Fresh registrations for Workshop available - for only the Gross and Radiology segments. Kindly mail us bstp2024@gmail.com for more information

Bone and Soft tissue Oncopathology Conference

New examination hall, BagayamChristian Medical College, Vellore
5th to 7th December 2024
Organized by

Department of General Pathology

Preconference Workshop

5th December 2024
11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
4th floor ASHA building, CMCH

Gross specimens with corresponding Histopathology

Whether you are a seasoned pathologist or a junior trainee, this workshop with a comprehensive display of diverse spectrum of oncopathology specimens, provides an unparalleled opportunity.

Basics of Musculoskeletal Radiology

Engage with an expert in the field in a dynamic learning environment and delve into the principles and applications of different imaging techniques, with a focus on their specific roles in identifying and assessing bone and soft tissue tumours.

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Join us for an informative session on the basics of FISH on solid tumours, designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical application, enhancing your proficiency in signal reading and interpretation under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Grab the opportunity to get a basic and objective understanding of the fundamental principles of PCR technique, including extraction, amplification and the interpretation of results with special emphasis on gel electrophoresis, Sanger’s sequencing and ddPCR.

All 40 participants can attend the Gross and Radiology segments of the workshop. At registration kindly choose either FISH or PCR in the Molecular* segment (20 seats each)
*Sponsored by DHR-ICMR Advanced Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Services (DIAMOnDS) project

International faculty

Dr Fiona Maclean
Clinical Associate Professor and Anatomical Pathologist at Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology, Sydney, Australia with expertise in Bone and Soft tissue pathology, Genitourinary pathology, Cytopathology and Artificial Intelligence in pathology.
Dr Jason L. Hornick
Director of Surgical Pathology and Immunohistochemistry at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School, and Consultant at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, USA with expertise in soft tissue, GI and endocrine pathology; expert member of editorial board for World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumors of Soft Tissue and Bone, 5th edition.
Dr Judith Thangaiah
Consultant, Mayo clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA with expertise in Bone and Soft tissue pathology and Cytopathology.
Dr Meera Hameed
Chief of Surgical Pathology Service, Attending Pathologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA with expertise in surgical pathology and special focus on Bone and Soft Tissue, molecular pathology, digital pathology and clinical cytogenetics.
Dr Rita Alaggio
Professor, Bambino Gesu Childrens Hosp IRCCS, Pathology Unit, Rome, Italy, with expertise in pediatric-oncopathology and special interest in Soft tissue tumors; expert member of editorial board for World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Paediatric Tumors.

National faculty

Dr Bharat Rekhi
Professor, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India, with expertise in Bone and Soft tissue pathology, Gynaecologic pathology, Molecular Pathology and Cytopathology.
Dr Jayasree Kattoor
Professor and former Head, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, India, with expertise in Bone and Soft tissue pathology and Cytopathology.
Dr Nirmala Jambhekar
Professor and former head, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India, with expertise in Bone and Soft tissue pathology, Lung and Mediastinal tumours.
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