption of
the new GDM criteria?
Prof N Wah Cheung
Limit of Detection
– a contrarian’s view
Dr Jacobus Ungerer
Urine free cortisol
measurement: clinical
perspective
Dr Ann McCormack
The Mythology of Vitamin
D Insufficiency and
deficiency.
Prof Ego Seeman
3.00pm - 4.00pm
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Rose and Sparkling Closing Drinks on Level One
The tortuous journey from
morbid obesity to frailty
syndrome
Prof Roger Byard
Innovative approaches to
diagnostic dilemmas
Facing rare diseases
A/Prof Gareth Baynam
Defending cases
Dr Philip Beh
Solving unknown primary
CancERs
Dr Richard Tothill
- A College and its stories
Haematology
Immunopathology
Making a meal of multiple mutations
(and other morphologic and molecular
maladies) in myeloid malignancies I:
Acute myeloid leukaemia
Prof Adam Bagg
Novel immune syndromes
Novel genetic diseases associated with atopy
Dr Joshua Milner
Making a meal of multiple mutations
in myeloid malignancies II:
Myeloproliferative neoplasms
Prof Adam Bagg
TREX1 mutation as a cause of cerebral lupus
Dr Julia Ellyard
Paediatric vasculitis syndromes including ADA2
Dr Jonathan Akikusa
Microbiology
Infection control in the 21st century
Dr Stephanie Dancer
Use of NGS in outbreaks/infection control
A/Prof Tim Stinear
- A College and its stories (RCPA Forum for the Fellows 1.00-1.30pm)
Short telomere syndromes
Prof Roger Reddel
Progress in gene therapy for genetic
diseases
Prof John Rasko
Allergic disease
Approaches in the diagnosis of severe atopic
disease
Dr Joshua Milner
Using methylation signatures to distinguish food
allergy from tolerance
Dr David Martino
Carboplatin allergy — insights into IgE
regulation
A/Prof David Fulcher
Mathematical modelling for the development,
monitoring and evaluation of intervention
strategies for infectious diseases
A/Prof James McCaw
Use of MALDI in IC
Dr Paul Griffin
MALDI-TOF MS for detection of
carbapenemases
Dr James Knox
Final opportunity to view Sixty Years Young - A College and its stories
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strongly encouraged to attend. Trainees in their second year who have not attended previously will also benefit by attending.
International medical graduates and specialist international medical graduates will gain useful knowledge about the RCPA
and training programs.
hy attend? The Trainee Induction Day will provide orientation to the requirements for training and assessment; explanation
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of the roles and responsibilities of many people who play a key role in your training journey; an opportunity to ask questions
and to meet and greet other Trainees and various people who can help with your ongoing needs as a Trainee.
Registration Deadline: Friday 12 February 2016
RSVP & Contact: Dr Kathy Robinson e. kathyr@rcpa.edu.au t. 02 8356 5831
ost and Catering: No cost. All welcome - Drinks & Canapes provided from 3.00pm at the Pathology Update 2016
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Rose and Sparkling Closing Drinks.
3.15pm - 3.20pm
Welcome and introduction
Dr Wendy Pryor
Director Education and Accreditation
RCPA structure and administration
The Practice of Pathology
Prof Tony Landgren
BEA Chair
3.20pm - 3:50pm
Structure of the College/Role of the Board and
Committee
3.50pm - 4.05pm
Administrative aspects of Pathology training
Dr Neil Lambie
Registrar
4.05pm - 4.15pm
Trainee Committee
Dr Melisa Vazquez
Trainee Representative
RCPA Education
Lab safety video and quiz
4.15pm - 4.35pm
BPS exam
Dr Wendy Pryor
RCPA Education Online
Training and assessment
4.35pm - 5.15pm
Advice for OTS
RCPA events and short courses
5.15pm – 5.45pm
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Questions and close
Dr Kathy Robinson
Education Advisor
Pathology Update 2016
Recommended Accommodation
Concierge Business Travel is the official Travel Agent for Pathology Update 2016
Deadline: Friday 22 January 2016
Book Online: Delegates can make reservations on-line via the following link:
https://conciergebt.cvent.com/PathologyUpdate2016
Enquiries: e. pathologyupdate@conciergebt.com.au t. + 61 2 8270 4859 f. + 61 2 9290 1306
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf
2 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf VIC 3006
t. 03 9027 2000
Star Rating: HHHHH
Distance to Convention Centre: Linked to Convention Centre
Room Type
Single Rate
King Bed Guest Room
$307.00 $307.00
Twin Hilton Guest Room
Queen Hilton Family Room
$307.00
King Hilton Guest Room Plus
$326.00
King City View Room
$356.00
King Bed Executive Room
$387.00
$602.00
2 Bedroom Suite
Single rates inclusive of breakfast for 1 person per day
Double rates inclusive of breakfast for 2 people per day
Double Rate
$332.00
$332.00
$332.00
$351.00
$381.00
$412.00
$627.00
Crown Metropol Melbourne
Cnr Clarendon & Whiteman Streets
Southbank VIC 3006
t. 03 9292 6211
Star Rating: HHHHH
Distance to Convention Centre: 5 minute walk
All rates include in room internet access for 2 devices
Room Type
Single Rate
$305.00
Luxe Room
Single rates inclusive of breakfast for 1 person per day
Double rates inclusive of breakfast for 2 people per day
Double Rate
$335.00
Crown Promenade Melbourne
Cnr Queensbridge & Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
t. 03 9292 6688
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Star Rating: HHHH
2
Distance to Convention Centre: 10 minute walk
All rates include in room internet access for 2 devices
Room Type
Single Rate
Luxe Room
$299.00
Single rates inclusive of breakfast for 1 person per day
Double rates inclusive of breakfast for 2 people per day
Double Rate
$320.00
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Adina Apartment Hotel Northbank
550 Flinders Street
Melbourne VIC 3006
t. 03 9246 0000
Star Rating: HHHH
Distance to Convention Centre: 15 minute walk
Room Type
Single Rate
Studio Queen
$191.00
1 Bedroom Apartment
$229.00
2 Bedroom Apartment
$389.00
Single rates inclusive of breakfast for 1 person per day
Double rates inclusive of breakfast for 2 people per day
Double Rate
$218.00
$248.00
$408.00
Travelodge Docklands
66 Aurora Lane
Docklands VIC 3008
t. 03 8615 1000
Star Rating: HHHH
Distance to Convention Centre: 15 minute walk
Room Type
Single Rate
King Room
$191.00 Single rates inclusive of breakfast for 1 person per day
Double rates inclusive of breakfast for 2 people per day
Double Rate
$213.00
Concierge BT Terms and Conditions :
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Submitting the travel request form either online, by fax or email, constitutes acceptance of the Terms and Conditions
ll bookings will incur a:
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- $22.00 booking fee for accommodation only
- $30.00 booking fee for accommodation + domestic air bookings
- $150.00 for accommodation + international air bookings
Credit card details are required to guarantee the reservation at time of booking
ccommodation Cancellation Policy – bookings cancelled within 30 days of arrival date will incur cancellation penalties
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ranging up to 100% for each room night reserved
ravel Insurance is recommended and can be arranged through Concierge Business Travel, please discuss with your
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Travel Advisor
Pathology Update 2016
Delegate Accommodation Booking Form
Direct to Concierge BT
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Booking Deadline: Friday 22 January 2016
Book Online: To book your accommodation and request flights please complete our Online Booking Form via the below link
Enter the security code RCPA [case-sensitive in Block Letters] and proceed with your booking request or complete the form
and fax or email to Concierge Business Travel Contact: Jessica McAusland
e. pathologyupdate@conciergebt.com.au t. +61 2 8270 4859 f. +61 2 9290 1306
Rates are only available through Concierge Business Travel.
If requesting your booking via the below link you will receive an automated response advising your accommodation has
been confirmed. An updated Itinerary will be forwarded to you closer to your arrival date with relevant confirmation numbers.
To submit your travel request online, please click on the below link:
https://conciergebt.cvent.com/PathologyUpdate2016 the registration site is a secure website
Alternatively please complete the below form and email or fax it to Concierge Business Travel.
Delegate Details - please print clearly and include name as shown on passport
Title:___________ First Name:___________________________ Surname:__________________________________________
Organisation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
)_______________________________________ Telephone: (
Fax: (
)_______________________________________
Mobile:__________________________________________________ Accommodation
Please select your preferred hotel and room type from the recommended accommodation listed.
Hotel
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Arrival Date
Depart Date
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Nights
Pathology Update 2016 Flight Requirements
No. of
Guests
Would you like a Travel Advisor from Concierge Business Travel to contact you with regards to flights?
AUD $
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Credit Card Details: Credit card details are required to guarantee accommodation.
Any charge taken by Concierge BT will incur a 3% credit card surcharge.
Credit Card (Please 3):
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Card Number
Expiry date
CCV
Print card holder’s name:___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:______________________________________________
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Pathology Update 2016 Delegate Information
Abstract Publication
Each delegate will receive a Pathology Update 2016 Abstract Publication. This is the official publication of the Conference and
includes authorised abstracts from the authors.
Authorised Speaker Presentations
Authorised Speaker Presentations will be made available on the RCPA website at the conclusion of Pathology Update 2016 for
a 12 month period. There is no Pathology Update 2016 Post Conference CD.
Car Parking
There is a car park available for visitors to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
http://www.mcec.com.au/where-is-mcec/
Certificate Of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided for all attendees at Pathology Update 2016 on site in the Pathology Update 2016
delegate bag.
Children
There are no child minding facilities during the Conference and it is not an appropriate environment for young children. Please
check with your hotel concierge for babysitting services.
Insurance
Registration does not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and
medical insurance prior to coming to the Conference. The policy should include loss of feed/deposit through cancellation of
your participation in the Conference, or through cancellation of the Conference itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical
expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expense and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be
altered. Neither the Conference Secretariat nor the Overseeing Committee will take any responsibility for any participant failing
to insure. Please speak to your travel agent or airline in regard to this matter.
Location and Venue
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is located at 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 3006 Melbourne.
Privacy
Australia introduced the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 in 2001. The College complies with the legislation, which
is designed to protect the right of the individual to privacy of their information. Information collected in respect of proposed
participation in any aspect of Pathology Update will only be used for the purposes of planning and conducting the conference.
It is also usual to produce a Delegate List of attendees at Pathology Update (see details below). Individuals are also entitled to
access their information by written application to the College. Your name and contact details will only be used as follows:
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for notification of event related news and notices regarding future Pathology Updates;
ublication (name, affiliation and country) on the printed Pathology Update delegate list available to all delegates at
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registration; and
subject to strict conditions of use by event related sponsors or exhibitors.
Should you not wish your details to be used for this purpose please indicate this on the registration form.
Disclaimer
Details provided in this brochure are for information only and are expressly excluded from all and any legal document. To the
best of the knowledge and information of the RCPA and its representatives, all facts, information and figures contained in this
brochure and attachments are true and accurate at the time of printing. The RCPA reserves the right to make any changes to
topics, contents and presenters as it may deem necessary, without prior notice and disclaims, to the fullest extent permitted by
law, all and any liability to any person, persons or organisation either directly or indirectly.
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Pathology Update 2016 – A Diamond Date
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
Durham Hall - 207 Albion St Surry Hills NSW 2010 AUSTRALIA
Eve Propper
Events and Sponsorship Manager
p:+ 61 2 8356 5806
f:+ 61 2 8356 5828
e: evep@rcpa.edu.au
Rachel Johnson
Events Coordinator
p:+ 61 2 8356 5852
f: + 61 2 8356 5828
rachelj@rcpa.edu.au
www.rcpa.edu.au