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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01 October 2025September Lunchtime Slide Club Review
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30 September 2025Latest Blog! Old T2000, New Genesis. How to perform validation?
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30 September 2025October 2025 Image Of The Month - Cheeky Pumpkin
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23 September 2025Urine HPV Testing: A Promising Alternative for Cervical Screening -- BAC Webinar Report
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18 September 2025Young EFCS survey
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29 October 2025
Members lunchtime slide club (October 2025)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
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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20 November 2025
BAC Annual Scientific Meeting 2025
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
BAC Event
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26 November 2025
Members lunchtime slide club (November 2025)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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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
