Pathology is the hidden science at the heart of modern medicine, vital for the diagnosis and clinical management of disease. The College is a professional membership organisation committed to setting and maintaining professional standards and to promoting excellence in the practice of pathology. It is a registered charity and is not a trades union. Our 8785 members work in hospital laboratories, universities and industry worldwide.
The College aims to advance the science and practice of pathology, to provide public education, to promote research in pathology and to disseminate the results.

Professor Peter Furness
President 



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• Read the President's E-newsletter for July
• ACCEA National Awards – 2009-2010 application process (log-in required)
• Launch of Academy of Medical Royal College’s infection training web page
• The Royal College of Pathologists’ Gold and Specialty Research Medals
• The Furness Prize for Science Communication
• Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
• Change to reporting of HbA1c
• RCPath Affiliate membership now available
• Pay your subscription fees online
• Regional Council Elections 2009 - information and nomination forms

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