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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23 September 2025The BAC Annual Scientific Meeting 2025
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13 November 2025BAC Annual Scientific Meeting - Dr Corrina Wright
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06 November 2025BAC Annual Scientific Meeting - Dr Miguel A Perez-Machado
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05 November 2025November 2025 Image Of The Month - The Diving Man (captured mid-plunge)
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04 November 2025Latest edition of SCAN!
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31 October 2025BAC Annual Scientific Meeting - Dr Elaine Borg
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20 November 2025
BAC Annual Scientific Meeting 2025
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
BAC Event
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11 December 2025
BAC Virtual Webinar - Changes in treatment due to molecular testing
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
BAC Event
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17 December 2025
Members lunchtime slide club (December 2025)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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15 January 2026
IAC Tutorial 2026
External Organiser
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Membership fees
Consultant: £125 Per year / £10.42 per month
Resident Doctor, Cytoscreener and Biomedical Scientist: £30 per year / £2.50 per month
Retired: £20 per year / £1.67 per month
Benefits for 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
