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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31 July 2025BAC Lunchtime Slide Club: Cervical Cytology in Focus 30th July 2025
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24 July 2025July 2025 Case Study - Mediastinal mystery unravelled at Station 7 EBUS
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16 July 2025July Blog: The Royal College of Pathologist's Pathology Services Team Award Winners 2025
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10 July 2025July Members Lunchtime Slide Club - Cervical Cytology - Host BAC Chair Sue Mehew - Register Now!
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10 July 2025British Association for Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting - 20th November 2025 - SAVE THE DATE!
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03 July 2025UK National Screening Committee Cervical Cancer Consultation
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27 August 2025
Members lunchtime slide club (August 2025)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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15 September 2025
Krankenhaus St. Elisabeth & St. Barbara Halle/Saale (Germany)16th Annual EFCS Tutorial
External Organiser
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22 September 2025
22nd-25th SeptemberIBMS Congress 2025
BAC Event
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05 November 2025
Bangkok, Thailand14th Asia Pacific International Academy of Pathology Congress (AP-IAP 2025)
External Organiser
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Benefits to Members
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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
