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 April 2025
April 2025 Case Study - Learning points from cervical cancer audit cases
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17 April 2025
BAC Webinar - Borderline Endocervicals 15th May
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17 April 2025
April Blog: The IBMS single or multidisciplinary specialist portfolio – which one works for you?
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08 April 2025
BAC Members’ Lunchtime Slide Club Meeting Report
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02 April 2025
April 2025 Image of the Month - Hank Warthin and the Lymphocytes
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27 March 2025
March 2025 Case Study - Pleural fluid and molecular analysis
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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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15 May 2025
Borderline Endocervicals Webinar
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
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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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
