UK NEQAS for Parasitology Study Day
Join us for an enjoyable and informative day of studying parasitology at the UK NEQAS Study Day!
Date and time
Location
UK Health Security Agency
61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
So where does it all come from? Sourcing and preparing EQA specimens
Mrs Agatha Saez, UK NEQAS for Parasitology
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Using artificial intelligence to report your NEQAS samples. Fact or fiction?
Dr Saumya Reni, University of Westminster
Dr Roxanne Rees-Channer, UCL Hospitals
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Refreshment Break
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Strictly Cestodes!
Professor PL Chiodini, UK NEQAS for Parasitology
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Antimalarial drug resistance, a clear and present danger
Professor Colin Sutherland
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
The Public Health Role of UK NEQAS Parasitology
Professor PL Chiodini, UK NEQAS for Parasitology
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Amoebiasis. Closer to home than you think. An update for laboratory and clinic
Dr Gauri Godbole, UK Health Security Agency
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
The not-so-humble threadworm – There may be trouble ahead
Dr Laura Nabarro, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
One in five positive, the story of Chagas disease in the UK
Dr Natalie El Kheir
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
3:40 PM - 3:45 PM
Meeting Close
About this event
- Event lasts 6 hours 45 minutes
UK NEQAS for Parasitology Study Day
Come join us for a day filled with learning and networking at the UK Health Security Agency. This in-person event is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge in parasitology.
Delegates will have the opportunity to hear presentations by experts in the field. There will also be opportunities to network with other participants of the UK NEQAS Parasitology Schemes and meet with members of UK NEQAS Parasitology. Don't miss out on this valuable experience!
Chairing the UK NEQAS for Parasitology Study Day will be Professor PL Chiodini, and we warmly welcome the following speakers:
- Mrs Agatha Saez, UK NEQAS for Parasitology
- Dr Saumya Reni, University of Westminster
- Dr Roxanne Rees-Channer, UCL Hospitals
- Professor Colin Sutherland, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Dr Gauri Godbole, UK Health Security Agency
- Dr Laura Nabarro, Hospital for Topical Diseases, London
- Dr Natalie El Kheir, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Times
Registration will be open from 09:00, with an opportunity to grab yourself a refreshment and network with other delegates ahead of the meeting starting at 10:00. The event is scheduled to finish at 15:45.
Hospitality
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Accessibility
The meeting room, lunch and refreshments area, and toilets are all located on the ground floor of the venue.
Tickets
Tickets cost just £45 + vat each (£54).
Payment
Online payment only please, which means that you will need to make payment via Eventbrite at the point of reserving your place on the course.
Further information/queries
Please email: userday@ukneqasmicro.org.uk