Welcome to the British Association for Cytopathology
The BAC represents cytology in all its forms within the UK and globally, serving cytology across nations

Encouraging the science and research within Cytopathology
The British Association for Cytopathology (BAC) was formed in 2011 by the merger of two previous societies, the BSCC (British Society for Clinical Cytology) and the NAC (National Association of Cytologists). The BAC represents cytology in all its forms within the UK and globally, working closely with other relevant societies, national bodies and government departments.
News and Events from BAC
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24 March 2025
Open access blog: From Histology to ROSE
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05 March 2025
March Image of the Month - Bronchial washing Langhans cell
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26 February 2025
February 2025 Case Study - Dual pathology in a pleural fluid
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21 February 2025
February Blog: Navigational Bronchoscopy: A Biomedical Scientist’s Perspective
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14 February 2025
Register for the BAC Spring Tutorial!
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04 February 2025
February Image of the Month - Newt
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31 March 2025
Members Lunchtime Slide Club with Dr Ashish Chandra (March 2025)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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07 April 2025
NEPSEC - Wakefield UKRapid On-Site Evaluation of Cytology - 7th -9th April 2025
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
BAC Event
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30 April 2025
Members lunch time Slide Club with Dr Tony Maddox (April 2025)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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11 May 2025
Florence Italy22nd International Congress of Cytology
External Organiser
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Benefits to Members
Membership is open to anyone in the field of Cytopathology or related areas, interested in assisting the BAC in achieving its aims and willing to adhere to the rules of the Association.
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European Federation of Cytology Societies (EFCS)
BAC are members of this - EFCS
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Events
Reduced fees for BAC events and webinars
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Annual scientific meeting
Invitation to the annual scientific meeting
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Funding & Bursaries
Access to funding and bursaries to attend national and international conferences
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Educational content
Case studies, quizzes and blogs
