Pathology Update 2009 Pathology Update 2009

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Pathology Update 2009
in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
hosted in association with
XXV World Congress
of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
13 - 15 March 2009
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour Sydney Australia
Registration and Preliminary Program
Contents
Invitation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1
Committees_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3
Distinguished International Speakers_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4
Call for Trainee Awards Abstract _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 13
General Poster Display _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
Annual Admission of New Fellows and Awards Ceremony _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 15
Social Events _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 15 - 16
Innovations Program _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 17
Scientific Program _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 18
Concurrent Session and Workshops _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22
Registration Form _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
Trainees Program _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
RCPA Quality Assurance Pty Ltd Congress Grant _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 34
Hotel Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
Social Program _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 40
General Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46
Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction the XXV WASPaLM World
Congress acknowledges the support of the following organisations:
Lead Partner- International Speakers
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Major Partner - The Official Internet Café
Supporting Partners - International Speakers
Supporting Partners
Invitation
WELCOME - The World of Pathology meets Down Under!
On behalf of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, the Overseeing Committee and the eight scientific program
committees for Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with the XXV Congress of the World Association of Societies of
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (WASPaLM) welcome, “Down Under”!
Our College is honoured and excited to be hosting the World Congress at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Darling Harbour, within walking distance of many wonderful Sydney attractions and hotels and only a 10 minute walk to the
centre of the City of Sydney.
We extend a special welcome to the WASPaLM President, Dr Henry Travers and President - Elect, Professor Michael Oellerich
and the members of the WASPaLM Bureau and House of Representatives. We also welcome all of our many international
speakers and guests, and our delegates.
The Congress offers a unique first day, the Innovations Program. In 2009 the focus of the program will be international trends
in the practice of pathology. All disciplines will contribute to this program which will be a highlight of the Congress.
Over many years our College has presented a scientific meeting with wide appeal for pathologists, scientists, technicians,
health administrators and other workers in the field. A regular feature is the cross-discipline sessions which we hope will not
only produce some interesting and informative discussions, but encourage networking between the different disciplines within
our profession. We are privileged to be hosting 29 international guest speakers from around the world, all experts in their field.
We also look forward to the opportunity to showcase Sydney to all our guests: please take advantage of the full social program
that we have put together for you. The Welcome Cocktail Reception will be held at the New South Wales Parliament House on
historic Macquarie Street. The Gala Dinner will take place at Luna Park, one of Sydney’s oldest attractions with spectacular
views of Sydney Harbour - make sure that you book early for these social events, which have been fully subscribed in recent
years.
The College takes this opportunity to thank all the people and organisations who have given so generously of their time and
energy to make this meeting possible. In particular we would like to thank the members of the Overseeing Committee and the
Chairs and Members of the Scientific Program Committees, and the WASPaLM Bureau. We further extend our thanks to all the
sponsors and exhibitors, a Congress of this size can not happen without their support.
There is a lot of information in this Preliminary Program, so please take your time to read through it. We look forward to
welcoming you on Friday 13 March 2009 for our Opening Ceremony at 9.00am. See you Down Under!
Dr Beverley Rowbotham
President
Dr Chris Hemmings
Chair, Overseeing Committee
Welcome
from the World Association of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Bureau (WASPaLM)
On behalf of the Bureau and the pathology societies worldwide that support the World Association of Societies of Pathology
and Laboratory Medicine as members, we are pleased to add our Welcome to each of you attending the XXV World Congress
of Pathology/Pathology Update 2009. The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia has crafted an exceptional program
that covers the entire breadth of our specialty. With many well-known pathologists and scientists from around the world on this
program, in addition to local and regional faculty - many equally well known professionally - this meeting is truly exciting.
The meeting’s Overseeing Committee has planned not only for a powerful scientific and educational program, but also for
relaxing social activities set in beautiful Sydney that we hope will facilitate increased collegiality among pathologists and
laboratory scientists across the globe.
We would like to thank Drs Beverley Rowbotham, Stewart Bryant, David Davies and Debra Graves for supporting the XXV
World Congress. We are sure that all of us will gain from academic exchange and personal contact and that we will be able
to refresh old friendships and forge new ones. To each and every one of you attending, we look forward to the opportunity to
meet you and expect that this will be one of the most memorable of professional meetings you will have attended.
Dr Henry Travers
WASPaLM President
Professor Michael Oellerich
WASPaLM President - Elect
WASPaLM Bureau (2007 - 2009)
President:
President - Elect:
Past President:
Secretary - Treasurer:
Dr Henry Travers - USA
Prof Michael Oellerich - Germany
Dr Marilene Melo - Brazil
Dr Paul Raslavicus - USA
Directors-at-large
Africa:
America North:
America South:
Australasia:
Asia:
Europe:
Additional Director:
Dr Tjaart Erasmus - South Africa
Dr Alfred Hartmann - USA
Dr Mario Flavio Paes Alcantara - Brazil
Dr Stewart Bryant - Australia
Dr Yoshihisa Itoh - Japan
Dr Roberto Verna - Italy
Dr Robbie Bacchus - UK
Prof Lai-Meng Looi - Malaysia
Dr Gamze Mocan Kuzey - Turkey
Dr Murilo Melo - Brazil
Pathology Update 2009 Overseeing Committee
Dr Chris Hemmings - Chair
Dr Stewart Bryant
Prof Robert Conyers
Prof Jane Dahlstrom
Dr Beverley Rowbotham
Dr Rachael Smith
Dr Jeanne Tomlinson
Dr Helen Wordsworth
Mrs Debbie Deston
Mrs Sunnie Elder
Dr Ian Gardner
Dr Debra Graves
Ms Eve Propper
Dr Tamsin Waterhouse
Pathology Update 2009 Scientific Program Committees
ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY COMMITTEE
IMMUNOPATHOLOGY COMMITTEE
Dr Rosemary Miller - Chair
Dr Inny Busmanis
Dr Margret Cummings
Prof David Davies
Dr Chris Hemmings
Dr Rohan Lourie
Dr Catherine Trebeck
Dr David Gillis - Chair
Dr Stephen Adelstein
Dr Andrew Broadfoot
Dr Dominic Mallon
Ms Wendy Pollock
Prof Peter Roberts-Thomson
Mr Robert Wilson
CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY COMMITTEE
MICROBIOLOGY COMMITTEE
Dr Samuel Vasikaran - Chair
Dr Tony Badrick
Dr Penelope Coates
Dr Vivienne Ellis
A/Prof Christopher Florkowski
Dr Paul Glendenning
Dr Alan McNeil
A/Prof Hans Schneider
Dr David Mitchell - Chair
Dr Monica Lahra
Dr Arthur Morris
Dr Catherine Pitman
Prof William Rawlinson
Dr Mary-Jo Waters
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY COMMITTEE
Dr Chris Lawrence - Chair
A/Prof Jo Duflou
Dr Neil Langlois
Dr Beng Ong
A/Prof David Ranson
Dr Martin Sage
Dr Noel Woodford
GENETICS COMMITTEE
Prof David Ravine - Chair
Dr Graeme Suthers - Co-chair
Prof John Christodoulou
Dr Lisa Koe
Dr Zbigniew Rudzki
Dr Sui Yu
HAEMATOLOGY COMMITTEE
Dr Robert Lindeman - Chair
Mr Ken Davis
A/Prof Joy Ho
Dr Katherine Marsden
Dr Ellen Maxwell
Prof Paul Monagle
Prof John Rasko
Dr Lesley Survela
Dr Bronwyn Williams
ORAL PATHOLOGY COMMITTEE
Prof Newell Johnson - Chair
Dr Michael Aldred
Dr Norman Firth
PAEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY COMMITTEE
Dr Lavinia Hallam - Chair
Dr Susan Arbuckle
Dr Diane Payton
INNOVATIONS COMMITTEE
Prof Peter Stewart - Chair
A/Prof Elizabeth Benson
Dr Lawrie Bott
Dr Lyndall Buck
Prof Peter George
Prof Leslie Burnett
Dr Raymond Chan
Dr Stephen Fairy
A/Prof Sanjiv Jain
Prof Anthony Landgren
Dr Daman Langguth
Dr Peter Garcia-Webb
Dr Debra Graves
Dr Tamsin Waterhouse
International Speakers
Professor Yukio Ando
Professor Yukio Ando is currently Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Graduate
School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan. He has made outstanding contributions
to research in Laboratory Medicine in terms of the development of novel analytical technologies
and new treatments. Professor Ando and his group have devised various new diagnostic methods
for elucidating the pathogenesis of various diseases, and by utilising those methods they have
discovered new diseases as well as new phenotypes and genotypes of diseases. They have
established various genetic diagnostic methods for genetic disorders, cancer, and infectious
diseases. Collaborating with research groups in the US and Europe in a special area of research on
amyloidosis that focused on transthyretin (TTR)-related familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), they
clarified amyloidogenesis in amyloidosis and designed new therapies for this disorder, such as
liver transplantation, antibody therapy, and gene therapy.
Professor Ando is presenting as part of the Genetics stream.
Dr Nicola Bizzaro
Dr Nicola Bizzaro graduated from the University of Padua Medical School, Italy and completed
residencies in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology and then Clinical Pathology at Padua.
After 7 years, first at the Department of Internal Medicine and then at the Blood Bank and
Immunohaematology Service he moved to the Department of Laboratory Medicine at S. Donà di
Piave Hospital, Venice, where he served as Head of Haematology, Coagulation, Immunology, and
Allergy Units. Dr Bizzaro undertook advanced training courses in Immunopathology as Visiting
Scientist at the Central Laboratory of the Netherlands Blood Transfusion Service (1984-1998).
Currently he is Head and Medical Director of the Laboratory of Clinical Pathology at Gemona del
Friuli and Tolmezzo Hospitals, Italy. Dr Bizzaro is a Fellow of the Italian Societies of Laboratory
Medicine; Haematology; Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Clinics; and Cytology; and a member
of the European Haematology Association. He is Chairman of the Italian Society of Laboratory
Medicine Study Group on Autoimmune Diseases, a member of the Italian Association for
Autoimmune Research, and Founder of the Interdisciplinary Forum for Research in Autoimmune
Diseases (FIRMA). He served on the Advisory Boards of the 7th and 8th International Congresses
on Autoimmunity and is Scientific Editor of the Italian Journal of Laboratory Medicine, official
Journal of the Italian Society of Laboratory Medicine.
Dr Bizzaro is presenting as part of the Immunopathology stream.
Professor Gerard Boran
Professor Gerard Boran is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and is consultant chemical
pathologist at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital Dublin, incorporating the National Children’s
Hospital. Professor Boran has over 10 years experience as a consultant in Ireland and 4 years as a
consultant at the Royal Hull Hospitals, UK (1993-1997). He trained in Dublin and London, including
posts at the Royal Free Hospital, Lewisham Hospital, and as a research fellow at the United
Medical and Dental School of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals. Professor Boran has served as
Dean of the Faculty of Pathology of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (2006-2009) and as
Irish National Specialty Director for Chemical Pathology (2002-2005). He is also a Steering Board
Member of the Irish External Quality Assurance Scheme (IEQAS) and course co-ordinator for the
Trinity College Dublin Master of Science course in Clinical Chemistry. Professor Boran’s special
interests include clinical informatics (for which he holds various national and EU research grants),
diabetes and metabolic disorders, and quality assurance for point of care testing (as chairman of a
multidisciplinary group on POCT led by the Faculty of Pathology).
Professor Boran is presenting as part of the Chemical Pathology stream.
Dr Anita Borges
Dr Anita Borges is a surgical pathologist who graduated in Medicine and Pathology from the
Topiwala National Medical College in Mumbai, India. She subsequently trained at the Royal
Marsden Hospital for cancer and The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York.
Dr Borges was, until recently, Professor of Pathology in charge of Surgical Pathology at India’s
premier cancer institute, the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, where she spent more than
two decades. Dr Borges is Vice President (Asia) of the IAP/Indian Division Chairman of the
accreditation committee for clinical laboratories of the National Accreditation Board for Testing
Laboratories, and is the National Coordinator for India for the Royal College of Pathologists, UK.
Dr Borges is presenting as part of the Anatomical Pathology stream.
Dr Xavier Bossuyt
Dr Xavier Bossuyt gained his medical qualification at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
He was trained in clinical pathology and clinical laboratory immunology at the University Hospital
Leuven and at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, USA. He is responsible for the
Immunology Service at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven. Dr
Bossuyt has published more than 100 papers, mainly focused on protein chemistry, the immune
response to streptococcus pneumoniae, and serologic markers in autoimmune diseases.
Dr Bossuyt is presenting as part of the Immunopathology stream.
Professor Jagdish Butany
Professor Jagdish Butany received his MBBS from the University of Mysore in India, his MS in
Surgery from the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi and in Anatomical Pathology
from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is a Professor of Pathology and
Director of the Division of Pathology in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology,
at the University of Toronto. He is also a Staff Pathologist at the Toronto General Hospital /
University Health Network, Director of Autopsy Services, and Head of Cardiovascular Pathology.
He is currently President of the Canadian Association of Pathologists as well. Professor Butany
spent a year as a Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung and Blood
Institute - Pathology Branch), Bethesda, USA, where he worked with Dr Victor J Ferrans. With a
career interest in cardiovascular pathology, Professor Butany is a founding member and currently
President of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology. He is Co-Editor-in-Chief of Cardiovascular
Pathology, the Society’s official journal, and member of the Editorial Boards of several other
journals. Professor Butany has authored over 190 peer-reviewed publications, several book
chapters and many other articles of interest to physicians. He has received awards for teaching
excellence and for distinguished achievement at the University of Toronto.
Professor Butany is presenting as part of the Anatomical Pathology stream.
Dr Gregory Davis
Dr Gregory Davis obtained his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in 1985 then
undertook a rotating/psychiatry internship at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. After Anatomic
and Clinical Pathology training, he remained in Louisville for his forensic fellowship at the Office
of the Chief Medical Examiner. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic,
Clinical, and Forensic Pathology. Following postgraduate training, Dr Davis served as a faculty
member at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (formerly Bowman Gray School of
Medicine) from 1991-1996, and was medical examiner for Forsyth County and a regional forensic
pathologist for the State of North Carolina. In 1996, he returned to Kentucky to serve on the faculty
of the University of Kentucky’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, where he has
remained. From 1997-2005, he was Associate Chief Medical Examiner of the Commonwealth of
Kentucky, and he is now an Assistant State Medical Examiner as well as Director of the Autopsy
Service, Forensic Consultation Service and Residency Training for the University’s Department of
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. He also serves as Chair of the Forensic Pathology Committee
and Technology Assessment Committee for the College of American Pathologists.
Dr Davis is presenting as part of the Forensic Pathology stream.
Associate Professor Ona Marie Faye-Petersen
Associate Professor Ona Marie Faye-Petersen trained in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology in
Denver, Colorado and completed additional Fellowships in Surgical Pathology and Paediatric
Pathology in New York at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre and Mt. Sinai Medical Centre
respectively. She became a staff pathologist at Primary Children’s Medical Centre in Salt Lake
City, Utah and, through exposure to multidisciplinary conferences in perinatal medicine, became
interested in perinatal pathology. Associate Professor Faye-Petersen pursued specialty training
in embryofetal pathology at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital under Dagmar Kalousek, MD,
and, in 1990, moved to Birmingham, Alabama to follow her dream of establishing a diagnostic
referral service in perinatal pathology. She is currently an Associate Professor of Pathology and
Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama, and is well-recognised for her expertise
in fetoplacental pathology and evaluation of pregnancy complication and loss. She also has a
special interest in congenital cardiovascular malformations. Her diagnostic and research laboratory
recently celebrated its twelfth year and she has participated in many research studies in perinatal
medicine as a placental pathologist. Associate Professor Faye-Petersen’s activities in professional
societies have included spearheading the establishment, in the Society for Paediatric Pathology,
of a Perinatal Section and symposia, as well as multidisciplinary courses in diagnostic perinatal
pathology for general pathologists. She is also is the lead author of a textbook in placental
pathology.
Associate Professor Faye-Petersen is presenting as part of the Anatomical and Paediatrics stream
and is proudly sponsored by Sonic Healthcare.
Dr Tadao Funato
Dr Tadao Funato is a graduate of Kitasato University, Japan and was an assistant Professor at
Kitasato University School of Medicine, in the Department of Clinical Pathology from1979 to1986.
He worked as a researcher at the National Cancer Centre Research Institute in Japan from 1987
to 1989 and was a research fellow in the Department of Medical Oncology at the City of Hope
Medical Institute in Los Angeles, USA, from 1989 to 1992. Dr Funato worked as an Associate
Professor in clinical pathology at Tohoku University School of Medicine, in the Department of
Molecular Diagnostics, from 1992 to 2004 and has held a post at Kyoto University since 2005.
His major research is seeking to dissolve the mechanisms of drug resistance in leukaemia and to
develop a diagnosis of drug resistance. He is a specialist in genetic testing in Laboratory Medicine.
Dr Funato is presenting as part of the Genetics stream.
Professor Philippe Gillery
Professor Philippe Gillery is the Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Faculty
of Medicine of Reims, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France. He is the chairman of
the Laboratory of Biology and Paediatric Research (American Memorial Hospital) as well as the
chairman of the Biology and Pathology Department of the University Hospital of Reims, France.
He is also currently President of the Medical Council of the Hospital. Professor Gillery served
as President of the Société Française de Biologie Clinique from 2003 to 2006), and is currently
appointed as a member of the Scientific Division of the International Federation of Clinical
Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC). His research interests are the role of non-enzymatic
post-translational modifications on protein structure and their effects on cell functions, and also
the biochemistry of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular risk. Professor Gillery has published more
than 110 articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Professor Gillery is presenting as part of the Chemical Pathology stream.
Professor David Holt
Professor David Holt is Director of the Analytical Unit and Professor of Bioanalytics at St George’s
University, London. He has more than 37 years’ experience in the measurement of drugs as a
guide to therapy, and has been responsible for the development of assays used to monitor a
variety of therapeutic agents. Following a doctoral thesis on measurement of digoxin, he has
participated in clinical pharmacokinetic studies of antiarrhythmic drugs. Currently Professor Holt is
involved in the measurement of endogenous compounds associated with cardiovascular diseases
as biomarkers of disease progression, and he has collaborated with clinical colleagues to pioneer
the measurement of endogenous compounds in saliva as performance indicators during training
of elite athletes. Professor Holt has advised on consensus panels on immunosuppressive drug
monitoring, is widely known as the organiser of International Proficiency Testing Schemes for
immunosuppressive drugs and is on the Steering Committee of the UK National External Quality
Assessment Schemes (NEQAS) for Drug Measurements. Current research interests include
developing mass-spectrometric assays for the measurement of endogenous markers of organ
damage and dysfunction, pharmacogenetics, development of methods to assess phenotypic
markers of drug metabolism, and detection of drugs used in drug-facilitated crime. Professor
Holt is an active member of several national and international scientific societies involved in
transplantation and cardiology, and President of the International Association of Therapeutic Drug
Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology.
Professor Holt is representing as part of the Chemical Pathology stream.
Professor Yoshihisa Itoh
Professor Yoshihisa Itoh is the chairman of Laboratory Medicine at Asahikawa Medical College,
Hokkaido, Japan. He is an Executive Board member of WASPaLM. He is also an Executive
Board member of the Japan Society of Laboratory Medicine and the Japan Society of Clinical
Chemistry. Professor Itoh is actively involved at both domestic and international level in External
Quality Assurance and Standardisation Projects on plasma and urine proteins. The focus of his
research interests is on urinary proteins, from purification to clinical application, covering beta2microglobulin, alpha1-microglobulin, albumin and protein 1.
Professor Itoh is presenting as part of the Chemical Pathology stream.
Professor Gerhard Jahn
Professor Gerhard Jahn studied medicine at the University of Goettingen, Germany and trained
in Medical Microbiology and Virology in Goettingen and Erlangen, with additional fellowships
and electives in internal medicine (Hannover), STD ambulance (Hamburg), and general medicine
(Lebowa, SA). In 1982 he became staff virologist at the Institute of Virology in Erlangen and
was responsible for scientific projects dealing with cytomegalovirus and HIV. In the HCMV field
he started with transcription analysis, mapping of the strong viral enhancer, and mapping of
immunogenic viral proteins. Using recombinant HCMV proteins his group demonstrated their use
for diagnostics. In the HIV field his group characterised one of the first HIV-2 isolates from India
and he cloned and expressed HIV-1 immunogenic proteins for use in diagnostics. During short
stays in Africa he worked on HIV epidemiology in Benin and Tanzania. In 1993 he moved to the
University of Tuebingen and became head of Medical Virology. His interests focus now on cell
tropism of HCMV and antiviral resistance. Through exposure to multidisciplinary areas in infectious
disease medicine, he participated in clinical studies such as viral infection in pregnancy, HCMV
transmission through breastmilk, viral infection in organ transplants and teaching programs on
infectious diseases. He is active in several professional societies, a long standing member of the
virology diagnostic commission and head of the German competence laboratory for congenital
viral infection.
Professor Jahn is presenting as part of the Microbiology stream.
Associate Professor Jón J Jónsson
Associate Professor Jón J Jónsson was educated at the University of Iceland Medical School. After
basic postgraduate training in medicine at the University of Iceland Hospital he trained in clinical
pathology (laboratory medicine) at the University of Minnesota, where he also received his PhD,
and subsequently he studied medical genetics at Yale University. He has been on the University of
Iceland faculty since 1997 and currently serves as an associate professor and chair of the Division of
Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, and as medical director of the Department
of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at Landspitali - University Hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland. His
research group works primarily on method development in molecular genetics, focusing mainly on
analysis of complex nucleic acid samples with two-dimensional electrophoresis. These techniques
can be used in preparative work in direct isolation of specific sequences of interest also in analytical
work to assess characteristics and quality of samples and in manipulations such as amplification,
renaturation, cDNA synthesis and microarray hybridisation. Associate Professor Jónsson has an
interest in the role of genetics in society and has been involved in discussions on the ethics of human
genetics research, including databases. His department is responsible for genetic services in the
Icelandic health care system.
Associate Professor Jónsson is presenting as part of the Innovations Program and the Genetics
stream and is proudly sponsored by Roche Diagnostics.
Mr Robert Michel
Mr Robert Michel is Editor In Chief of THE DARK REPORT, an intelligence service and publication
founded in 1995 to provide economic and strategic assessment of the clinical laboratory industry.
Every May he produces the Executive War College on Laboratory and Pathology Management, a
meeting with an international reputation as a source of innovative and effective management strategies
and business models for pathologists and laboratory executives. Mr Michel has a B.A. in Economics
from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and expertise in strategic analysis, corporate
planning and market trend assessment. He was formerly Director of Strategic Analysis and Special
Projects for the regional laboratory division of Nichols Institute prior to, and through, the merger
with Corning Clinical Laboratories. He has co-authored several major assessments of the laboratory
industry and is frequently engaged as a consultant by integrated hospital systems, commercial
laboratories, pathology practices, and diagnostic manufacturers. His site visits to innovative laboratory
organisations throughout the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Korea, and South America provide Mr
Michel with an unmatched perspective on the management trends shaping clinical laboratories and the
pathology profession. He has won the Newsletter and Electronic Publisher’s Association’s prestigious
“Best Investigative Reporting” Award, and is listed in Marquis’ Who’s Who in Healthcare and Medicine.
Mr Michel is presenting as part of the Innovations Program and is proudly sponsored by the
Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB).
Professor Adrian Newland
Professor Adrian Newland is Professor of Haematology at Barts and the London NHS Trust where he
developed the leukaemia and bone marrow transplant unit in the early 1980s. He now has a particular
interest in immunohaematology and is studying the molecular basis of autoimmune disease and
piloting the use of novel treatments. He recently stepped down as Head of the Division of Haematology,
Oncology and Imaging in the Medical School, but remains Centre Lead for Haematology and is on
the governing council of Queen Mary, University of London. Prof Newland was Director of Research
and Development for Barts and the London Trust for 5 years prior to becoming Clinical Director of the
North East Thames Cancer Network in 2001. He is the chair of the London New Cancer Drugs group,
Director of Pathology for the Trust and leads for the SHA in haematology for Pathology Modernisation.
Prof Newland has been involved in workforce, training and curriculum development, and until recently
chaired the national Intercollegiate Committee on Haematology. He was President of the British Society
for Haematology in 1998-9, is the UK representative on the European Union of Medical Specialties, and
chairs the Science and Education Committee of the International Society for Haematology. He first joined
the council of the Royal College of Pathologists from 1993 to 1996, was re-elected in 1999, became
Vice-President (2002-2005) and is the current President of the Royal College of Pathologists, UK.
Professor Newland is presenting as part of the Haematology stream and the Eva Raik Presidential
Symposium.
Prof Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE FAA FRS
Professor Sir Gustav Nossall was appointed Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of
Medical Research in 1965, a position he held until1996. Sir Gustav is currently a consultant for the
World Health Organisation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and he is also Chairman
of the Global Foundation Advisory Committee. Sir Gustav was Deputy Chairman of the Council
for Aboriginal Reconciliation from 1998 to 2000. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia. He was knighted in 1977, made a Companion in the Order of Australia
in 1989 and appointed Australian of the Year 2000.
Professor Nossal is presenting as part of the Microbiology stream.
Professor Michel Oellerich
Professor Michael Oellerich is a chemical pathologist and chairman of the Department of Clinical
Chemistry/Central Laboratory at the Medical Faculty (UMG) of the Georg-August-University
Göttingen, Germany. He received honorary Fellowship of the Faculty of Pathology of the Royal
College of Physicians of Ireland and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists in 2006 and
honorary membership of the Romanian Society of Laboratory Medicine in 2007. From 19961998 he was dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and deputy of the chief executive for research and
teaching on the executive board for the Medical Centre and Faculty of Medicine from 1999-2004.
He was president of the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical
Toxicology (1997-1999), president of the German Association for Laboratory Medicine (2001-2002),
president of the German United Association for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (20032005) and secretary-treasurer of the World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine (WASPaLM) (2005-2007). Currently he is president-elect of WASPaLM. Since 1999 he
has been a member of the Steering Committee of EUROLIFE, a network of European centres of
excellence in life sciences. He is Editor-in-Chief of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Associate Editor
of Clinical Chemistry and formerly Associate Editor of Clinical Biochemistry (1996-2007). His
current research interests include therapeutic drug monitoring, metabolism and pharmacokinetics
of immunosuppressive drugs, and pharmacogenetics. Further topics include liver injury, analytical
techniques and molecular diagnostics. He and his collaborators have authored over 350 articles
and contributed to scientific journals and book chapters.
Professor Oellerich is presenting as part of the Chemical Pathology stream and the Eva Raik
Presidential Symposium.
Dr Michael Pollanen
Dr Michael Pollanen is the Chief Forensic Pathologist for the province of Ontario, Canada and an
Associate Professor of Pathology in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology in
the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He was awarded a 1995 Gold Medal of the
Governor General of Canada and has published widely in pathology. Dr Pollanen has consulted for
East Timor (United Nations), Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Thailand (Indian Ocean Tsunami),
Canadian Department of National Defense and was a visiting professional at the International
Criminal Court in The Hague. Dr Pollanen has recently worked in the area of ‘miscarriages of
justice and medical evidence’ and testified in the historical appeal of Steven Truscott, about 50
years after his initial conviction. Dr Pollanen has recently developed an experimental model to
study hypostatic neck haemorrhages, a mimic of strangulation.
Dr Pollanen is presenting as part of the Forensic Pathology stream.
Dr Don Rucker
Dr Don Rucker is Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, the
healthcare division of Siemens. Dr Rucker is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine, with Board Certifications in Internal Medicine and Emergency
Medicine. He holds a Masters in Medical Computer Science and an MBA, both from Stanford.
Dr Rucker came to Siemens from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre in Boston where he
was the first full-time Emergency Department attending and from Datamedic Corporation where
he co-developed the first Microsoft Windows based electronic medical records. At Siemens, Dr.
Rucker led the team that designed the computerised physician order entry workflow, as installed
at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, which won the 2003 HIMSS Nicholas Davies Award for the best
hospital computer system in the US. Dr Rucker serves on the Board of Commissioners of the
Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology and on the Medicare Coverage
Advisory Committee. He also practices emergency medicine in the University of Pennsylvania
Health System.
Dr Rucker is presenting as part of the Innovations Program and is proudly sponsorsed by Siemens.
Professor Stephen Schneider
Professor Stephen Schneider is the Melvin and Joan Lane Professor for Interdisciplinary
Environmental Studies, Professor of Biology and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for
the Environment at Stanford University. An internationally recognised climate change expert,
he was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2002. After contributing to the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessments for over 4 decades, Dr Schneider jointly
received the collective 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. He has authored over 500 papers, legislative
testimonies, books, and other writings including The Patient from Hell: How I Worked with My
Doctors to Get the Best of Modern Medicine and How You Can Too, describing his experience
with treatment for a rare, aggressive cancer and his observations as a patient and scientist about
clinical decision analysis and the practice of medicine.
Professor Schneider is presenting The David Rothfield Memorial Oration as part of the Innovations
Program. The David Rothfield Memorial Oration is proudly sponsored by the Australasian
Association of Clinical Biochemists(AACB), National Association of Testing Authorities(NATA),
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) and the RCPA Quality Assurance Program Pty
Ltd (RCPA QAP Pty Ltd).
Dr Jared Schwartz
Dr Jared Schwartz is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, with sub-specialty boards
in Medical Microbiology and Cytopathology. He is a member of Presbyterian Pathology Group,
LLC and has served as Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Presbyterian Healthcare
since 1981. He is a graduate of Duke University Medical School where he obtained an M.D. (1973)
and Ph.D. (1975), and completed his residency and fellowship training serving as Chief Resident in
1977. He has held numerous community leadership positions including Chief of the Medical Staff
at Presbyterian Healthcare, President of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society, President of the
Metrolina Lung Association, and President of Leadership Charlotte, and he co-chaired the Health
division for the United Way Campaign. Dr Schwartz has received numerous awards including
the Governor’s award as an outstanding North Carolina volunteer, a Schley Lyons Circle of
Excellence award from Leadership Charlotte, the National Association for Community Leadership
Distinguished Leadership Award, and the Young Leader’s Award and Outstanding Communicators
Award for the College of American Pathologists. One of his most treasured awards is the
Presbyterian Healthcare Nursing Award, which he received in 2000 for his “spirit and excellence
and commitment to patient care”. Dr Schwartz is the current president of the College of American
Pathologists (CAP).
Dr Schwartz is presenting as part of the Innovations Program and the Eva Raik Presidential
Symposium.
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Dr Carole Spencer
Dr Carole Spencer received a first class Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Biochemistry
from Bath University of Technology in England and later a Ph.D. from the Department of Medicine
of Glasgow University, Scotland. In 1977 Dr. Spencer migrated to the United States, to join the
University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Currently Dr Spencer holds the position of
Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at USC where she is a licensed Medical
Technologist and technical director for the USC Endocrine and Clinical Research Centre Core
Laboratories. During a research career that has focused on the clinical and laboratory aspects of
thyroid disease and treatment, she has authored or co-authored more than 80 original papers,
chapters and monographs. Dr Spencer is a past President of the American Thyroid Association
(ATA) and currently serves on the ATA Laboratory Services Committee. She is the recipient of a
number of Outstanding Speaker Awards from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry
and has received Distinguished Scientist Awards from the Clinical Ligand Assay Society and the
National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry.
Dr Spencer is presenting as part of the Chemical Pathology stream and is proudly sponsored by
Beckman Coulter.
Dr Lester Thompson
Dr Lester Thompson migrated to the United States of America from South Africa and completed
a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He completed medical school at Loma
Linda University in 1988 while teaching anatomy to dental and physical therapy students. After
an Orthopaedic Surgery internship he continued with a Pathology Residency at the University of
California, Los Angeles. He did advanced training in Cytopathology and then joined the United
States Navy. With triple Board Certification in Pathology, Dr Thompson worked for a decade at the
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC, developing a specific interest and expertise
in pathology of the Head and Neck and Endocrine organs. During this time, he served as Chief of
the Division of Otorhinolaryngic-Head & Neck Pathology and Chief, Division of Immunopathology.
He was the recipient of the John Hill Brinton Award in 2001. He has maintained a prodigious
research effort (over 130 research papers), serving on the editorial boards of a number of peer
reviewed scientific journals, teaching at national and international conferences, serving as an active
member of national and international societies and collaborating on the World Health Organization’s
books for Head and Neck and Endocrine Organs. He recently published two books and is co-editor
of Head and Neck Pathology.
Dr Thompson is presenting as part of the Anatomical Pathology stream and is proudly sponsored
by Sonic Healthcare.
Dr Henry Travers
Dr Henry Travers received his MD degree from the Pennsylvania State University in 1971 and served
his internship and residency in the United States Navy. He taught at the Eastern Virginia Medical
School and the University of Kansas where he was professor and chair of pathology at the Wichita
Campus. He is currently clinical professor of pathology at the University of South Dakota School
of Medicine and a pathologist at Physician’s Laboratory, Ltd. He is also the medical director of
the blood bank at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Centre. Dr Travers has been a
governor of the College of American Pathologists and is currently President of the South Dakota
Society of Pathologists and President of the World Association of Societies of Pathology and
Laboratory Medicine.
Dr Travers is presenting as part of the Eva Raik Presidential Symposium.
Dr Teun Van Gelder
Dr Teun Van Gelder specialised in Internal Medicine and Nephrology in the Erasmus Medical
Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In 1996 he obtained his PhD based on studies on anti
Interleukin-2 receptor monoclonal antibodies in the prevention of acute rejection after kidney and
heart transplantation. In 1998 and 1999 he undertook a post-doctoral fellowship at the Laboratory
for Transplantation Immunology of Randall E Morris at Stanford University. Since his return to the
Netherlands he has been working in the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam. In 2003 he also
obtained registration as a clinical pharmacologist.
Dr Van Gelder is presenting as part of the Chemical Pathology stream.
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Dr Michael Watson
Dr Michael Watson received his B.S from American University in Washington, D.C. and his M.S.
in Medical Genetics and Ph.D in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Alabama at
Birmingham. He is currently Executive Director of the American College of Medical Genetics and
an Adjunct Professor of Paediatrics at Washington University in St. Louis, where he was Director
of Clinical and Molecular Cytogenetics from 1986-2000. He is certified by the American Board
of Medical Genetics in Clinical Cytogenetics and PhD Medical Genetics. Dr Watson has a long
standing interest in the translation of genetic information into health care use. He was a founder
of the American College of Medical Genetics and has served as its Vice President for Laboratory
Affairs and chaired its Test and Technology Transfer Committee, Economics Committee, and
Laboratory Practices Committee. He co-chaired the NIH-ELS/HHS Task Force on Genetics Testing
from 1995-1997. Most recently, he was the project director for a MCHB/HRSA funded project
to bring uniformity to newborn screening in the United States. He is currently the Director of the
Screening Collaboratives in the United States. Dr Watson has authored over 75 peer reviewed
publications and book chapters.
Dr Watson is presenting as part of the Genetics stream.
Professor Aileen Wee
Professor Aileen Wee is Professor and Senior Consultant at the Department of Pathology, National
University of Singapore, National University Hospital. She has been a member of the American
Association for the Study of Liver Diseases since 1984. She received the National University of
Singapore Faculty of Medicine Teaching Excellence Award (1997/1998). Her research interests
include fine needle aspiration biopsy of liver, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pathology,
including diagnostic immunohistochemistry in liver cancer. Professor Wee is a reviewer and
advisor on several regional/international journals, has published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed
journals and is co-author of “Fine needle aspiration cytology of the Liver: Diagnostic algorithms:
A Southeast Asian perspective”. She organises regular Diagnostic Cytopathology Workshops
and has travelled extensively in the region to deliver invited lectures at scientific meetings and
to conduct cytopathology and hepatobiliary workshops. She is also Director of Undergraduate
Pathology Teaching at the National University of Singapore and Chair of the Specialist Training
Committee (Pathology) in Singapore.
Professor Wee is presenting as part of the Anatomical Pathology stream.
Dr Thomas Wheeler
Dr Thomas Wheeler is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and
Cytopathology and has served almost 30 years in academic, consultative, and director/clinical
roles with leading University medical centres and healthcare enterprises. Dr Wheeler received
his medical degree with high honours from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, in
1977 and at Baylor College of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals he completed his residency in
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, functioning as Chief Resident in Pathology. For 25 years, Dr.
Wheeler has served on the faculty at Baylor in the Departments of Pathology and Urology; he
was appointed Associate Chairman of Pathology in 1995, Professor of Pathology and Urology in
2001. He presently serves as the Harlan J. Spjut Professor of Pathology (2001-), Interim Chairman
of the Department of Pathology (2004-), and Chair of the Department of Pathology (2007-). Dr
Wheeler has participated on numerous advisory boards and committees for both academic and
industry related institutions. He is a well known author and lecturer with over 260 publications and
44 speaker invitations. He has also served as a participant, committee member, and/or officer
to a large number of national groups, programs and societies, including the College of American
Pathologists, US and Canadian Academy of Pathology, and Texas Society of Pathologists.
Dr Wheeler is presenting as part of the Innovations Program.
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Call for Trainee Award Abstracts
RCPA PRIZES
Abstracts are invited for oral presentation / posters from Trainees. Please note that arrangements for these prizes have
changed; you are encouraged to review the new DS Nelson Trainee Prize and Board of Education Trainee Poster Prize policy in
the document library on the RCPA website.
The RCPA offers the DS Nelson Trainee Prize for the best oral presentation of original research by a Trainee at the RCPA
Pathology Update. It is awarded in honour of the late Professor David Selwyn Nelson, a distinguished pathologist, and editor of
Pathology from 1985 to 1988.
The Board of Education Trainee Poster Prize is for the best poster presentation of original research by a Trainee at Pathology
Update.
The best abstracts will be selected for presentation for either the DS Nelson Prize or for the Poster Presentation Prize. Trainees
whose abstracts are not selected for presentation may be selected to prepare a poster based on their research for display at
Pathology Update.
The DS Nelson Prize offers a cash award of AUD $2000, with AUD$500 to the runner up and the Board of Education Poster
Prize offers a prize of AUD$1000 with AUD$500 to the runner up.
Trainees who are presenting or have been selected to display a poster will not be charged for registration for the day of
presentation.
The RCPA Quality Assurance Programs Pty Ltd offers a AUD$2000 prize for the best oral presentation by a Trainee on a
subject related to laboratory quality, including laboratory management, case studies and all aspects of Quality Assurance. A
second prize of AUD$1000 will be given for the best poster presentation on a Quality Assurance topic.
Abstracts should be prepared according to the abstract format requirements referred to above and clearly marked as
candidates for the RCPA QAP awards.
The best abstracts will be selected for an oral presentation, and those not selected may be invited to prepare a poster for the
poster prize.
Trainees who are presenting or have been chosen to display a poster will not be charged registration for the Saturday when the
presentations take place.
Closing Date: Friday 28 November 2008
Abstracts will only be accepted by email in the prescribed format and must be submitted to Ms Tracey Barrett
traceyb@rcpa.edu.au . Ms Barrett is contactable on 61 2 8356 5818.
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A Call for the Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction
with XXV WASPALM
General Poster Display
The Overseeing Committee invites all delegates to contribute to the Scientific Program of the Congress by submitting
abstracts for Poster Presentations together with their registration form (for full registration only) and the registration fee of the
Presenting Author. The presenting authors must be registered for the meeting. Abstracts for these posters will be considered
by a sub-committee of the RCPA Board of Education and all presenting authors will be notified by Monday 12 January 2009
for inclusion.
Presentation of Abstract Requirements:
1. Abstracts must not exceed 200 words (excluding title, authors and institution)
2. Abstracts must be typed in English, using a 12 point single font with single line spacing, in Microsoft Word format.
3. Include as a heading the name of the Prize or Category you wish to enter.
4. Underline the presenting author only. Do not include titles or degrees.
5. Specify the name and location of institution where the work was done.
6. Abstract must contain the aims of study, methods, results and discussion.
7. References should be used sparingly
8.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.
9. Please include a statement specifying which part of the work was your own original idea and contribution.
10. Name your WORD file using the following format : SURNAME - General Poster ddmmyy
Poster Requirements:
Presentation Code: Will be given to each delegate upon confirmation of an accepted Abstract and registration form.
Poster size: Maximum AO size (1189mm x841mm) - preferably portrait orientation
Display format: Velcro and Pins
Poster Display: The posters size can be no larger than AO size (1189mm x841mm) and preferably portrait orientation. Posters
will be on display in the Exhibition Trade Hall 5 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from Friday 13 March until
Sunday 15 March. Authors are requested to have their poster displayed in the poster area by 8:30am Friday and removed by
3.30pm on Sunday. Please do not remove the poster prior to this time. Please note it is your responsibility to bring, mount and
remove your poster. Delegates should bring double-sided velcro and/or pins.
Poster presenters are requested be standing at their poster at morning tea, lunch and afternoon
tea to answer questions from delegates on Saturday 14 March 2009.
Closing Date: Friday 28 November 2008
Abstracts will only be accepted by email in the prescribed format and must be submitted to Ms Jacqueline Kennedy
jacquelinek@rcpa.edu.au. Ms Jacqueline Kennedy is contactable on 61 2 8356 5826.
Delegates applying for the RCPA Quality Assurance Congress Grant need to submit the abstract with an application form.
Please ensure that these documents are emailed all together, otherwise the Grant is ineligible.
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Social Events
Please ensure you have completed Step 3: Social Events on the Registration Form
to reserve your place.
Opening Ceremony
Date:
Friday 13 March 2009
Time:
9.00am - 9.30am
Venue:
Bayside Auditorium, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Admission: All delegates are invited to attend.
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Date:
Friday 13 March 2009
Time:
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue:The Strangers Dining Room, NSW Parliament House,
Macquarie Street Sydney
Host:
Mrs Jillian Skinner, MP, NSW Shadow Minister for Health
Dress:
Business Suit
Catering:Please note that the cocktail food will not be Halal or kosher however there will be vegetarian options.
Cost:Inclusive for RCPA Fellows and Trainees with a Full registration
1 Day delegates, Non-Members and guests are invited to purchase tickets for AUD $66.00 incl GST.
Transport to the Welcome Cocktail Reception: Hawkesford Coach Service will be available at the Sydney Convention and
•Exhibition
Centre Coach Bay to transport delegates to NSW Parliament House at the end of the Innovations Program at
5.30pm.
Transport from the Welcome Cocktail Reception: Hawkesford Coach Service will be available at NSW Parliament House at
•8.00pm
to transport delegates to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Delegates can also find their own way back to hotels at Darling Harbour. Delegates can catch a taxi from Macquarie St costing
approximately AUD $15.00 or enjoy the 15 minute walk down hill to Darling Harbour.
Please note that there are limited tickets to the Welcome Cocktail Reception and we recommend
booking early to avoid disappointment.
Proudly sponsored Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
Annual Admission of New Fellows
and Awards Ceremony
Date:
Saturday 14 March 2009
Time:
6.00pm - 7.15pm
Venue:
Bayside Terrace, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Dress: Lounge Suit
Closing Ceremony
Date:
Sunday 15 March 2009
Time:
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Venue:
Hall 5, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Proudly sponsored by Deacons
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Gala Dinner
Date:
Time:
7.30pm - 12.00midnight
Venue:
Luna Park, 1 Olympic Drive,
Milsons Point
Dress:
Cocktail
Catering:
Please note that all meat is Halal
(kosher is not available/vegetarian
option is available).
Cost:
Inclusive for RCPA Fellows and
Trainees with a Full registration
1 Day delegates, Non-Members and guests are invited to purchase a ticket for AUD $140.00 incl GST. (Additional dinner
tickets are limited to 1 per delegate due to the seating limitations of the venue).
Entrée Card: Tickets will be issued for the dinner. A ticket admits 1 person. The ticket is your entrée card.
Please note that there are limited tickets to the Gala Dinner and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
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Transport to the Dinner - Ferry: Dinner guests will be ferried across Sydney Harbour to Luna Park from the Sydney
Convention and Exhibition Centre at the end of the Annual Admission of New Fellows and Awards Ceremony at 7.20pm.
Transport to the Dinner - Coach: For Dinner guests that do not wish to be transported via ferry to the Gala Dinner there will
be Hawkesford Coaches at 7.15pm and 7.30pm from the SCEC coach bay.
Finding your own way to and from the Dinner: Please go to www.lunaparksydney.com for instructions.
Transport from the Dinner: Hawkesford Coach Service will be available at the end of night to transport delegates to the
Novotel Darling Harbour and Sydney City Centre at: 11.00PM : 11.30PM : 11.45PM : 12.00midnight.
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Silent Auction at the Gala Dinner
One of the highlights of the Gala Dinner is an auction to raise funds for The Gordon Signy Foreign
Fellowship of the World Pathology Foundation. All registrants of the Congress are kindly requested
to donate an item (gift) from your country for the auction.
The Gordon Signy Fellowship in Pathology was established in 197 in honour of Dr Gordon Signy.
The purpose of the Fellowship is to assist young pathologists from countries with limited resources
to receive specialised training abroad that will promote pathology practice in their home country
when they return home.
The value should not be less than AUD $0.00 but there is no upper limit.
The gift should be handed to RCPA staff at the registration counter when you collect your delegate
satchel. The deadline to hand in auction items is 1.00 midday on Saturday 14 March 009.
Donated items can be purchased on the night of the Auction. Credit Card facilities will be available
to purchase items (cash or cheques will not be accepted).
Private Social Functions
It is requested that you advise the Congress Manager of any private /corporate functions that might be planned outside of the
official program. The Congress Managers would be pleased to assist with arrangements for any of these events.
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Friday 13 March - Innovations Program
9.00am - 9.30am
Welcome and Opening Ceremony
9.30am - 11.00am
RCPA Quality Assurance Programs Pty Ltd Symposium
Australia - taking EQA to the world
Prof Peter Stewart
Interactive EQA using virtual microscopy
QA for emerging infections
The role of the CAP in standardization of pathology
practice, including our laboratory accreditation program.
Predictive markers (HER2, ER, PR) and pathology report
standardisation.
Dr Thomas Wheeler
11.00 - 11.30 am
Morning Tea
11.30 - 12.30
The David Rothfield Memorial Oration
Patient-Doctor Collaborations: Negotiating Lymphoma
Maintenance Therapy Before Clinical Trials
Prof Stephen Schneider
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Lunch
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Laboratory Medicine’s Transformational Role
in the Genomic Age:
Why Pathology Testing Is Soon to Cross New Clinical
Boundaries
Mr Robert Michel
Translation of Genetic Information into Healthcare Use.
Dr Michael Watson
Genetics Practice and Research in a Small Country:
Lessons from Iceland
Dr Jón J Jónsson
3.30pm - 4.00pm
Afternoon Tea
4.00pm - 5.30pm
In Vitro - In Vivo Diagnostic Frontiers
Dr Don Rucker
The Future of Pathology
Dr Jared Schwartz
6.00pm - 8.00pm
NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Hawkesford Coach Service will be available at the Sydney
Convention and Exhibition Centre Coach Bay to transport
delegates.
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Time
8.00am - 9.00am
Anatomical
RCPA QAP AP Update
Developments in quality assurance
in anatomical pathology
Prof David Davies
9:00am - 10:30am
Breast Symposium
IHC and molecular analysis in core
biopsies and cytology
Dr Benjamin Wood
Use and pitfalls in molecular testing
A/Prof Michael Bilous
Chemical
Forensic
Meet the Chief Examiner
Dr Alan McNeil
Dr Clive Cooke
Current status of thyroglobulin (Tg)
measurement in the management of thyroid
carcinoma.
Dr Carole Spencer
Forensic and Paediatric
combined session
CA125 and other tumour markers in the
diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer
Dr Michael Friedlander
The mammaries of the Indian stategood, bad or ugly?
Dr Anita Borges
The modern evolution of paediatric
forensic pathology
Dr Michael Pollanen
Discussion with:
Prof Roger Byard, Dr Adrian
Charles, Dr Dianne Little
Breast, basal and brain
Prof Sunil Lakhani
10:30am - 11:00am
Morning Tea
11:00am - 12:30pm
Difficulties in the diagnosis of
neoplasms of the major and minor
salivary glands and their mimics
Dr Lester Thompson
Advances in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Impact of pharmacogenetics on TDM
Prof Michael Oellerich
Monitoring immunosuppressive drug therapy
- concentration and pharmacodynamic
approaches
Dr Teun van Gelder
Concurrent session
RCPA QAP Paediatric Update
Dr Adrian Charles
This session is organised by International
Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and
Clinical Toxicology
Lunch
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Plenary Session - Eva Raik Presidential Symposium
Dr Henry Travers, Prof Michael Oellerich, Dr Jared Schwartz and Dr Beverley Rowbotham
2:30pm - 3:30pm
DS Nelson and RCPA QAP Pty Ltd Trainee Award Presentations
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Afternoon Tea
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anatomical and Paediatric
combined session
Biological markers of diabetes mellitus: recent
developments and their clinical relevance
Prof Philippe Gillery
The current status of urinary proteins as
diagnostic and prognostic markers
Dr Yoshihisa Itoh
Serum free light chains
Dr Jill Tate
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An image of sudden death
Dr Chris O’Donnell
Documenting assay quality in TDM
Dr David Holt
12:30pm - 1:30pm
An approach to placental
examination
Dr Ona Marie Faye-Petersen
Challenges in forensic pathology:
old and new
Dr Gregory Davis
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Admission of New Fellows and Awards Ceremony - please see page 15 for details
7:30pm - 12.00am
Pathology Update Gala Dinner - Luna Park - please see page 16 for details
Sudden death
Dr Neil Langlois
Genetics and TRAGADY
Prof Chris Semsarian
Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
Genetics
Genetic Testing for Rare
Disorders
Managing expectations and
costs
Dr Michael Watson
What a national reference lab
can offer
Dr Janice Fletcher
Haematology
Immunopathology
Microbiology
Dr Merrole Cole-Sinclair
Dr David Fulcher
Dr Joan Faoagali
Diagnosis and treatment of immune
thrombocytopenia in 2009
Prof Adrian Newland
Laboratory evaluation of antibody
deficiency
Dr Xavier Bossuyt
Diagnosis of von Willebrand
disease
Dr Emmanuel Favaloro
Molecular diagnosis of primary
immune deficiency disorders
Dr Rohan Amerantunga
Congenital Infections - problems in
diagnosis and treatment, with new
solutions
Prof Gerhard Jahn
Interesting case studies and
diagnostic dilemmas
A/Prof Surender Juneja
HIV Symposium
Antibiotic Resistance
Genetics of HIV
Prof Simon Mallal
Antimicrobial resistance in Australia
Prof Jon Turnidge
Virology of HIV
Prof Anthony Cunningham
Integrons
A/Prof Peter White
The Australian international
response to HIV - compare and
contrast
Dr Roger Garsia
Transposable elements in antibiotic
resistance
A/Prof John Iredell
Allergy Symposium
Microbiology and Haematology
combined session
Viral illness applied molecular
virology and antivirals
What referring labs want
Prof John Christodoulou
The $1000 genome
How would you do it?
Dr Sue Forrest
Why would you do it?
Dr Jón J Jónsson
Should you do it?
Dr John Hopper
Testing for Heritable and
Somatic Mutations
Haematology and Microbiology
combined session
Assessing quality of complex
nucleic acid samples
Prof Jon J Jonsson
Infections in transplantation and
transfusion
Diagnosis of drug resistance
in acute leukemia
Dr Tadao Funato
Combined genomic and
proteomic-based screening
for hereditary amyloidosis
mutations
Prof Yukio Ando
Detection of emerging and
remerging blood borne viruses
Prof Gerhard Jahn
Maintaining the safety of the blood
supply-emerging threats and
opportunities
Dr Anthony Keller
Food allergy in adults
A/Prof Connie Katelaris
T-cell targeted peptide therapy for
peanut allergy
Prof Robyn O’Hehir
Eosinophilic disorders
Dr Raymond Mullins
Infections in transplantation and
transfusion
Detection of emerging and
remerging blood boren viruses
Prof Gerhard Jahn
Maintaining the safety of the blood
supply-emerging threats and
opportunities
Dr Anthony Keller
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Sunday 15 March 2009
Time
Anatomical
8.30am - 9.00am
9:00am - 10:30am
Chemical
Forensic
Genetics
RCPA QAP
Chemical Pathology Update
Dr Graham Jones
Anatomical and Oral
Pathology combined
session
What is a small round blue cell
tumour anyway?
Dr Lester Thompson
10:30am - 11:00am
Morning Tea
11:00am - 12:30pm
Anatomical and
Haematology combined
session
Lymphoma Symposium
WHO Classification 2008:
What’s new?
Dr David Ellis
RCPA project for structured
pathology reporting of cancer
- overview and emphasis on
haematological neoplasia
Dr David Ellis
Laboratory support for the
diagnosis and monitoring of
thyroid disease
Dr Carole Spencer
Laboratory testing for thyroid
diseases; the clinician’s
perspective
Dr John Walsh
Chemical Pathology and
Genetics combined session
Genetics versus Chemistry:
Choosing the best test
Genetic testing for
haemochromatosis: who,
when and why
Prof David Ravine
New developments in
human rights pathology
Dr Michael Pollanen
Forensic pathology, war and
internal Violence
Prof Stephen Cordner
World Pandemics
Seasonal and pandemic
influenza
Dr Dominic Dwyer
SARS - Anthrax autopsies
Dr Michael Pollanen
Bio terrorism
Dr Gary Lum
The investigation and
management of disturbed
iron metabolism
Prof John Olynik
RCPA Forum for the Fellows Lunch
12.30 - 2.00pm
Lunch - The Great Australian BBQ
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liver Tumour Symposium
An overview of morphologic
types of hepatocellular ca with
special emphasis on emerging
epidemiologic trends
A/Prof Aileen Wee
Tumours and tumour-like
lesions of the liver other than
hepatocellular carcinoma
A/Prof Bob Eckstein
Integrated clinical and
laboratory databases
Prof Gerard Boran
GP POCT trials
Prof Justin Beilby
The laboratory and quality
response to POCT
Dr Tony Badrick
Direct to consumer Testing:
should we have it?
Dr Michael Watson
Why shouldn’t I be allowed to
have any DNA test I want?
Prof David Weisbrot
Genetics and Chemical
Pathology combined
Session
Genetics versus Chemistry:
Choosing the best test
Genetic testing for
haemochromatosis: who,
when and why
Prof David Ravine
The investigation and
management of disturbed iron
metabolism
Prof John Olynik
Oncogenes in endocrine
tumours - current diagnostics
and future approaches
Dr Roderick Clifton-Bligh
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Marketing Genetics to the
Masses
Oncogenes in endocrine
tumours - current diagnostics
and future approaches
Dr Roderick Clifton-Bligh
Recreational deaths
Ultra light plane crashes
A/Prof Jo Duﬂou
Scuba diving fatalities
Dr Chris Lawrence
Australian outback deaths
- snakes, sun and
crocodiles
Dr Kevin Lee
Genetics and
Neuropathology combined
session
Lessons from familial
dementias
The clinical and pathological
features of familial dementias
A/Prof Jillian Kril
The genetics of familial
dementias
Prof Peter Schoﬁeld
Imaging in familial dementias
A/Prof Chris Rowe
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Closing Ceremony - please see page 15 for details
Haematology
Immunopathology
Microbiology
Oral Pathology
RCPA QAP
Microbiology and Serology Update
Dr Arthur Morris
Ms Ros Escott
Haematology and Immunopathology combined session
Recent advances in understanding Eosinophilia
Prof Adrian Newland
International health - a challenge for
Australia
Prof Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal
Oral and Anatomical
Pathology combined
session
What is a small round blue
cell tumour anyway?
Dr Lester Thompson
Eight colour diagnostic flow cytometry
A/Prof William Sewell
Pseudothrombocytopenia
Dr Nicola Bizzaro
Haematology and Anatomical
Pathology combined session
Lymphoma Symposium
WHO Classification 2008:
What’s new?
Dr David Ellis
RCPA project for structured
pathology reporting of cancer
- overview and emphasis on
haematological neoplasia
Dr David Ellis
Evidence based laboratory
medicine: application in
autoimmune testing
Dr Xavier Bossuyt
The uncertainty of
measurement in autoimmune
testing
Dr Richard Wong
The Menzies Symposium on Public
Health - Preventing infection in organ
and tissue transplants
Review of the Oral
Pathology QAP
Dr Michael Aldred
Infectious risks in bone banking, how
they are regulated and how to reduce
them
A/Prof David Morgan
RCPA QAP Immunopathology
Update
Diagnosis and prevention of infection in
lung transplantation
A/Prof Allan Glanville
How can the immunology
QAP help your Laboratory?
Ms Sue Jovanovich
Transplantation, immunosuppression
and infection
Organised by The Menzies Foundation
External Quality Assurance Program
for Oncology Immunophenotyping:
The Australian perspective
Ms Mary Sartor
RCPA QAP Haemoglobinopathy
program
Ms Anne Gilbert
Autoantibodies as predictors
of disease
Dr Nicola Bizzaro
Novel biomarkers
Dr Heddy Zola
Insects, climate change and infections
Case Presentations
Climate change and mosquito-borne
disease: likely impacts in Australia
Prof Richard Russell
Dr Michael Aldred
A/Prof Hedley Coleman
Prof Jane Dahlstrom
Prof Newell Johnson
Dr Richard Logan
Health and climate change epidemiology and population health
Prof Anthony McMichael
Challenges in morphology external
quality assurance
The role of external quality assurance
in progressing quality in haemostasis:
initiatives from the RCPA QAP
Ms Roslyn Bonar
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Anatomical Pathology Workshops
- $77 per delegate incl GST
Anatomical Pathology Workshops will be held on Saturday 14 March and Sunday 15 March 2009.
There are limited seats available so it is advisable to register early.
Date
Time
Topic
Speaker
Saturday 14 March
9.00am - 10.30am
Cardiomyopathies - diagnosis and
significance
Prof Jadgish Butany
Saturday 14 March
11.00am - 12.30pm
Perinatal Pathology
Dr Ona Marie Faye-Petersen
Sunday 15 March
9.00am - 10.30pm
Cardiovascular Surgical Pathology
Prof Jadgish Butany
Sunday 15 March
11.00am - 12.30pm
Challenges to the Cytopathologists in
the 21st Century
Dr Elizabeth Salisbury
Sunday 15 March
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Skin Workshop - repeat workshop from
Dr Trevor Beer
Microbiology Trial Exam Off-site
The Trial Exam was held for the first time during Pathology Update 2006. Participants considered it very useful for their exam
preparation. It was recommended by them that it become a regular event. The Trial Exam comprises a practical component
and a viva component. The former uses questions from recent examinations. The viva is conducted by two Fellows who are
current examiners.
The Trial Exam is open only to trainees who are intending to sit the Part I Examinations in the same year. If you are such a
trainee and you wish to attend the Trial Exam you must:
1. Register as a delegate to Pathology Update 2009.
2. Indicate on the registration form that you wish to participate in the Trial Exam
3. Email Eve Propper evep@rcpa.edu.au to confirm that you wish to participate
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Registration Form
ABN 52 000 173 231
Reg No: ___________ (for office use only)
(ENSURE YOU COMPLETE STEPS 1 - 7)
TAX INVOICE - PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS
If you are a speaker please do not complete this form as another registration form
will be sent to you.
Step 1: Delegate Details - Please print clearly
Title:___________ Surname:_____________________________ First Name:_ _______________________________________
Organisation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb/Town:____________________________________________
State:_ __________________
Country:_________________________________________________ RCPA ID (if known):_________________________________
Telephone: (
Fax: (
)___________________________________________ Mobile:__________________________________________________ P/code:_______________
)___________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Please advise your major discipline which will appear on your name tag: _________________________________________________
If any of the above differs from the College’s database, do you give permission to update your details?
q Yes q No - please contact me
STEP 2 : Registration Fees
(all prices shown are in Australian dollars and include GST)
(Please 3 your requirements)
●Early Bird Registration : on or before Tuesday 27 January 2009
1 Day registration
RCPA Fellow/ Non-Member
q AUD $814.00
q AUD $407.00
RCPA Trainee
q AUD$660.00
q AUD$341.00
Accompanying Person
q AUD$550.00
Not Available
Medical University Student
q AUD$330.00
Not Available
#
Full registration
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General Registration: from Wednesday 28 January 2009
Full registration
1 Day registration
q AUD $902.00
q AUD $473.00
RCPA Trainee
q AUD$715.00
q AUD$407.00
Accompanying Person
q AUD$660.00
Not Available
q AUD$440.00
Not Available
Late Registration : from Monday 2 March 2009
Full registration
1 Day registration
q AUD $1056.00
q AUD $545.00
RCPA Trainee
q AUD$825.00
q AUD$429.00
Accompanying Person
q AUD$770.00
Not Available
q AUD$550.00
Not Available
Day registrants please tick which day you will be attending
q Friday
q Saturday q Sunday
Trainee Program registrations - Thursday 12 March 2009
Please advise if you wish to attend the Trainees Program on Thursday 12 March 2009
q Thursday - inclusive only with Full Registration for RCPA Trainees.
q Microscopy Workshop q AP Exam Review q Off-site Micro Mock Exam
Step 3: Social Events
RCPA Fellows and Trainees paying full registration will receive complimentary tickets to the Welcome Cocktail Party and
Pathology Update Gala Dinner, however confirmation of attendance is essential.
Date
Event
Attendance
13 March 2009
q
Yes
q
No
14 March 2009
Gala Dinner
q
Yes
q
No
RCPA Fellows, Trainees, Non Members and guests with day registration are required to register and pay for social events.
Additional Gala dinner tickets are limited to 1 per delegate due to the seating limitations of the venue.
Date
Event
Cost
13 March 2009
AUD $66.00
14 March 2009
Gala Dinner
AUD $140.00
No. of tickets
Total cost
$
1
$
$
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TOTAL
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Step 4 : Concurrent Anatomical Pathology Workshops
(limited places available)
Date
Workshops
Cost
Total cost
14 March 2009
Cardiomyopathies - Diagnosis and Significance
AUD$77.00
$
14 March 2009
Perinatal Pathology
AUD$77.00
$
15 March 2009
Cardiovascular Surgical Pathology
AUD$77.00
$
15 March 2009
Challenges to the Cytopathologists in the 21st Century
AUD$77.00
$
15 March 2009
Skin Workshop - repeat workshop from Pathology Update 2008
AUD$77.00
TOTAL
$
Step 5: Special Requirements
Privacy
Do you agree to your name and organisation being circulated to registrants and industry representatives?
Email addresses will not be provided.
q
Yes
q
No
Should you have any special requirements please indicate below:
q
q
q
q
q
Vegetarian
Halal
Kosher
Coeliac
Disability _____________________________________________
Step 6: Total Registration Payment
All cheques and bank drafts must be in Australian Dollars and drawn on an Australian bank. Please make all cheques payable
to: The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and fill in the table below to determine full payment amount. Your
registration is not complete without inclusion of payment in full.
Registration Fee
AUD$
Payment Step 3
Social Events
AUD$
Payment Step 4
Workshops
AUD$
TOTAL PAYMENT DUE (includes GST)
AUD$
#
Payment Step 2
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Step 7: Credit Card Payment
q Amex q Mastercard q Visa
qqqq qqqq qqqq qqqq
Expiry date q q / q q CCV: Security Code ________
Card Number
Print card holder’s name:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:_ ______________________________________________ Date:______________________________________________
CCV - Card Vertification is the 3-digit code after your credit card number printed on the reverse side of your credit card,
applicable for Visa and Mastercard only.
Security Code is the 4-digit code above your credit card number, applicable for AMEX only.
Transactions will be made in Australian Dollars using the currency exchange rate on the day of transaction. Therefore, the
amount shown on your monthly statement may be slightly different from our quoted amount due to currency exchange rate
fluctuations.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT STEPS 1 - 7 ARE COMPLETE FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
Confirmation of Registration
Registrations will be confirmed when payment is received and processed and will be acknowledged in writing with
confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form. Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your hard copy
receipt.
CANCELLATION POLICY Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the conference after registering are most welcome
to nominate a substitute. If this occurs, please advise the College as soon as possible. Cancellations will only attract a refund
in special circumstances and must be requested in writing to the Conference Secretariat Ms Eve Propper.
No refunds will be given after 1 February 2009.
Goods and Services Tax
A tax invoice will be issued with a receipt of registration. Unless otherwise requested in writing at the time of sending the
•registration
form, the Tax Invoice and Confirmation will be in the name of the delegate.
For international delegates, a tax refund may be sought at the airport for goods which are taken with them in their hand
•luggage
when leaving the country.
A tax refund is not available for goods or services consumed in Australia and therefore the GST component of conference
•registration
fees, accommodation, tours etc are not claimable.
Three Easy Ways to Register
! Online at www.rcpa.edu.au/pathologyupdate G Fax completed registration form to: + 61 2 8356 5828
or
Pathology Update Registrations
) Mail completed registration form to: The
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia,
#
207 Albion Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia
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Delegate Registration Entitlements
Delegate Entitlements:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Opening Ceremony
Scientific Program
Full Morning Tea
Full Afternoon Tea
Full Buffet Lunches
Closing Ceremony
Delegate Lanyard
Medical Students:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Opening Ceremony
Scientific Program
Full Morning Tea
Full Afternoon Tea
Full Buffet Lunches
Delegate Lanyard
Delegate Satchel
Delegate Satchel
Accompanying Person:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Opening Ceremony
Full Morning Tea
Full Afternoon Tea
Full Buffet lunches
Delegate Lanyard
Delegate Satchel
Closing Ceremony
Welcome to Sydney Information
Please note: Medical Students need to provide a photocopy of their University Student
Identification.
Options: You can further purchase:
• Workshop Sessions
Tickets to the Welcome Cocktail Reception: (included for RCPA Fellows and Trainees with Full Registration - please advise
•on
the registration form if attending)
A ticket Gala Dinner: (included for RCPA Fellows and Trainees with Full Registration - please advise on the registration
•form
if attending).
•
Additional dinner tickets are limited to 1 per delegate due to the seating limitations of the venue.
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Satellite Meetings and Events
World Association of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine (WASPaLM) Meetings
(For the information of the WASPaLM Bureau and House of Representatives)
Wednesday 11 March WASPaLM Bureau 8.30am - 5.00pm
•Bayside
Boardroom, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Thursday 12 March WASPaLM Bureau 8.30am - 12.00pm
•Bayside
Thursday 12 March WASPaLM House of Representatives •Bayside
107, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
1.30pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 14 March WASPaLM New Bureau 1.30pm - 5.00pm
•Bayside
Satellite Meetings
- Thursday 12 March 2009 and Monday 16 March 2009
The following organisations will be hosting satellite meetings at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on either
Thursday 12 March 2009 or Monday 16 March 2009.
Please go to The Royal College of Pathologists website www.rcpa.edu.au and the websites of the organisations below.
www.aacb.asn.au
Advisory Comittee and Other Meetings
Developing Communities Working Party
Date & Time TBC
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RCPA Trainees Program
Thursday 12 March 2009
9.00am - 10.30am
Why do pathologists get sued?
Ms Julie Brooke-Cowden
Pathology Case Histories
Dr Sara Bird
Risk Management Strategies for Pathologists
Ms Julie Brooke-Cowden
Presented by MDA National
10.30am - 11.00am
Morning Tea
11.00am - 12.30pm
Team Work and Collaboration
The Importance of Team Work
Dr Wendy Pryor
The Laboratory Team - Pathologists working with laboratory staff
Dr Tony Badrick
The Clinical Team - Pathologists working with clinicians
The Research Team - Pathologists and collaborative research
Prof Paul Monagle
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Lunch
1.30pm - 3.30pm
High performance
Microscopy Workshop - how to
get the edge at exams
Mr Chris Ozga
AP Exam Trainee Review
Dr Diane Payton
Microbiology off-site exam
Dr Joan Faoagali
Presented by Olympus
3.30pm - 4.00pm
Afternoon Tea
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Just got your FRCPA? - Now what?
Dr Raymond Chan
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RCPA Trainees Induction Day
9.00am - 9.15 am
Welcome to your College
Dr Wendy Pryor
Dr Boyd Webster
Mr Colin Underwood
9.15 am - 9.45 am
What is a pathologist?
Dr Raymond Chan
Dr Catherine Koleda
9.45 am - 10.20 am
Getting the most from the RCPA Generic Learning Diary
Dr Wendy Pryor
Morning Tea
11.00am - 11.45 am
Occupational health and safety in the laboratory, including
interactive video
Dr David Mitchell
Ms Sharon Rogers
11.45 am -12.30 pm
Quality management, laboratory accreditation and the role
of NATA
Ms Megan Nelson
Dr Colin Macleod
Dr Michael Harrison
Lunch
1.30pm - 3.00 pm
Communication and negotiation:
Effective communication to reduce risk.
•
• Communicating error to colleagues and patients
• Basic skills of effective communication.
Cognitive Institute
(Dr Mark O’Brien or Dr Lyn Edwards)
Inter professional communication
Afternoon Tea
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3.30pm - 4.00 pm
The politics of pathology
Dr Michael Harrison
4.00pm - 5.00 pm
Different career perspectives:
Public and private pathology.
Dr Michael Harrison
Prof Paul Monagle
Dr Peter Bethwaite
5.00pm - 6.00 pm
Welcome reception at College - 207 Albion St Surry Hills
Meet your State Councillor
RCPA Induction Day for Trainees - 2009
Registration Form
Following the outstanding success of the Inaugural Trainee Induction Day in March 2008, the Board of Education is delighted to
announce that this program will be repeated in 2009. All new RCPA trainees will be cordially invited to participate. This will be
an opportunity for trainees to meet other new trainees, some recent and more experienced Fellows, and to create links within
their disciplines. Supervisors are encouraged to ensure their trainees can attend this important orientation program. Places may
also be available for international doctors interested in the RCPA training program, however as numbers are limited, priority
will be given to RCPA trainees. All meals and refreshments will be provided for the day, followed later by drinks with the RCPA
College Council at Durham Hall.
• Date: Thursday 12 March 2009
• Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Venue: Medina on Crown 359 Crown St, Surry Hills.
and Travel: Please refer to the Pathology Update Preliminary Program
•Accommodation
http://www.rcpa.edu.au/pathologyupdate2009/
on the day: From Darling Harbour to Surry Hills. Ask your hotel concierge or call 13 15 00 for public transport
•Transport
options
Registration is free of charge, but essential by Monday 2 March 2009 for catering purposes.
You will be sent an email confirming your registration.
Delegate Details:
Organisation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb/Town:____________________________________________
State:_ __________________
Country:_________________________________________________ RCPA ID (if known):_________________________________
Telephone: (
Fax: (
)___________________________________________ Mobile:__________________________________________________ Are you a registered RCPA Trainee?
q
Yes
q
P/code:_______________
)___________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
No
If yes, what is your discipline?_______________________________________________________________________________________
If no, please indicate your employment status/country and why you would like to attend_ __________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form by Monday 2 March 2009 to: M
s Tracey Barrett
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Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
207 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia
Fax: 61 2 8356 5828 Email: traceyb@rcpa.edu.au
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Introduction to the Mortuary
and the Autopsy
This Course will be very suitable for trainees who wish to broaden their knowledge of the mortuary environment and autopsy
techniques. Anatomical and Forensic Pathology trainees particularly will find it useful in their early years of training. The
presenters have broad experience in Coronial and hospital-based mortuaries and are dedicated to contemporary autopsy
practice. Many important topics will be addressed that emphasize the critical role of this unique medical procedure - the
“ultimate medical consultation”.
Time
8.00am - 10.00am
Topic
Introduction: autopsy history; techniques; post-mortem changes
Adult PM examination
10.00am - 10.30am
Morning Tea
10.30am - 12.40pm
OH&S in the mortuary; mortuary design
PM Legislation, consent, documentation, ethics, religion
Heart examination
12.40pm - 1.15pm
Lunch
1.15pm - 3.15pm
Brain examination fixed and fresh
The Perinatal Autopsy
3.15pm - 3.30pm
Afternoon Tea
3.30pm - 5.00pm
How to take samples
Some examples of gross pathology; how to examine pots in vivas
•
•
•
•
Date: Thursday 12 March 2009
Time: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Department of Forensic Medicine, 50 Parramatta Rd, Glebe
Accommodation and Travel: Please refer to the Pathology Update Preliminary Program
http://www.rcpa.edu.au/pathologyupdate2009/
on the day: From Darling Harbour to Glebe: Ask your hotel concierge or call 13 15 00 for public transport
•Transport
options
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Introduction to the Mortuary and the Autopsy
Registration Form
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
ABN 52 000 173 231
Delegate Details:
Organisation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb/Town:____________________________________________
State:_ __________________
P/code:_______________
Country:_________________________________________________ Telephone: (
)___________________________________________ Mobile:__________________________________________________ Fax: (
)___________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Payment Details:
Cost: $55.00 incl gst
Paid by Cheque:
q (Make payable to: The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia)
Credit Card (Please 3):
q Amex q Mastercard q Visa
qqqq qqqq qqqq qqqq
Card Number
Signature:_ ______________________________________________ Date:______________________________________________
fluctuations.
Only 35 registrations available
Please return this form by Friday 27 February 2009 to: M
s Eve Propper
#
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
207 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia
Fax: 61 2 8356 5828 Email: evep@rcpa.edu.au
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RCPA Quality Assurance Programs Pty Ltd
Congress Grants
Philosophy of the Grant
The Pathology Update 2009 Overseeing Committee will award up to 100 RCPA Quality Assurance Conference Grants in
connection with Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM World Congress. The Grants provide assistance to
pathologists, trainee pathologists and scientists who have difficulty attending the Congress due to financial constraints.
Eligibility for the Grant
1.
Pathologists, Trainee pathologists or scientists whose position is confirmed by the relevant Head of Department or Head
of Institution.
Terms of the Grant
1. Each Grant will be in form of ONE COMPLIMENTARY FULL SCIENTIFIC FREE REGISTRATION for the Congress. This is
inclusive of the scientific program excluding the workshops, Congress dinner, accommodation, transfers and travel.
2. The Grants are awarded through an application form and processed using the prescribed form.
3. An abstract must be submitted for the General Poster Display.
4. The decision of the Overseeing Committee on awards will be final.
Application Process
1. Delegates must complete the prescribed form.
2. Delegates need to include a covering letter explaining why they meet the criteria for the spirit of the Grant.
3. Delegates need to include a biography or curriculum vitae of no more than 3 pages.
Deadline
• Applications and abstract for the Congress Grant are due on Friday 28 November 2008.
Abstracts will only be accepted by email in the prescribed format and must be submitted to Ms Jacqueline Kennedy
•jacquelinek@rcpa.edu.au
Ms Kennedy is contactable on 61 2 8356 5828.
•
•
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Please ensure that all required documentation is submitted. Incomplete applications are not eligible.
All applicants will be notified by Friday 12 December 2008.
RCPA Quality Assurance Programs Pty Ltd Congress Grants
Application Form
Delegate Details:
Organisation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb/Town:____________________________________________
State:_ __________________
P/code:_______________
)___________________________________________ Mobile:__________________________________________________ Fax: (
)___________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Position at your current workplace:_ _________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Supervisor or Head of Institution:____________________________________________________________________________
#
Signature of Supervisor or Head of Institution:_________________________________________________________________________
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Accommodation Information
The Aerius Travel Company are the official Congress Travel Agents. The Aerius Travel
Company can arrange all your travel and accommodation needs. Delegates can make their
reservation via fax or email using the Hotel Reservation Fax Form.
Fax: +61 2 9241 6888
Email: waspalm09@aerius.com.au
All room rates quoted are per room per night including breakfast unless otherwise stated
and are in Australian dollars inclusive of GST.
All hotels listed below are a 5-10 minute walk to Darling Harbour. All hotels have in-room
hi-speed broadband internet connection. The listed rates are only available through
The Aerius Travel Company.
Please note that these rates cannot be guaranteed after Monday 8 December 2008.
It is recommended that you book prior to this date.
Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour - Official Congress Base Hotel HHHH1/2
150 Day Street
Sydney NSW 2000
T: 61 2 9261 1188
W: www.darlingharbour.crowneplaza.com
<<<
Cityscape Room: $255.00
Cityscape Room - Darling Harbour Outlook: $300.00
Cityscape Club Room: $355.00 per night
Suite Room: $370.00
* Rates are based on single occupancy and an additional charge will apply for a 2nd person
Citigate Central Sydney HHHH1/2
<<<
169-179 Thomas Street
Sydney NSW 2000
T: 61 2 9281 6888
W: www.mirvachotels.com.au/hotel_detail.asp?hotel=39
Deluxe Room: $185.00
Twin Room: $205.00
<<<
Grand Mercure Apartments One Darling Harbour HHHH1/2
50 Murray Street
Darling Harbour NSW 2000
T: 61 2 9563 6666
W: www.grandmercuredarlingharbour.com.au
City View Room: $339 AUD
Harbour View Room: $499 AUD
** 2 Bedroom Apartment
** Rates are based on bed and breakfast for up to 2 people
** Additional person $70.00
All bookings will be confirmed upon payment of one night’s
non-refundable deposit charged to your credit card by the hotel
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<<<
Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour HHH1/2
<<<
70 Murray Street
T: 61 2 9563 0888
W: www.hotelibisdarlingharbour.com.au
City View Room: $195.00
Harbour View Room: $225.00
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour HHHH1/2
<<<
100 Murray Street
T: 61 2 9934 0000
W: www.novoteldarlingharbour.com.au
City View Room: $269 .00
Harbour View Room: $309.00
** Additional person $70.00
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney HHHH
161 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000
<<<
T: 61 2 9290 4000
W: www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/
index.html?propertyID=1305
Run of House Room Single: $260.00
Run of House Room Twin: $280.00
<<<
389 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
<<<
Rydges World Square Sydney HHHH1/2
T: 61 2 9261 4929
W: www.rydgesworldsquare.com.au
Deluxe Room Single: $260.00
** Rate inclusive of Full Buffet Breakfast and Monorail Pass for 1 person
** Rate is based on single occupancy and an additional charge of $25 will apply for a 2nd
person including Full Buffet Breakfast and Monorail Pass
Hilton, Sydney HHHHH
488 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
<<<
T: 61 2 9266 2000
W: www.hiltonsydney.com.au
Hilton Guest Room Single: $349.00
Hilton Guest Room Twin: $369.00
** Rates inclusive of Buffet Breakfast and 1 Monorail Pass per room
All bookings will be confirmed upon payment of one night’s
non-refundable deposit charged to your credit card by the hotel
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>
Accommodation Reservation Fax Form
Please complete this form and fax or email it directly to The Aerius Travel Company:
The below rates are only available through The Aerius Travel Company.
Fax: +61 2 9241 6888
Please note that these rates and availability can not be guaranteed after Monday 8 December 2008 and it is recommended you
book prior to this date.
If you are a speaker please do not complete this form as another reservation form will be sent to
you.
Conference Name: Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Step 1: Delegate Details
Organisation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb/Town:____________________________________________
State:_ __________________
P/code:_______________
)___________________________________________ Mobile:__________________________________________________ Fax: (
)___________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Step 2: Recommended Hotels
Hotel
Room Type
Arrival Date
Depart Date
No. of Nights
AUD
Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour
AUD$
Citigate Central Sydney
AUD$
Grand Mecure Apartments
AUD$
Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour
AUD$
Novotel Sydney
AUD$
Four Points Sheraton
AUD$
Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour
AUD$
Rydges World Square Sydney
AUD$
Hilton Hotel
AUD$
AUD$
#
TOTAL OF ACCOMMODATION
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Step 3: Airport to Hotel Transfer Services
There will be an optional airport-hotel/hotel-airport transfer for delegates arriving at Sydney Domestic and Sydney
Kingsford-Smith International Airport.
No. of
Passengers
Type of Vehicle
One-way Transfer
Cost to City*
One-way Transfer
Cost to Airport*
1 to 4
Taxi
$50.00
$50.00
1 to 4
4-door sedan
$55.00
$55.00
1 to 9
Mini Van
$155.00
$145.00
1 to 19
Mini Coach
$195.00
$180.00
Date of Arrival: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Flight Details:_ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Departure:___________________________________________________________________________
Flight Details:_ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Frequent Flyer Details:
Passport Number (International guests only):__________________________________________________________________________
Nationality (International guests only):________________________________________________________________________________
Transfer Type:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Step 4: Payment Details For Accomodation and Hotel/Airport Transfer
Accommodation Total:_ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Transfer Total:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Accommodation and Transfer Grand Total:____________________________________________________________________________
q Amex q Mastercard q Visa Card Number
qqqq qqqq qqqq qqqq
Card Number
Signature:_ ______________________________________________ Date:______________________________________________
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fluctuations.
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Accompanying Persons
Social Program
Sydney and Beyond
Bridge Climb Sydney
Operates: Dawn, Day, Twilight and Night Climbs (allow approx 3 hours)
Cost: From $229* (adult) $159* (child)
BridgeClimb is the ultimate Sydney experience with guided climbs to the top of the world
famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. Climbers can choose
between two 3 ½ hour guided experiences - The Bridge Climb or The Discovery Climb, both
available at Dawn, Day, Twilight or Night. Whichever climb you choose you will have The
Climb of Your Life!
Sydney Tower Skywalk
Operates: Every 45mins between 9.30am and 8.45pm (allow approx 1.5hrs)
Skywalk is a unique high-altitude adventure on top of Sydney Tower. At 260 metres above
Sydney, experience an exhilarating outdoor walk on the roof of the city. Dressed in protective
clothing and safety-harnessed to external walkways, Skywalkers experience a buzz
unmatched by any other Sydney attraction, at double the height of Sydney Harbour Bridge
and the same height as the Eiffel Tower. Step out onto the clouds as you venture across
the glass-floored viewing platform for unique 360-degree views over glittering Sydney and
beyond. Also take part in the Oz Trek experience where a simulated ride will take you on
an amazing virtual reality ride across Australia. Finish this experience with a visit to the
Observation desk for a panoramic viewing experience.
Sydney Opera House - Backstage Tour
Departs:
Daily at 7am (allow approx 2 hours)
Cost: From $150* per person including breakfast
This intimate tour grants you exclusive access to areas normally reserved for the stars and
their crew. Limited to 8 people per tour, you will visit the backstage areas of one of the
busiest performing arts centres in the world as it prepares for the upcoming performances.
Stand on the Concert Hall stage where some of the world’s performing legends, such as
Dame Joan Sutherland, Michael Bublé, Pavarotti and Australian Idols have stood. Take up
the conductor’s baton in the Opera Theatre orchestra pit. Peek inside the dressing rooms of
the stars and hear about the secrets and real-life dramas that go on behind the curtain.
Blue Mountains Day Tour
Includes light lunch and rides
Departs:
8.30am Returns 5.30pm (full day)
Explore World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Stretching for over one million hectares the
Blue Mountains is an inspiring mix of rainforest, canyons, tall forests and heathlands, truly
one of Australia’s natural wonders. View this wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep
ravines, pristine bushland and dramatic cliffs. This region is one area not to be missed.
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Hunter Valley Day Tour
Winetaster & Gardens
Operates: Fri and Sun - Departs 8.40am Returns 6.45pm (full day)
Explore the fertile Hunter Valley and taste award winning regional foods and wines. Enjoy
private vineyard inspections and learn about the wine making process. Spend your time
strolling amongst the vineyards, purchase some wines or just enjoy the beautiful Australian
countryside.
Matilda Coffee Cruises
Departs:
10.00am Returns 12.00pm
Departs: 3.00pm Returns 5.00pm
Cruise Sydney Harbour, see a unique view of the city and beautiful harbourside homes with
expert commentary. Matilda Coffee Cruises offer guests a truly Australian flavour, with fresh
espresso coffee and fine teas accompanied with tasty Australian fare including Australian
shortbread, muffins and the traditional Aussie favourite - Lamingtons. Includes fascinating
commentary and a licensed onboard bar is also available.
Self Guided Walking Tours
Bondi to Bronte
Approx Length - 2.5km
The Bondi to Bronte Self Guided Walking Tour starts on Bondi Beach and continues along
the coastal path to Bronte. You’ll hear stories and discover information about various
places of interest along the way. These places include Bondi Beach, The Bondi Surf Life
Saving Club, The Bondi Pavilion, The Bondi Baths and Icebergs Club, Mackenzies Point,
Tamarama, Bronte Beach, Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Bronte Park.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge self guided walking tour starts at Milsons Point Railway station
on the northern side of the harbour. From here, you will walk down the hill towards the
harbour, under the bridge, past Luna Park and then back up the hill to the steps of the
Sydney Harbour Bridge. You will then walk up the steps and stroll across the pedestrian
walkway on the eastern side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The walk ends on the southern
side of the bridge, on Cumberland Street in the Rocks district of Sydney. You will hear
stories and discover information about the beginnings of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, how
the bridge was built, Luna Park, the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison,
The Sydney Opera House, workers stories, and be amazed by some amazing statistics
The Rocks
The Rocks Self Guided Walking Tour starts at Circular Quay train station, and winds its way
through the streets and back alleys of the Rocks and Miller’s Point. There are 9 stops along
the way, where you’ll listen to tales about the first fleet’s landing, the horrific conditions at
Sydney’s first hospital and jail, the unruly ‘Rocks Push’, Cadman’s Cottage and the inspired
entrepreneur Robert Campbell. You’ll also visit Sydney’s shortest street, relive the times
when plague gripped the city and stop off at the Susannah Place Terraces!
* Prices quoted are subject to change and are subject to availability
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Accompanying Persons Social Program
Booking Form
Delegate Details:
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb/Town:____________________________________________
State:_ __________________
P/code:_______________
)___________________________________________ Fax: (
Mobile:__________________________________________________ )___________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Additional information / request: _ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Tour Options
1. BridgeClimb
4. Blue Mountains Day Tour
q Dawn q Day q Twilight q Night Climb
Departs 8.30am / Returns 5.30pm
Includes light lunch and rides
No. tickets required: From $229* (adult)
$159* (child)
$73* (child)
2. Sydney Tower Skywalk
5. Hunter Valley Day Tour
Operates every 45 mins between 9.30am and 8.45pm
(allow approx 1.5 hrs) Nominate preferred time: ________
Departs 8.40am / Returns 6.45pm (Fri - Sun)
$75* (child) TBA
$85* (child)
3. Sydney Opera House - Backstage Tour
6. Matilda Coffee Cruises
Departs daily at 7am (allow approx 2 hrs)
q Departs 10.00am / Returns 12.00pm or
q Departs 3.00pm / Returns 5.00pm
No. tickets required: From $150* per person
including breakfast
$69* (child)
Payment Details
qqqq qqqq qqqq qqqq
Card Number
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The Aerius Travel Company
Level 9, 16 Spring St, Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: +61 2 8080 5666 / 1300 850 006 | Fax: +61 2 9241 6888
Email: waspalm09@aerius.com.au | Website: www.aerius.com.au
Date:______________________________________________
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Signature:_ ______________________________________________ Accompanying Persons
Social Program
Pre and Post Tour options
Port Douglas from $736.00*pp
• Return economy airfares Sydney/Cairns/Sydney with Virgin Blue
• Airport taxes
Return Seat-in-Coach transfers from Cairns Airport to the
•Bay
Villa Resort
4 nights accommodation at the Bay Villas Resort in a 1
•Bedroom
Apartment
Cairns from $592.00*pp
•Return economy airfares Sydney/Cairns/Sydney with Virgin Blue
• Airport taxes
Return Seat-in-Coach transfers from Cairns Airport to the Comfort Suites City
•Terraces
4 nights accommodation at the Comfort Suites City Terraces in a 1 Bedroom
•Apartment
Hamilton Island from $998.00*pp
•Return economy airfares Sydney/Hamilton Island/Sydney with Jetstar
• Airport taxes
Return transfers from Hamilton Island Airport to the Reef
•View
Hotel
4 nights accommodation at the Reef View Hotel in a
•Garden
View Room
•
•
Full buffet breakfast daily
Free use of non motorized sports equipment
Gold Coast from $652.00*pp
•Return economy airfares Sydney/Gold Coast/Sydney with Virgin Blue
• Airport taxes
•Return Seat-in-Coach transfers from Gold Coast Airport to the Breakfree Moroccan
•4 nights accommodation at the Breakfree Moroccan in a 1 Bedroom Apartment
Hobart from $620.00*pp
• Return economy airfares Sydney/Hobart/Sydney with Virgin Blue
• Airport taxes
•4 nights accommodation at the Mercure Hotel in a
Superior Room
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Launceston from $522.00*pp
• Return economy airfares Sydney/Launceston/Sydney with Virgin Blue
• Airport taxes
4 nights accommodation at the Country Comfort Launceston Coach House in a
•Standard
Room
Adelaide from $890.00*pp
• Return economy airfares Sydney/Adelaide/Sydney with Virgin Blue
• Airport taxes
Return Seat-in-Coach Transfers from Adelaide Airport to the Chifley on South
•Terrace
•
•
•
•
5 days Car Hire - Size S - Pickup/Dropoff Adelaide Airport
1 nights accommodation at the Chifley on South Terrace in a Deluxe Room
2 nights accommodation at the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort in a Studio Room
1 nights accommodation at the Chifley on South Terrace in a Deluxe Room
Ayers Rock from $1070.00*pp
• Return economy Airfares Sydney/Ayers Rock/Sydney with Qantas
• Airport taxes
Return Seat-in-Coach transfers from Ayers Rock Airport to the Voyages Outback
•Pioneer
•
4 nights accommodation at the Voyages Outback Pioneer in a Standard Room
Melbourne from $738.00*pp
• Return economy Airfares Sydney/Melbourne/Sydney with Qantas
• Airport Taxes
Return Seat-in-Coach transfers from Melbourne Airport to the Hotel Grand
•Chancellor
•
4 nights accommodation at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in a Standard Room
* Conditions Apply. Prices are per person, based on twin share and subject to availability.
Information is correct as of 18th April, 2008 and is subject to change.
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Accompanying Persons Social Program
Pre and Post Tour Options
Booking Form
Delegate Details:
Organisation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb/Town:____________________________________________
State:_ __________________
P/code:_______________
)___________________________________________ Mobile:__________________________________________________ Fax: (
)___________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Names of additional person/s travelling:______________________________________________________________________________
Additional information / request:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Tour Options
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
Port Douglas from $736.00*pp
Cairns from $592.00*pp
Hamilton Island from $998.00*pp
Gold Coast from $652.00*pp
Hobart from $620.00*pp
Launceston from $522.00*pp
Adelaide from $890.00*pp
Ayers Rock from $1070.00*pp
Melbourne from $1070.00*pp
Payment Details
qqqq qqqq qqqq qqqq
Card Number
Signature:_ ______________________________________________ Date:______________________________________________
Level 9, 16 Spring St, Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: +61 2 8080 5666 / 1300 850 006 | Fax: +61 2 9241 6888
Email: waspalm09@aerius.com.au | Website: www.aerius.com.au
#
* Prices are subject to change.
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The Essential A - Z Delegate Information
Abstract Publication
Each delegate will receive a Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM Abstract Publication. This is the
official publication of the Congress and includes authorised abstracts from the authors. Informa Healthcare are the publishers
of the official abstract publication.
Car Parking
The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre offers parking at a flat rate of $28.00AUD per day. Early Bird parking rates are also
available at many locations in the surrounding Haymarket and Darling Harbour areas. For further information please visit www.
scec.com.au
Children
There are no child minding facilities during the Congress and it is not an appropriate environment for young children. Please
check with your hotel concierge for babysitting services.
Climate
Sydney is in the southern Temperate Zone and does not suffer extremes of cold or heat. The temperature averages a warm
23° C (72° F) in summer and averages around 13° C (55° F) in winter. Sydney is bathed in sunshine for around 342 days of the
year and has an average annual rainfall of approximately 1220 millimetres (48 inches). Seasons in Australia are the reverse of
North America and Europe. Summer is December to February, autumn (fall) March to May, winter June to August, and spring
September to November. During your visit the weather should be warm, however can cool at night, so we recommend a light
weight jacket and umbrella.
Congress Secretariat
•Ms
Eve Propper evep@rcpa.edu.au T: 61 2 8356 5806
Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM Registrations
•Ms
Laura Petinos laurap@rcpa.edu.au T: 61 2 8356 5823
Annual Admission of New Fellows and Awards Ceremony
•Ms
Debbie Deston debbied@rcpa.edu.au T:61 2 8356 5829
RCPA Trainee Induction Day
•Ms
Tracey Barrett traceyb@rcpa.edu.au T:61 2 8356 5818
Trainee Award Abstracts
•Ms
Tracey Barrett traceyb@rcpa.edu.au T: 61 2 8356 5818
•Ms
Jacqueline Kennedy jacquelinek@rcpa.edu.au T:61 2 8356 5826
•Ms
RCPA Exhibition Industry Trade Display
•Ms
Lindsay Cullens lindsayc@rcpa.edu.au T: 61 2 8356 5807
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Currency
Decimal currency is used in Australia with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents = $1). Currency exchange facilities are
available in most banks, hotels and airports and operate during normal business hours. Credit cards are accepted at most
restaurants and shops, the most widely used being Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.
Deadlines
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Accommodation and Hotel Transfers Form: Monday 8 December 2008
Accompanying Persons Social Program: Monday 8 December 2008
Early Bird Registration: Tuesday 27 January 2009
General Poster Display: Friday 28 November 2008
RCPA Quality Assurance Congress Grant: Friday 28 November 2008
RCPA Trainee Award Abstracts: Friday 28 November 2008
RCPA Trainee Induction Day: Monday 2 March 2009
RCPA Trainee Introduction to the Mortuary and Autopsy: Friday 26 February 2009
Destination Management Company - The Aerius Travel Company
Level 9, 16 Spring St
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: +61 2 8080 5666 / 1300 850 006
After hours assistance 1800 232 004 (Australia) +61 408 550 480 (Overseas)
Fax: + 61 2 9241 6888
Website: www.aerius.com.au
Licence No: 2TA5264 IATA: 023 5844 0
International Consultants:
Kate Pollard: kate@aerius.com.au
Dannielle Walden: dwalden@aerius.com.au
Domestic Consultant:
Danielle Garthon: danielle@aerius.com.au
Pre & Post Touring / Accompanied Persons Social Program:
Dannielle Walden: dwalden@aerius.com.au
Dress Code
Conference: Smart Casual, The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is air conditioned and it is recommended that a
•light
jacket be worn.
•
•
•
Welcome Cocktail Reception: Business Attire.
Annual Awards and Admission of New Fellows: Smart Casual.
Gala Dinner - Cocktail Wear (Ties for gentlemen, please note: tuxedos are not necessary).
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Electricity
240/250 Volts AC 50Hz
3 pin plugs are used and an adapter may be required
Emergencies
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•
•
•
•
POLICE, AMBULANCE OR FIRE: 000
Sydney Hospital Emergency: 9382 7111
Dental emergency: 9369 7050
Emergency prescription service: 9235 0333
Lifeline: 131 114
Poisons Information: 913 1444
Exhibition Trade Hall
Pathology Update includes a Exhibition Trade Hall where exhibitors and vendors showcase their latest products and
services associated with pathology. The Pathology Update 2009 Trade Exhibition will be Hall 5 on the ground floor of Sydney
Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is also the venue for the all meal breaks and the Closing Ceremony.
Please go to www.rcpa.edu.au for Exhibition Trade Hall.
Immigration Formalities
General
Anyone who is not an Australian citizen needs a valid visa to enter and spend time in Australia.
Before Travelling to Australia
A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity is required for all persons entering Australia.
With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports, all foreign nationals must obtain a visa before
travelling to Australia. (New Zealand citizens are issued with a visa on arrival in Australia.)
Visas are available from Australian visa offices such as Australian Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates. They are
also available from travel agents and airlines in certain countries.
Australian Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) - This convenient and cost-effective process replaces the traditional visa
stamps for citizens of the countries listed below:
Australian ETA’s are valid for citizens of the countries listed below. All other citizens must obtain a traditional paper based travel
visa.
Andorra
Finland
Ireland
Malta
Singapore
USA
Austria
France
Italy
Monaco
South Korea
Vatican
Belgium
Germany
Japan
Netherlands
Spain
Brunei
Greece
Liechtenstein
Norway
Sweden
Canada
Hong Kong
Luxembourg
Portugal
Switzerland
Denmark
Iceland
Malaysia
San Marino
UK
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 coming to the Conference. The policy should include loss of fees/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.
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Location and Venue
Pathology Update 2009 will be held in Sydney, Australia from 13 to 15 March 2009. The venue for Pathology Update 2009 is
Sydney’s premier conference venue, the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour. It is within walking distance
of the Central Business District and offers delegates a wide choice of hotel accommodation, an efficient transport network
including light rail, monorail, ferry and water taxi, plus a selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment.
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:
• for notification of event related news and notices regarding future Pathology Updates;
publication (name, affiliation and country) on the printed Pathology Update delegate list available to all delegates at
•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.
Prayer Room
A prayer room will be available for delegates at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Please go to the information desk and you will be advised which room has been allocated.
Professional Development
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided for all attendees at Pathology Update 2009.
Register Online
To register online using your credit card go to: www.rcpa.edu.au/pathologyupdate
The website will be updated regularly to include any additions or changes to the program as they occur.
Registration Desk at the Venue
The Registration Desk will be located at the Parkside Promenade. Staff at the Registration Desk will be happy to help with
any queries. Staff will be easy to recognise in bright lime green t-shirts. Registration prior to the event will ensure minimal time
registering on-site as well as avoiding the late fee. At the Registration Desk all delegates will receive a conference satchel, final
program and a name badge (which will be the official pass to sessions, refreshment breaks, lunches and official functions, and
must be worn at all times.Please go to www.rcpa.edu.au for Registration Desk Hours.
Religion
Australia is predominantly a Christian country, but Australia has such a diverse ethnic society most major religions are
practised and have their own places of worship.
Sydney International Airport
Sydney Airport is easily accessible by all modes of transport including car, train, taxi or bus. Located in Mascot NSW, Sydney
Airport is approximately 8km from the CBD. All terminals, T1 International, T2 Domestic and T3 Domestic, can be easily found
by following signs to the airport - usually displayed by a simple aeroplane symbol. Most major routes will feature the symbol at
decision points. The State Transit Website - www.131500.com.au - has useful information regarding public transport options,
including a trip planner function that will provide you with detailed information on how to get there
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Terminal Transfer
Although linked by runways and aprons, Sydney Airport’s Domestic and International terminal buildings are located separately.
There are several options available for transfer between T1 International and T2/T3 Domestic Terminals, depending on your
flight details and time allowance. Approximate costs of transfer options are listed below, with links to other pages and websites
for more information.
T-Bus
T-Bus is a shuttle bus service between T1 International and T2 Domestic Terminals which costs approxomately AUD $5.00
effective (one way, per person). It is only a short walk between T2 and T3 Terminals. The journey takes up to 10 minutes and
operates frequently in the morning peak period, then half hourly until 8pm. The bus stops are on arrivals Levels, at T1 Bus Bay
21 near McDonalds, and at T2 Bus Bay 3 near baggage carousel 6.
Taxi
A taxi journey between T1 International and T2/T3 Domestic Terminals will take up to 10 minutes depending on the time of day.
The approximate cost for this journey is AUD$8.00 - $12.00 (one way, per taxi)
Train
Airport Link offers a $13.40 (one way, per person) transfer ticket for passengers transferring between T1 International and T2/
T3 Domestic Terminals. The journey takes only 2 minutes and there are frequent services. For more information visit
www.airportlink.com.au
Qantas Seamless Transfer
If you are transferring between a Qantas Domestic Flight (QF400 - QF1599) and a Qantas International Flight (QF001 - QF399)
in either direction, you may be eligible to use the Qantas Seamless Transfer Service. For more information and to confirm your
eligibility visit www.qantas.com or phone 13 13 13.
Virgin Blue Seamless Transfer
If you are transferring between Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue, Polynesian Blue or one of Virgins interline or codeshare partner
airlines - or vice versa - you may be eligible to use their Seamless Transfer Service. For further information and to confirm your
eligibility, please refer to www.virginblue.com.au or phone 13 67 89.
T2 Domestic to T3 Domestic
T2 and T3 Domestic Terminals are walking distance apart. Clearly marked signage will assist in your transfer between these
terminals.
The City
Sydney is the largest city in Australia with a population of 22,000 in central Sydney and 4 million people in greater Sydney. The
CBD is quite small in comparison to other cosmopolitan cities occupying an area of less than 6.2 square kilometres, greater
Sydney on the other hand, comprises over 600 suburbs and localities and occupies an area of 2,500 square kilometres.
Time
Sydney is 10 hours ahead of GMT.
Tipping
As a rule, tipping is not expected in Sydney, however, it is customary so if you are happy with someone who has tried that
little bit harder and gone the extra mile, then a tip is in order and always appreciated. Giving a small tip (10% of the bill) in a
restaurant is in order if the service is good. It is also fairly common practice to tip bellhops in international hotels a few dollars,
some hotels discourage tipping so don’t be offended if they refuse to take it.
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Transport
Driving
Australians drive on the left, which can be disconcerting for visitors used to driving on the right side of the road. Speed limits
and distances are expressed in kilometres. Important: Please look when crossing a road, you may need to look in the opposite
direction.
Buses
Sydney has an extensive government-run bus service. Services are frequent in the city area. The blue and white buses are
clean and modern and show their route number and destination at the front, the route number at the rear. Each stop has a
yellow sign mounted on a pole which lists the route numbers of buses which stop there and their destination.
Ferries
The government run State Transit operates regular Sydney Ferries services from Circular Quay to a large number of
harbourside suburbs. While these are primarily designed for commuters, the ferries offer a great opportunity to enjoy the
beauty of Sydney Harbour and visit many suburbs which take much longer to get to by road or rail.
Monorail
The monorail runs every few minutes (early morning to late night) in a loop above the city, Darling Harbour and the Chinatown
area. Use it for the Sydney Aquarium, National Maritime Museum and Powerhouse Museum.
Taxis
Taxis are meter-operated and conspicuously marked with a ‘Taxi’ sign on top of the vehicle. There is a minimum flagfall charge
and the remainder of the fare is calculated on a per km/time-of-hire basis. A way one way fare to Sydney Airport will be
approximately AUD $50.00 to the City Centre and approximately AUD $65.00 to Darling Harbour.
Taxi operators include:
Taxis Combined Services
Phone: 133 300
Web: www.taxiscombined.com.au
Legion Cabs
Phone: 131 451
Cabcharge Bookings: 131 271
Web: www.legioncabs.com.au
Silver Service Fleet
Phone: 133 100
Web: www.silverservice.com.au
Premier Cabs
Phone: 13 10 17
Web: www.premiercabs.com.au
RSL Ex-Servicesmen’s Cabs & Co-Op Members Ltd
Phone: +61 2 9581 1111
Cabcharge Bookings: 131 581
St George Cabs
Phone: 132 166
Web: www.stgeorgecabs.com.au
Water taxis operate to and from virtually anywhere on the harbour.
Call Yellow Water Taxis based at Darling Harbour and Circular Quay on 9299 0199
Trains
Sydney has an extensive suburban rail service run by City Rail. The suburban rail system is quite efficient, modern, reasonably
clean and quite well policed by railway and private security staff. Rail is a good alternative to driving or taxis if you need to get
to Sydney’s more distant suburbs to visit friends or business associates. The most important rail routes for visitors are the City
loop, North Sydney, Olympic Park at Homebush, and Parramatta .For further information about Sydney Public Transport visit
www.131500.info.com.au
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 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM Congress Secretariat
207 Albion St, Surry Hills 2010 NSW Australia
•Ms
Eve Propper evep@rcpa.edu.au T: 61 2 8356 5806
Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM Registrations
•Ms
Laura Petinos laurap@rcpa.edu.au T: 61 2 8356 5823
Annual Admission of New Fellows and Awards Ceremony
•Ms
Debbie Deston debbied@rcpa.edu.au T:61 2 8356 5829
RCPA Trainee Induction Day
•Ms
Tracey Barrett traceyb@rcpa.edu.au T:61 2 8356 5818
Trainee Award Abstracts
•Ms
Tracey Barrett traceyb@rcpa.edu.au T: 61 2 8356 5818
•Ms
•Ms
RCPA Exhibition Industry Trade Display
•Ms
Lindsay Cullens lindsayc@rcpa.edu.au T: 61 2 8356 5807
Deadlines
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Accommodation and Transfers Form: Monday 8 December 2008
Early Bird Registration: Tuesday 27 January 2009
General Poster Display: Friday 28 November 2008
RCPA Quality Assurance Congress Grant: Friday 28 November 2008
RCPA Trainee Award Abstracts: Friday 28 November 2008
RCPA Trainee Induction Day: Monday 2 March 2009
RCPA Trainee Introduction to the Mortuary and Autopsy: Friday 26 February 2009
Register On Line:
www.rcpa.edu.au
Monorail
City Centre
Darling Park
Harbourside
Convention
Paddy’s Markets
World Square
Galleries Victoria
Bus Interchange
Police Station
Post Office
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Light Rail
Central Station
Capital Square
Paddy’s Markets
Exhibition Centre
Convention
Pymont Bay
Sun City
John Street Square
Fish Market
Wentworth Park
Glebe
Jubilee Park
Rozelle Bay
Lilyfield
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Durham Hall
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p: +61 2 8356 5858
f: +61 2 8356 5828
e: pathologyupdate@rcpa.edu.au
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